Scheduled to take effect on 10th September, the newest Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (Smeta) standards mandate that UK growers cover all recruitment expenses for seasonal workers, including transportation and visa fees. Key players in the industry, such as the National Farmers Union (NFU) and British Apples, are in support of these standards. read more

Christmas in July? Not quite, but poinsettias are making their way into greenhouses across Ontario, and they always arrive at the hottest time of the year. Nutritional issues, environmental stress, PGR mistakes, and early diseases can all be costly in this high-value crop. Read on for common. read more

Ravenwood has developed and launched new seal detection software for its VXR vision pack contamination inspection system. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has received the 2024 Seal Business Sustainability Award in the environmental initiative category for its Juntos Project. The initiative is dedicated to landscape restoration, conservation, and sustainable development. read more

Tomra states that its LUCAi technology has significantly enhanced the efficiency and accuracy of the packing process for a leading New Zealand apple producer. read more

The focus is on five strategic elements: development of soil-independent cultivation methods, water conservation, increasing the negotiating power of the consortium, digitalization of production processes, and consumer education. And it starts early, for example, with the "Magica Terra" initiative. read more

GrubMarket, a pioneer in technology-enabled B2B food eCommerce and Enterprise AI solutions for the food supply chain industry in America, has announced the successful acquisition of Brothers Produce, a prominent foodservice distributor based in Houston, Texas. read more

Guillaume Beuscart leaves Intermarché Belgium. With the integration of Mestdagh stores into Intermarché Belgium now complete, Guillaume Beuscart has finished his role at the Musketeers. Secretary General Fabian Durieux will take over as Executive Director. Source: retaildetail.eu Portugal: Lidl. read more

Among the problems affecting modern agriculture, there is a reduction in active ingredients available to producers. Therefore, solutions must be found that bring the same benefits. The use of drones for releasing beneficial insects is proving to be a strategy.

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Improving and stabilizing the income of agricultural companies by using tools, technologies, techniques, and "green" innovations available on the market today, starting from soilless cultivation. This is the goal of RED.ORT, a project carried out by the Agribologna Consortium.

The Agribologna Consortium has implemented the RED.ORT project to improve and stabilize the income of agricultural companies by utilizing tools, technologies, techniques, and "green" innovations available on the market today, starting with soilless cultivation.

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Kenya Railways is making significant investments in refrigerated containers (reefer containers) as it seeks a share of the country's growing horticultural exports, which are now largely being transported by shipping. This move is part of Kenya's ambitious "green" plan to transport up to 50% of its horticultural products using refrigerated containers. read more

From the merger between Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, Smurfit Westrock plc is born, a global leader in sustainable packaging, with operations in 40 countries, over 500 production plants, and more than 100,000 employees. The new group has a unique and unrivaled capacity to provide its customers -

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The presentation of Apo Conerpo's financial statement was an opportunity to take stock of the situation regarding the fruit and vegetable supply chains managed by the main European organization of fruit and vegetable producers. read more

Australian vegetable growers are poised to gain a competitive advantage through exclusive trials of cutting-edge global machinery as part of a groundbreaking new program. The $4.1 million initiative aims to promote the adoption of advanced mechanization technology in the Australian vegetable industry, ultimately reducing the industry's costs. read more

The GLOBALG.A.P. Summit 2024 will be held on 10-12 September in the Polish capital Warsaw. This year's summit, titled 'Shaping the future of farming together,' will concentrate on the most recent advancements in food safety and sustainability. read more

"In the turbulent past four years, we have seen that the demand, especially in Europe, is robust," van Rijswick continued in her opening speech. However, she also pointed out that the industry must not fall asleep. It is now important to consider that, although read more

The Mojo Green Logistics Hub in Ethiopia is ready to implement a cool chain logistics system, which is expected to enhance the export of agricultural products. The Cool Port Addis project, located 74 kilometers east of Addis Ababa, is designed to support the supply chains for perishable goods. read more

CIV is excited to announce its participation in Fruit Focus 2024, alongside its Northern European partner Idris Consulting, as they celebrate 40 years of excellence in the industry. The event will take place on July 10, 2024, at NIAB, East Malling, Kent, and CIV will be located at Booth. read more

La Borsa della Spesa, a service provided by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, guides consumers in choosing the best fresh products to buy, with a special focus on affordability and environmental sustainability. read more

The versatility of science and technology has significantly improved the quality of floriculture in Yunnan Province in southwest China. The province has transitioned from being a traditional flower producer to a modern one that utilizes technology for processing and marketing. Yunnan Province has successfully exported fresh-cut flowers worth 570 million yuan (approximately 80 million dollars). read more