After over twelve successful years, André Verkleij will be resigning from his position as General Manager of BluePrint Automation BV in The Netherlands. Starting July 1, 2024, Elbert Griffioen and Kees Nijenhuis will be promoted within the company to take over André Verkleij's role. read more

W zeszłym roku firma Van der Plas Sprouts z Broek op Langedijk zainwestowała w nowy budynek, który został całkowicie odnowiony i przekształcony w nowoczesne centrum uprawy roślin. To podwoiło zdolności produkcyjne głównie dzięki efektywnie zorganizowanej przestrzeni i lepszej obróbce odpadów. "Dzięki temu możemy teraz"

Last year, Van der Plas Sprouts from Broek op Langedijk invested in a new building, which has now been completely renovated into a new, modern cultivation facility. This has doubled the growing capacity, mainly due to efficiently organized space and better waste processing. "This allows us to" read more

Star® Roses and Plants, a genetics company specializing in breeding roses, edibles, perennials, and woody plants, has announced that two of its roses have received awards from The American Rose Trials for Sustainability® (A.R.T.S.®) program. A.R.T.S. recognizes the most sustainable, resilient,... read more

Week 21 sees a decrease in sales of fruit and vegetables sold by weight, while Lcc (Low Cost Carrier) sales are growing. There is still a discount trend on the rise, followed closely by supermarkets. read more

New edition of the Innovation Hub Awards at Fruit Attraction, the fruit and vegetable fair organized by Ifema Madrid and Fepex, which will take place for its 16th edition from October 8 to 10. A dedicated space for the three days of the event. read more

Colombia has created its own national brand to distinguish its exports of Hass avocados. As reported on Fruitnet.com, the association Corpohass has established the identifier Avocados From Colombia as a synonym for environmental, social, and economic sustainability, all values of the. read more

In North-Eastern Bulgaria, cherry producers are encountering substantial challenges in accessing markets, unlike their counterparts in the Southern region where organized purchasing is in place. Producers such as Borka and Valentin Todorovi, who grow cherries on 100 acres near Glodjevo, are anticipating a harvest... read more

This year, Coliman Bananas is celebrating its 46th anniversary. The company was founded in 1978 with the purpose of establishing a dependable supply chain for bananas from cultivation to distribution. Throughout the years, the company has transformed and now strives to become one of the top organic banana suppliers in the industry. read more

At various forums, Corbana has been urging European supermarkets to take action to ensure the sustainability of the banana sector. The organization has directly appealed to supermarkets, and most recently, at the FAO's World Banana Forum, a commission was established to pursue a more equitable... read more

"The evaluation and certification of sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant for horticultural businesses," emphasizes ZVG Secretary General Bertram Fleischer. He cites society's demands, customer inquiries, and pressure from the financial market as reasons for this. read more

Since last year, the law has been in force and applies to companies with 1,000 employees as of 2024. However, the new accountability and due diligence obligations are difficult to meet, partly due to the time and cost involved. The supply chain directive that emerged at the EU level. read more

Waitrose has acquired the meal-kit delivery service Dishpatch, which will help expand the retailer's direct-to-consumer business and support its goal of becoming the go-to destination for food enthusiasts. read more

Especially in Germany, as a nation oriented towards both imports and exports, companies in the industrial, trade, and logistics sectors benefit significantly from the free movement of goods within the single market without borders and tariffs. However, without reforms in economic policy, businesses in the Union are at risk. read more

The largest photovoltaic system (PV system) on a company-owned property is currently being built on the roof of the logistics site in Lauenau, as announced by Edeka Minden-Hannover. read more

QS-System partners are well-prepared thanks to their verifiable requirements for ensuring seamless quality control along the entire production chain. read more

In the Netherlands, about 25% of all food is wasted, which has enormous implications for the climate and food security. The Dutch government has set a goal to reduce food waste by half by 2030. "We see a group read more

Australian vegetable growers are poised to gain a competitive advantage through exclusive trials of cutting-edge global machinery as part of a groundbreaking new program. The $4.1 million initiative aims to promote the use of advanced mechanization technology in the Australian vegetable industry, ultimately reducing the industry's read more

"The pear supply chain represents an Italian excellence, particularly in Emilia-Romagna, in Europe and worldwide, and must be defended and supported in order to survive the effects of this deep and prolonged crisis, dictated by climate change as well as by plant diseases and alien insects." read more

With new, smart plant weight solutions, Wireless Value aims to assist growers worldwide in accessing more information to optimize cultivation processes. Wireless Value is dedicated to developing a wireless measurement system that will better support growers in their daily decision-making. This marks the beginning of a new generation. read more

Tholen - Five years ago, the Amsterdam Perishable Center (APC) was established as a sister company of IPHandlers, with a specific focus on handling fruits and vegetables. Located near Schiphol Airport, APC provides comprehensive handling services for both air and sea freight, including a cold storage facility. read more