W listopadzie 2024 r. Fundacja Kartause Ittingen uruchomiła nową maszynę do obierania jabłek AS 6 od firmy Kronen. Ta nowoczesna maszyna umożliwia skuteczne obieranie, usuwanie gniazd nasiennych i krojenie jabłek. Fundacja głównie przetwarza jabłka ze swoich sadów i wykorzystuje maszynę do produkcji soków jabłkowych. read more

The Dutch Lily Days will be held for the 13th time in 2025. Breeders, growers, and trading companies will come together to discuss and explore the opportunities and challenges in the lily sector. The 13 participating companies are excited to showcase their latest innovations to visitors during the Lily Days. read more

It is born from the collaboration between Pink Lady® and OPI FRUTTA a brand-new snack 100% Pink Lady® apple freeze-dried, recently launched on the market. This product, the result of the innovative company OPI FRUTTA, promises to redefine the concept of healthy and tasty snack thanks to its technology. read more

BrightFarms is now shipping produce from its latest greenhouse in Macon, Georgia, which began operations in late 2024. Covering 1.5 million square feet when fully completed, this facility is located just a short distance from its parent company, Cox Enterprises, in Atlanta. It is revolutionizing the availability of fresh, locally grown produce. read more

Aktualnie panuje duża niepewność. Takie jest uczucie w branży produkcji limonek po wczorajszej wprowadzeniu 25-procentowego cła na towary z Meksyku i Kanady. W końcu, ponad 90 procent limonek w USA pochodzi od południowego sąsiada. "Mimo że cła są ukierunkowane na pomoc" read more

Contecon Guayaquil S.A., International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s Ecuadorian business unit operating at the Port of Guayaquil, received the inaugural call of COSCO Shipping's Asia-Central and South America 5 (WSA5) service on 21 February, marking a highpoint in the country's foreign trade. read more

The water lentil, scientifically known as Lemna minor, has obtained official approval from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for production and consumption, paving the way for its spread in the European Union. This small aquatic plant, read more

A revolutionary idea for agriculture comes from biotechnology: here is BeadRoots, a startup that uses natural hydrogels derived from algae to reduce water waste, improve soil fertility, and increase crop yield, as reported by cibotoday.it. Angela Bonato. read more

Wysokosmakowe odmiany jabłek nadal zyskują popularność, a konsumenci preferują te odmiany w porównaniu z tradycyjnymi odmianami. Ostatnio udział wysokosmakowych odmian wzrósł, co oznacza, że popyt na jabłka w USA pozostaje bardzo stabilny. Jedną z popularnych odmian jest Honeycrisp, która cieszy się dużą popularnością, read more

The 2025 Floral Distribution Conference wraps up today. Organized by the Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WFFSA), this members-only event began on March 2, providing networking opportunities for professionals in the floral industry. Attendees have had time to connect, exchange ideas, and collaborate. read more

Dümmen Orange is inviting growers, wholesalers, and floral designers to a series of exclusive open houses and industry events across Latin America. These events offer an opportunity to explore the company's latest innovations, connect with industry professionals, and experience the quality of their products. read more

According to a report from the RVO, the organizations will receive a total of around 165 million euros in EU subsidies. These subsidies are primarily intended for measures to promote the ecological sustainability and improvement of the Dutch fruit and vegetable cultivation. Key areas of the programs include energy conservation, read more

With 253 tons sold, Gala was the top-selling variety in February 2025. In second place is Topaz with 113 tons, followed by Jonagold with a decrease of 47 tons. The inventory of premium apple varieties was reduced by 100 tons. The total inventory by the end of February amounts to. read more

Agrovision has appointed Jim Trahanas as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He will lead the company's technology strategy expansion by leveraging data, computer vision, autonomy, and predictive analytics to enhance the consumer experience, improve predictability, and boost growth. read more

The inventory reduction is 1,059 tons above the five-year average of 7,401 tons, according to Swisscofel and the Swiss Fruit Association. read more

DP World has achieved a milestone by moving the 100,000th container by rail from its Southampton logistics hub as part of its Modal Shift Programme trial, which has won awards and helped reduce carbon emissions. read more

STILL, a global leader in intralogistics solutions, has opened a new center at Mercabarna, the largest market

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This is evident from the presentation of the first "AECOC Food Safety Barometer", a study that analyzes consumers' knowledge level on food safety, their confidence in the system, and their

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The current outlook for container shipping conditions ahead is uncertain. If the Red Sea reopens in 2025, we anticipate a shift in the market dynamics with excess capacity becoming evident. However, this process will require several months of recalibration, which should help keep profit margins in a positive range. At the same time, potential US trade actions could also impact the situation. read more

The greenhouses at Cympha Orchids in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands, are in full production by mid-January, with millions of orchids thriving on the benches. Above them, LED lights and dehumidification units create the ideal growing environment. This combination of LED lighting and dehumidification is key to the success of their orchid cultivation. read more