Francisco Estrada, the President of Apratuc, has described the impact of recent frost events on blueberry crops in Argentina. He specifically highlighted the difficulties arising from what could potentially be the coldest autumn and winter in 60 years. Despite the use of anti-frost systems intended to protect the crops, the challenges remain significant. read more

W Unii Europejskiej sektor transportu odpowiada za około jedną czwartą emisji CO2, przyczyniając się znacząco do tego całkowitego wskaźnika. John Opstal z firmy Opstal Logistics wyjaśnia, w jaki sposób jego firma sprostała temu wyzwaniu. Od 1 stycznia 2025 r. duże firmy z UE, w tym te z branży spożywczej read more

Starting this season, PEQ in Maasdijk has implemented a new crate-laying line for peppers. "This is a step forward in more efficient handling, benefiting both our growers and our company as a trading and packaging entity, enabling us to lower costs," says Operations Manager Marc Vriesen. read more

The Twypack packhouse, located in Nelspruit, specializes in packing soft citrus, handling up to 800 tonnes daily. Despite being distant from the global markets it exports to, the packhouse is committed to packing and shipping its entire crop without the flexibility of fulfilling specific orders quickly like other citrus suppliers. read more

Since its acquisition in 2016, Midiflore has made significant progress, transforming from a small farm to a forward-thinking company that leverages cutting-edge technology. "When we took over Midiflore, the company was primarily focused on cultivating aromatic herbs in open fields. However, following the acquisition, we expanded our offerings to include edible flowers. Today, we stand at the forefront of innovation in our industry." read more

Consumption of Nergi mini kiwifruit is steadily increasing in northern European markets, as reported by Jean-Pierre Caruel from the innovation department of brand owner Sofruileg. The sweet-sour kiwi berry seems to be popular in regions where consumers consume a lot of berries. read more

"When a transformation of the economy is demanded, it must also be accompanied," emphasizes ZVG Secretary General Bertram Fleischer in view of the government draft for the federal budget 2025. The best example is the Federal Energy Efficiency Program, with which... read more

"In the face of the expected summer travel traffic in the ports of the English Channel, Logistics UK, representing the industry throughout the United Kingdom, is calling on Keir Starmer's government to address the remaining issues related to freight traffic across borders." read more

Reusable packaging specialist Tosca has opened a state-of-the-art service center in Ingolstadt, Germany. This facility, focused on downstream operations, is equipped with solar panels for sustainable energy usage and advanced technology capabilities. It is designed to support Germany's largest retailers. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it recently won the 'Overall Food Innovation of the Year' at the 2024 Mindful Awards for the company's new Precious Honeyglow pineapple. read more

Peru's largest blueberry producer is teaming up with Ninjacart, India's leading agricultural startup supported by Walmart, which uses technology and data to organize the global agricultural supply chain and offer high-quality blueberries to Indian consumers. read more

Logistics UK says that the new Labour government must urgently prioritize sorting out post-Brexit border arrangements to prevent traffic queues from threatening the UK's supply chain. read more

Floraponics, which aims to combat climate change by advancing sustainable floriculture with aquaponics technology, has raised $150,000 from an unidentified investor, according to a Reg D filing. The Poolesville, Maryland-based startup, whose parent company is called Grateful Gardeners, has previously received… read more

Coco Produce harvests coconuts from Ben Tre and Tien Giang, located in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. The company has QC and QA teams that work closely with the farmers to ensure quality control from the coconut tree to the factory. They supply two types of coconuts: young coconuts and mature coconuts. read more

BloomNation, a floral industry technology platform, has announced the release of its Point of Sale (PoS) and Dashboard 2.0, designed to revolutionize how florists handle and expand their businesses. The features and functionalities of this solution aim to boost revenue, streamline operations, and save time. read more

Gebroeders Grootscholten in Kwintsheul cultivates a variety of summer flowers, cyclamen, and other seasonal products. The farm spans 9 hectares. HT Verboom implemented a comprehensive cultivation system in their new greenhouse in Kwintsheul. The greenhouse is equipped with a high-quality mobile container. read more

The concentration of the fruit and vegetable supply is one of the strategic actions that the sector must undertake to enhance its bargaining power within the supply chain. As a result, the producers' organizations OP Abiomed and OP Opisicula have united to form an AOP. read more

Dziesiąta edycja targów Seed meets Technology odbędzie się od 24 do 26 września 2024 roku w Vertify w Zwaagdijk-Oost, w dolinie nasion (Seed Valley). Seed meets Technology to wydarzenie skupiające się na innowacyjnych technologiach nasion i powłok, wsparciu dla hodowli, ochronie roślin, systemach uprawy oraz różnorodności odmian. read more

Over the course of decades, the Poot family has turned their love for cacti into a successful family business. As Poot's Cactus Nursery approaches its 30th anniversary, Bill Poot's fascination with cacti began 49 years ago after visiting a co-worker's collection, albeit reluctantly. Poot had previously worked in shipping. read more

The floriculture market in Kenya is a crucial part of its agricultural industry, with a value of USD 861.6 million in 2018 and expected to grow at a rate of 4.7% annually between 2020 and 2025. In 2020, Kenya produced 142,477.8 metric tons of fresh flowers, resulting in an impressive revenue of USD 1.09 billion. read more