The Egyptian table grape export industry is increasingly shifting towards using paper packaging to meet customer expectations for sustainability and improved fruit protection. Packaging manufacturers are gearing up for the upcoming season with more modern packaging designs. read more

Sunkist Growers acquired a minority stake in Sienz, a global provider of fruit and vegetable packinghouse technology. Through this strategic investment, Sienz took on the responsibility of providing essential parts, services, and continuous support to Sunkist's packinghouse equipment customers. read more

The abundant rainfall of the last few months is once again putting the agriculture of Romagna in crisis, already heavily affected by the floods of 2023 and 2024. read more

José Luis Heredia, president of Progranada, stated, "It's been a challenging year. We've had volatile prices and logistics costs continue to be a determining factor. Profitability has been lower than in 2024, mainly due to an adjustment in global supply and persistent high transportation costs." read more

However, how can the shelf life of ultra-fresh products be extended? What are the influencing factors in the entire marketing chain - from harvest to transportation, to sales, and consumption? Which items are particularly focused on in both fruits and vegetables - read more

Goodness Grown is building a 20-hectare high-tech greenhouse to produce premium gourmet and Roma tomatoes consistently, while also establishing new standards in efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). Central to this project is an ... read more

National transport strike. After yet another unproductive meeting at the Ministry of Transport, Trasportounito has decided to propose to the category, during the assembly scheduled for March 16th in Anagni, the extreme measure of a national strike of transportation services. read more

Falcorrugated cardboard is an essential material in the supply chain of various sectors, especially in the agricultural export industry. In Brazil, where demand for packaging is high due to the massive production of fruits and other products, the supply of cardboard faces logistical challenges. read more

After years of global research and testing, Chrysal introduces Fyt 'n Fyx, a Sustainable Grower Program that offers customized customer solutions for both pre-harvest and post-harvest care. The Fyt portfolio includes proactive care products for promoting healthy flowers, while the Fyx products offer... read more

The season for tunnel farming has already started in Poland. However, it's worth getting to know the farm of Cornelius Gerbert located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region near Münster in Germany. He has been growing strawberries there for 35 years. Initially, it was only plantations. read more

India, the world's third-largest citrus fruit producer, has expressed interest in cultivating the Tang Gold mandarin in the country. A trade delegation, led by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Transport, and Vilas Shinde, President of Sahyadri Farms, visited Spain to learn about innovations. read more

With the introduction of a certification program for small-scale growers by the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) and the establishment of clear sustainability guidelines for certification, the last milestone towards achieving 100% FSI compliance for all Dutch growers has been reached. Previously, growers and buyers had... read more

Jednym z największych wyzwań w branży rolniczej jest marnotrawienie żywności, zwłaszcza owoców, które nie spełniają standardów wizualnych. Jednakże, to marnotrawstwo może być źródłem innowacji. Firma z Dominikany odkryła alternatywny sposób wykorzystania tych owoców w celu produkcji zdrowego produktu i redukcji.

One of the biggest challenges in the agricultural industry is food waste, particularly of fruits that do not meet visual standards. However, this waste can be a source of innovation. A company from the Dominican Republic discovered a culinary alternative to produce a healthy product and reduce. read more

John Anderson, the chairman, CEO, and managing partner of Oppy, will be celebrating his 50th anniversary with the company on March 15. What started as a temporary warehouse job in 1975 has blossomed into a significant career, playing a key role in steering the company's growth from a $7 million enterprise to a global leader with $1.5 billion in revenue. read more

Below we report a reflection by Francesco Avanzini, General Manager of Conad (pictured at the top), published on his LinkedIn profile about the role of Retail media today. read more

Saudi Greenhouse Management and Agri Marketing Co. (SGH) is collaborating with Topian, the NEOM food company focused on ensuring the sustainability of food systems, to set up the Horticulture Innovation Center (HIC) at the University of Tabuk. This state-of-the-art facility will function as a center for education and development. read more

A new company called Rokytne Berry has been launched in Rivne, Ukraine, with a focus on purchasing, sorting, and freezing wild and cultivated berries. The company specializes in processing raspberries, blueberries, as well as wild berries such as lingonberries, blackberries, and cranberries. Leveraging advanced technology, Rokytne Berry aims to deliver high-quality products to its customers. read more

The Agri-Food Market of Sardinia is opening up to innovation by experimenting with an e-commerce platform, designed to facilitate the purchase of fruit and vegetable products and expand the customer base. The project has already involved six companies and, if the testing phase is successful, read more

Thurrock Council has approved a new 10-year Local Development Order (LDO) to enable continued expansion and job creation at DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park. read more

The greenhouse of the future will be implemented in a few years at the Flora Campus Westland in Naaldwijk. Here, companies, knowledge institutes, and governments will work together on system innovations for greenhouse horticulture. The HortiScience Innovation Centre (HIC) is located there. read more