The event titled "High Value Added Fruit and Vegetables: from Genetic Materials to Post-harvest Innovation" will take place on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 14:00 to 16:00 at the Archimede Hall in the exhibition district of Sicilia Fiere in Catania. read more

Hunton has announced that it has received funding of over NOK 14 million (EUR 1.21 million) from Innovation Norway for the development of its new circular growing medium, Fibergrow. The company, based in Gjøvik, is a manufacturer of wood-based products for the construction industry. Fibergrow is their new product. read more

The award for energy efficiency was given to the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP during the final day of the Southern Pro Agri-Food and Agro-Industrial Journalism Review, in its fifth edition in Reggio Calabria. read more

The blueberry supply chain is under the spotlight of the Macfrut Academy, the innovative training platform promoted by Macfrut. Save the date for Thursday, November 28th at 5pm (Italian time) for the first of two video lessons dedicated to one of the most dynamic products in the world. read more

Hunton has announced that it has been awarded over NOK 14 million (EUR 1.21 million) in funding from Innovation Norway for the development of its new circular growing medium, Fibergrow. The Gjøvik-based company is a producer of wood-based products for the construction industry. Fibergrow has read more

Marginpar Ethiopia already held the MPS A (Environmental) and MPS SQ (Social) certificates, and the Global G.A.P. certificate has recently been reissued. In Ethiopia, this certificate is also known as the 'EHPEA Code of Practice Silver Accreditation.' This means that Marginpar's flowers from Ethiopia, just read more

A drone navigates through a greenhouse, specifically targeting tomato and strawberry flowers for pollination. This situation illustrates automated pollination, a technique developed by Polybee, an agricultural technology startup that utilizes drones and artificial intelligence to enhance plant growth in environments lacking natural pollinators. read more

Cimcorp Group is strategically expanding its presence in the UK by prioritizing successful project execution and providing excellent service to achieve controlled growth in the market. "Our main priority is to ensure the success of our new projects in the UK," says Jarkko Hakkarainen, Head of Operations. read more

Maatschap Schuiling, led by brothers Wietze and Gosse, is an agricultural family business specializing in seed potatoes. What started with their grandfather after the war has evolved into a versatile company that provides tailor-made solutions to clients such as Agrico and exporters. The emphasis on customized orders and... read more

The Port of Oakland has been granted around $50 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) to update the wharves and terminal infrastructure at the Outer Harbor. The Outer Harbor at the Port will be enhanced to cater to Ultra Large Container Vessels, which... read more

Eksport owoców i warzyw z Indii wzrósł o 11 procent pod względem wartości do 1,8 miliarda dolarów w ciągu roku finansowego 2023-24, pomimo spadku o 10 procent pod względem wielkości do 3,91 miliona ton. Eksport kwiatów również wzrósł o osiem procent do 208 milionów dolarów, przy lekkim spadku ilości. read more

With the crop fully established and just over a month until the first strawberries arrive on the shelves, El Pinar is drawing conclusions from the plant sales campaign. This year's campaign has been influenced by more favorable weather conditions in a year with lower overall production in the industry. read more

Next year, the wholesale market will be relocated from the north of Düsseldorf to Siemensstraße in Hilden, just outside the city. The logistics are expected to be better there. However, Wilhelm Andree, who recently celebrated his 89th birthday, will not be moving. "We are not going to go along with it," Andree said. read more

With the approach of the peak export season before Christmas, shipping capacity has been getting tighter since November, leading to higher freight costs. During the South American mango season, Beijing Sino-agricultural Biosciences Co., Ltd., a supplier of temperature data loggers for the read more

It seems strange to label the generation of digital natives as poorly informed, born with the internet at their "fingertips" and portrayed as attentive to issues related to environmental sustainability and food health. However, this is what emerges from a specific focus on young people between the ages of 18 and 29. read more

The "Thai - Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024" will host over 200 key stakeholders (growers, researchers, policymakers, and academics) from the floriculture industry in Thailand, neighboring countries, and the Netherlands. Participants will collaborate with experts from both Thailand and the Netherlands. read more

The holiday season provides retailers with a chance to increase sales by offering in-demand products. "As consumers seek healthier and more versatile ingredients this holiday season, Medjool dates are emerging as a must-have item," stated Natalia Toccoli, digital marketing manager at Bard Valley Natural... read more

Pink Lady has presented in Milan the new shopper bag, the tenth in chronological order, from the first one created by Agatha Ruiz de La Prada in 2014 to this year's designed by the Italian Francesco Poroli, a renowned international designer. "The concept behind my read more

Acadian Plant Health has announced that Guillaume Lefranc, Food Value Chain Manager, has become the first representative from the biostimulant industry to join GLOBALG.A.P.'s Environmental Sustainable Working Group. This group, composed of over 80 sustainability experts and advocates from diverse backgrounds, focuses on promoting environmental sustainability within the agricultural industry. read more

With a highly successful first day drawing large crowds and a more subdued second day, the expoSE & expoDirekt trade fair duo concluded as a success. The 28th expoSE, Europe's premier trade fair for asparagus and berries, featured 440 exhibitors from 13 countries showcasing their innovations, established products, and services. read more