Australian banana growers are still able to provide a reliable and affordable supply of fresh fruit for households across the country, despite facing constant cost pressures at the farm level. The Australian Banana Growers' Council (ABGC) reports that growers are handling a series of price hikes in transportation, packaging, and other expenses. read more

The Council has adopted new rules on genomic techniques (NGTs) - the old NBTs - which establish a framework to support a more competitive and sustainable agri-food sector in the EU. read more

Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was open on Friday, followed shortly by statements that it was closed, led to route changes and temporary disruption. Subsequent attacks on vessels and U.S. forces taking control of an Iranian cargo ship mean there is no change in the overall situation. read more

The fresh produce industry is becoming more receptive to digital innovation. Companies were hesitant for a long time, but Rick Schot from Experience Data observes a distinct change. "With the AI tools available today, we are able to develop solutions much quicker, making it more accessible to the industry," he explains. read more

During the second day of Macfrut, the theme of sustainability in the fruit and vegetable sector returned to the center of the debate with the presentation of "Generazione Ortofrutta", the project promoted by Italy Ortofrutta in collaboration with CREA and the Producer Organizations (POs). read more

Focus on Avocado, Artificial Intelligence in agriculture, the market of herbal teas, and agroecological supply chain are some of the events of the second day (Wednesday, April 22nd) of Macfrut, which saw full attendance with the exhibition halls at Rimini Expo Center constantly bustling. read more

Jesus Gomez keeps a large glass candy jar on his desk where his delivery drivers slip fuel receipts for cash reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. Since the Iran War began on Feb. 28, Gomez, the owner of Orange County Wholesale Flowers, has taken away the gas credit cards for his fleet of. read more

Orsero S.p.A. ("Orsero"), a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables, through its subsidiary Simba S.p.A., has been appointed by the Groupement des Exportateurs de Litchis (GEL - the coordinating body. read more

Any discussion about the global pineapple trade typically focuses on Costa Rica. Despite producing only about 10% of the world's pineapples, Costa Rica is the top-ranked country in terms of global pineapple trade, handling approximately 49% of all international pineapple transactions, as indicated by Faostat data. read more

The inventory management software provider Afresh has recently raised $34 million in new funding to accelerate the growth of its AI grocery platform. The company aims to reduce waste and maintain slim profit margins in the fresh produce industry. read more

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Smithers-Oasis UK has launched The Big Green Plan 2030, its new sustainability strategy. The document highlights some of the company's key achievements over the past five years, and sets out brand new 2030 goals, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. read more

Romagnoli F.llie Cpr system, in collaboration with the Lombardy Food Bank, is launching a project to recover and redistribute potatoes and onions that do not meet commercial standards but are still suitable for consumption, allocating them to charitable facilities in the area. From the fields to the... read more

Bangladesh's export of vegetables, fruit, and processed agricultural products to the Middle East, Europe, and other destinations is facing disruption as cargo airfreight costs have nearly doubled following the ongoing war between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Exporters report lower read more

The green transition is materializing in packaging products, with new formats of paper trays designed to improve protection, visibility, and communication on the shelf. Introducing them is Gianluca Castellini, CEO of Smurfit Westrock, met among the stands of Macfrut, where... read more

The Western Cape fruit industry is working to address the lack of locally based manufacturing for packhouse equipment. Grading systems, conveyor lines, and related technology have traditionally been imported for decades. The establishment of a production facility in Paarl signals a change in how packhouses may obtain their equipment. read more

Tosca's new circular pallet, created in collaboration with Cabka, offers modern supply chains a PPWR-compliant, automation-ready, and circular alternative to single-use packaging. As European businesses, including FMCG companies, navigate stricter sustainability regulations while still upholding read more

AMIGO (All Maintenance In Good Order), the app that helps horticultural greenhouse businesses manage their service and maintenance in a simple and structured way, is launching a refreshed version. In recent months, AMIGO has collaborated closely with House of Devs on further development. read more

Using technology to support fruit farming, from the fields to the fruit and vegetable processing plant, is the concrete response to two increasingly urgent emergencies: cost reduction and the shortage of labor, especially skilled labor. This is the message conveyed by Angelo. read more

The fruit and vegetable sector is responding to new scenarios marked by geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and increases in raw materials and logistics costs, focusing decisively on innovation. One out of five fruit and vegetable companies has already adopted 5.0 agriculture solutions to optimize consumption. read more