The Consumer Goods Forum's (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has announced that the Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporter Association (EHPEA) has submitted its Code of Practice for Sustainable Flower Production application for the SSCI benchmarking. This marks a significant step in the process. read more

The "Eternity series" of dahlias, which were bred for their long vase life to make long-distance transportation easier, still encountered the problem of petal abscission induced by ethylene. To tackle this issue, cultivars with long vase life and low abscission rates were crossbred with the goal of producing offspring that exhibit both traits. read more

DP World has announced the introduction of a second weekly rail service connecting London Gateway and Southampton, two of the UK's main container ports. This initiative aims to strengthen the resilience of the UK supply chain and reduce carbon emissions by reducing travel over a. read more

Eurosemillas will participate in the upcoming Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid from October 8 to 10. This year, the Spanish company has transformed its exhibition space in Hall 8, stand 8C02, into 'The Home of Innovation', where it will showcase its varieties from the ground up. read more

Namibian start-up Fudlink is planning to launch a mobile application that will revolutionize agricultural trade in the country. The app is set to be introduced during the Windhoek Agricultural and Livestock Show 2024, according to Twama Nghidinwa, the founder of Fudlink Agricultural Technology. read more

Casalasco S.p.A., the leading integrated tomato industry supply chain in Italy, has launched an experimental project for the development of the first agrivoltaic park for tomato cultivation, in collaboration with the Faculty of Agriculture at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. read more

The Italian overseas fruit shipping season is heading towards new scenarios: while the table grape shipments are almost coming to an end, we still have to reach the peak of the season for apples, and the first kiwi shipments are just a few days away. read more

Peru is becoming a significant player in the worldwide market for fruits and vegetables, with its agricultural exports reaching a total of US$10.545 billion by the end of 2023. Projections from the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) indicate that this number will exceed US$11.500 billion by the... read more

Coop Alleanza 3.0 launches "Per fare un broccolo", a six-episode podcast created and produced by Show Reel Agency. The podcast aims to educate consumers about food safety, exploring topics such as traceability, logistics, conservation, and inspections. The narrative voice is provided by Francesco Migliaccio. read more

Perry van der Meer, Team Leader of Quality Control at Harvest House, required 120 pages to finish his career photo album. On October 1, it will be 40 years since he started working at KCB as a quality inspector. Over these four decades, he has inspected numerous fresh produce items and visited 21. read more

Angello™ is the first sweet and seedless snack pear cultivated exclusively in Italy. Excellent taste, high nutritional value, and sustainability, all concentrated in a fruit of 8-10 cm. read more

Seed meets Technology is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Even in this special edition, international trade visitors were able to easily locate the exhibition hall at Vertify in Zwaagdijk, the Netherlands. "We need new things," Johan Kos mentioned during the exhibitor drinks after the second fair. read more

Sea-Intelligence has released the 157th edition of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, which includes schedule reliability data up to and including August 2024. The report is extensive, providing information on schedule reliability for 34 trade lanes and over 60 carriers. read more

El Ciruelo is getting ready for the Fruit Attraction 2024 fair edition, presenting a series of innovations and novelties. Among the highlights of their participation, the company introduces their new slogan for the El Ciruelo brand: "Let's start by taking care of ourselves", as well as the renovated. read more

The German fruit and vegetable sector is currently facing what they refer to as the three Ks in Germany, namely Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, and Purchasing Power Decline. This has become a significant issue during the 14th. read more

The analysis presented is based on the results of the Coalition's second global survey on the impacts of rising costs on suppliers of fresh fruits and vegetables. The respondents (88 in total) included fruit and vegetable producers, shippers, packers, wholesalers, distributors, and other supply chain stakeholders. read more

Straight from the mind of its creative director, Demna Gvasalia, Balenciaga launches its new sneakers made from Bananatex®, a fabric derived from processing fibers of the banana plant, as reported by repubblica.it. The high-fashion brand thus decides to take a step forward. read more

Today marks the beginning of the 53rd edition of the Iberflora trade show. This trade fair focuses on plants, flowers, landscaping technology, and DIY gardening, serving as a gathering point for the global green industry. Hosted by Feria Valencia, the event is held at the Feria de Valencian. read more

Architect Fatih Eksi, the founder of Blick3d Production Architecture Studio, utilizes artificial intelligence to design structures inspired by vegetables, fruits, and everyday objects. With more than 15 years of experience in architectural visualization, Eksi transitioned from conventional aesthetics to the intricate forms found in nature. AI enables him to do so. read more

The maritime sector in Ukraine has undergone significant changes as a result of the Russian invasion, leading to disruptions in its main seaports. The country has been forced to depend on smaller ports, affecting global shipping and food security. Prior to the conflict, Ukraine's Black Sea ports, such as Odesa, were vital hubs for maritime activities. read more