Haith unearths grand plans for potato show
2023-08-21 13:00
Haith Group, the UK’s leading manufacturer of potato handling equipment, has announced it will launch several new products at this year’s British potato industry event BP2023.
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Bionema launches new biofertiliser range
2023-08-21 13:00
Bionema Group Ltd, a leading UK-based biocontrol technology developer and manufacturer of biocontrol, biostimulants and biofertilisers, has announced the launch of a new range of biofertiliser products in the UK for use in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, sport turf and amenities.
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A nickel-free tomato that meets the needs of allergy sufferers
2023-08-21 00:00
The belief that nothing needs to change because "we've always done it this way" is far removed from the philosophy of modern horticulture, which feeds off constant technological and varietal innovations. So does the Italian cultivation company Russo, which over the years, has demonstrated its
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Planet Farms and Next14 promote salad from vertical farming
2023-08-21 00:00
A new line of salads, called Frescaah, derived from vertical farming. This is the content of the campaign just launched by Planet Farms, a technology company specialising in the sector, between innovation and sustainability
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American sea freight cherries are on the market, South African oranges arrive in small quantities
2023-08-21 00:00
American cherries by sea have arrived on the market. According to merchants, the market was relatively good when they first came into the market. The price of some early sea freight was basically the same as that of later air freight. In recent days, the market has dropped, and the price varies
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Carbon neutral pineapple produced in Costa Rica is finalist in world sustainability awards
2023-08-21 00:00
The outstanding Del Monte Zero pineapple, produced exclusively in Costa Rica by Fresh Del Monte, will be one of the finalists in the World Sustainability Awards 2023, to be held in October in Amsterdam.
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SNFL showcases latest innovations in grape breeding
2023-08-19 10:00
More than 200 producers from around the world attended SNFL’s Global Summit this week in Murcia to learn about the next generation of table grapes coming through the breeder’s innovation pipeline.
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Maersk to initiate dedicated weekly rail service for reefer containers from Dadri to J.N. Port
2023-08-18 00:00
Maersk India, the Indian unit of integrated logistics company A P Moller-Maersk, said it will start a dedicated weekly rail service for export reefers (refrigerated containers) in the next few days linking Dadri in Northern India with Jawaharlal Nehru Port on the country's western coast.
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Varietal innovation in the lamuyo pepper segment
2023-08-18 00:00
A new yellow lamuyo pepper called Febo F1 was the highlight of an Open Day held in July 2023 by the seed company Med Hermes vegetable seeds at the Giuseppe Pezone farm in Giugliano, in the province of Naples, an area highly specialized in the production of peppers in greenhouses. There was a
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Sustainable purchasing in times of inflation
2023-08-18 00:00
Price is, today, the main reason for purchase for 58% of Spaniards. This percentage has been growing during the current period of inflation. However, attributes such as sustainability are still relevant for consumers. In fact, the AECOC Shopperview report 'El
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The global increase in heat and successive breaking of temperature records are challenging production and handling methods for perishable goods. Modernization of greenhouses and logistics, including cold storage systems, will undoubtedly become an imperative in many parts of the world. To
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Clarifruit works for the growers, exporters, marketers and distributors at the forefront of modernizing quality control for the fresh produce supply chain. Even better, our CEO & Co-founder Elad Mardix will be one of the speakers. "In addition to presenting a talk on AI on day two of the
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New pear-packing technology unveiled
2023-08-18 00:00
CMI Orchards introduces its new pear-packing technology with benefits for retailers and consumers. The company’s recent expansions on the technology used to pack, market and sell pears are something it has been working toward for a while and is thrilled to be able to share it, CMI’s Sarah
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MFC enhances traceability
2023-08-17 08:00
Mildura Fruit Company (MFC) is set fully implement Trust Codes Global’s traceability solution in 2023 after a successful trial. MFC originally deployed the solution as part pilot project held in collaboration with Citrus Australia and the Victorian government.
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Exploring future orchard systems
2023-08-17 06:00
A team of scientists, engineers and economists have been assembled to reimagine what orchards in the future could look like through a A$13.6m programme aimed at improving efficiency in resources and labour.
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Present and Future of the Mexican Mango Industry
2023-08-17 00:00
Undoubtedly, Paíz Azteca is a benchmark in quality, research, food safety and safety in mango cultivation, but it also has excellent distribution channels with great strength, especially in the US market.
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Fischer Farms secures Red Tractor and GlobalGAP accreditations
2023-08-16 16:00
Fischer Farms has secured Red Tractor and GlobalGAP accreditations for its new site in Norwich, enabling the vertical farming business to sell its herbs and leafy greens to both domestic and international markets.
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Apprenticeship scheme ‘is failing’ logistics sector
2023-08-16 14:00
The UK’s apprenticeship system needs a radical overhaul to facilitate better staff training in the logistics sector, a new report argues.
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Bristol Uni spin-out lands £500k for greenhouse shading tech
2023-08-16 13:00
A spin-out company from the University of Bristol has secured £500,000 to develop technology to help boost food production in commercial greenhouses.
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Strong year for Uruguayan citrus
2023-08-15 08:00
Good fruit quality and lower freight costs have improved the fortunes of Uruguayan citrus exports this year. As the campaign draws to an end, Marta Bentancur of trade promotion agency Upefruy told Fruitnet that Uruguay’s final export volume would be similar than in 2022.
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