There is a new frontier in active packaging that focuses on using natural substances and moving away from nanotechnologies based on heavy metals. It is preferable if these substances are derived from waste, following the principles of the circular economy. This innovation is being driven by startups, such as the one in Sardinia. read more

The V Symposium on Organic Agriculture will take place on November 6th and 7th at the Teatro Auditorio in El Ejido with a program focusing on challenges related to soil, artificial intelligence, and

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The National Police and customs officials in Spain intercepted a 13-ton cocaine shipment in Algeciras, disguised within a banana delivery from Ecuador destined for a fruit company in Alicante. This operation represents the largest cocaine seizure on Spanish soil, surpassing the. read more

A New Zealand agritech company, Robotics Plus, showcased its autonomous, multi-purpose hybrid vehicle, Prospr, at FIRA USA in Woodland, Sacramento, California. This event is dedicated to autonomous farming and agricultural robotics solutions. Prospr is designed for tasks in orchards and vineyards, with the goal of. read more

The Italian company Dari Ecomeccanica continues to innovate in the agricultural machinery sector with its cutting-edge solutions. Their latest innovation, the Trackster-S, was presented at EIMA 2024 with the aim of revolutionizing the harvesting of leafy vegetables. read more

Union Fleurs, the International Flower Trade Association, and FSI, the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative, have announced the confirmed lineup of panelists who have all accepted the invitation to contribute to a stimulating conversation at Floriforum on Monday, November 4th in the afternoon (4 pm-6 pm). read more

Within a few months, it will become apparent which team will emerge victorious in the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge by developing the most effective AI algorithm for autonomously controlling the cultivation of dwarf tomatoes. Concurrently with the participants, a team of experts from WUR has also established a greenhouse for autonomous cultivation. read more

The costs of misalignment between rose production and retail demand are estimated to be around 50 million euros globally, which accounts for 5-10% of the total rose trade. Aligning rose production with demand is a constant challenge for rose growers who supply directly to retailers. This often involves manually counting buds and flowers. read more

It is a growth marked by innovation and comprehensive sustainability (economic, environmental, and social) that has been achieved by Conserve Italia, which in the last fiscal year has recorded positive performance in all the main markets in which it operates, both in Italy and in over 70 others. read more

Hapag-Lloyd, a major player in the global container liner shipping industry, has revised its financial forecast for 2024, anticipating a growth in its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) to a range of $4.6 billion to $5 billion. This updated projection represents an increase from the previous estimate. read more

In St. Kitts and Nevis, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources is addressing challenges in sweet potato production by collaborating with the International Potato Center (CIP) in Peru and the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI). These partnerships are aimed at improving the productivity and sustainability of sweet potato farming in the region. read more

Fruits and vegetables are essential elements of a balanced and diverse diet, not just for health reasons. Their rich, robust aromas add freshness, variety, and enjoyment to our meals. Fruits and vegetables can contain hundreds of aroma-active volatile compounds. read more

San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) in Chile is finalizing the installation of new reefer towers, concluding a two-year, US$13 million project designed to increase its capacity for the upcoming 2024 cherry export season. With the incorporation of 27 new towers, STI will be able to offer over read more

The University of Essex (UK) has collaborated with the renowned jam makers, Wilkin & Sons, to trial robots capable of harvesting and packaging strawberries within seconds. These robots come at a significantly lower cost compared to existing technology, reports Futurefarming. read more

Biofirst Group has announced that it won two awards at the 2024 Trends Impact Awards: the Global Impact Award, which is the highest overall honor, and the Impact Award for Ecology. read more

This is particularly evident in the integration of Artificial Intelligence in SCO cash registers, for example for age verification or personalized discounts, as shown in the current Consumer Barometer by KPMG in Germany "Technologies in Retail: the autonomous checkout process". read more

In recent years, Aldi Nord in Germany has reportedly made massive investments in modernizing its stores and logistics. In 2023 alone, nearly 150 stores were renovated or newly built. These investments not only enhance the shopping experience for the read more

Researcher Pinglin Zhang explains the benefits of this reference greenhouse and why the sensors and cameras additionally used by the teams can also provide valuable insights for the WUR. read more

This year's edition of the trade fair in Madrid was rated positively by the exhibitors. Discussions revolved around the need for branding and sustainability, as well as the availability of certain categories, such as persimmons. Read more about it in. read more

Indiann agritech platform, AgroStar, has announced a strategic partnership with Biorizon Biotech, a biotechnology company headquartered in Almeria, Spain. read more