Hoogendoorn Growth Management celebrates a special achievement: Leo van der Hoeven reaches 50 years of service. Half a century of skill, dedication, and loyalty. In 1974, Hoogendoorn launched TUCO, the first climate computer for greenhouse horticulture, a groundbreaking innovation that revolutionized the industry. read more

Diverse representatives from the modern distribution sector will participate in Macfrut this year, signaling a growing interest of retailers in fresh fruits and vegetables and direct relationships with the supply chain. Among them, for the first time, even the VéGé Group will be present. Fruits and vegetables account for 65% of... read more

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Employees at the Israeli container shipping company ZIM have initiated a strike in response to the announcement of a takeover by Hamburg-based Hapag-Lloyd. Ziva Lainer Schkolnik, a union representative in Haifa, stated that approximately 800 out of 1,000 employees have gone on strike. "Since this morning, we read more

In 2025, according to the Research of the B2C eCommerce Observatories and Digital Innovation in Retail by the Polytechnic University of Milan, the impact of digital investments on retailer turnover has increased, reaching 4.7% (it was 3.2% in 2024). At the same time, eCommerce continues to read more

Decorum has uploaded a new episode of its Grower for a Day series. In this edition, Michael Perry – also known as Mr Plantgeek – spends a full day behind the scenes at Bernhard Orchids, discovering what it truly takes to grow millions of high-quality orchids each year. From the arrival of read more

During the TSW fair in Kielce, Mirosław Maziarka from Agro Smart Lab presented interesting solutions regarding the application of products in berry crops, especially blueberries and strawberries. New technologies allow for a significant reduction in the use of working fluids. read more

"Tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are": this aphorism also works when applied to the shopping cart of Italians. Because behind their purchasing preferences - not only for fruits and vegetables - we can see the evolution of consumption, which today becomes the basis of any supply chain strategy. read more

At Macfrut 2026, the Healthy Food Area expands its offerings and triples the options for professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector. The themed areas... read more

The Australian macadamia industry is launching a new project aimed at strengthening its position in key export markets, including the USA, Germany, and China. Funded by Hort Innovation and delivered by NielsenIQ, the initiative will provide quarterly retail data designed to support this effort. read more

ILIP will be participating in MyPlant & Garden. The company will have a dedicated space showcasing their HortiPack range, which consists of professional solutions for nurseries. During the event, ILIP will be highlighting two of its key innovations. The first one is the new eco-hobby plug tray line, which is available with 1, 4, read more

Rewe takes a new step in the digital transformation of fresh product logistics by opening a fully automated distribution center dedicated to fruits and vegetables in Oranienburg, in the metropolitan area of Berlin. The project, developed in collaboration with Cimcorp, is aimed at improving efficiency and accuracy in the handling of fresh produce. read more

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi organized the 'Pusa Rose and Marigold Field Day' at the research farm of the institute. The event was themed 'Rose and Marigold: A Bridge of Science, Innovation, and Farmer Prosperity.' It offered a firsthand glimpse at the application of new scientific methods. read more

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are currently being accepted from industry stakeholders who are interested in utilizing the Demonstration Glasshouse Facility at Apex Greenhouses in Adelaide, South Australia. This state-of-the-art platform has been specifically designed to facilitate applied research, technology validation, and support for growers. read more

The Polish potato processor MK Agro has increased its production capacity as part of a project to introduce uncooked potato products to the domestic market. The expansion, which started in the spring of 2025, involved implementing new processing solutions that can handle larger volumes while ensuring the same quality. read more

Enjoy Trade Holland attended this year's Fruit Logistica in Berlin for the first time as an exhibitor. "We look back positively on our participation," says Furkan Karaca. While the Venlo-based company used to have many trucks transporting Turkish vine tomatoes to Venlo, in recent years, these read more

REWE otworzyło zautomatyzowane centrum realizacji zamówień dla świeżych produktów spożywczych w Oranienburgu, które ma za zadanie obsługę dystrybucji owoców i warzyw do ponad 370 supermarketów i 580 sklepów w regionie berlińskim. Współpracując z firmą Cimcorp, REWE zautomatyzowało proces dostarczania owoców i warzyw. read more

The South African apple and pear season has started earlier than usual, presenting both opportunities and uncertainties for producers. Early reports suggest good fruit quality, but factors like hail damage, water availability, logistics, and exchange-rate volatility are expected to influence the season. read more