Since mid-May, Chinese garlic has started to be harvested. Currently, the garlic is still slightly moist and is undergoing the drying process. A small amount has already been exported, and the peak export season is anticipated to commence in mid-June. Wang, Sales Manager at Jining Shangzhuo Food. read more

Every spring, the University of Leeds comes alive with vibrant colors as thousands of blooming bulbs signal the arrival of the season. Behind this beautiful display lies a story of community involvement, digital innovation, and careful planning, all brought to life through... read more

In tej prezentacji na Perishable Logistics Africa 2025, Christiaan Pleijsier, Dyrektor Generalny eBee.africa, zaprezentował, jak innowacyjne rowery elektryczne eBee zmieniają mobilność w sektorach kwiatów i produktów szybko psujących się w Afryce. Od obniżania kosztów operacyjnych do umożliwiania czystszej, szybszej i bardziej efficientnej pracy. read more

Lineage, which operates the world's largest network of refrigerated warehouse facilities, has begun construction on an expansion at its fully automated cold storage warehouse in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands. read more

Akorn Technology has introduced a groundbreaking sustainable solution for extending the shelf life of cucumbers. This edible coating has the potential to revolutionize the packaging, distribution, sale, and consumption of cucumbers by replacing single-use plastic wraps. read more

"2024 was a successful but also challenging year," emphasizes Dirk Neuhaus, Managing Director of Edeka Rhein-Ruhr. Together with the independent retailers, we aim to continue investing in modern markets, motivated employees, and efficient logistics in order to reach our goals. read more

The 2025 Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Africa Cold Chain Conference will be held on August 20-21 at the Premier Splendid Inn in Durban, South Africa. The conference will gather professionals from Africa's temperature-controlled logistics sector, as well as technology experts and food industry representatives. read more

In 2024, there are encouraging signs for sustainable economy: in Italy, sales of Fairtrade certified products are increasing, as well as the number of companies choosing a more fair, transparent, and human rights-conscious procurement model along the entire supply chain. read more

ACT, a collaboration between horticultural technology companies Svensson, Priva, Grodan, and Philips LED Lighting, is launching a two-part webinar series aimed at supporting greenhouse growers in mid- and high-tech facilities. The sessions will provide practical, actionable insights to help growers improve their operations. read more

Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) has increased by 70% over the past 4 weeks, following President Donald Trump's decision to "pause" import tariffs, which resulted in a resurgence of US-bound traffic after the initial drop in transpacific volumes. Freight rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles have surged by 57% to $5,876 per 40ft container. read more

This week, Frankort & Koning will receive the final shipment of melons from overseas. "Due to delays, we are currently three weeks behind compared to last year," says Gino van Lin. "These shipping delays have negatively impacted the overseas season. In the first half, the quality of the melons was still quite good, but the..." read more

The Valencian company Logifruit, which rents, sanitizes, and stores containers and pallets for transporting consumer goods in the supply chain, closed 2024 with a 7% growth in its sales volume, reaching 163 million. In 2024, the company, which is committed to a sustainable logistics model, achieved... read more

In a global scenario marked by climate change and plant diseases, Italian kiwi is facing crucial challenges. To respond with innovation and vision, QUALITY KIWI is born, a project promoted by Apofruit Italia, with the contribution of Ri.Nova, CREA, and partners. read more

In just a few days, Amsterdam will become the horticultural technology capital with the hosting of Green Tech, scheduled to take place from June 10 to 12. Companies from around the world will showcase their products and latest innovations in intensive greenhouse agriculture at the event, demonstrating that this industry is flourishing. read more

In Turkana South, Kenya, a recent outbreak of locusts has disrupted greenhouse operations and pastoral facilities, affecting the agricultural supply chain. The locusts are widespread in areas such as Lochwa-ang'ikamatak, Kanaodon, and Lokapel, and are targeting acacia trees, fruit trees, and Prosopis juliflora. John Lungi, a read more

W regionie północno-wschodnich Niderlandów produkowane są maszyny do tworzenia innowacyjnych wtyczek, takich jak Growcoon i Nygaia. Ta specjalistyczna wiedza jest cenna, ponieważ Maan Group zwiększa swoje zaangażowanie w automatyzację ogrodnictwa, co doprowadziło do utworzenia Maan Horti Automation w tym roku. Dyrektorem jest Edwin Kruiper. read more

Digitize the productive management of kiwi through the development of a dedicated Decision Support System (DSS-Kiwi) for the cultivation. Quality Kiwi was born, a project promoted by Apofruit Italia, with the contribution of Ri.Nova, Crea, and scientific and technological partners. read more

The kenyan export industry is currently going through a period of transition. "We anticipate that our initial batch of fresh garlic will be delivered via air freight by the end of June. We used to offer this product a few years ago, but due to intense competition, especially from Egypt, we chose to stop. Nonetheless, it is an... read more

Cartarredo Se.Ma is an Apulian company with over 30 years of experience in producing packaging for the fruit, vegetable, and agri-food industries. Founded by brothers Nicola and Domenico Centrone, the company distinguishes itself through its commitment to environmental sustainability and the adoption read more

Numbers that speak of sustainability, innovation, and tangible results: this is the contribution that Syngenta shared on World Environment Day. The company, through its Sustainability Priorities, transforms environmental commitment into measurable benefits. read more