"After the traditional quiet period during the summer holidays, demand for ginger from European supermarket chains and wholesalers is rising again," said Gerry Li from Vision Fresh in Poeldijk. "We are currently seeing a relatively normal supply situation. Due to the Red Sea crisis, shipping" read more

Benary, a breeder of ornamental seeds, has purchased the Seedling Scan Pro from AgriData Innovations. According to Benary, this system performs accurate counts, eliminating the need for time-consuming hand counts. Additionally, it automatically saves photos of the trays, aiming to make the process more efficient. read more

Technolgy doesn't have to be expensive and complicated; sometimes simple tools can assist in everyday tasks. This is the case with the pulp hardness tester created by TR Turoni from Forlì, which is able to assess the ripeness of blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and tomatoes. read more

A new method of obtaining fresh produce that provides a competitive edge to buyers of fruits and vegetables is a game-changer. It enables direct sourcing, even for just a single pallet, at transportation costs equivalent to a full truck. Additionally, it accommodates varying quality standards, which is essential in the industry. read more

The importance of women in the fruit and vegetable supply chain, the well-being of women and children through healthy and sustainable nutrition will be some of the topics discussed in a roundtable dedicated to conscious consumption of fruits and vegetables, which will involve the participation of the Association Le. read more

He holds a degree in Business Administration from the Colegio de Estudios Superiores en Administración (CESA) in Bogotá, Colombia, and studied shipbuilding technology at the Escuela Naval de Cartagena. He has worked in all areas of the avocado business, from warehouse management and production to... read more

The Dutch shipping company WEC Lines is planning to establish a significant new connection for Portuguese exporters to the German market by including Hamburg in its NWC-Portugal service, starting from 23 September. read more

In recent years, developments in the cultivation of plants and plant-based products, especially in the high-tech field of horticulture such as greenhouses and vertical farming, have been advancing rapidly. Experts have gathered a lot of experience and tested new technologies. read more

The plant breeding company Pairwise has successfully raised US$40 million in Series C funding. Their goal is to develop potentially groundbreaking new crops such as seedless blackberries and stoneless cherries using gene editing technology. read more

There, visitors can expect a diverse range of products and services from primary to tertiary packaging, which focuses on both innovation and sustainability, the company announces. read more

Australian vegetable growers are still questioning their economic viability as more than a year of low or negative margins jeopardize the long-term sustainability of the industry. read more

BrightFarms has opened its new greenhouse hub in Yorkville, Illinois, a city within the Chicago Metropolitan area. This is the first of three new regional greenhouse hubs opening for the company in 2024, tripling its capacity to provide fresh, locally-grown leafy greens to consumers across the region. read more

Reefer exports at the Port of Beira, Mozambique, have been increasing, driven by seafood and a rise in citrus fruit shipments. In response to this demand, CdM has introduced a new export reefer yard with 64 extra reefer plugs, located near the docks to alleviate congestion. read more

The Aldi Süd 'Good for everyone' campaign is characterized, among other things, by the daily delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables for customers. The food retail chain is therefore dedicated to providing even more freshness and quality throughout the supply chain and aims to enhance its successful efforts. read more

This year, as part of the Malinowe Factory project, a multi-variety raspberry and blackberry plot was established in individual polytunnels. This plot had been used for raspberry cultivation for several decades. Therefore, an opportunity arose

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Onion imports at Hili land port in Dinajpur, Bangladesh, resumed on Tuesday after a four-day interruption caused by a software issue in Indian customs. The disruption was due to an update in the tariff regime by Indian customs, which reduced the export duty on onions from 40 percent to 20 percent. read more

Six varieties of FRESH salads and two variants of PESTO are the references that make up the new product range from Planet Farms, an agritech company specializing in the production of salads and herbs through vertical farming, which has returned to the market following the recovery. read more

Z powodu spodziewanego spowolnienia popytu, MSC planuje dostosować zdolność na swojej trasie z Azji do Wschodniego Morza Śródziemnego. W związku z tym następujący rejs zostanie odwołany: Możesz kontynuować składanie zamówień jak zwykle, ponieważ MSC opracowuje plany awaryjne z alternatywnymi usługami. Aby uzyskać więcej informacji, proszę o kontakt. read more

"If you want to ensure the well-being of your employees in the nursery or greenhouse, this is an ideal mode of transportation that they also find enjoyable and convenient," Johan Velting enthusiastically informs us. His Workstep is a relatively new concept in the flower and plant industry, but there are already some... read more

In Rangpur, Bangladesh, the potato market dynamics have changed, as syndicates working with cold storage facilities are now manipulating the supply chain. This manipulation has caused an artificial scarcity in the market, even though there is plenty of stock in cold storages, leading to inflated prices. read more