Recent weather anomalies in the Persian Gulf have raised concerns among stakeholders in the ocean and air freight sectors, further complicating supply chains amid escalating geopolitical tensions following the Iran-Israel confrontation. Cargo delays and backlogs may potentially last up to a week. read more

The new cherry quality software for Cherryscan G7 is designed to greatly simplify the daily operations for workers. It includes a more intuitive interface with new features that enable the operator to interact with the machine in a much friendlier way, without any complications. read more

A technological platform that collects data sent by drones, satellites, radar, and field sensors to prevent diseases threatening fruit and vegetable production, avoiding production crises and consequent economic damage to the agriculture sector and industry operators. read more

iN's Mercato, the Italian discount chain based in Venice and present in 12 Italian regions with over 560 stores, celebrating 30 years of excellence and sustainability this year, is expanding its commitment to the environment with innovative projects and a continuous development plan. read more

UV-C technology is gaining more and more popularity in the field of horticulture. Like with any new solutions, there is a reason for this. "When the pressure is on, and/or there are no more options available, the market is ready for something new," says Peter van Dongen of Micothon. This is due to the decreasing availability of traditional tools and methods. read more

The ongoing conflict in the Red Sea has resulted in a major change in the routing of container ships to the Port of Malaga. This shift, which has been observed over the past month and a half, is affecting the deep-water logistics supply chain that involves transoceanic journeys from manufacturing centers in China, India, and Southeast Asia. read more

Chiquita has opened the largest ripening center in Europe in the northern Italian province of Bergamo. The 15,000m2 facility, situated in the Gi.Ma.Trans logistics hub in Cortenuova, was inaugurated this week. read more

Growers are invited to join DryGair and Royal Brinkman for the highly anticipated return of the 'DryGair Experience,' which will take place on Monday, June 10 – the day before GreenTech Amsterdam 2024. Following the success of previous years, the 'DryGair Experience' will be back once again this year. read more

The Apofruit Group (Apofruit Italia, Mediterraneo Groupe Canova) returns to Macfrut focusing on innovation. With a renewed booth design (booth 077-079, pavilion D1), the Cooperative in Rimini will showcase the main innovations in cultivars, featuring the latest developments. read more

In recent years, the Italian nursery sector has taken on an increasingly strategic role in the development of fruit supply chains. Originally born and grown mostly at the regional level, the national nursery industry has organized itself by aggregating and quickly crossed borders. read more

LED lighting has become the preferred choice for commercial growers, despite being a cost-prohibitive alternative in the past. The technology provides various benefits that drive its quick adoption over traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights. Nowadays, choosing to retrofit your lighting system with LEDs is a popular and advantageous decision. read more

Growers are invited to join DryGair and Royal Brinkman for the highly anticipated return of the 'DryGair Experience,' scheduled for Monday, June 10 – the day before GreenTech Amsterdam 2024. Building on the success of previous editions, the 'DryGair Experience' will once again be held this year. read more

LED lighting has become the preferred choice for commercial growers, despite being a costly alternative in the past. The technology offers numerous advantages that have driven its rapid adoption over traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights. Nowadays, choosing to retrofit your lighting system with LEDs is a common decision among growers. read more

The main sales channel of Tred Technology Srl, a company from Molise that has been designing and manufacturing complete systems for the processing of agricultural and food products for 17 years, which includes an extensive catalog of dryers, cookers, sterilizers, pasteurizers, and steamers, is comprised of... read more

Sustainability is of utmost importance at Ecuadorian flower company Mystic Flowers. To showcase all the sustainable practices they have implemented at their farm, they recently launched several short videos under the theme 'Discover the story behind every flower.' read more

This year, the Dutch breeder Dümmen Orange presented their rose innovations at their site on Bogota's savannah, located at the Flores Prisma farm in Colombia, from April 10 to 12. Varieties such as Sweet Memory+, Sundae+, Swan+, and Violet Hill+ were the highlights of the event, showcased in a vibrant display. read more

The Apofruit Group, including Apofruit Italia, Mediterraneo Group, and Canova S.r.l., returns to Macfrut 2024 with a focus on innovation. read more

16th of April saw the inauguration of Chiquita's largest European ripening facility at the GI.MA.TRANS logistics center in Cortenuova, in the province of Bergamo, Italy. The event was graced by the presence of the Provincial Councilor, Massimo Cocchi, as well as the company's industrial partners and customers. read more

The President of Fruitimprese, Marco Salvi, opened the 75th Annual Assembly by recalling the key moments in the organization's history and emphasized that: "Today we are a true supply chain association: on the production side, some important companies are part of us". read more

We are now in the midst of the melon season; the weather has been on the sector's side, but it is the research that is making giant strides to offer excellent products to the supply chain right from the beginning of the campaign. read more