The seed house of Ramiro Arnedo has received numerous visits from distributors and producers from different countries during its summer cultivation days at its experimental farm 'La Plana'. These visits have served to showcase to the attendees their portfolio of summer crops grown outdoors. read more

Researchers and engineers at Michigan State University are using technology to tackle the increasing costs of apple harvesting in Michigan. They are employing a robotic system that features suction arms and artificial intelligence. Michigan, a top apple producer in the U.S., achieved a record yield in 2022 thanks to these advancements. read more

Chipotle has introduced Autocado, a collaborative robot designed to streamline the preparation of avocados by cutting, coring, and peeling them. This innovation was developed in collaboration with Vebu, a startup specializing in food supply automation. Currently, Autocado is being tested at. read more

The shipping company WEC Lines will include Hamburg, Germany in its current NWC-Portugal service in a single integrated operation. Starting from September 23rd, WEC Lines will incorporate Hamburg into its NWC-Portugal service. With this new addition, the Dutch shipping company will establish a quick weekly sailing route from Hamburg. read more

UK: Tesco plans to use AI to 'nudge' customers towards deals and healthier options. Tesco CEO Ken Murphy disclosed that the retail giant is exploring the use of its Clubcard data to subtly guide customers towards healthier and more affordable choices. read more

As we approach the end of the year, several legislative initiatives are still in progress, some of which have been awaited by the sector for over a year. These regulations aim to improve sustainability, food safety, and transparency.

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Biome Makers has extended its presence to Portugal by partnering with Food4Sustainability, a non-profit organization committed to fostering innovation in sustainable food production. read more

Seed specialist Tozer will present over 100 of its innovative vegetable seed varieties at its trial field in Zwaagdijk-Oost, Netherlands, from September 24-26 as part of the Seed Meets Technology week. read more

The members of Proexport account for the majority of Spanish production of salads, leafy vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, artichokes, and melons, as well as significant quantities of tomatoes, bell peppers, watermelons, grapes, and lemons, among others. This takes place from the 8th to the 10th. read more

As QS reports citing the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), the EU Commission has lowered the maximum residue limit (MRL) of deltamethrin for beans after a review with Regulation (EU) No. 2024/1342 of 21 April 2024. read more

Royal FloraHolland introduced the low, reusable Fc595 support shelving last summer. The development was accomplished in collaboration with the VGB and users throughout the supply chain. The implementation of this sustainable support shelving is being done gradually in phases. After a successful launch this summer. read more

According to Engineer Armando Gerstl, "consumers and international markets are increasingly aware of the concept of sustainability. Digitalization allows for a more efficient use of resources, promoting a more sustainable approach to mango production." read more

Moldova is the perfect example of how trade growth can be driven by agriculture. Over the past decade, the country has undergone a remarkable transformation, largely due to substantial investments in the fruit sector. With advanced super intensive orchards, sorting lines, and modern refrigeration facilities, Moldova has been able to boost its agricultural trade significantly. read more

Hispatec Agrointeligencia, a reference in technology for the agricultural sector, reaffirms its leadership in the Smart Agro area at Fruit Attraction 2024, which will be held at IFEMA from October 8 to 10. The technology company

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Industrial Auctions is hosting an online auction for production lines dedicated to washing, drying, and packaging leafy greens on behalf of Cultiva in Taglio di Po, Italy. The featured machinery includes vegetable washers from Food Technology, Turatti dryers, Naddeo shakers, peelers, and vegetable slicers. read more

Baby vegetables provide freshness and a variety of colors, shapes, and flavors in a charming miniature size that is highly valued by consumers and the hospitality and catering industry. "For us, they are actually one of our flagship products," says Javier Nedal, manager of Beyond Field. read more

Po ubiegłorocznym sukcesie niezależna międzynarodowa firma nasienne Tozer bierze udział w tegorocznym wydarzeniu Seed Meets Technology w Holandii. Z tej okazji firma zaprezentuje szeroki wybór ponad 100 innowacyjnych odmian nasion warzyw na swoim 1300 m² polu testowym.

After last year's success, the independent multinational seed company Tozer is participating in this year's Seed Meets Technology event in the Netherlands. On this occasion, the company will showcase a large selection of more than 100 innovative vegetable seed varieties on its 1,300 m² test field. read more

Fast food chain Chipotle is experimenting with an automated machine that can supposedly transform an avocado into guacamole in only 26 seconds. read more

Truskawki nadal wyróżniają się w segmencie świeżych produktów spożywczych, wykazując silny wzrost rok do roku. Jednak są także jednymi z najbardziej wrażliwych i łatwo psujących się owoców, podatnych na straty i wahania jakości, które mogą zaszkodzić zarówno producentom, jak i sprzedawcom. Dlatego wymagają one szczególnej troski. read more

4Mex Logistics BV in Krimpen aan den IJssel celebrated its 10th anniversary on 17 September. 4Mex Logistics is an international freight forwarding/chartering company that mainly organizes and arranges refrigerated and frozen transport from France to other EU countries. Peter and Bas Stuurman, read more