AI is a broad field, but in recent years it has come to mean simply "LLMs", or language learning models, as tools like ChatGPT have exploded in use for a variety of content creation tasks. The danger is that when the public recognizes the enormous resources being drained by such general-purpose AI models, it may overlook the potential for advancements in other areas of artificial intelligence. read more

Jaguar is aiming to enhance its sustainability reputation through the introduction of its new Harvest of Hope program. The company stated that its goal is to make a tangible, measurable impact directly at the source, rather than prioritizing extra certifications or formalities. read more

Skutki nowej polityki celnego prezydenta Trumpa są już odczuwane przez międzynarodowy sektor morski, według raportu Mundo Marítimo. read more

The Tradeview platform by Vizion, which monitors, measures, and analyzes trading flows in container shipping in real-time, shows that bookings for container imports from the USA reached 169,000 TEUs in the past seven days, compared to 516,000 TEUs in the previous week. read more

In recent months, analysts from EastFruit have observed price hikes in the worldwide lemon market, driven by export limitations and growing demand. Turkey's decision to temporarily halt lemon exports on April 8, 2025, with the goal of stabilizing domestic markets, caused disruptions in supply chains. Although the ban was read more

Rijk Zwaan is proud to announce the opening of a new facility in De Lier, the Netherlands. This expansion further enhances the company's capacity for vegetable breeding, seed cleaning, processing, storage, and packaging, allowing it to meet the growing demand from. read more

After engagement by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), Defra has confirmed an extension to the current plant passport easement, allowing EU suppliers to continue attaching UK Plant Passports to retail-ready plants before shipping. This extension is for 19 months beyond the original 30. read more

Yesterday, on April 10, CPMA exhibitors and attendees returned to the trade show floor for one last time before the doors closed at 4:30 pm. Exhibitors were satisfied, but they noted that it was less crowded compared to the first day. While this is typical, this year many members of the produce industry were present. read more

W przechowywaniu owoców i warzyw oraz w uprawie w szklarniach, temperatura i wilgotność są kluczowymi czynnikami bezpośrednio wpływającymi na jakość produktu. Zbyt wysokie temperatury mogą prowadzić do psucia, podczas gdy niska wilgotność może powodować odwodnienie. Tradycyjne metody monitorowania często napotykają problemy, takie jak: read more

"We are currently in the process of restructuring and implementing various changes within the company. Our goal is to increase the production capacity of our plants by acquiring new customers. We have depleted our stock of processed tomato products, with the exception of puree, of which the available quantities are limited." read more

Z tłem w dziedzinie inżynierii i rozwoju bioczipów, Minseok Lee nigdy nie spodziewał się znaleźć się w rolnictwie. Jednak słowa profesora zmieniły jego perspektywę: „Rolnictwo to najstarszy przemysł, a jednak ostatni, który w pełni korzysta z technologii. Jeśli zastosujesz swoje doświadczenie w zarządzaniu… read more

The Secretariat of Economic Development, Science, Technology, and Innovation (SEDEC) released the Trade Balance Bulletin, which showcased the export data of Rio Grande do Norte for March. Five products from the fruit production sector accounted for 58.6% of the state's total exports. Fresh melons were... read more

Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports, stated that the mangoes from India made an early entry into the domestic market. He mentioned that the usual shipping season for Indian mangoes is from March to June, but this year, some of the fruit arrived in local markets ahead of schedule. read more

Division Q, responsible for leading and implementing sustainable innovations at Koppert Cress, has announced two strategic investments in Skytree, a leading Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology provider for greenhouse horticulture and other industries—consisting of direct investment in the read more

The appointment dedicated to innovation in the agri-food sector is renewed. In the context of the 42nd edition of Macfrut, scheduled from May 6th to 8th, 2025, the fair will host the workshop promoted by Food Hub Srl SB, an innovative startup engaged in dissemination and development. read more

The U.S. tariff percentage appears to have been fluctuating almost daily this week, but one thing is certain - tariffs will be imposed, and they will impact industries globally, including the floral industry. This week, The Bloom Show introduced a Bloom News Alert series that focuses on how the proposed tariffs will affect various sectors. read more

The varietal innovation of the strawberry branded Nova Siri Genetics proves to be ready to face the increasingly complex challenges involving, on one hand, agricultural production, and on the other hand, the dynamics of an ever-evolving market. read more

IFCO, a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, celebrated the second anniversary of its cutting-edge service center in Dannstadt-Schauerheim, located in south-west Germany, by releasing a behind-the-scenes video that provides a sneak peek into the daily operations at the facility. read more

Maersk has recently published its new Logistics Trend Map, designed to assist companies in identifying the most significant trends and game-changers for the future of supply chain management. read more

Farmable reports that the results of the first pilot test of its new AI-powered software management tool are "nothing short of mind-blowing." The company collaborated with 30 of its users to evaluate the solution, which utilizes AI to analyze user-uploaded images enriched with metadata. read more