South Africa's pome and stonefruit industries are getting ready to comply with the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR), with the effective date set for 18 months from now. Historically, South Africa has used plastic packaging to maintain the fruits' optimal condition during transportation. read more

Superplum unveiled its new mango packaging solution, designed to enhance food safety, traceability, and consumer confidence. "Our latest packaging innovation includes individual mangoes sealed in tamper-proof pouches, each with scannable QR codes. Supported by India's most advanced supply chain, we read more

Achieving the safe and sustainable use of drones for phytosanitary treatments in Mediterranean agriculture is both desirable and feasible in the near future. This is the goal of the DRONSafe Operational Group, which recently organized a theoretical-practical conference at Ava-Asaja's Sinyent Farm to showcase how this can be done. read more

With innovation in the family DNA, Mattia Gandini, sales director of the homonymous Mantuan company associated with Op Valleverde, explains how the boundaries of greenhouse vegetable cultivation are expanding. The coming months, in fact, are looking promising. read more

Kenya's horticultural sector plays a crucial role in its economy, accounting for 70% of the country's exports. Most of these products are shipped to the Netherlands, a major trading partner. Historically, air freight has been the main method of transporting these goods. However, read more

Flower Station, Uber Direct, and Inovretail have partnered to introduce a new delivery solution for Londoners. At the heart of this collaboration is Inovretail's Seeplus fulfillment management platform, which, when combined with Uber Direct's extensive courier network, allows Flower Station to provide efficient delivery services. read more

Nijssen Climate and Refrigeration Technology assembled high-tech cultivation carts for a seed breeding company. These carts are equipped with dynamic LED lighting that accurately replicates the light spectrum specified by the customer. Additionally, the carts include an advanced irrigation system with ebb and flow functionality. read more

South Africa's gold kiwis have a very promising marketing opportunity, notes Malcolm Deacon. He cultivates gold kiwis, all of which are exported and packed under the Primland's Oscar Gold brand, on Gold Tree Farms in White River, Mpumalanga Province. Deacon is confident that Gold Tree Farms has the capacity to reach 360 tonnes. read more

Water resource plays a key role in the renewed partnership between Macfrut and Acqua Campus at the 42nd edition of the fruit and vegetable supply chain fair scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th May 2025. Organized by ANBI (National Association of Italian Reclamation Consortia) and CER (Canale read more

Despite the continuous revocations of active substances by the European Union, the Italian agrochemical sector continues to show growth numbers. According to the latest report from the Agrochemical Observatory, presented yesterday during a roundtable with experts, read more

Ethiopia is all set to host the 9th edition of HortiFlora Ethiopia from April 1–3, 2025, at Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa. Covering an exhibition space of 10,000 square meters, this event will gather industry leaders, investors, buyers, input suppliers, and logistics service providers from around the world. read more

W kwietniu 2014 grupa ekologicznych rolników o różnym pochodzeniu założyła spółdzielnię ABA Mediterranea, która jest odpowiedzialna za całą łańcuch dostaw od produkcji do dostarczenia klientom. Członkowie pochodzą z regionów Apulii i Basilicata, a głównym obszarem produkcji jest Metaponto. read more

As part of the collaborative efforts of the Embassy of Ukraine in India, the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to open new markets for exporting domestic agricultural products, the first shipment of Ukrainian apples was sent. read more

Among all the sources of agricultural technologies, Kenyan players predominantly depend on Indian technology across various equipment categories, as stated by Denis Karema, CEO of Soko Fresh. Karema elaborates on his company's activities: "At Soko Fresh, we focus on providing solar-powered cold rooms for." read more

In Piraeus, authorities have seized 131 kilograms of cocaine hidden in banana shipments from Ecuador. The estimated street value of the drugs is €5.9 million. Customs officers discovered the suspicious content during an X-ray scan of the refrigeration units... read more

Six tygodni temu nowa chłodnia Maersk na Maasvlakte II w Rotterdamie została oficjalnie otwarta. Tymczasem pierwsze egipskie pomarańcze już są schładzane w obiekcie, a według Leona van Vlieta, kierownika nowego terminalu przeładunkowego i magazynu chłodniczego, dużo więcej produktów będzie.

Six weeks ago, Maersk's new cold store on Rotterdam's Maasvlakte II was officially opened. Meanwhile, the first Egyptian oranges are already being chilled in the facility, and according to Leon van Vliet, site manager of the new cross-dock and cold store warehouse, a lot more produce will be. read more

There are some interesting developments occurring in the herb industry. One notable trend is the increasing focus on domestic sourcing of herbs. For example, Soli Organic has seen significant growth in this area due to its vertically integrated supply chain. This ensures a consistent supply of herbs, as they are grown year-round in indoor facilities. read more

Puerto Antioquia, a multi-purpose, deepwater terminal located along Colombia’s northern coast, was the topic of conversation during a Logistics Hub session on the last day of Fruit Logistica. read more

This can also be found in the BASF Report 2024, which was published on March 21, 2025. "In the long term, we aim to increase revenue and earnings with new and improved products, especially with technologies that contribute to sustainability," says Dr. Stephan Kothrade. read more

Przygotowania do 42. edycji targów Macfrut, międzynarodowych targów dla łańcucha dostaw owoców i warzyw, idą pełną parą. Wydarzenie odbędzie się w dniach 6-8 maja 2025 roku w Rimini Expo Centre we Włoszech. read more