Leveraging the achievements of previous years, the third annual Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East took place at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville, VA from October 1-2, 2024. Co-hosted by Indoor Ag-Con and the CEA Innovation Center—a collaborative initiative read more

Sorma Group, a company specializing in technology for the fruit and vegetable sector with its main headquarters in Cesena, has become a member of the Cso Italy social base. This was announced by the president Paolo Bruni in a statement where he declared: "In the Board of Directors of Cso Italy, we welcomed with enthusiasm the application for admission of..." read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Branch Chamber (FVBC) has released a statement expressing its dissatisfaction with the way political entities are handling agricultural sector issues. The organization emphasized its willingness to organize protests if there are any more delays in the distribution of. read more

Zespri is stepping up its efforts to convince New Zealand kiwifruit growers of the advantages of increasing supply from the northern hemisphere. This strategy is designed to preserve and increase shelf space, ultimately boosting returns for New Zealand as demand for the fruit grows. Nick read more

The Don Camillo Agricultural Cooperative, which also boasts this high-quality production, supplies not only melons, watermelons, and citrus fruits but also a wide variety of pumpkins from the 60 contributing farms. At Fruit Attraction, they will be presenting the 2025 novelties for their fourth product line. Many pumpkin varieties are also available. read more

"Logistics has become more complex for all parties involved. We see more volatility, which comes with higher risks and costs. It also means that information plays an increasingly important role," states Omar Moghrani of Shypple Fresh, a digital freight forwarder that is concerned with the. read more

The year 2024 will mark a new stage in the history of France Food. Specializing in the production, shipping, and marketing of strawberries and red fruits since 1978, the company recently acquired Fruits Rouges du Périgord. This was undoubtedly an opportunity to strengthen and expand its core business. read more

The response to the challenges facing the strawberry cultivation industry in the Mediterranean region, which we discussed in the first part of the text, is the actions taken by companies from this region. The MacFrut Academy video presents

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The professional visitors of Iberflora, the International Fair of Plant and Flower, Landscaping, Technology, and DIY Garden, which took place this week at Feria Valencia, have all agreed on the differential value of the associated companies of Plantaespaña, the ornamental sector of the industry. read more

W rozmowie z Gianfranco de Leo, kierownikiem obszaru Południowej Europy w firmie Schoneveld Breeding, jedno słowo wyróżnia się: poświęcenie. Każdy pracownik i proces pracy w Schoneveld Breeding działa z pełnym zaangażowaniem. "Jesteśmy niezwykle skoncentrowani na hodowcy. Naszym celem jest dostarczenie produktów najwyższej jakości. read more

All the agents involved in the agri-food sector value chain will be present on this platform, including material suppliers, universities, technological centers, public and private institutions, and other interested entities. This will facilitate... read more

The three port authorities, which consider themselves as important gateway ports in their respective regions, aim to collaborate in the future on decarbonizing maritime transportation, implementing emissions reduction programs in ports, and improving infrastructure. Additionally, they intend to work together on... read more

The multinational logistics company DP World announced that the addition of two new vessels to its Marine Services fleet will result in cost savings and environmental benefits. The company aims to deploy more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly ships. read more

The pilot project is a continuation of the test that was conducted at the parking garage at the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020. This time, the ships of the Cargow shipping company were connected. These ships have a higher electricity demand than the ships in the initial phase. read more

Uniban, Colombia's biggest banana exporter, has stated that a new inland port in the north-west of the country will decrease transit times to its European markets and enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of its international operations. read more

Eosta's organic Ataulfo mango, known for its delicate nature, has traditionally been transported by air. However, the Dutch organic supplier has announced that it will now be shipped from Peru. read more

Also, 488 tonnes of Topaz have already been stored. As the promotion for Bio-Apple of the month with Topaz is running in October, an increased demand for this variety is expected. In third place is Pinova with 208 tonnes, Boskoop with 189 tonnes, followed by Jonagold with 176 tonnes. read more

WECO and Multiscan Technologies (Multiscan), which are both part of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, will be showcasing together at the Global Produce and Floral Show from October 17-19. At the event, WECO will be presenting their new 360Tek optical sorter for blueberries, while Multiscan will be showcasing their S30 optical sorter. read more

Mediterranée Expeditie, a Dutch freight forwarder, has been specializing in road transport of goods to and from Italy, Spain, and France since 1999. It all began when Kees van der Kwaak and José Arufo Carballo started importing grapes from Bari and Sicily. Needless to say, they have witnessed some changes along the way. read more

Colorado Western Slope: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, informed us on Oct. 2 that the Colorado program is now shifting to the storage crop phase. "We are transitioning from fresh harvest and shipping to storage, which means our product offerings will be reduced starting later this week and will continue." read more