Peter Stuurman (1950) has been active in the international world of transport and logistics for 55 years. This is a perfect moment to reflect on the career of this industry veteran—a journey that included emigration to Austria and extensive operations in the Middle East. In recent years, he has... read more

Kanada officially opened its market to fresh apples from Ukraine, starting in early 2025. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency approved Ukraine's export program after collaborating with Ukraine's food safety authority (SSUFSCP). In order to export apples to Canada, Ukrainian growers, packers, and exporters are required to comply with the regulations set by both countries. read more

Sunkist is featuring its California-grown grapefruit and launching a new way to enjoy it - the 3lb. and 5lb. Grapefruit Combo Bags, available for nationwide shipping. This is happening as the demand for citrus is increasing and customers are looking for fresh, flavorful convenience. "Grapefruit brings a read more

The Mazzoni Group (Pavilion B1, Stand 115 and joint exhibitor at Pavilion B4, Stand 003 with the Dolce Passione Consortium) will be at Macfrut where they will showcase their excellent products. Ondine, volumes at full capacity; excitement for the Giotto black skin watermelon. read more

The Cauliflower from the Sele Plain Sweet Clementina are presented in a GDO with an innovative packaging, certified according to the Vaschette Bestack protocol. This ensures compliance with the strictest parameters of food safety and environmental sustainability. read more

Rośnie polski przemysł grzybiarski, ponieważ ludzie jedzą coraz zdrowiej i traktują grzyby jako zamiennik mięsa - mówi Dorota Ozga, kierownik techniczny polskiego eksportera grzybów Ansław sp. z o.o.: "Obserwujemy stały wzrost popytu na grzyby w całej Europie. Europejski rynek grzybów jest... read more

Freight Farms, a Boston-based company that played a key role in popularizing containerized vertical farming globally, has officially shut down its operations and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This information comes from records at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts (Docket No. [...]) read more

In the last ten years, Ethiopia has focused on increasing production and enhancing logistics, especially through the Bahir Dar Horticulture Development Cluster in the Tana River Basin. This region, which has perfect growing conditions for crops such as flowers, was further boosted by the construction of a modern perishable cargo terminal. read more

The season for exporting fresh apricots from the new harvest has officially begun in Uzbekistan. The first large shipments of this produce are now being dispatched from the Surkhandarya region, the southernmost part of the country, to international markets, according to experts at EastFruit. read more

A new intelligent AI-powered technology called CropCam is promising to give vertical farmers a boost by providing a full-facility view of their crop health and development. read more

The Singapore-based container shipping group Ocean Network Express anticipates a significant decrease in its net profit over the upcoming year, primarily due to the US government's implementation of various tariffs on imported goods. read more

A new shipping service connecting Ecuador with Asia has reportedly resulted in a significant increase in cargo volume handled by terminal operator Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), which operates a multipurpose terminal at Ecuador's largest port in Guayaquil. read more

The French logistics company Seafrigo has announced its expansion into Chile with the opening of two new offices in the country - an operational hub at Santiago Airport and a commercial office in Las Condes, located northeast of the city. read more

Ocean Network Express (ONE) achieved a notable financial turnaround in FY2024, reporting a full-year profit of $4.244 billion, marking a substantial increase compared to the previous year. This positive performance was achieved despite spot freight rates declining post the Lunar New Year, mainly attributed to vessel operations. read more

Elea Technology will officially open its new headquarters in Quakenbrück, Germany, with a three-day event series scheduled from June 18 to June 21, 2025. The new facility will host a program of activities aimed at industry professionals, partners, and the general public, with a focus on Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF) technology. read more

Spain is recovering from an unprecedented power outage that occurred on Monday. Both Spain and Portugal were without electricity for almost twenty hours. While the situation seems to have been resolved, there are concerns about the impact on the supply chain, especially in terms of fruit and vegetable supplies. read more

A Nuffield scholarship, supported by Hort Innovation, has allowed Catherine Velisha, a vegetable grower from Victoria, to investigate global grower-led education programs. Her research took her to the UK, USA, Ireland, and Australia with the goal of increasing vegetable consumption and appreciation. Catherine, Managing read more

Today, niche markets that prioritize quality, traceability, and sustainable practices present a significant opportunity for organic banana exporters. This is especially true in a scenario where market prices have surpassed the minimum levels set by certifications like Fairtrade. However, there are challenges such as... read more

The project 'Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica' is coming to an end. The goal of this initiative is to improve adherence to sanitary and phytosanitary standards for Jamaica's hot pepper exports to the European Union. read more

According to a press release dated 29th April, ams OSRAM has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against a US grower in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. The lawsuit alleges that the grower has violated ams OSRAM's intellectual property rights in proprietary LED technology by using specific methods. read more