Innovar Global and Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) have formed a global licensing partnership to develop and commercialize the Australian-bred Procado® (SHSR-04) avocado rootstock in various important markets worldwide. The partnership's goal is to assess the rootstock's performance in major... read more

Hungary: SPAR invests over €14 million in store modernisation

SPAR Hungary has dedicated over €14 million to modernize stores across the country. The revamped supermarket in Nyíregyháza has introduced the SPAR toGo concept, with new refrigeration units and improved fruit, vegetable, and... read more

Fruitist, a company based in Los Angeles, has successfully raised $150 million in equity financing. The funding was led by a fund managed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with participation from both new and existing investors. The company stated that the new capital will be used to support its expansion into international retail markets and to increase production capacity in order to meet the rising demand. read more

Bonduelle, a leading company in the vegetable market in Italy, is introducing two important innovations: the launch of four new Pastallegre references to be enjoyed hot in the fresh fruit and vegetable counter, and the arrival of the first frozen Pastallegre range. This double launch effectively meets the demands of the market. read more

Tesisquare, an Italian company specialized in digital solutions for supply chain management, has initiated an innovative project with Carrefour Italia to optimize and make logistics processes more sustainable, with a particular focus on asset traceability. read more

Chiquita has announced the addition of 1,000 new 40HC refrigerated containers to its logistics network, as part of a supply agreement with Dutch Container Merchants (DCM). The new reefers are equipped with Carrier Transicold OptimaLine refrigeration systems and Controlled Atmosphere technology. read more

Contecon Guayaquil achieved a new milestone in September by handling over 14,000 TEUs in seven days - the highest amount recorded for the same time period since the terminal began operations in 2007. read more

Maersk has officially opened the Belcon Cold Store facility in Cape Town, marking a significant milestone in the company's investment of over US$100 million in South Africa's cold chain infrastructure. read more

In collaboration with Western Sydney University (WSU), Hort Innovation has introduced a new initiative aimed at tackling the significant workforce shortages in the Australian horticultural industry. read more

For over 40 years, Lokken Keramiek has been a genuine family business, producing a diverse selection of flowerpots, vases, and bowls in various shapes, sizes, and colors. "Thanks to our efficient communication channels and adaptable methods, we are able to provide speedy delivery and alleviate all the inconveniences for our... read more

Red Sun Farms showcased its fresh innovations in the tomato and cucumber categories to retail partners and new customers at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show this year. "IFPA was a tremendous success for our team," said Carlos Visconti, CEO of Red Sun. read more

The gerbera industry is making significant progress in automation and quality control with the introduction of the GearStation Gerbera, an AI-powered vision solution that streamlines and incorporates the quality assessment process into existing bunching machines. Created by Gearbox, in a strong partnership with. read more

Tapp has formed a partnership with FreightWise, a logistics company that specializes in transporting floriculture products between Latin America and the Netherlands. This collaboration enables flower growers in Colombia and Ecuador to buy Tapp dataloggers directly through FreightWise. read more

After the successful Hort Science South Masterclass at RHS Wisley last week, ICL is organizing a second 'Sustainable Plant Production' event near Preston next month. This Masterclass will focus on the intersection of innovation and sustainability in horticulture and will take place at the award-winning Brockholes... read more

After the successful Hort Science South Masterclass at RHS Wisley last week, ICL is organizing a second event on 'Sustainable Plant Production' near Preston next month. The Masterclass will focus on the intersection of innovation and sustainability in horticulture and will take place at the award-winning Brockholes... read more

For ANSU Orchids, energy savings and precision go hand in hand. Working closely with Holland Scherming and Svensson, the nursery upgraded to the new Obscura 9970 FR A blackout screen, combining innovation, trust, and craftsmanship. At ANSU in Wateringen, precision, quality, and energy savings are... read more

Maersk has officially opened the Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town as part of a broader investment exceeding US$100 million in South Africa's cold chain logistics infrastructure. The new facility is part of the company's strategy to enhance the country's capacity to handle perishable exports. read more

The management of fruit ripening has always been one of the most delicate stages in the fresh produce supply chain. Bringing bananas or other climacteric fruits to the ideal ripening stage at the right moment is both an art and a science. Ethylene, a plant hormone, plays a crucial role in this process. read more

Saga Robotics has completed its largest operational season to date in the United States and the United Kingdom, marking an expansion of its autonomous Thorvald platform. The company reported increased deployment, higher uptime, and expanded services across key crops, including grapes and
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Commercianti Indipendenti Associati (CIA), one of the cooperative members of the national consortium Conad, have signed a 40 million euro financing agreement to support the decarbonization of its retail stores in the Central-Northern part of the country. read more