Zero Gravity Solutions, Inc., an agricultural biotechnology company focused on sustainably improving farmers' crop yields, recently attended Acorbat International 2024, the largest global banana growers' conference, in Mérida, Mexico. read more

Floral delivery company The Bouqs Co. is testing a new concept of selling its arrangements at three California locations within Whole Foods stores. This partnership not only allows them to reach more customers but also helps address a significant challenge for Bouqs - same-day delivery. This initiative comes just before Mother's Day. read more

Growing Kent & Medway has awarded £320,000 worth of vouchers to 13 businesses to collaborate with researchers in advancing sustainable innovation in horticulture and plant-based food production. The vouchers will support a variety of projects, including enhancing natural biological controls for spotted wing. read more

Fairtrade International released its 2023 Annual Report during its General Assembly, highlighting the organization's priorities and achievements, which include advancements in sustainability issues like addressing deforestation, human rights, and ensuring living incomes. Titled "Driving the fairness agenda," the report outlines the progress made in promoting fairness and ethical practices. read more

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd recently announced the resumption of container transportation services to key ports in Ukraine, specifically those located on the Black Sea. This development marks the first time container shipments have recommenced since the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. read more

Bloom Fresh has officially appointed Josep Estiarte as the chief executive officer, effective immediately. Estiarte had been serving as the interim CEO and chief innovation officer since February 2024. read more

Brakes has won the Stakeholder Engagement Award at the Footprint Awards for its sustainability training programme for UK staff. read more

This is a key insight from the new report "ERP Challenges 2024" by Stuttgarter Planat GmbH. The study surveyed 196 medium-sized companies from the manufacturing sector of various sizes about their strategy regarding Enterprise Resource Planning. read more

According to HDE, the formulations should be based on the OECD definition, which excludes conventional IT systems and non-machine learning algorithms. From the association's perspective, after the adoption of the AI regulation, many questions still remain unanswered. read more

RipeLocker, a company specializing in post-harvest hypobaric storage solutions, has announced a partnership with AgroIdeas, a storage and logistics supplier in Ecuador. This collaboration aims to introduce RipeLockers technology for extending the shelf life of flowers and fruits. read more

Australian fresh produce businesses are being encouraged to collect more data throughout their supply chain - from the field to the consumer's plate - and make sure that it is utilized to achieve optimal results and value for producers. At Hort Connections 2024, three industry experts discussed the importance of this practice as part of the 'How' aspect. read more

Bloemteknik has initiated a partnership with Soli Organic. Bloemteknik states that their customizable lighting plays a crucial role in achieving the scientific breakthroughs of Soli Organic's latest indoor farm, spanning 140,000 square feet in San Antonio, Texas. Through the incorporation of Bloem's technology, the farm aims to optimize plant growth and productivity. read more

As Britain reaches peak hay fever season, flower and gift delivery service Eflorist has launched a new 'Anti-Hay Fever Bouquet' to allow allergy sufferers to enjoy the beauty of fresh flowers in their homes. Hay fever is a common allergy affecting approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK. read more

The garlic harvest began well, benefiting from very good weather conditions. However, the intermittent rains last week have been causing some difficulties in the final stage of harvesting the white and violet Spring garlic. Approximately 50% of the crop has already been safely stored in warehouses, where the... read more

UK: Tesco CEO insists new marketplace is 'not trying to be Amazon'
Tesco's CEO has stated that the supermarket's new marketplace, launched earlier this month, is not attempting to emulate Amazon. The CEO emphasized that the main goal of the marketplace is to expand and diversify the product range. read more

As Britain enters peak hay fever season, flower and gift delivery service Eflorist has launched a new 'Anti-Hay Fever Bouquet' to allow even allergy sufferers to enjoy the beauty of fresh flowers in their homes. Hay fever is a prevalent allergy that impacts approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK - the. read more

The awards, which will be presented during the upcoming edition of FRUIT ATTRACTION, also include a general category for innovation and agri-food sustainability.

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Plant nutrient use efficiency (NUE) has emerged as a significant concern in modern agricultural practices, with both farmers and scientists aiming to enhance sustainability. One promising approach involves manipulating plant-microbe interactions to improve nutrient uptake. In their brief review, Griffin et al. emphasize the latest discoveries in this field. read more

This includes, for example, processed fruits and vegetables as well as fruit juices or potato products. According to the Statistical Office of North Rhine-Westphalia, Information and Technology, on the occasion of Eat Your Vegetables Day (June 17, 2024), companies in North Rhine-Westphalia achieved almost a third of their revenue in 2023. read more

The project led by entomologist Maryam Yazdani at CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) aims to make detection more efficient and effective. read more