Despite the expectations of improvement at the Port of Cape Town, the South African fruit sector is preparing for another challenging logistical season. Stakeholders, such as growers, exporters, and logistical service providers, are encouraged to consider alternative shipping methods to alleviate the pressure. read more

Helios Artificial Intelligence, the AI company specializing in predicting the price and availability of agricultural commodities, has introduced CommodiTrack™, a revolutionary AI platform that offers agrifood buyers and traders unparalleled insights into the climate risks affecting the commodities they are interested in. read more

Pineapple without crown to reduce carbon emissions. The launch of this innovation in the European market is by Fyffes, which for over 130 years has been offering a variety of tropical products to millions of people worldwide, including bananas, melons, and pineapples. And consumers appreciate it. read more

On the occasion of the International Day of Awareness of Food Waste, ALDI reinforces its commitment to sustainability and presents results that highlight its progress in the fight against

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Mazzoniraddoppia the storage and processing capacity of its Greek warehouse dedicated to kiwi. In 2021, the Ferrara Group inaugurated a warehouse in Kavala, Greece, equipped with high-tech refrigerated cells and a processing room, which allowed them to work and... read more

At the China-Vietnam border, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region's bustling trade is exemplified by a 12-lane truck inspection channel operating at full capacity, located at Youyiguan, or Friendship Pass. This checkpoint, part of the China (Guangxi) Pilot Free Trade Zone, facilitates the rapid... read more

A doormat with the legend 'Wellcome visionaries' ('Welcome visionaries') will mark the central corridors and main entrances of the Madrid Fair during the upcoming Fruit Attraction event (from October 8 to 10). Interspersed between these read more

The International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2024 in Nairobi showcased Kenya's floriculture industry and its partnership with the Netherlands. Held in Nairobi from June 4 to June 6, 2024, IFTEX 2024 celebrated the floriculture industry in Kenya and its importance for the country's key trade relationships. read more

Dive into the world of hydroponic vegetable production by learning to oversee various hydroponic systems, as well as mastering the basics of climate control, water management, nutrient delivery, and maintaining plant health in these systems. This course is part of the acclaimed Greenhouse Online Training program provided by the University of Florida IFAS Extension. read more

AgrigateOne (AG1), a UK-based Ag Tech company, has acquired LogisticDocuments.com, a Netherlands-based SaaS provider specializing in supply chain management for the fresh produce industry. This acquisition broadens AG1's international presence and strengthens its capacity to offer comprehensive solutions for the agricultural sector. read more

It is believed that the fruit and vegetable supply chain is exclusively dedicated to the commercial sphere of the product; once the fruit or vegetable in question has been grown, cared for, and packaged, it must perform at its best in the relevant departments and that's it. Of course, this aspect is... read more

Organic grower and vegetable box company Riverford, led by founder and grower Guy Singh-Watson, has partnered with a group of British farmers to launch a new campaign for fairness in the supply chain. read more

A fruit and vegetable exporter from Southern Spain has created an innovative logistics app to simplify the process of ordering and tracking trucks for transporting perishable goods. read more

Haskelberg Nurseries and Yellow Brick AgTech have partnered to create a new data management tool aimed at enhancing the sustainability and profitability of avocado production. read more

La cadena de supermercados española Dia ha introducido un nuevo y más eficiente modelo logístico para productos frescos en todas sus tiendas y red de distribución, que prioriza la venta de productos que están más cerca de su fecha de caducidad. read more

Jumbo has already taken measures to support producers in their transition. For example, Jumbo pays a sustainability bonus to producers who work sustainably with the quality label "On the Way to PlanetProof". Jumbo also supports the cultivation of fresh wax carrots. read more

The UK discount supermarket Aldi is converting over 30% of its owned HGV fleet to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuels. read more

The Italian multinational Gruppo Orsero announces that it is actively working on multiple initiatives to address food waste in its fresh produce supply chains. read more

The production technology specialist AgroFresh has announced that its newly released product, Harvista Mix, provides a convenient alternative for US growers of apples, pears, blueberries, and cherries to apply the Harvista plant growth regulator without requiring specialized equipment. read more

These agreements guarantee significant improvements for the employees while also ensuring the long-term stability and sustainability of the company. The agreements, which run from 2024 to 2027, were achieved through direct negotiations involving the social. read more