The Corda Campus in Hasselt, Belgium, will be the venue for the upcoming edition of the International Pear Congress, Interpera, scheduled to take place on 25-26 June. read more

The first day, June 25th, will be opened with two strategic roundtable discussions focusing on the past season in the main European producing countries: France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, and Italy. This will be followed by a current... read more

The 7th edition of Fruit Day, a specialized exhibition on horticultural technology and innovation organized by the Moldova Fruct Association, was held on June 6 and expanded its international participation this year. Over 70 horticultural professionals from Ukraine and Romania joined local participants. read more

Hishtil has been experimenting with new methods for seedling germination by incorporating cutting-edge LED lighting technology. In partnership with Hortiv Megalight, they have chosen to enhance the lighting in the germination rooms at their R&D facility in Nahalim. The team has designed a specialized LED lighting system. read more

The 7th edition of Fruit Day, a specialized exhibition focusing on horticultural technology and innovation organized by the Moldova Fruct Association, took place on June 6th. This year, the event saw an increase in international participation, with over 70 horticultural professionals from Ukraine and Romania joining local attendees. read more

With less than two weeks left, preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, scheduled to be held at the Hilton Old Town in Antwerp on 24 and 25 June. The event will gather professionals from various sectors of the tropical and exotic fruit supply chain for a day. read more

In the transport sector, LEO Global Logistics has seen full booking of its LEO Reefer Container fleet well before the start of the season, showing that customers rely on the service. Current operations have also seen LEO successfully deliver cargo via the Laos-China railway, reaching their destinations. read more

Aquasol Solar has been operating in the floating solar panel industry for five years. Despite facing challenges at the outset due to the newness of the technology, the company has seen significant growth in recent years. "People are now more acquainted with the idea," says Willem Verwoerd, co-owner of Aquasol Solar. read more

With the conclusion of the production season of the Sila Potato PGI, one of the most representative supply chains of the Calabrian vegetable sector, it's time to take stock. Albino Carli, director of the Producer Consortium, paints a clear and positive picture of the just-concluded campaign. read more

The initiative includes a series of measures to promote the agricultural sector, including tax breaks for small-scale producers and large enterprises, the promotion of digitization and technology, regenerative and ecological agriculture, as well as the utilization of genetic resources. read more

A recent study by the auditing and consulting firm PwC provides a clear answer: When it comes to grocery shopping, 61% of people in Germany primarily look at the price. However, concerns about health also play a role: Half of the respondents worry about their health. read more

Przedsiębiorstwo z Wielkiej Brytanii, RootWave, pionier w dziedzinie elektrycznej kontroli chwastów, pozyskało 15 milionów dolarów na rozwój swojego zrównoważonego, wolnego od chemikaliów rozwiązania do eliminowania chwastów przy użyciu elektryczności. read more

Tim Mackle has been appointed as Zespri's new Chief Supply Chain Officer, transitioning from his previous role as Acting Chief Operating Officer. read more

The following text was submitted by Stijn Verstijnen, Commercial Director at Otflow: "In a world where sustainability, food waste reduction, and cost efficiency are becoming increasingly important, the refrigerated transport sector stands at a crossroads. Margins are thin, quality requirements read more

As a transportation hub for the China-Europe Railway Freight Service, the Xi'an International Port Station in Shaanxi, China, plays a vital role in the trade activities between China and Central Asia. During the harvest season, kiwi fruits from the Yangling District in Xianyang City are processed, packed, and transported through this station. read more

The EU's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) has approved Taiwan's application to export mangoes and guavas to the entire EU, following a lengthy suspension. The Ministry of Agriculture stated that Taiwan was previously listed as a region with endemic quarantine pests such as read more

Vivero Los Viñedos, a company with over three decades of experience in Peru, has recently entered into a strategic partnership with the Chilean company SynergiaBIO, which specializes in plant biotechnology. The goal of the agreement is to enhance local production of mature plants, specifically berry species, including. read more

Rain or shine, the FlowerTrials is one of the biggest events in week 24. This year's edition enjoyed sunny weather, creating the perfect setting for a lively showcase. With 56 breeders presenting their latest innovations and existing assortments across 27 locations, we visited all sites and captured the highlights. read more

The Rivoira Group did it again. After the success of Sweet Saretta® - the "alveolar" cherries launched last year - the Piedmontese company is back to amaze with a new innovation, destined to make a mark in the Italian cherry sector: introducing Tip Top, the cherry. read more

In a phase where some are calling for mobilization to oppose innovation in the plant sector, particularly against New Breeding Techniques, known in Italy as Tecniche di Evoluzione Assistita (TEA), it is still necessary to remember that it is agriculture that needs these. read more