New research is expected to transform the tree fruit industry by developing a commercially viable system for precisely targeting orchard inputs. read more

The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance (CEA Alliance), a membership trade association representing and serving vertical farms and greenhouse producers growing fruits and vegetables in a highly controlled indoor production environment, hosted several workshops on the Farming Forward
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Led by a consortium of prestigious partners, including Wageningen Economic Research (WEcR), Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR) and Wageningen University's Information Technology Group (INF), the project aims to provide informal sector actors with the knowledge and
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For Moroccan and Chilean fruit exporters, there have been a number of significant changes in terms of reefer logistics on the US east coast this season. The question is, will those changes prove to be permanent? read more

The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has written to Defra Secretary Steve Barclay to issue an alert that the government’s proposed Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), planned for live roll out on 30 April 2024, will jeopardise the UK’s food supply chain and increase food prices for consumers. read more

George Lobisser of Ripe Locker talks to Chris White about how post-harvest technology solutions can really make a difference to marketers of high-value crops around the world. They allow for greater flexibility in the supply chain and are better guarantors of quality for end consumers. read more

Farmers from Gegharkunik province of Armenia expressed their dissatisfaction as the potato crop they cultivated with credit funds remains unsold, with tons of produce lying in warehouses and storage facilities. According to the Ministry of Economy, potato exports to the Russian market have become… read more

Growers could get even more out of solar panels if these featured some special characteristics. Through a new partnership sealed at HortiContact, special solar panel supplier Aiko has joined forces with Zon op Waterbassin to support growers further in their sustainability efforts. Originally,
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Conad Adriatico places a new important step in the logistics landscape of the region with the inauguration of the new Distribution Centre in Grottaglie (TA), an event that underlines the company's commitment to sustainable practices and the adoption of advanced technologies in the field of
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The ethnic-exotic segment changes every day, every hour or even every moment. Giorgio Donnarumma, sales manager at Nuovafrutta, explains that "this is a very peculiar window, as all products are going through a period of uncertainty. In addition, there is the drought in the Panama Canal and the
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Food Freshly, who specialise in fresh produce shelf-life extension, has showcased its 'In Field' procedure for preserving freshly harvested salads to industry professionals for the first time in direct trials. The innovation delivers a new method for preserving the freshness and quality of salads… read more

At the confluence of the Moselle and Saar rivers, near the border with Luxembourg, the Port of Trier has been recognized for decades as a tri-modal transportation hub (rail, inland waterway, road transport), offering a comprehensive range of services. Its main cargo includes solid and liquid
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During a webinar on March 19th, the Flower Council of Holland will showcase how consumer sentiment towards flowers and plants is evolving. Since April 2023, consumer perceptions in the Netherlands, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom regarding the impact of flowers and plants and the
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'Organic farming is a cornerstone of the strategy that sees environmental sustainability travelling in parallel with productivity and the need to maintain social balance'. Thus the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco
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Verdant™ Technologies has partnered with Freshouse, a grower and distributor of fresh produce, to launch an iceless broccoli shipping solution using HarvestHold Fresh® technology. Traditional shipping methods for broccoli can use up to 3,500 gallons of ice per truckload to help maintain
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The Sardinian asparagus campaign of Op Agricola Campidanese started a little early, but the market seems to be rewarding the first arrivals of the product with satisfying quotations. The quality is also good; we talked about this with Marco Lotta, sales and logistics manager of
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Parkside has launched its latest flexible packaging innovation, PopflexTM lidding film, a new recyclable solution for fresh produce packers and growers. When paired with and weld-sealed to a matching PET tray, the film is designed to stay attached to the tray throughout the recycling process,
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'To reduce differences and injustice, a cultural change is needed, which can only come about through training and information'. This is the recipe for a fairer supply chain that comes from Maura Latini, president of Coop Italia, on the occasion of Women's Day. read more

Southwest China's Yunnan Province is often called the Kingdom of Flowers, and the rapid growth of the industry is revitalizing many rural areas. Yang Jinghao visits this key region for flower cultivation and discovers how locals are adapting as the country prioritizes innovation. It's 9 pm, and
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Technology has become a key factor in tackling internationalisation in the agri-food sector. Specifically, in the industry, the application of Industry 4.0 tools is seen as an ally in tackling the growth that expansion to new markets entails.
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