The new organic sweet potato harvest of Reichenau eG has officially begun. Organic sweet potatoes are currently being harvested on the island of Reichenau or in the neighboring Bodanrück region using state-of-the-art harvesting technology. The organic sweet potatoes, which are a type of bindweed, are grown on [...] read more

Traditionally, many new products are launched at IFPA's Global Produce & Floral Show, which takes place in October each year. This year is no exception. Greenhouse grower Mucci Farms has submitted four items for the Fresh Ideas Showcase, where innovations are displayed and judged. read more

Representatives from Bikurei Sadeh, a leading logistics company from Israel, recently visited Tbilisi to explore potential collaborations with Georgia for importing fruits and vegetables. The company is currently assessing Georgia's agricultural capabilities and has begun discussions. read more

Australia: Coles opens its second world-class automated customer fulfilment centre in time for ChristmasColes has reached a significant milestone in its technology-driven supply chain innovation journey with the recent opening of its second Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in New South Wales, just in time for Christmas. read more

The annual study shows that 57% of the 8,000 surveyed consumers from Europe and North America expressed a high to very high level of interest in environmentally friendly delivery options during the survey period. However, 89% believe that their willingness to pay for sustainable options would depend on the cost. read more

The autonomous harvesting machinery manufacturer Fieldwork Robotics has named Micki Seibel as a non-executive director. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (Sati) has presented the findings of its Prescriptive Logistics Model to international stakeholders at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (Sati) has presented the findings of its Prescriptive Logistics Model to international stakeholders at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. read more

The PulpVision allows operators to classify kiwis into different groups based on the color of their flesh, in order to better control their optimal marketing period. Fruits that have not reached the ideal color can be stored in refrigeration chambers as a result. read more

This milestone marks a significant expansion of the company's global presence and highlights its commitment to quality and sustainability in the avocado industry. This success not only strengthens Westfalia Fruit's presence in one of the largest economies in the world, but also underscores its dedication to quality and sustainability. read more

Shipping lines Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have decided not to resume operations in the Red Sea anytime soon. Instead, they plan to gradually introduce a new network of vessels and services from Europe to Asia via southern Africa. read more

This applies especially to energy thresholds that require an energy audit or an energy and environmental management system. "The energy thresholds for an energy management system and the associated requirement for the implementation of energy management systems, energy audits, and their read more

FEDEMCO, the Spanish Federation of wooden packaging and its components, was once again present at the agri-food fair Fruit Attraction. This time, the main focus of their participation was Ecowoox, the only European certification mark in the market that guarantees 100% recyclability. read more

The Italian and international market, product strategy, commitment to logistics and innovation, and the central role of sustainability. It is a truly rich agenda of themes that accompanies Melinda's participation in Fruit Attraction, the large trade fair. read more

Kenyan flower exporters have issued a warning that the rate and capacity levels in air cargo are currently at "critical" levels for farmers. In the first week of October, data from Rotate's capacity database showed that airfreight capacity from Africa to Europe had dropped by 8% compared to the previous year, with capacity out of Nairobi also being affected. read more

Zerbinati is launching some new products and reimagining the most innovative recipes of the brand for ready-made meals, which are increasingly appreciated by consumers (+21% in volume compared to 2019). The tastiest Burger’Z with the new breading - Zerbinati's Burger’Z with the innovation of... read more

Rosbot Avocado Solution, developed by Kronen GmbH in response to the growing popularity of avocados and the resulting increase in harvested and processed quantities, is currently posing new challenges for the food industry. read more

The chairman of the Michigan Blueberry Growers Association has raised concerns about the increasing challenges faced by the industry, specifically citing the rising labor costs and operational expenses as potential risks to the sustainability of local growers. Bill Fritz, a sixth-generation grower, also expressed similar sentiments. read more

A niche within a niche. That is what the Q-cape is focusing on. This Dutch trading company supplies retail solely with imported South African pumpkins. "Most overseas organic pumpkins used to come from Argentina, but delivery reliability sometimes left something to be desired. So, nine years read more

Guo-Qing Song, Professor and Associate Director of the Plant Biotechnology Resource and Outreach Center at Michigan State University, was recently awarded the American Society for Horticultural Science's Outstanding International Horticulturist Award. The award acknowledges Song for his extensive contributions to the field of horticulture on a global scale. read more