From seed research to consumers' table: Romagnoli F.lliSpa advances every year with a model that integrates innovation, sustainability, and enhancement of the potato market. The experimental fields, over 70 throughout Italy, represent real open-air laboratories. read more

AP Moller-Maersk has disclosed that it is retrofitting approximately 200 vessels in its time-chartered fleet in close collaboration with 50 different shipowners. read more

How is the market for machinery in the fruit and vegetable sector currently developing, especially in the Fresh-Cut sector? Which countries are showing the greatest dynamism? read more

The new Van-Carrier model from Konecranes is powered emission-free by a hydrogen fuel cell. According to the announcement, initial field tests show that the system responds quickly and the handling operations are carried out with the same performance as the hybrid version. read more

Digital precision agriculture could use plant protection and fertilizers more efficiently and in an environmentally friendly way, but has so far been hindered by a lack of standardized and freely available geospatial data. read more

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has expressed significant concerns regarding the increasing prevalence of private food safety standards enforced by retailers. It has cautioned that "these non-scientific demands pose a threat to the sustainability of the citrus industry, put farmers' livelihoods at risk, and may ..." read more

Costa Group has collaborated with Coles and Opal in a major trial to switch the packaging for Perino tomatoes from rPET plastic to recyclable cardboard packaging in Coles' Victorian stores. read more

The second day of Fruit Attraction confirmed the positive atmosphere seen the day before: Madrid continues to shine under a sun that seems to want to celebrate the fair itself, and the pavilions are full of energy, colors, and novelties. Every corner tells stories of innovation, products. read more

Apples remain today the most sold and consumed fruit in Italy: available all year round, they represent a daily choice for millions of families. According to the latest market studies, consumption is particularly strong among young people under 45 years old, attracted by new varieties. read more

In recent years in Sicily, the need for bell pepper plants with a continuous and prolonged fruit set has become more established. These plants are capable of extending the harvest for as many months as possible to increase sales opportunities and profits. This requirement is always evident. read more

Van der Salm in Boskoop has been a consistent participant in the tree nursery section at the Trade Fair Aalsmeer for many years. From the beginning, they have focused on sustainability and mechanization in the cultivation of their lavender, gaultheria, and now also ilex, boxwood, yew, conica. read more

Certhon's collaboration with LucFlor, a gerbera grower located west of Bucharest, is entering a new chapter. For almost eight years, LucFlor has relied on Certhon for the construction and technical systems of their greenhouse. "Where we previously implemented the greenhouse, hybrid lighting (LED)" read more

Floral Express has brought attention to its local supply chain by unveiling its "Grow Together" initiative. The campaign aims to celebrate and bolster the community of local flower growers in Ontario. Zara Miklenda, Director of Marketing and Sales Innovation at Floral Express, spearheads this effort. read more

From sustainability-focused investments to promotional campaigns, from strategic partnerships in health and prevention to systemic actions for the territory and the fruit and vegetable sector. These are the main themes that accompany Melinda's presence at Fruit. read more

Greenhouses are shining greener than ever, thanks to the widespread use of LED lights. However, this also means an increase in cleaning work. Lightshine Cleaning, now rebranded as Lightshine Cleaning Services, is operating at full capacity. The company, renowned for its automated cleaning of HPS reflectors, now also offers... read more

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO), representing citrus producers globally, has expressed concerns about the growing number of private food safety standards enforced by retailers. The organisation cautions that these measures, which frequently surpass national and international regulations, could impact. read more

Van der Plas has become the first major Dutch exporter to completely transition to Futura, the "most sustainable rose in Europe," grown by Porta Nova. By incorporating 100% Futura into its selection, Van der Plas is making a definitive commitment to both quality and sustainability. Futura symbolizes the new... read more

Mpac successfully completed stage five of their facility expansion in February this year, in time for the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season. The expansion took 11 months to complete. "The expansion increased our static coolstore capacity by five million trays, 19 million kgs of fruit, 3.6kg per. read more

In order to maintain healthy stock plants, propagate cuttings, or ship large quantities of trays, growing facilities strictly enforce a low-to-no tolerance policy for pests. Koppert BioSolutions help improve return on investment by minimizing plant stress and damage, as well as streamlining workflow logistics. Growers have direct access read more

Abel & Cole has responded to the introduction of new HFSS legislation by launching pop-up activations for its disruptive campaign ‘Unprocess your food’. read more