Leading figures in the fresh produce industry in North America have informed Fruitnet that Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada could result in a significant decrease in demand for fruits and vegetables, as well as significant disruptions to supply chains. read more

During the trade mission, BelOrta also signed a memorandum of understanding with a Brazilian retailer to further optimize logistics processes in Brazil and exchange knowledge on warehouse technology. read more

"The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in air freight is one of the biggest challenges in decarbonizing global logistics and supply chains. That's why we are excited to work together with Lufthansa Cargo on this important task. As one of the world's" read more

Fruchthof Nagel GmbH celebrated its 75th anniversary in October. Originally a pioneer in banana ripening, the traditional southern German company has evolved into a full-service provider for wholesalers and retailers with three locations in recent years. read more

The growth in foreign markets of the agri-food districts continues, as after closing the first quarter of 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 6.6%, they continue at the same pace in the second quarter, with a progress of 6.4% compared to the same period in 2023. read more

A moment of comparison with Sicilian political and institutional representatives and stakeholders in the sector to analyze expectations and opportunities that the seed industry can offer to the agricultural world. These are the objectives of "Innovation and traceability in support of". read more

Today, the spotlight is on the twenty-fifth edition of the Special Fruit & Vegetable: an exclusive event for industry professionals, which this year focuses on artificial intelligence and its multiple applications in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. read more

A very successful edition thanks to the dynamism, freshness, and innovation deployed to create new opportunities for the entire apple sector. This is what emerges from the 13th edition of

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With the evolution of technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, the boundary between reality and fiction is becoming increasingly blurred, especially online. It is therefore easy to mistake images spread on the web as real, when in fact they are the result of AI processing. read more

Mission in Dominican Republic for Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8, 2025. Taking part in the mission will be a delegation led by Macfrut President Renzo Piraccini and including Lina Valeza. read more

Silal, a prominent agri-food and technology entity in Abu Dhabi, has formed a strategic partnership with Shouguang Vegetable Industry Group, a leading organization in China that focuses on vegetable seed breeding and the counter-seasonal vegetable industry chain. This collaboration is expected to read more

Support for young entrepreneurs who are engaged in agricultural businesses and are implementing investments and innovation. The Regional Government has just approved the ranking of applications for the so-called Youth Package 2024. read more

The rainfall has been abundant on the Atlantic coast and scarce on the Mediterranean coast; the highest amount has been recorded in San Sebastián, with 97.3 liters per square meter, as reported today by the Ministry for Ecological Transition (Miteco) in a press release. read more

Michel Verheul, Senior at NIBIO, states, "At NIBIO, we no longer use natural gas for heating, so we do not benefit from waste carbon dioxide. With DAC technology, we capture carbon dioxide from the outside and inject it into the greenhouse. By using hydroelectric energy, we are able to operate as a zero-emission system." read more

Muddy Machines has expanded its agricultural robotics lineup by acquiring a logistics robot from Fox Robotics. The new addition is designed to improve farm operations by transporting harvested crops and delivering empty trays to workers. This strategic move is in line with the company's mission to mitigate. read more

During his speech at the Mercasa Forum, he highlighted the strategic role of the Mercas Network in ensuring access to fresh food for more than 30 million people, with over. read more

The 3rd Bougainvillea Innovation Conference took place from November 22nd to 25th in Xiamen, Fujian, China. Over 230 representatives from 102 universities, research institutes, and enterprises from 16 provinces participated in the event, which centered on the industrialization and breeding of. read more

According to the ZKL, competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience must be equally taken into account. The ZKL considers its final report from 2021 as the basis for specific recommendations for action to combine environmental, climate, and animal protection with sustainable practices. read more

South African exporters of stonefruit and table grapes have reported that early season volumes are increasing after a slow start. The conventional refrigerated shipping program from the country is also set to begin this week. read more

The "Thai – Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024" is welcoming over 200 active participants including growers, researchers, policymakers, and academics from the floriculture sector in Thailand, neighboring countries, and the Netherlands. The event will also feature experts from both the Netherlands and Thailand. read more