Logistics, even at a European level, is undervalued despite being worth more than a trillion euros. It has undergone a revolution that is still not fully recognized: it has ceased to be just a service, almost an economic option, to favor rapid. read more

Oboya Horticulture has announced that Flores El Trigal from GHT Group and Flores Silvestres have invested in Oboya's APV (Automated Pulling Vehicle) to strengthen harvest logistics, reduce physically demanding labor, and accelerate productivity across their plantations. The APV is designed to read more

Dutch tomato grower Wim Peters Kwekerijen is present at Fruit Logistica in Berlin in two separate locations. Apart from having its own stand in the usual spot in Hall 1.2, the company is also showcased in another area at the trade fair as one of the nominees for the Innovation Award. read more

The year 2025 has been a busy but mostly positive year for EuroFruitPorts, as reported by Jan Simons from the logistics company based in Antwerp. "It was a particularly busy year, largely driven by the warehouse expansion and the introduction of a new Warehouse Management System (WMS). read more

Emmeloord-based mechanization company Agrar Systems has acquired Tollebeek-based machine builder Mechatec. "With the acquisition of Mechatec, we can offer an even more complete package of post-harvest machinery, especially in the field of box handling and box washing," says the commercial director. read more

The revenue from agricultural exports in South Africa has been increasing until 2025, with total export earnings estimated at US$11.7 billion so far. The growth has been mainly driven by refrigerated shipments that depend on reliable cold-chain logistics, as stated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company. read more

Metazet's Trike range has been utilized for heavy-duty towing and daily logistics for many years. These vehicles are employed to transport Danish trolleys, roll containers, and other in-house transport equipment. Metazet is now launching a battery upgrade for the Trike 400, Trike 1200, and Trike 3000S. read more

With the successful commercial implementation of its RCS 2.0 rooting system in three key markets, Selecta One has taken the next step in rolling out the technology globally. RCS 2.0 is now being applied under very different production environments and market conditions, marking its transition. read more

Heemskerk Fresh & Easy has rebranded its international consumer brand Fresh & Easy. With this new brand, the convenience specialist aims to introduce product innovations to the market more rapidly and support retailers who do not have their own convenience vegetable brand in expanding this category. read more

The International Plant Fair IPM Essen opened with a strong emphasis on innovation and excellence, highlighted by the presentation of the IPM Novelties 2026 awards. The official opening was led by Silke Gorißen, the Minister for Agriculture and Consumer Protection of North Rhine-Westphalia. read more

Sezon owoców pestkowych w Południowej Afryce był do tej pory szczególnie trudny. „Pogoda w regionie źródłowym była dobra dotychczas, ale w tym roku występują poważne problemy na poziomie logistyki” - podsumowuje Christian Hencke, specjalizujący się w imporcie owoców pestkowych i dyrektor zarządzający FFC Fresh Fruit. read more

In Japan, the air freight company JAL Cargo has partnered with East Japan Railway to transport time-sensitive fruits and vegetables from regional production areas to airports for export across Asia. The JAL de Hako-byun service combines high-speed rail with long-distance flights and is targeted towards perishable goods. read more

Dwa duże strajki pracowników bezpośrednio wpływające na produkcję i handel owocami i warzywami zostały ogłoszone na przyszły tydzień w Grecji. Oba strajki stawiają na pierwszym miejscu kwestie bezpieczeństwa w miejscu pracy. Pierwszy to ogólnokrajowy strajk w przemyśle spożywczym, który odbędzie się we wtorek, 3 lutego. read more

A new banana ripening facility has opened near the port of Antwerp in Zele, expanding ripening capacity in Belgium and serving customers in several European markets. The facility is the sixth ripening site within the company's network and is already operational, with containers of Yellow brand. read more

The nominates for the HortiContact Innovation Award 2026 have been announced. The award is a long-standing feature of the HortiContact trade fair in the Netherlands and acknowledges innovative products and concepts that contribute to the advancement of the greenhouse horticulture sector. read more

bofrost, the European leader in home delivery of frozen products, proudly announces a collaboration with Alce Nero, the pioneering company in Italian organic agriculture, to combine their respective expertise and offer the public excellent organic products in the market of. read more

Logistics provider Oakland International is launching a set of new anaerobic digestion plants to supply energy for the 'next generation' of vertical farming, mushroom production, and food manufacturing. read more

A report from the European Court of Auditors (ECA) has emphasized the need for ongoing financial assistance to sustain agriculture in Europe's remote and insular regions, while also advocating for a stronger emphasis on long-term sustainability. read more

Rosnąca popularność truskawek i znaczący wzrost produkcji nie dziwią. W odpowiedzi na zapotrzebowanie na automatyzację ze strony producentów dużoskalowych, PND, innowacyjna włoska firma inżynieryjna specjalizująca się w maszynach do przetwarzania owoców, opracowała zautomatyzowane rozwiązania.

The increasing popularity of strawberries and the significant rise in production come as no surprise. In response to the demand for automation from large-scale producers, PND, an innovative Italian engineering company specializing in fruit processing machinery, has developed automated solutions. read more

As Valentine's Day 2026 approaches, Kenya's flower export supply chain is once again operating under a familiar paradox. Production outlooks are broadly positive, demand remains resilient across core markets, and yet the system remains vulnerable to capacity mismatches and operational chokepoints. read more