The UK Government published its response to the Independent Review of the Windsor Framework on 16 December. The review, led by the Rt Hon Lord Murphy of Torfaen, assessed how the Framework is currently operating and recommended steps to improve its delivery. read more

At IPM 2026, Klasmann-Deilmann will showcase substrate solutions that target the main challenges encountered in professional horticulture: resource scarcity, growing sustainability demands, and the necessity to maintain high crop yields. The company anticipates that the upcoming horticultural season will be. read more

Kuehne+Nagel and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their cooperation on sustainability initiatives in aviation, with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact. A central element of the agreement is collaboration. read more

The applied research project aimed at improving the efficiency of input use in warehouses is expanded in 2025 with the addition of Research Line 2 "Rationalization of energy use in processing warehouses". read more

Cimcorp has released a 30-minute documentary to commemorate its 50th year in business, detailing the company's growth in conjunction with the advancements in automation and intralogistics. Titled "The Future of Automation," the film delves into the company's journey with insights from both current and former employees. read more

St. Petersburg in Florida is set to welcome a flower farm in the Warehouse Arts District. Padmé Flower Farm is currently being established near 22nd Street South and 3rd Avenue South, offering locally grown blooms in an area of the city more commonly associated with studios and warehouses than flowers. Padmé is the brainchild of read more

Bonduelle, a long-standing reference point in plant innovation, presents a great innovation in the frozen food world: the Coccole range is enriched with the arrival of the new Coccole Burger, two recipes designed to meet the latest taste trends and consumer needs. read more

With the publication of its first Sustainability Report 2023-2024 (click here to download it), Futura S.p.A., founded in 2022 and formerly known as Natura Nuova (owner of the brands Frullà, Compagnia Italiana, and licensee of the Almaverde Bio brand), takes a decisive step in formalizing its sustainability efforts. read more

"We have received positive feedback from our promotional campaigns, with participation in international trade fairs proving to be particularly fruitful. We have already secured our third order from German, Swiss, and French customers we met at Anuga in early October 2025. Our pickles from the Siamo ..." read more

With eleven greenhouses, 3,000 square meters of floor space, over 100 varieties, and 180 participants, the Baby Leaf 2025 Open Day at OP Italianleaf in Pontecagnano, in Italy's Campania region, was a success. Organized by Maraldi Sementi, the event was attended by Italian and international participants. read more

Aris B.V., a specialist in automation for horticulture, has launched A-Eye, a compact and affordable smart camera designed for plant quality control. Following successful trials at various locations, A-Eye is now on the market for purchase. The system offers AI-powered grading in a user-friendly and cost-effective package. read more

Vegetable nurseries deal with a high volume of young plants, seasonal production cycles, and frequently fragmented orders. winTutor® IRIS is specifically tailored for this environment, managing the entire process from acquiring customer orders to creating sowing plans, all the way to shipping and invoicing. read more

A project titled "Strengths and bottlenecks of supply chains of the potato sector of Ukraine," supported by the Dutch Government, is analyzing structural challenges and development pathways within Ukraine's potato industry. The study is being carried out by the Kyiv School of Economics. read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) increased by 6 percent in the first half of December, reaching US$709 per 40ft container. The index is a weighted average of spot freight rates across 18 major intra-Asia trade routes and is currently 24 percent lower year on year. Drewry expects read more

Tomorrow at the former Church-Auditorium of Santa Teresa in Ragusa Ibla, the results of the applied research project promoted by OP Moncada will be presented. The project is dedicated to optimizing phytosanitary treatments in greenhouse tomatoes, with particular attention to their impact on... read more

After a brief hiatus due to severe weather conditions, HAWE is now operating at full capacity once again on the new cultivation system for Sun Sing Garden in Taiwan. HAWE is constructing a multilayer container system for the comprehensive propagation of young plants. The installation will be completed as scheduled. read more

The cultivation of orchids, which involves a lengthy cultivation period and high heat requirements, can be made more efficient, sustainable, and future-proof through collaboration and innovation. Instead of working independently, a group of orchid growers are coming together to invest in innovative solutions. read more

The Moldovan National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) reported that 7.5 tons of imported fresh dill were destroyed after laboratory tests showed penconazole levels nearly ten times higher than the allowed limit. Inspectors confiscated the batch at the importer's warehouse, and the entire shipment was sealed. read more

The Pink Lady Europe Association gathered its partners (3,159 producers, 13 authorized distributors, and 10 Italian, French, and Spanish nurserymen) for its annual general assembly, which took place in Lérida, Spain. The meeting represented a crucial milestone for the association. read more

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