In a time when sustainability is a trending topic, Bud Holland has launched a new exotic brand: Saborichi®. The importer has two objectives with this initiative: to enhance transparency regarding the products' origins and to highlight the positive effects of international trade on local communities in developing countries. read more

Not only do we need to weed, but also provide frost protection to save the crops. Frost has affected the fruit and vegetable growing areas on the Adriatic side at least 3-4 times between March 19 and April 9. "Some farmers who used our technology were able to save their harvests," explains Marco Mingozzi, owner of Mingozzi. read more

In the agricultural hub of Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Khuliso Madima oversees a fruit and cash crop operation, merging technology with traditional farming. Madima cultivates litchis and mangoes, distributing them across South Africa. Her farm, a family legacy known as Rembander Agribusiness, was. 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. This includes a direct investment in the company. read more

Plans are underway to speed up the delivery of agricultural produce from Maharashtra to Dubai, introducing new opportunities in cross-border agri-trade, cold chain logistics, and food processing. During the Dubai-India Business Forum in Mumbai, Jaykumar Rawal, Maharashtra's Minister of Marketing and Protocol, unveiled these initiatives. read more

Harvest London is showcasing vertical farming to the public in a literal sense. Their most recent initiative involves a vertical farm that is open to the public inside Corner Corner, a food and live entertainment venue located in Canada Water. This project represents a significant departure from the conventional warehouse-style method of indoor farming. read more

Jim Zion, managing partner of Meridian Growers, has emphasized the current status of U.S. pistachio supplies, indicating that the remaining stocks are designated for Asian festivals as the harvest season approaches. India continues to be a crucial market, particularly for its Diwali festival, requiring supplies from the U.S. read more

The delivery of the first Swiss rhubarb on April 5 officially heralded the start of the new season in the canton of Thurgau. "Due to the weather, we are starting the new season about ten days later than last year. For now, however, we expect to harvest almost the same amount as last year. Even read more

We would like to inform you that on Tuesday, April 8th, the breeding company Rijk Zwaan officially opened its new Seed Connect Centre at its headquarters in De Lier, Netherlands. This expansion increases the capacity of the fruit and vegetable breeding company for seed cleaning, processing, storage, and packaging to continue to meet the demands. read more

Strengthening economic locations in Germany and Europe: Rewe Group is investing 16 billion euros by 2028 in the future of shopping. Targeted focuses include digitalization, locations, and infrastructure. In 2024, the company hired 46,000 new employees in Germany. read more

Rijk Zwaan has announced the opening of a new facility in De Lier, an expansion that the company said increased its capacity for seed cleaning, processing, storage, and packaging. read more

It combines the genetics and germplasm knowledge of CIV, the AI-driven breeding models and machine learning expertise of Heritable Agriculture, as well as the production facilities, distribution network, and leadership of Paul J. Mastronardi in the industry. read more

AI-powered technology facilitator GrubMarket has successfully acquired Delta Fresh Produce, based in Nogales, a top distributor that specializes in tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, grapes, watermelons, and various other fresh produce commodities imported from Mexico. read more

There was a regular section in Settimana Enigmistica, a very popular magazine for those who enjoyed solving puzzles and crosswords; its title was "Maybe not everyone knows"; this title fits perfectly with the logistics and transportation sector of goods in Italy, where... read more

Horticulture stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to strengthen local production and supply chain of horticulture and grapes in order to enter the 43 billion euros European Union horticulture and grape market. The stakeholders made this call during a webinar organized by the. read more

Apofruit's autumn campaign of 2024 closes with decidedly positive results, marking a return to delivery levels in line with the cooperative's potential. Mirco Zanotti, Ernesto Fornari, and Mirco provide an update on the situation following the social assemblies. read more

In the last few months, there has been a growing demand for herbal raw materials and active ingredients derived from plants. We are talking about a sector, that of botanical derivatives for wellness and health, which in Italy generates a value of over 1 billion euros between production and exports, and read more

Armellini Logistics is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Founded in 1945 by Jules and Sarah Armellini, the company has grown from a local trucking operation to a nationwide network, renowned for innovation and service beyond expectation. From flowers to freight, Armellini Express Lines began by... read more

Afrex South Africa has embarked on a new chapter with the inauguration of its cutting-edge facility in Johannesburg, located just 5 km from its previous site. The new premises are designed to facilitate a seamless cold chain from the farm to export, equipped with state-of-the-art cooling and handling systems, and improved facilities. read more

Stany Zjednoczone ogłosiły nowy cło importowe w wysokości 104% na chińskie towary. Decyzja została ogłoszona wczoraj. Jest to kontynuacja nowych ceł wprowadzonych w zeszłym tygodniu, które mają wpływ na wszystkie branże, w tym sektor hortikultury. Pojawiło się wiele spekulacji na temat tego, jak to wpłynie na. read more