The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), Union Fleurs, the European Nurserystock Association (ENA), VGB, and Royal Anthos collaborated at the EU's embassy in London for Flowers and Plants of Europe - an industry event aimed at showcasing horticulture and floriculture and discussing their common goals. read more

Basf Nunhems announces a 40 million euro investment to modernize and expand the vegetable seed processing facilities at its headquarters in Nunhem, the Netherlands, with construction starting in the second quarter of 2026 and completion by the end of 2028. This project aims to increase production capacity and... read more

Kenya's floriculture sector is currently experiencing one of the most challenging periods in recent years, as described by industry players. Rising geopolitical tensions, disruptions in logistics, and significantly increased freight costs are all contributing to unprecedented pressure on exporters. Franklyne Moses, CEO of [Company Name], stated this concerning the current situation. read more

The shopping experience at Lidl Italy becomes even richer and more tailored. Starting from April 30, Lidl Plus, the digital loyalty program of the brand born in 2021, evolves with the introduction of a great innovation: Lidl Points. This is a points collection initiative that read more

Gruppo Orsero is accelerating its expansion in the Iberian Peninsula with the acquisition, through its subsidiary Hermanos Fernández López, of a logistics and distribution platform in Vigo, Galicia. The operation involves a warehouse of 5,000 square meters and two sales points in the market. read more

After a bumper lychee harvest in 2024, 2025 is widely considered a low-yield year. Reports from major lychee-producing regions like Hainan and Guangdong suggest that overall lychee flowering has been poor this year, leading to a significant decrease in expected production. The market in general... read more

Hermanos Fernández López, the Spanish subsidiary of the Italian-owned importer Orsero Group, commonly known as Fernández, has recently acquired a new logistics and distribution platform in Vigo, Galicia. This acquisition is part of their efforts to strengthen their presence in the Iberian Peninsula and enhance their logistics operations. read more

Avocados From Chile has released the results of its 2025 Sustainability Impact Report. The study was presented at an event to launch the organization's new branding, with Pablo Vidal, founder and general manager of the consulting firm Sustenta+, stating that it showed an overall compliance level of 65 percent. read more

With a notoriety that approaches 97%, the Red Onion of Tropea Calabria IGP continues to be an exceptional case history for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. On the Think Fresh 2026 stage, the Consortium for the Protection outlined the new valorization strategy: a path that intertwines the roots. read more

75% of patents for gene-edited seeds now belong to China. The ongoing restrictions on the development of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) in the European Union have likely played a significant role in the shift of leadership in plant breeding innovation in less than a decade. read more

The transition to LED lighting is changing the dynamics of greenhouse climate, especially in terms of humidity, plant activity, and energy consumption. According to Avraham Arbel, a greenhouse climate engineer and the creator of the DryGair closed-loop dehumidification system, growers need to make adjustments to the climate. read more

AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has opened its new Asia Pacific Research & Development Center in Yangling, an agricultural research hub in China. The center was inaugurated by CEO Han Kieftenbeld and showcases the company's continued commitment to fresh produce through research, innovative solutions, and sustainability initiatives. read more

75% of patents for gene-edited seeds are currently held by China. The ongoing restrictions in the European Union on the development of NGTs, or New Genomic Techniques, have likely played a significant role in the shift of leadership in plant breeding innovation in less than a decade. read more

The conflict in the Middle East is causing supply shocks in energy markets and disrupting shipping, affecting industrial and food commodities. In addition to short-term price hikes, inflation data for March indicates changes in major economies. U.S. inflation has risen to 3.3% year over year. read more

Incomplete emails in different languages with attachments in various formats are present in the inbox. B.i.Team is aiming to assist companies with its AI assistant and recently hosted a webinar on Freshfin and AI-powered order capture to showcase its capabilities. AI can also be utilized in the procurement process. read more

Sea-Intelligence has published the 176th edition of the Global Liner Performance report, which examines schedule reliability on 34 trade lanes and over 60 carriers. The data in the report is up to March 2026, showing that global schedule reliability rose to 62.2% in March 2026, marking a 3.9 percentage point increase from the previous month. read more

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M&S has joined a groundbreaking coalition in the industry to help families facing food poverty in the UK by converting surplus food from supply chains into millions of meals for those in need. read more

Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it plans to launch the F-HFUG Series ultrafiltration (UF) membrane module in May this year for wastewater reuse. It has completed mass production technology and product reliability evaluations for the new offering, which helps improve lower-biofouling. read more

At Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, IFCO Systems showcased how reusable packaging is revolutionizing the fresh food supply chain. Inigo Canalejo Lasarte explains, "It's an opportunity to engage with customers... and discuss our expansion, technological advancements, and commitment to sustainability." - IFCO Systems read more