GRAY Farms in Portsoy, Scotland, recently hosted a demonstration of post-harvest potato technology organized by Agropack Solutions, a Scottish distributor for Wevano, Manter, Solidtec, Inovaa, Meconaf, Scotts UK, and Vegniek. The event showcased Agropack Solutions' Grading & Packing line. read more

The first Ninfa variety apricots are already being harvested in Puglia. Approximately 4-5 tonnes per day are entering the warehouse of the Spina Group, where they are processed and sent to Italian customers. The volumes are expected to double starting from next week (the 17th in 2025). read more

The adoption of biosolutions in the Italian agricultural and fruit sector is rapidly growing, confirming a concrete commitment towards sustainability and environmental impact reduction. This is according to a survey conducted by Agri2000 Net on over 200 Italian fruit companies. read more

Easter has always been a holiday that evokes tradition, conviviality, and, for the fruit and vegetable sector, a strategic moment between the end of winter campaigns and the beginning of summer references. The industry is experiencing a period of transition and great attention from the supply chain. read more

Farmers in Colombia, the fifth-largest banana producer globally, are aiming to increase their exports to the European Union, motivated by the financial advantages of selling to this market, as stated by an industry leader. Colombian bananas command a premium in the EU because of their sustainability practices... read more

Paul Wilson, a professor of agricultural economics and the director of the Centre for Food Policy and Foresight at the University of Nottingham, has been appointed as the new president of the Agricultural Economics Society (AES). read more

The Swiss start-up company Voltiris has already introduced this technology to the market in the Netherlands, France, and Switzerland, and is now testing the application for the first time in Belgium at Tomato Masters - in close collaboration with the producer group Tomeco and the Proefcentrum. read more

The Avocado Institute of Mexico (AIM) has launched an initiative called Path to Sustainability to promote environmental stewardship in the country's avocado industry. The initiative involves collaboration between members of the grower-exporter association Apeam and the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), with the goal of enhancing sustainability practices. read more

CH Robinson has announced that it has completed over 3 million shipping tasks using its fleet of generative AI agents. These proprietary tech tools have been developed by the global logistics provider to automate various steps in the shipment lifecycle, resulting in a reduction of customers' speed-to-market from hours to seconds. read more

After an early start to the season, Moroccan mandarins have nearly completed their shipping to the U.S., ending earlier than usual. "There is very little fruit, if any, coming from Morocco. Most of it has already arrived and been shipped to stores, so what remains will likely have quality issues." read more

"There is no better time than now to buy American-made products." While this statement is accurate and provides a significant advantage for U.S.-based companies, it also comes with its challenges – especially in today's environment, as explained by Tim Schuette, Director of Supply Chain at A-ROO Company LLC. read more

Nguyen Thuy Van, a florist from Lao Cai province in Vietnam, has been involved in the flower industry for 14 years. Since 2018, she has been importing Yunnan flowers to Vietnam. With the advancement of online sales platforms, both purchasing and logistics can now be conducted online. read more

An all-Italian engine has been the beating heart of Mediterranean logistics for almost two centuries: Tarros Group is a dynamic and structured company that combines tradition and modernity in the world of container transport. Founded almost 200 years ago, Tarros accompanied the evolution of naval… read more

On the occasion of the 42nd edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, scheduled from May 6th to 8th, 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre, ILIP confirms its participation as an exhibitor and will also be a protagonist in the new Berry Area as a Gold exhibitor. read more

In the Strawberry Farm operated by Farmer Truskawki, located in Mieszkow near Krakow, strawberry cultivation has been carried out for over 20 years, with the last five years being done in foil tunnels. In recent years, the farm has become one of the first in Poland where harvests begin. read more

Prudac is always looking for innovations - something fresh, unique, and unlike anything currently on the market. After years of research and development, Prudac is introducing: Mini Melon Honey Drops F1 Dara. What makes it special? Honey Drops F1 Dara is a compact melon variety showing read more

Based at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Aptisens has emerged as a pioneer in cutting-edge ion-sensing technology. Dr. Roy O'Mahony from Aptisens stated, "We have created a handheld multi-ion probe to assist vertical and controlled environment farms in gaining a deeper understanding of nutrient dynamics." read more

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced a new corporate sponsorship agreement with QR Zipper to support AFE's Sustainabloom initiative and other industry sustainability efforts. As part of this partnership, $0.01 from every QR Message sold by QR Zipper will be donated to AFE. read more

In line with Banana Day on April 20th, Aldi Süd is highlighting its commitment to a more sustainable banana supply chain. For example, the company advocates for fair wages for workers on the ground. The prices paid to banana producers are based on... read more

The announcement of new US tariffs by President Trump has heightened uncertainty in the global economy, impacting sectors such as horticulture. This adds to the existing pressure that the sector has been experiencing due to a series of supply chain shocks over the past five years. read more