The bankruptcy filing by Freight Farms exposes $7 million in liabilities and sheds light on the industry's reaction.
2025-05-05 00:00
As growers seek support in the wake of Freight Farms' Chapter 7 filing, fellow industry members and competitors are stepping in to fill the gap and consider what lies ahead. While news of the shutdown initially circulated on Reddit and through emails, the filing is now confirmed. According to court documents submitted in the
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Ulma and Ghelfi together to innovate packaging: introducing the mini-thermoformed neck.
2025-05-05 00:00
Combining technological innovation and sustainable functionality in fruit and vegetable packaging: this is the goal achieved by the new collaboration between Ulma Packaging and Ghelfi Ondulati, which has led to the creation of a heat-sealed mini-pack designed to meet the needs of.
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Got your calendar ready for Flower Trials 2025?
2025-05-05 00:00
With over 5000 visitors from more than 80 countries last year, FlowerTrials has become 'the place to be' for discovering the latest plant innovations and networking with colleagues from all around the world. In week 24, a total of 56 breeders will open their doors in The Netherlands and Germany to showcase.
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Altar Produce is expanding its specialty vegetable program.
2025-05-02 16:00
Altar Produce is expanding its year-round spring onion programme to meet the increasing global demand. The company stated that this expansion will ensure a reliable supply, increased volume capacity, and customized product offerings, further demonstrating its dedication to innovation, quality, and customer-focused solutions in the long term.
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Wielki wzrost certyfikacji dla portu Dover Cargo
2025-05-02 15:00
The Port of Dover Cargo has been certified to the BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution for Category 01, Chilled and Frozen Food in the Temperature Controlled Storage Standard.
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USAID cuts pose a "threat" to small farmers in the developing world.
2025-05-02 12:00
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a major player in supporting agricultural development worldwide through technical assistance programs for a long time. These initiatives aim to enhance productivity, sustainability, and market access for farmers in developing countries.
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This innovation, similar to artificial feed that is used to feed livestock and pets throughout their entire lives, contains all the nutrients that honeybees need. According to the university, it is expected to be an effective strategy in combating the increasing bee mortality.
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South Africa's kiwi industry is establishing itself as a first-class global player.
2025-05-02 09:00
Once an insignificant player, the country is now attracting international attention due to its use of strategically improved varieties, its ability to deliver during a critical marketing window, and its capacity to expand production in various climate zones.
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The Pips 4 Profit project investigates the economic advantages of using robotic technology for harvesting.
2025-05-02 07:00
A project funded by Hort Innovation is exploring the use of robotic harvesting arms as a cost-effective and labor-saving solution for Australia's apple and pear industry.
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Auckland Airport is building a new cargo precinct as the demand for airfreight of horticultural products increases.
2025-05-02 06:00
Przygotowania do nowego obszaru cargo na lotnisku w Auckland (AKL) rozpoczęły się, ponieważ największe lotnisko w Nowej Zelandii odnotowało wzrost w ilości przewożonych świeżych owoców i warzyw drogą powietrzną.
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Peter Stuurman (1950) has been active in the international world of transport and logistics for 55 years. This is a perfect moment to reflect on the career of this industry veteran—a journey that included emigration to Austria and extensive operations in the Middle East. In recent years, he has...
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Canada is allowing Ukrainian apples to be sold in its market.
2025-05-02 00:00
Kanada officially opened its market to fresh apples from Ukraine, starting in early 2025. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency approved Ukraine's export program after collaborating with Ukraine's food safety authority (SSUFSCP). In order to export apples to Canada, Ukrainian growers, packers, and exporters are required to comply with the regulations set by both countries.
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Sunkist is featuring its California-grown grapefruit and launching a new way to enjoy it - the 3lb. and 5lb. Grapefruit Combo Bags, available for nationwide shipping. This is happening as the demand for citrus is increasing and customers are looking for fresh, flavorful convenience. "Grapefruit brings a
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The Mazzoni Group (Pavilion B1, Stand 115 and joint exhibitor at Pavilion B4, Stand 003 with the Dolce Passione Consortium) will be at Macfrut where they will showcase their excellent products. Ondine, volumes at full capacity; excitement for the Giotto black skin watermelon.
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The Piana del Sele Igp Cauliflower and DolceClementina in certified pack Vaschette Bestack.
2025-05-02 00:00
The Cauliflower from the Sele Plain Sweet Clementina are presented in a GDO with an innovative packaging, certified according to the Vaschette Bestack protocol. This ensures compliance with the strictest parameters of food safety and environmental sustainability.
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"The utilization of AI and Internet of Things solutions in the process of mushroom cultivation is a growing trend."
2025-05-02 00:00
Rośnie polski przemysł grzybiarski, ponieważ ludzie jedzą coraz zdrowiej i traktują grzyby jako zamiennik mięsa - mówi Dorota Ozga, kierownik techniczny polskiego eksportera grzybów Ansław sp. z o.o.: "Obserwujemy stały wzrost popytu na grzyby w całej Europie. Europejski rynek grzybów jest...
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Freight Farms, a Boston-based company that played a key role in popularizing containerized vertical farming globally, has officially shut down its operations and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This information comes from records at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts (Docket No. [...])
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Etiopia: The walk towards realizing the potential of Bahir Dar
2025-05-02 00:00
In the last ten years, Ethiopia has focused on increasing production and enhancing logistics, especially through the Bahir Dar Horticulture Development Cluster in the Tana River Basin. This region, which has perfect growing conditions for crops such as flowers, was further boosted by the construction of a modern perishable cargo terminal.
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Apricot Season Begins: Uzbekistan Launches Export of New Harvest
2025-05-02 00:00
The season for exporting fresh apricots from the new harvest has officially begun in Uzbekistan. The first large shipments of this produce are now being dispatched from the Surkhandarya region, the southernmost part of the country, to international markets, according to experts at EastFruit.
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A new intelligent AI-powered technology called CropCam is promising to give vertical farmers a boost by providing a full-facility view of their crop health and development.
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