On Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., the Kenya Flower Council is hosting an international conference exclusively organized for direct and active sector involved parties. The conference will focus on sustainability in the global cut flower industry, with a special emphasis on Kenya's role in driving these efforts.
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Rosselkhoznadzor has authorized the import of fruit and vegetable products from the Gagauz Autonomous Territorial Unit of Moldova into Russia. According to "INFOTAG," a letter from Rosselkhoznadzor to Moldova's National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) was published by the authorities of the autonomy.
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The XXIII International Congress of Peruvian Mango is "revving up."
2024-04-15 00:00
This event has undoubtedly become a platform to discover the latest innovations, trends, and sustainable practices in the cultivation of this delicious superfood. Additionally, during this gathering, excellent opportunities for interaction are provided for attendees.
read moreMAF RODA launches a new software for cherries.
2024-04-15 00:00
The company launches this new software with a strong focus on the specific work context of cherry producers in order to fully adapt to their production model with very short campaigns and high workforce turnover. The new interface further democratizes.
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New network Cold Chain starts in Brussels.
2024-04-12 13:00
Jan Peilnsteiner, ECSLA board member and VDKL managing director: "The Cold Chain Network represents a secure and efficient food and pharmaceutical logistics system in Europe. This is true even in significant crisis situations."
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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the new climate targets for 2030 set by Nature's Pride and Berries Pride. These targets focus on reducing emissions across their supply chains.
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SPAR South West partners with FareShare
2024-04-12 12:00
SPAR South West's main distributor, Appleby Westward Ltd, has teamed up with FareShare South West and Gregorys Logistics to play a crucial role in redistributing excess food to those in need.
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Europe: Vote on CO2 targets for trucks - Common Road Transport Office calls for increased safety
2024-04-12 09:00
Furthermore, the Common Road Transport Office emphasizes that the conditions for transitioning to zero-emission vehicles and the ecological transformation of road freight transport must be established in the coming years.
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Netherlands: Albert Heijn removes misleading sustainability claims
2024-04-12 09:00
The supermarket chain had used the term "most sustainable supermarket" in several stores, basing this on consumer perception studies rather than on specific sustainability efforts, according to ACM's explanation. This was considered misleading for consumers from the perspective of.
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Bio: Agreement aims to provide greater delivery reliability for the food retail sector
2024-04-12 09:00
The aim of the agreement, which is intended to be joined by additional German organic associations by the end of 2024, is to avoid supply shortages to supermarkets and discounters. If Demeter, Ecoland, Biopark, and Ökohofe join, a common raw material base for almost
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Week 13: Deflation arrives for fruit and vegetables.
2024-04-12 00:00
In the thirteenth week of 2024, the trends for the GDO (Large Scale Retail) are positive, but the shifted calendar compared to 2023 for the Easter week has impacted the results. In this week, the LCC (Low-Cost Carrier) surpasses the fresh produce department in sales by value, but the deflation of the latter...
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Sakata EMEA's greenhouses will be illuminated with LEDs.
2024-04-12 00:00
Sakata EMEA's head office in Marslev, Denmark is installing LED lights in their greenhouses. This innovative initiative, made possible with the support of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, represents a move towards energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. By replacing
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Plant Select has revealed its new corporate identity.
2024-04-12 00:00
Plant Select's new logo encapsulates its three primary activities: Young Plants, Export Plants, and Research and Development through the in-vitro laboratory. The "P" symbolizes both a microscope and a plant, while the "S" below represents the roots. It not only symbolizes our scientific efforts, but also our commitment to innovation and growth.
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Contact Group Strawberry: Focus on Innovation
2024-04-12 00:00
The Strawberry Contact Group from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, gathered in Portugal, composed of representatives from producer and exporter associations, including Freshuelva-Fepex, and officials from their respective administrations, focused on innovation.
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The American Floral Endowment (AFE) and the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation are excited to announce a new partnership and collaboration in promoting a common goal of fostering and supporting innovation, progress, and expansion in floriculture research. Through this partnership, the two organizations will work together to...
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"Technological development and innovation have been revolutionizing flower cultivation in Mexico."
2024-04-12 00:00
"Since the last 6-8 years, technological development and innovation have been transforming Mexican flower cultivation. In the last 4 years, this process has been further intensified," says Iker Larreategui Zaldua of Ulma Agrícola, an agricultural solutions company. According to Ulma Agrícola,
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LettUs Grow, a supplier of aeroponic technology, has partnered with Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE), specialists in greenhouse equipment manufacturing, to introduce ultrasonic aeroponics to greenhouse growers across the USA and Canada. "We are thrilled to join forces with IGE to bring our products to a wider market," said a representative from LettUs Grow.
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The Great Italian Beauty embraces the supply chain at Macfrut.
2024-04-12 00:00
Expressing the value of the Italian supply chain, sharing strategies with different actors, and giving everyone a chance to grow. These are the objectives that the network of producers, La Grande Bellezza Italiana, has in store for the Macfrut fair.
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This week, Starflor organized a Meet & Greet event for buyers and growers at the Aalsmeer auction in the Netherlands. During the event, the company presented the products from its affiliated producers. Starflor, which offers sales and handling services for its international growers, exhibited a diverse and exceptional range of products.
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Lemon, the ally of good mood for 50% of Italians
2024-04-12 00:00
Lemon juice represents the key to good mood for over 50% of Italians: its scent gives a feeling of lightness and freshness (36.3%), helps to relieve stress (33.1%), and its aroma is able to evoke summer (52.8%).
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