One plant protection innovation that BASF has brought to the market this year is the potato seed treatment Allstar®. The company has already built up extensive expertise in potato cultivation in the past and developed a comprehensive product portfolio for agriculture. read more

Leading digital trade solutions provider Community Network Services (CNS) and SeaRates will be launching a new online logistics platform this October. read more

GroentenFruit Huis has taken note of the coalition program for 2024 to 2027 of the Cabinet Schoof and the budget memorandum. As a representative of the interests of companies in the fruit and vegetable supply chain, they are positive about a number of political intentions and have some read more

GroentenFruit Huis has taken note of the coalition program 2024 to 2027 of the Schoof Cabinet and the budget memorandum. As a representative of the interests of businesses in the fruit and vegetable supply chain, it is positively inclined towards a number of political intentions and has some. read more

The UK branch of the German discount store Lidl has announced that it will eliminate any living wage discrepancies in its UK banana supply chains by introducing a new system to address pay inequalities for plantation workers. This move follows a trial in its native market that was reportedly successful. read more

Last month, 4More Technology concluded the season by installing the 16th IRISS Hydrangea sorter. This year, they acquired several new clients, such as Vollering, Kwekerij Antonia, and Van Wijk Hortensia. Furthermore, two additional sorting machines were delivered to Kwekerij Vicini, one of their. read more

After the success of the previous edition, CMP Venice Lido Beach Trail returns on Sunday, September 22nd, for an extraordinary experience among the beach, sea, and pine forest. This year, Dole Italia, a leader in the production of premium quality fresh fruit, will also be present at the event in their capacity. read more

An 80 square meter area representing the entire Italian Wholesale Markets system, open to the participation of all stakeholders to highlight the fundamental role of such structures within the agri-food supply chain. This is the stand with which Italmercato will participate. read more

Elite Fresh Trade launched at the beginning of this year. The company specializes in exporting high-quality Belgian products via air and sea freight, and has already made strides in its initial months of operation. In early September, they took part in the Asia Fruit Logistica trade show. read more

Po udanej pierwszej edycji skupionej na kontroli produkcji i planowaniu, wydarzenie activeIT wchodzi w drugą rundę "Get Together Brunch" 17 października. Tym razem skupimy się na oprogramowaniu planowania importu i dojrzewania FIPS. SH Pratt, Migros Cooperative Lucerne, activeIT. read more

In the IV range sector, characterized by the production of fresh ready-to-eat salads, the efficiency of washing processes and the reduction of chemical agents are crucial aspects to ensure food safety and environmental sustainability. read more

The seed house of Ramiro Arnedo has received numerous visits from distributors and producers from different countries during its summer cultivation days at its experimental farm 'La Plana'. These visits have served to showcase to the attendees their portfolio of summer crops grown outdoors. read more

Researchers and engineers at Michigan State University are using technology to tackle the increasing costs of apple harvesting in Michigan. They are employing a robotic system that features suction arms and artificial intelligence. Michigan, a top apple producer in the U.S., achieved a record yield in 2022 thanks to these advancements. read more

Chipotle has introduced Autocado, a collaborative robot designed to streamline the preparation of avocados by cutting, coring, and peeling them. This innovation was developed in collaboration with Vebu, a startup specializing in food supply automation. Currently, Autocado is being tested at. read more

The shipping company WEC Lines will include Hamburg, Germany in its current NWC-Portugal service in a single integrated operation. Starting from September 23rd, WEC Lines will incorporate Hamburg into its NWC-Portugal service. With this new addition, the Dutch shipping company will establish a quick weekly sailing route from Hamburg. read more

UK: Tesco plans to use AI to 'nudge' customers towards deals and healthier options. Tesco CEO Ken Murphy disclosed that the retail giant is exploring the use of its Clubcard data to subtly guide customers towards healthier and more affordable choices. read more

As we approach the end of the year, several legislative initiatives are still in progress, some of which have been awaited by the sector for over a year. These regulations aim to improve sustainability, food safety, and transparency.

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Biome Makers has extended its presence to Portugal by partnering with Food4Sustainability, a non-profit organization committed to fostering innovation in sustainable food production. read more

Seed specialist Tozer will present over 100 of its innovative vegetable seed varieties at its trial field in Zwaagdijk-Oost, Netherlands, from September 24-26 as part of the Seed Meets Technology week. read more

The members of Proexport account for the majority of Spanish production of salads, leafy vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, artichokes, and melons, as well as significant quantities of tomatoes, bell peppers, watermelons, grapes, and lemons, among others. This takes place from the 8th to the 10th. read more