Danziger has announced its participation in the 2025 California Spring Trials. In addition to presenting beauty and color, this new breeding work will feature innovations tailored for both growers and home gardeners. "The stage is set for an exciting year at CAST," said Ori Danziger, Deputy CEO. "We have been working hard." read more

The availability of fruits and vegetables year-round presents a challenge for UK-based horticulturists focused on sustainability. A gardening charity advocates for purchasing only seasonal produce in February to minimize food miles and reduce plastic packaging. While tomatoes and strawberries are... read more

Stakeholders in the export-oriented fruit value chain, along with the Western Cape Government and Transnet Port Terminals, are pleased to announce a new collaboration aimed at enhancing operations at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT). This public sector partnership (PSP) involves... read more

Genetic improvement and new varieties in modern fruit growing will be at the center of the Vip (Varieties International Project), four workshops led by top breeding experts, along with major companies operating in genetics and variety development on an international scale. read more

C.H. Robinson is assisting customers in managing a busier start to the floral season by utilizing a new farm-to-store floral program in Latin America to improve its end-to-end temperature-controlled supply chain solutions for retailers. Nearly 70% of flowers are transported annually during the three-month period. read more

Qatar Airways Cargo has transported 2,800 tonnes of flowers, equivalent to 42 million fresh-cut red roses, from Kenya and South America for Valentine's Day. The carrier transported almost 1,600 tonnes of red roses from Nairobi on its scheduled flights and charters. Additionally, it carried close read more

Operations at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) are expected to be suspended over the weekend of February 15-16 due to strong winds in the forecast. The Danish shipping company, Maersk, has announced, "We anticipate no operations to take place at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) during this time." The vessel Santa read more

Fruits such as strawberries and raspberries have a short shelf life after being harvested. Just a few days of freshness on store shelves result in significant economic losses. Scientists from the State University

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Harmonizseeds has returned to Fruit Logistica Berlin to showcase their latest innovations. The most important one is the launch of Harmoniz Select. With this new umbrella, the company aims to offer the best varieties at all levels. Unique varieties that express their full potential. read more

Belgium: Delhaize recognized for leadership in health and sustainability

Ahold Delhaize reported: "We are proud to share that the latest Business Impact Assessments (BIA) study by Sciensano has reaffirmed our Belgium brand Delhaize's leadership in health and sustainability, recognizing its read more

Moleaer has expanded its range of irrigation technologies with four new additions: Lotus PLUS, NEO B, NEO N Ozone, and the high-flow Trinity platform. These new products complement the company's existing nanobubble technology portfolio, providing irrigation solutions for a variety of greenhouse applications. read more

The agro-industrial company Camposol has announced that it has obtained Global GAP certification for its cultivation and packaging plant for pitahayas. This certification acknowledges the company's dedication to food safety, product traceability, environmental conservation, health and safety practices, and worker welfare. read more

"The Colombian banana sector faces constant challenges, but we continue working to guarantee the quality and sustainability of our production," stated José Francisco Zúñiga Cotes, executive president of the Association of Banana Producers of Magdalena and Guajira (ASBAMA). read more

In 2016, InnoFruit, based in Barendrecht, acquired two neighboring table grape farms in South Africa, situated 300 kilometers north of Cape Town. InnoFruit is a part of Fruitful Ventures, with Olympic Fruit being the main commercial company that has decided to integrate backward in the supply chain in recent years. read more

In Italy, Agriculture 4.0 experienced a slowdown in investments in 2024, with an 8% decrease compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 2.3 billion euros. This data was reported by the Smart Agrifood Observatory of the Polytechnic University of Milan. read more

DP World has achieved a significant milestone in the development of the Sokhna Logistics Park, with 65% of the initial phase completed. This US$80 million logistics hub, situated in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), is designed to improve Egypt's logistics infrastructure and establish it as a key regional trade hub. read more

A plug-and-play container, with its size determined by the number of pallets that will be disinfected inside it every day, was developed by agronomist Helmut Leili. The increasing amount of food waste in the system and the contamination of fresh produce as a growing food safety challenge bothered him. read more

Growers' Flower Council of India (GFCI) and India Florist Association (IFA) are teaming up with the environmental group "Beautiful Bharat" to raise awareness about simple steps that can help reduce waste and emissions from flowers. "It is estimated that the additional carbon footprint on Valentine's Day... read more

Amidst a return to the stability that characterizes the sector, with contained inflation and private label products experiencing growth more focused on short supply chains, price will continue to be important but less so. As for distribution, it has accelerated.

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Last month marked the return of Israel's International Food Security & Technology conference, the second edition of the event held in Sderot in southern Israel, a small city that was heavily impacted by the events of October 7, 2023. read more