The Dutch mushroom grower Mitrofresh, after reaching the point of finalisation of their two growing facilities in Kosovo, will renew their order-picking location in Maasdijk (NL). "This development marks an important milestone in our growth and success," said the company in a statement. read more

"A local hero" is how Robert Verbaenen of Deny Cargo describes the Flemish logistics service provider. This family business, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, takes pride in its small-scale, familial approach, with which it recently distinguished itself in the perishables sector. "We
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Innovations in horticulture, including vitamin D-enriched mushrooms, are set to be highlighted at India's National Horticulture Fair. Scientists from the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research have leveraged UVB radiation to boost the vitamin D content in mushrooms, exploiting the
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In the usual surveys in the large-scale retail trade, a growing attention by retailers is noted in the pepper assortments, with increasingly broader and deeper offers. A process made possible thanks to the innovation introduced by producers, including Valfrutta
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In the horticultural sector, sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity. Desch is making great strides in this area, especially in the use of recycled materials. In this article, Twan van Oss, Sales Manager for Germany and Austria at Desch, explains more about the transformation of
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The Fresh Produce Forum stage at this year’s Fruit Logistica kicked off with a look at the implications for AI on different levels of retail and consumer behaviour, and how they could come together in a completely new environment. read more

Apeel Sciences has appointed Luiz Beling as its new CEO. With over two decades of agriculture industry experience, his knowledge and skills in driving innovation and fostering strategic partnerships will be invaluable in steering the company into its next phase of growth, Apeel said. read more

Bloom Fresh said Avery’s dedication to the company and his goal to increase grape consumption worldwide has had a positive impact, and those goals are now at the forefront of the company’s mission. read more

SanLucar has published the latest issue of its Dreams magazine, setting out its corporate responsibility programme. read more

The demand for water, and not just for agricultural use, continues to grow. In fact, every year, based on a cyclical pattern, industry experts warn of new negative records in terms of drought and heat, even in the winter period. read more

Van der Ende Group is expanding its product range. In addition to its range of irrigation pumps and water technology solutions, the company now introduces a line of Horti valve control valves and Econ butterfly valves to complement the current line of Lowara heating pumps and Danfoss frequency
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In the February edition of Potato Storage Insight's Synopsis bulletin, Adrian Cunnington highlights the UK season's ongoing struggle with adverse weather conditions, notably persistent rainfall, which poses a significant threat to the conventional planting schedules. read more

The Sweet Aryana cherry, 100% Italian and the result of research carried out by the Department of Agri-Food Science and Technology - Distal of the University of Bologna, lands on the Asian market after several years of testing and investment in production. Sweet, crunchy and with qualities
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The International Kiwi Symposium, the global summit organised by the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), now in its eleventh year, was held in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, a few days ago. A unique opportunity to understand the state of
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Aware of the potential of Castilla-La Macha for woody crops, in 2017 a businessman from Tomelloso, together with a group of friends, decided to transform their agricultural activity model to bet on the technified cultivation of pistachio, opening up new opportunities for the

Pistachio farming

in the region.
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In 2002, the Murcian Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research and Development (IMIDA) and the Murcian Society of Table Grape Research and Technology (ITUM) initiated an improvement program to develop new high-quality table grape varieties for consumers that were economically
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During its meeting, the Board of Directors approved the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. read more