A: Hoffman Nursery has been in business for over 38 years. What challenges led you to look for a professional software system? CEO, David Hoffman: As our business expanded, balancing supply and demand became a major challenge. One of our biggest issues was ensuring we had just the right read more

Peru has recently marked a historic milestone in its exports by carrying out a maritime shipment of fresh fruit using the break-bulk system, as reported by fruitnet.com. This mode of transportation differs from the traditional use of containers, as goods are. read more

Haith, the UK's leading manufacturer of vegetable handling machinery, has announced the retirement of Mick Haith after 47 years with the company. read more

"Now it's up to the specialist audience," explains Kai Mangelberger, Director of FRUIT LOGISTICA. "All finalists will be exhibited at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025 – and all trade visitors can help decide which innovation they find most convincing this year." read more

The House of Commons' Environment, Food and Rural Affairs select committee (EFRA) will be conducting a new inquiry focusing on the resilience and vulnerabilities of the UK's food supply chain. read more

Fruit Logistica has announced the finalists for this year's Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards. The judges have narrowed down nearly 70 entries to select five nominations each for the final round of the Fruit Logistica Award (FLIA) and FLIA Technology prize, which was introduced last year to celebrate. read more

"Now it's up to the industry professionals," explains Kai Mangelberger, Director of FRUIT LOGISTICA. "All finalists will be exhibited at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025 - and all trade visitors can help decide which innovation they find most convincing this year. read more

The global container fleet has expanded, with nearly three million TEU slots added in the last 12 months, as reported by Alphaliner. A significant amount of this increased capacity, around 1.76 million TEUs or 59%, has been utilized by the Asia-Europe trade route. This increase in demand for... read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) is the most prestigious award in the global fruit market. Since 2024, in addition to the FLIA award for product innovations in the fresh fruit sector, the

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While exploring Warragul in Victoria's Gippsland region, an encounter with a lemon tree sparked contemplation on the wider impacts of food consumption and production. Despite their sour taste, lemons play a crucial role in many culinary dishes due to their antioxidants and... read more

The National Garden Bureau (NGB) has announced that registration is now open for the California Spring Trials (CAST) 2025. This event will be held from March 25-29 at multiple locations across California, providing industry professionals with a preview of the upcoming trends in horticulture and featuring the newest innovations. read more

The winter storm that has affected millions of people across the U.S. has also impacted the regular movement of produce across parts of the country. "Produce shipments moving into the Midwest and Eastern Atlantic regions will be greatly impacted by traffic congestion, accidents, road closures." read more

Flower color is an important characteristic of ornamental plants and one of the main target traits for variety innovation. Researchers have previously identified a CmMYB6 epigenetic allele that affects flower color in chrysanthemums, and changes in flower color are caused by the DNA methylation level. read more

The Danila Bragantini Award, the innovation Oscar promoted for the seventh consecutive year by the National Association of Women in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector, is entering its final phase, aiming to give voice to female entrepreneurship in the industry. The 2025 award is dedicated to change. read more

Steven Martina has experience in the horticultural sector, having dedicated his entire career, more than 20 years, to this industry. Steven brings his expertise in logistics, product development, and sales across Europe and in the markets.

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The first year of the research project "Rationalization of water use in processing warehouses" involving 15 associated and non-associated OPs to Italia Ortofrutta - Unione Nazionale such as Agrinatura, Arborea, Asport, C.I.C.O, C.O.S, CIO, Coldiretti, and Di Girolamo Gianni, has been concluded. read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) is the most important award in the global fruit market. Since 2024, in addition to the FLIA award for product innovations in the fresh fruit sector, the

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With the approval of the 2025 Budget Law, Parliament has given the green light to strategic interventions to support the primary sector, strengthen agricultural, fishing and aquaculture supply chains, and protect Italian families and businesses. "With this maneuver, we are once again looking to..." read more

Post-harvest decay is a serious problem for the shelf-life of many fruit and vegetable categories. Fungi, such as Botrytis cinerea, cause economic losses exceeding $10 billion annually worldwide. Especially in crops like table grapes, losses can be significant. read more

Japan has made significant progress in preserving the freshness of fruits and vegetables by using a new technique involving near-infrared light. The Shikoku Research Institute, part of the Shikoku Electric Power Group in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, has developed a technology called iR Fresh. This technology involves exposing produce to near-infrared light. read more