"The Grande Bellezza Italiana has chosen to adopt packaging made of certified corrugated cardboard under the brand "Vaschette Bestack," a voluntary mark that ensures quality and food safety, for packaging the Red Apple Cuneo Igpe and the Mantovana Igp Pear. A packaging solution that adds value to the product." read more

Full capacity at the Auditorium of the Science and Technology Park of Almeria (PITA). Last Tuesday, UNICA brought together over 200 people to discuss the most 'revolutionary' topic of recent years, Artificial Intelligence. A technology that, according to experts, is leading the way. read more

On the 27th of January, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved the first reading of a bill authorizing the use of drones to spray plant protection products for treating diseases affecting specific crops ("Bill to improve the treatment of diseases affecting plant crops using remotely piloted aircraft"). ✅ Proposal for a law to read more

On the 27th of January, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved the first reading of a bill authorizing the use of drones to spray plant protection products for treating diseases affecting specific crops ('Bill to improve the treatment of diseases affecting plant crops using remotely piloted aircraft'). ✅ Proposal for a law to read more

The poinsettia season may unfold in the final months of the year, yet it's often a year-round planning process for growers of any size. At Plantpeddler in Cresco, Iowa, the work begins long before the holiday rush. In fact, the team invests months in varietal trials, capacity mapping, and. read more

The Italian company Top Contro is conducting extensive research to reduce waste and enhance productivity with its new equipment, which will be showcased at Fruit Logistica. According to a company press release, "Overfilling and overpacking can diminish packaging profit margins." read more

"Do you still have any…?" and "Where is my delivery?" are the two questions most frequently asked by growers in this industry. Floriday recently interviewed Robin Koesveld, logistics and procurement manager at Bromelia Specialist, about the transportation information they would like to provide. read more

"We are thrilled to announce the release of version 2 of our ozone treatment system, marking a notable advancement in our dedication to offering sustainable and efficient solutions for maintaining the freshness and quality of fresh produce," stated Helmut Leili, CEO at Flavour Shield. "With its read more

MSC will be exhibiting at the inaugural Transport Logistic Africa event, scheduled to take place from February 19-21 in Nairobi, Kenya. This event will gather important stakeholders from various segments of the logistics industry, such as maritime shipping, rail networks, road transportation, and air freight. Being a prominent industry player read more

Research is taking a step forward in precision agriculture thanks to an innovative machine learning model based on artificial intelligence. The new system uses hyperspectral imaging to assess the quality of tomatoes before harvesting, offering to read more

Hapag-Lloyd has released its preliminary financial results for 2024, showing a slight increase in EBITDA and EBIT compared to 2023. The transport volume rose by 5% to 12.5 million TEU, while the average freight rate remained unchanged from the previous year. These figures are based on preliminary and unaudited data. read more

Aldi Süd will open another fresh produce platform location for efficient fruit and vegetable logistics at the beginning of next year. The fruit expert vanWylick will operate another location near Nuremberg in addition to the platform in Cologne, serving multiple Aldi Süd stores. read more

Aldi Nord offers around 1,860 products from 18 product categories and supplies consumers on a daily basis. To ensure the availability of the entire range in Aldi Nord stores in Germany, the discounter has been using RELEX since August 2023. This software tool helps manage the logistics and inventory effectively. read more

The Dutch seed leader Rijk Zwaan has stated that growers and retailers can rely on its support in the future, as the fresh produce supply chain confronts challenges such as climate change, resource shortages, and supply chain issues. read more

For consumers, it is user-friendly and easy to cut, process, and package. Samantha offers a new cabbage experience: a slightly sweet taste, rich in fiber and vitamins, ideal for the vegetarian trend. A healthy and tasty choice. read more

ProducePay has appointed Nathan Gilliland as chief financial officer, Yuin Choe as senior vice president of treasury, and Diana Simeonova as senior vice president, global corporate controller. Gilliland, with more than 30 years of experience in finance, technology, and energy, has raised more read more

For yet another year, Spain will be the third most represented delegation at Fruit Logistica, with a high number of exhibiting companies, following only Italy and the Netherlands. While the exact number of participating exhibitors is still pending confirmation, Silvia de Juanes, Fruit Logistica's Communication Director for Spain, anticipates read more

A seamless transition to digital farm management - that's the promise of Aydi's new AI agent. Hassan Fayed, CEO of Aydi, says, "Growers need a fast and easy transition to digital farm management solutions. We've harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to create an agent that revolutionizes the way farms are managed." read more

Just like other sectors, professional greenhouse horticulture is constantly evolving and focused on innovation. MG Vivai in Fondi (LT) is no different. The nursery, managed by the Marrazzo family, was established in 1992 and has always strived to produce high-quality products. read more

Tapp's 100% recyclable paper data loggers are gaining popularity in the fresh produce and floriculture industries. The company recently launched an enhanced dashboard for its customers. "This can be viewed as a crucial project to ensure the long-term sustainability of our company. read more