Gimsel, an organic supermarket based in Rotterdam, has become the first in the Netherlands to meet the upcoming requirements of the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), set to take effect in 2026. The regulation introduces stricter sustainability standards for packaging. read more

Freight demand between Uzbekistan and Russia saw a significant increase in September and October 2025, with transportation orders rising by 31.5% compared to the previous year, according to the logistics operator PEC: Silk Way. The company noted that the growth was primarily driven by fruit and vegetable exports, with suppliers... read more

Jiffy Group has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, which is the fourth edition in the company's current five-year sustainability plan. The report includes a combination of clear visuals and data-driven insights to showcase the progress made towards important sustainability objectives. As part of the five-year plan, Jiffy Group has been focusing on... read more

"Companies with vision and healthy growth don't doubt CO2 as a coolant," says Matthias Cuvelie, Managing Director of Airclima, a Belgian business that specializes in industrial refrigeration. "Switching to CO2 cooling or deep-freezing is more than a technical decision. It's a strategic one." read more

Onion seed breeder De Groot en Slot celebrated its 70th anniversary on Friday with a symposium for stakeholders from the onion industry. At the company's headquarters in Broek op Langedijk, directors Bas van den Hemel and Martin Slot looked back on seven decades of innovation while also highlighting their future plans. read more

Enhancing an excellent product like mountain cherries through a collaboration along the supply chain between two established entities in agriculture and cooperation, generating a benefit for all members. This is the stated objective of the announced agreement. read more

Spanish stone fruit and apple producer Abellafruits has implemented TOMRA Food technology to improve grading and packaging operations, with the installation of the TOMRA 5S Advanced system across its production lines. Founded in 2011 by Xavier Seró Martí, Abellafruits was established after the read more

The Norwegian startup Digel is currently conducting tests of a generative AI platform at the production facilities of Hoff SA in Gjøvik. This marks an early initiative to implement this technology directly into factory operations within Norway's potato industry. Hoff SA is a cooperative owned by Norwegian potato growers. read more

Starting mid-week, there has been a significant increase in arrivals of Chilean air-freighted cherries, leading to a noticeable surge in customer traffic at fruit markets. The variety of brands and types of cherries available has expanded significantly compared to the past two weeks, with new arrivals such as Royal Dawn and Sweet. read more

United Exports, the exclusive marketer of Ozblu blueberries, has announced that its Southern African Ozblu farms have achieved the highest score – Platinum Status – in their first independent environmental audits conducted by the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (Siza) and Linking. read more

A revitalized fruit and vegetable department focusing on sustainability is one of the innovations in Waitrose's first-ever 'Home of Food Lovers' concept store, which has opened in Newbury. read more

Fyffes has been acknowledged for its "leadership, innovation, investment, and ingenuity" in the areas of environment, social, and governance (ESG) at the Business Post Leadership Awards ceremony held recently in Dublin. read more

The logistics company Maersk announced that it achieved "strong" financial results in the third quarter of 2025, which were fueled by operational enhancements and proactive cost-cutting measures. read more

Biotechnology company Metagen Australia has promoted Queensland-based agricultural professional Liam Riedy to the position of general manager as it enters its next growth phase. read more

During the IAD-IBD trade show, Laure Sandoval, the managing director and founder of EAGL Sanodev, showcased several innovations such as AgroProtect and AgroActiv. These products are specifically designed to assist growers in fighting against pests and diseases. The company has been dedicated to developing alternative solutions for over twelve years. read more

SecondBloom, in partnership with M. Davis Group, will oversee the full liquidation of Bowery Farming's $70 million vertical farming facility in Locust Grove, Georgia. The 200,000 square foot operation is one of the biggest vertical farming liquidations in the history of the industry, showcasing. read more

SecondBloom, in partnership with M. Davis Group, will oversee the full liquidation of Bowery Farming's $70 million vertical farming facility in Locust Grove, Georgia. The 200,000 square foot operation is one of the largest vertical farming liquidations in the industry's history, showcasing... read more

Pure Flavor has acquired a new, state-of-the-art distribution center spanning nearly 200,000 sq. ft. in Romulus, Michigan. This facility will function as a central hub for distributing the company's fresh, greenhouse-grown produce, leading to a notable reduction in food miles, enhanced shipping efficiency, and read more

Fruit and gastronomy are the flagship departments of the Superò chain, a low-cost brand by Megamark (Selex), active in Naples and surrounding areas with 19 stores. The most recent opening was in via Posillipo 337, covering an area of 450 square meters. read more

At R&M Forwarding, the first phase of a large-scale refrigeration project was recently completed. With the completion of this phase, the company has taken an important step in expanding its logistics capacity and making its facilities more sustainable. The new refrigerated complex provides. read more