Lievaart Expeditie is moving to new premises in Naaldwijk. The company has been well-known for its transportation services for flowers and plants, but now it is also time to truly stand out, according to Jan Willem Lievaart. Currently, a new 20,000 m² building is being constructed on the former site. read more

"Thanks to improved handling of the challenges posed by the climate, more Turkish figs were produced this season," says Beyazit Afiyon, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter PIK Global. "The black fig growing season this year was highly productive. Turkish farmers are improving their skills." read more

German scientists, cooperatives, and technology providers are collaborating in the newly launched 'inBerry' project to advance a new cultivation method. Partners in this project include Obst- und Gemüse-Absatzgenossenschaft Nordbaden eG and Obstgroßmarkt Mittelbaden eG, along with Fraunhofer UMSICHT. read more

The location for PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt will be at Noorwegenlaan 37 in Hazerswoude, the Netherlands. Plantarium|Groen-Direkt provides a platform for new products and innovations in the nursery stock industry through the Green Retail Awards judging process. This will take place during the upcoming autumn edition. read more

The construction of a new research center for phytopathology and marker technology, as well as a new greenhouse complex for breeding, has officially begun at Axia Vegetable Seeds. This past Monday, the first pillar was installed into the ground by Kamila Koropacka and Rick Meijer. Certhon will be responsible for building the facilities. read more

Key Technology (Key) and PPM Technologies (PPM), both members of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, are pleased to announce that their customer service teams have now become part of Duravant Lifecycle Services. This is a global aftermarket network that aims to provide improved local services for equipment. read more

Moldova has significantly increased its walnut exports to the European Union, doubling the volume compared to the previous year, as stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Dmitry Alaiba. In the first seven months of 2024, Moldova exported... read more

W światowym rynku, gdzie zrównoważoność i zdrowie są w centrum wyborów konsumentów, certyfikacja Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) zmienia sposób uprawy i eksportu tropikalnych owoców. Paul Davidson, dyrektor handlowy firmy Sol Orgánica, opowiadał o tym, jak
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On Tuesday, August 20, the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) will be hosting a Q&A session regarding the small-scale grower scheme and the ongoing consultation round. The consultation round began in early August concerning the certification scheme for 'small-scale' growers and its accompanying rules. Participants are invited to provide feedback through an online questionnaire. read more

The labor-intensive work of hand-harvesting delicate blackberries is necessary, but the advancement of technology by scientists at Mississippi State University could potentially automate this tedious process. While many agricultural crops are harvested efficiently by machines, Assistant Professor Xin Zhang from MSU is working on developing advanced technologies to improve the harvesting of blackberries. read more

Market conditions and needs are changing, as observed by the packaging company PEQ. "We anticipate a stabilization in the demand for packaged products. While there are still few viable alternatives available, there is an ongoing tension between what retailers desire and the price they are willing to pay for them. read more

The UK is ripe and ready for growth. Despite the pressures of high inflation and reduced consumer spending power, there remains a defiant and remarkable appetite in the market for top-quality, perfectly ripe avocados. And it’s a market that only a handful of companies appear properly equipped for. read more

DP World has announced a nearly 60 percent decrease in its profits for the first half of the year, partially attributed to the ongoing shipping challenges in the Red Sea. read more

Moldovan plums and grapes are currently being featured on the shelves of supermarkets in Estonia. This was emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Dumitru Alaiba, who posted a photo of the display on his social media page. Moldovan table grapes. read more

In August 2024, Wyevale Nurseries achieved Planet Mark Certification in recognition of the company's sustainability improvements. With this accreditation, the commercial nursery has stated that it is continually measuring and identifying opportunities to reduce its carbon emissions. read more

Clear for takeoff? Amazon gets green light to test-fly delivery drones in UKAmazon has been given approval to test-fly drones beyond the visual line of sight of a human controller in the UK, opening up the possibility of using the aircraft to deliver packages to residential addresses.Source: theguardian.com Woolworths unveils read more

Sabert Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions, has announced a major milestone in its ongoing dedication to sustainability. All products utilizing the company's molded Pulp Plus™ and Pulp Ultra™ formulations, which are read more

Iberdrola | bp pulse, in line with its strategy to prepare for the electrification of heavy transport, has selected Disfrimur's facilities as the location for the first public MCS charger for heavy vehicles in southern Europe. This decision reflects Disfrimur's dedication to electrifying its fleet and their partnership. read more

The business group Logistics UK is urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to protect the current rate of fuel duty to ensure that the industry can contribute to driving economic recovery. "Fuel is the largest single..." read more

The Vietnam SPS Office has been in touch with different departments and associations regarding the EU's request for feedback on revising the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) of specific active substances. The EU's proposal involves a significant decrease in the MRL for Zoxamide in lettuce, salads, and spinach, among other items. read more