The new regulations announced by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology Judith Collins will enable scientists to develop and test plants that have minor. read more

This top-tier event promises to be a showcase of the company's commitment to accelerating agricultural innovation and introducing revolutionary vegetable varieties to the world. As a global leader in agricultural innovation, Syngenta's Fields of Innovation 2024

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At Eagleview Orchard in Kirup, Western Australia, Oxair has introduced nitrogen generation technology in controlled atmosphere coolrooms to preserve apple and pear harvests. The technology, which involves using a nitrogen generator from Oxair, lowers the oxygen levels inside the coolroom, thus helping to maintain the freshness of the fruits. read more

Local Bounti is now shipping its full line of produce products, including Grab-and-Go Salad Kits, living lettuce, and baby leaf varieties, to over 180 Brookshire Grocery Company locations from its new facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas. BGC is stocking these products in their stores. read more

In practical test series, the Bavarian State Institute for Viticulture and Horticulture (LWG) evaluates current technology at the vegetable cultivation test farm in Bamberg. The goal is to provide commercial growers with reliable recommendations for the use of technology in order to prevent yield losses. read more

More than 1,400 exhibitors will showcase packaging materials, packaging solutions, packaging aids, packaging machinery, and packaging technology at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. The accompanying important processes related to automation, labeling technology, packaging printing, finishing, and more will also be featured. read more

A new high-yielding, disease-resistant and sweet-flavoured strawberry has hit Australian retail shelves after more than five years of development by growers and plant breeding experts.  read more

The Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation (IP Office) has officially granted Geographic Indication (GI) status to the "Kherson Watermelon." This prestigious designation is reserved for watermelons cultivated in the sandy soils of the Tavria region, specifically within Kherson. read more

Berry cultivation in Finland has undergone a significant transformation in the past decade. The cultivation of strawberries and raspberries, which are the most important crops, has predominantly shifted to polytunnels. Eija Lankinen, a lecturer in horticulture at Häme University of Applied Sciences and an independent consultant, has been involved in this change. read more

Danziger's Chrysanthemum Open Days 2024 are planned as a celebration of fashion and floral innovation. Danziger promises that their new varieties will impress the market with their beauty and technical performance. You can join the company from August 26 to August 30 in Vereda Pontezuela, Rionegro Antioquia,... read more

Prevar was established in 2004 as a joint venture company, and this year they are celebrating their 20th anniversary in business. Located in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Prevar is owned by industry stakeholders, including shareholders New Zealand Apples & Pears Incorporated, Plant & Food Research, and Apples and Pears Australia... read more

The Queen Flowers group is collaborating with three Kalanchoe and Euphorbia growers in Europe: Jan van Luijk, Laurant Fleur, and Pligt Professionals. These partnerships create opportunities for new product lines and seamless delivery of Queen Flowers products throughout Europe, according to the Queen Flowers group. "At" read more

Certhon, a company specializing in horticultural engineering and technology, has announced its expansion into North America (NA) through a partnership with DENSO, a mobility supplier. The new headquarters for their North American operations will be based in Southfield, Michigan, within the Greater Detroit area. To spearhead this new initiative, both companies have appointed leaders. read more

Sounding somewhere between a forgotten comic book hero and a newly discovered species, the Neatleaf Spyder from Neatleaf promises to “keep an eye on every plant; all day, every day”. With offices in San Francisco and Munich, the company’s efforts initially centred on optimizing cannabis. read more

With the support of GMO assistance through the REO auction, Inagro has already started exploring the possibilities. Four sensors from three different providers have been tested in multiple trials, including two types that monitor suction pressure and two types that measure soil moisture in percentage. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) will host two major sustainability summits in Australia and New Zealand next week. read more

Automation is having a profound impact on the fruit industry, changing the way products are grown, harvested, processed, and distributed. Our customers are quickly recognizing the benefits of this technological innovation and are using it to improve efficiency and quality. The benefits of these... read more

San Nicolás Valley, in the mountains of Colombia, is the operating base of Capiro – a producer and exporter of chrysanthemums. According to Carlos Manuel Uribe, CEO of Capiro, it was the innovative approach of the company's founders that inspired him and his team to embrace maritime
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Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime, forecasts continued fluctuations in the container shipping freight markets until 2025. Despite the reopening of the Suez Canal, disruptions and elevated freight rates are likely to persist. On The Freight Buyers' Club podcast, Jensen discussed the impact of
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Energy is one of the most costly aspects of greenhouse horticulture. Growers constantly have to deal with price fluctuations, uncertain weather conditions, and sustainability requirements. Priva ECO (Energy Cost Optimiser) is a solution based on Digital Twin technology and Machine Learning that
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