The Vilmorin-Mikado assortment is enriched with a new variety of midi-plum tomato, called Teocle F1, which is born from the desire to meet the needs of an increasingly demanding market, responding to the requirements of the entire supply chain, from producer to consumer. read more

Continuity in supply chains is key for products like tomatoes or peppers. However, others like watermelon are very seasonal. This is currently more of a cultural obstacle than a practical one. At BASF | Nunhems®, they aim to de-seasonalize the consumption of the so-called 'fruit of...

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The 22nd Kunming International Flower Expo of China and Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo, also known as the Kunming Flower Expo, which is China's top floral industry trade show, will take place from September 20, 2024 at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. read more

The Spanish lemon season is at a dead end: record volumes, amounting to 1.5 million tons, will have no commercial outlets because the market does not have the capacity to absorb all the production. Therefore, the lack of demand will leave about 400,000 tons still on the trees. read more

Danziger, a global leader in breeding bedding plants and cut flowers, will be presenting its newest varieties at this year's Flower Trials event. For 70 years, Danziger has focused on genetic innovation, with its research and development teams closely monitoring the needs of growers and working diligently to meet them. read more

The increasing global demand for cherries is forcing packaging plants to process larger volumes. At the same time, they must maintain the high quality of their product. In this context, Tomra's technology becomes essential. The new LUCAi™ software for the platform is a key tool. read more

Ethylene is a gas that functions as a phytohormone regulating the ripening and aging of many horticultural fresh products. In flowers, exposure to endogenous or exogenous ethylene speeds up the senescence process. The sensitivity of flowers to ethylene varies depending on various factors. read more

PARTIDA LOGISTICS, a leading customs agency in Spain, has announced the opening of its new branch in Tangier, as part of its international expansion strategy for the year 2024. The firm is reconnecting with its past, as in the 1950s it founded a company in. read more

The company was a pioneer in reusing bottle caps to create new baskets, and now introduces the concept of TRAY2TRAY, in which baskets are recovered from the recycling system and reused to produce new ones. "We want to give the material a use up to the" read more

AINIA presented its latest packaging innovations at the international fair for innovation in packaging, processing, and logistics, Hispack. These solutions are based on sustainability and the circular economy to achieve safe packaging with new materials that allow for reduction

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Thanks to its Closed Loop R-PET projects, presented at the Italian trade fair Macfrut, the company is progressing towards a circular economy for packaging, integrating approximately 60,000 tons of reusable PET per year into a closed system. read more

Sezon szczytowy dla letnich kwiatów już znowu dobiegł końca. Dla Geerta Valstara z Valstar Handling był to intensywny okres szczytowy z wieloma opóźnieniami z Kenii spowodowanymi ekstremalnymi warunkami pogodowymi. Według tej firmy, ten sezon był również znacznie bardziej nieregularny w porównaniu z poprzednim. read more

GreenTech Amsterdam 2024 is the global horticulture trade show that aims to inspire the market with the latest trends and developments in areas such as data, energy transition, flavorful and healthy horticulture, and from farm to pharmacy. With more than 500 exhibitors, around 12,000 attendees, and over 80... read more

In 2023, INDUSER made its way into the stone fruit sector by designing and manufacturing five automated packaging facilities in Spain for different varieties of plums, peaches, and apricots. "This advancement reinforces our commitment to innovation and excellence," read more

Syngenta is introducing two important innovations in its melon and watermelon portfolio this year. In the piel de sapo melon segment, they are launching Bobal F1, their first variety with resistance to New Delhi virus within the ND Protected range. In the watermelon segment, they are strengthening their lineup for outdoor cultivation with Ágata. read more

Macfrut 2024 was a crucial stage for the world of packaging machinery, as could be seen by visiting the Ulma Packaging stand (click here). For the company from Gragnano Trebbiense (PC), it was a unique opportunity to showcase up close to visitors and clients the latest innovations. read more

In June of 2022, Cox Enterprises made an investment in Mucci Farms and subsequently announced the launch of its new business, Cox Farms. The decision to invest in Mucci Farms was driven by the potential for growth and innovation in the agricultural sector, particularly in greenhouse farming.

The investment from Cox Enterprises is expected to bring significant benefits to Mucci Farms, its retail partners, and consumers. For Mucci Farms, the partnership provides access to additional resources, expertise, and market opportunities that can help accelerate its expansion and development of new products.

Retail partners of Mucci Farms are likely to benefit from increased supply chain efficiencies, enhanced product quality, and potentially new offerings resulting from the investment. Consumers, on the other hand, can expect a continued supply of high-quality, innovative produce from Mucci Farms, as well as potential improvements in sustainability practices and distribution networks.

Overall, the investment by Cox Enterprises signifies a strategic move to support and drive growth in the agriculture industry, with the aim of benefiting all stakeholders involved in the production and consumption of fresh produce. read more

"They were the third most frequently exported citrus fruit in 2023," Sandoval is quoted as saying, noting that Tahiti limes could potentially reach the shipping volume and export value of mangos and Wilkins mandarins, which stood at 254 million US dollars and 175 million US dollars, respectively, in 2023. read more

GoMicro has announced the successful completion of beta trials for its revolutionary AI-powered strawberry assessment technology with one of the world's largest supermarket chains. This cutting-edge innovation is poised to revolutionize the way strawberries, a popular yet perishable fruit, are. read more

Innovation, best practices, and passion are the shared characteristics of the 83 growers, researchers, agronomists, and other industry stakeholders who have been selected as finalists for the Horticulture Awards for Excellence. These awards aim to recognize and showcase the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations in the Australian horticulture industry. read more