A new high-yielding, disease-resistant and sweet-flavoured strawberry has hit Australian retail shelves after more than five years of development by growers and plant breeding experts.  read more

The Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation (IP Office) has officially granted Geographic Indication (GI) status to the "Kherson Watermelon." This prestigious designation is reserved for watermelons cultivated in the sandy soils of the Tavria region, specifically within Kherson. read more

Berry cultivation in Finland has undergone a significant transformation in the past decade. The cultivation of strawberries and raspberries, which are the most important crops, has predominantly shifted to polytunnels. Eija Lankinen, a lecturer in horticulture at Häme University of Applied Sciences and an independent consultant, has been involved in this change. read more

Danziger's Chrysanthemum Open Days 2024 are planned as a celebration of fashion and floral innovation. Danziger promises that their new varieties will impress the market with their beauty and technical performance. You can join the company from August 26 to August 30 in Vereda Pontezuela, Rionegro Antioquia,... read more

Prevar was established in 2004 as a joint venture company, and this year they are celebrating their 20th anniversary in business. Located in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Prevar is owned by industry stakeholders, including shareholders New Zealand Apples & Pears Incorporated, Plant & Food Research, and Apples and Pears Australia... read more

The Queen Flowers group is collaborating with three Kalanchoe and Euphorbia growers in Europe: Jan van Luijk, Laurant Fleur, and Pligt Professionals. These partnerships create opportunities for new product lines and seamless delivery of Queen Flowers products throughout Europe, according to the Queen Flowers group. "At" read more

Certhon, a company specializing in horticultural engineering and technology, has announced its expansion into North America (NA) through a partnership with DENSO, a mobility supplier. The new headquarters for their North American operations will be based in Southfield, Michigan, within the Greater Detroit area. To spearhead this new initiative, both companies have appointed leaders. read more

Sounding somewhere between a forgotten comic book hero and a newly discovered species, the Neatleaf Spyder from Neatleaf promises to “keep an eye on every plant; all day, every day”. With offices in San Francisco and Munich, the company’s efforts initially centred on optimizing cannabis. read more

With the support of GMO assistance through the REO auction, Inagro has already started exploring the possibilities. Four sensors from three different providers have been tested in multiple trials, including two types that monitor suction pressure and two types that measure soil moisture in percentage. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) will host two major sustainability summits in Australia and New Zealand next week. read more

Automation is having a profound impact on the fruit industry, changing the way products are grown, harvested, processed, and distributed. Our customers are quickly recognizing the benefits of this technological innovation and are using it to improve efficiency and quality. The benefits of these... read more

San Nicolás Valley, in the mountains of Colombia, is the operating base of Capiro – a producer and exporter of chrysanthemums. According to Carlos Manuel Uribe, CEO of Capiro, it was the innovative approach of the company's founders that inspired him and his team to embrace maritime
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Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime, forecasts continued fluctuations in the container shipping freight markets until 2025. Despite the reopening of the Suez Canal, disruptions and elevated freight rates are likely to persist. On The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, Jensen discussed the impact of
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Energy is one of the most costly aspects of greenhouse horticulture. Growers constantly have to deal with price fluctuations, uncertain weather conditions, and sustainability requirements. Priva ECO (Energy Cost Optimiser) is a solution based on Digital Twin technology and Machine Learning that
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Large-scale organized distribution is at a turning point: if until now the management of fresh products and their promotions - primarily fruits and vegetables - was based mainly on the operator's experience, today, with the advent of new technologies, it is possible. read more

Tropical fruit and vegetables are becoming increasingly popular. Since 2009, JJ Global Trader Ltd has been one of the specialist providers of unusual air freight products from all over the world. To mark the company's 15th anniversary, we spoke to company founder and Managing Director Jasvir
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The rise of space treatment through fogging in the battle against diseases and pests is not new. However, what is newsworthy is the preparation for spot fogging, which is in full swing. This spot fogging will be linked to the latest scouting software, and Veugen Technology is heavily involved.… read more

Located in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Baise City has leveraged its geographical challenges to become a notable hub for mango cultivation. The region's subtropical climate is conducive to the growth of tropical fruits, including mangoes, and advancements in agricultural technology
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Enza Zaden, founded in 1938 by Jacob Mazereeuw and now led by the third generation, stands out for its long-term vision, innovation, and focus on people. In this perspective, Jaap Mazereeuw, CEO of Enza Zaden, recently visited the research station. read more

In the last 48 hours, 101 extreme weather events have hit Northern Italy, including heavy rainstorms, hailstorms, and windstorms, resulting in devastated vegetable and corn fields, flooded farms and barns, and torn roofs off warehouses. This is what emerges from Coldiretti's analysis of data from Eswd regarding the wave. read more