In Hall 3.1 of the latest edition of Fruit Logistica, dedicated to innovation and agritech, one lone Moroccan company was among the exhibitors: PCS-Agri. "We are a start-up based in Agadir, and we develop AI-based agritech solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of operations for growers." read more

Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., currently ranked as the world's 10th largest container shipping line, to acquire 100 per cent of ZIM's shares for US$35.00 per share in cash. The total transaction value exceeds US$4 billion. Under the agreement, FIMI... read more

The economic sustainability of the horticultural supply chain today inevitably hinges on the ability to meet a structural challenge: the shortage of labor. In the industrial tomato segment, the transition to mechanization occurred decades ago, but for bell peppers, harvesting... read more

CleanLight, a Dutch supplier of UV-C solutions for crop protection, has resumed operations after declaring bankruptcy in 2025. Former employees have taken over the business and relaunched the company with the goal of ensuring continuity for growers and supply chain partners. read more

There are three concepts on which the CraiGo! format is based, already covered on Gdoweek. Three concepts expressed through three keywords: fresh, good, and fast. It is the latest generation concept store that debuted in Sardinia thanks to the initiative of the Ibba Group. read more

The new association Federdistribuzione Digitale has been established within Federdistribuzione, alongside existing associations within the Federation. The aim is to further strengthen and enhance dialogue between companies and representation on various issues. read more

UK retailers are cautioning about potential shortages of fruits and vegetables in the upcoming months due to increasing supply chain pressures. Industry insiders attribute this to rising costs, transportation delays, and weather disturbances in major producing areas. Supermarkets have already reported... read more

Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., currently ranked as the world's 10th largest container shipping line, to acquire 100 per cent of ZIM's shares for US$35.00 per share in cash. The total transaction value exceeds US$4 billion. Under the agreement, FIMI… read more

Westfalia Fruit continues to operate in the avocado industry with a strong focus on sustainability and utilizing the entire crop. Their 'Whole Tree' approach aims to extract maximum value from all parts of the avocado tree and every quality grade of fruit. This commitment is especially important in today's environmental climate. read more

A targeted survey of U.S. floral leaders reveals a consistent revenue performance, margin pressure, and minimal noticeable effects from the Saturday holiday placement. With Valentine's Day 2026 scheduled for a Saturday — following discussions on tariffs, increased freight costs, rising labor expenses, and read more

Coloured by Gerbera will be present at the FlorEvent florist trade fair in Nantes (booth A6) on 8-9 March, where professionals from all over France will come together to explore new inspirations, trends, and innovations. Throughout the event, Dutch gerbera growers will invite visitors to experience the. read more

CLCircular, a European company specializing in supply chain monitoring through connected reusable IoT sensors, has achieved B Corp certification by meeting rigorous criteria for social and environmental performance, transparency, and corporate accountability. read more

The transaction will ensure continuity and service for customers, while also enabling a stronger emphasis on expanding other segments of the Samskip network. On February 17th, Samskip revealed a deal with short sea shipping and multimodal operator CLdN to sell its UK and Ireland (UKI-trade) door-to-door services. read more

After the damage caused by the hurricane Harry, the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP shines a spotlight on the resilience of the supply chain and launches a communication campaign spread across its social channels and various media. The slogan Stronger than the wind, more. read more

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Australian almond export sales seem to be on target to sell most of the inventory from the 2025 season after the release of the industry's sales data for December. read more

The global deployment of RCS 2.0 is advancing to the next stage after being commercially launched in three major markets. The technology is currently being implemented in various production environments and market conditions, transitioning from an innovative project to a fully operational solution. read more

Poland supplies every fourth raspberry in the world and almost every second one to the EU market. Although our leading position is well established, the industry faces various challenges: from pressure for zero residues, through labor shortages, to the need to reshape the supply chain. read more

The Management Board of Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft confirms that it is in advanced negotiations regarding a potential acquisition of all shares in its Israeli competitor, Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. To date, no binding agreements have been entered into. The required approvals of the... read more