Selecta One has acquired Wagagai Ltd., one of the world's largest cutting farms, situated on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda. Through this acquisition, Selecta One is expanding its international production network, securing long-term production capacity in East Africa, and reaffirming its commitment to the region. read more

The region of Murcia is consolidating its position as one of the European capitals in bell pepper production, despite a challenging start to the campaign and new phytosanitary threats. The sector is focusing on quality, sustainability, and innovation to maintain competitiveness in international markets. read more

The first cargo line transporting Chinese peony flowers from Heze, Shandong Province to Ezhou in Hubei Province was launched at Huahu International Airport, Asia's first cargo hub, in Ezhou on Sunday. Operated by a Boeing 737 freighter, this cargo line offers temperature-controlled and prioritized transportation services. read more

Pink Lady Europe will participate in Macfrut 2025 (hall 3, booth 111), from May 6th to 8th at the Rimini Expo Center, where they will showcase their vision of quality, sustainability, and innovation. read more

For the second year in a row, plum harvest forecasts were presented at medFEL. After two years of frost in 2021 and 2022, the 2023 campaign saw a 120% harvest, and between 70% and 80% of a normal harvest in 2024. This year, French plums are back to their full production potential. Another announcement was made. read more

Technolgy plays a crucial role in ensuring quality and efficiency in the increasingly competitive agribusiness landscape. The Finnish company GRANLIDS APPEL has decided to invest in this progress, choosing the ICOEL-TOMRA technology for pre-grading and packing apples in their new warehouse. read more

As part of a comprehensive realignment, CoolerU Logistics GmbH recently announced that NWU Nordwest Unternehmensbeteiligungsgesellschaft der Sparkasse Bremen mbH has become a shareholder, according to FreshPlaza. This move has paved the way for a secure future in food logistics and established a strong foundation. read more

Sorma Group, a manufacturer of post-harvest solutions for fruit and vegetable products, will be participating in Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable trade fair, held from May 6 to 8 in Rimini, Italy. The company will showcase a variety of technologies that cater to the entire post-harvest process. read more

The food company of the future is positioned at the heart of a dynamic ecosystem of data, technology, and societal change. These companies are no longer driven solely by production efficiency, but by a multitude of factors such as consumer behavior, laws and regulations, innovations, sustainability. read more

Morocco Foodex announced on Thursday that the Kingdom of Morocco has successfully unloaded its first container of citrus fruit in Japan. This marks Morocco's entry into one of the world's most demanding markets in terms of quality and traceability. read more

At this year's Macfrut trade show in Rimini, Italy, post-harvest technology company AgroFresh will showcase a new tool that allows growers to scan their fruit and determine the optimal time for harvesting, without causing any damage to the product. read more

Scales Corporation, the largest apple exporter in New Zealand, is adjusting to environmental uncertainty and meeting market demands by making proactive investments in premium fruit varieties, infrastructure resilience, and sustainability. read more

As communicated by the retailer, the installation will cover a roof area of around 59,000 m2 and consist of over 21,000 modules. It has an installed capacity of 10MWp and will produce approximately ten gigawatt hours of solar power per year, which exceeds the annual electricity consumption of more than 3,500. read more

RPC specialist Tosca has been awarded the Gold Medal by EcoVadis, a global authority in sustainability assessments and ratings, for the second consecutive year. read more

The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East will return to the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville, Virginia on September 9-10, 2025 for its fourth edition. Co-hosted by Indoor Ag-Con and the CEA Innovation Center, a partnership between IALR and Virginia. read more

In the cold chain logistics of fruits and vegetables, where even small temperature or humidity fluctuations can lead to spoilage, precision monitoring is essential. To address these challenges, Shenzhen Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is introducing an upgraded version of its real-time monitoring system. read more

Po ponad czterech latach wizji, inwestycji i poświęcenia, That Flower Feeling (TFF) oficjalnie wzbiło się w powietrze. CalFlowers, Kalifornijskie Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Przewoźników Kwiatów, z dumą ogłasza formalne oddzielenie operacyjne TFF - przechodząc go w pełni niezależną... read more

At this moment, a shipment of 188,000 Ethiopian flowers is sailing towards Valencia, Spain. In recent years, sea transport has been increasingly explored as a viable option for shipping flowers - and Ethiopia is no exception. While it's known that sea freight is more cost-effective and read more

A new technology in formulation is revolutionizing the utilization of essential oils and pheromones for pest control. Platypus, an emerging B2B startup, has created PlatyForm—a raw material platform that effectively delays the evaporation of volatile compounds, enabling them to... read more

The Kreling Chrysanten cooperative, which consists of five growers, provides 160 million chrysanthemum stems to retailers annually. This family business is dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and fair employment practices. Their hard work was recognized with a nomination for the Tuinbouw... read more