A special two-part session was held at the Fresh Produce Forum during Fruit Logistica, focusing on groundbreaking innovations in fresh produce and discussing how advanced technologies and breeding techniques could influence the category in the future. read more

Nationwide Produce has expanded its Anglia Grower Partnership (AGP) onion packhouse in Long Sutton to almost double its size in order to accommodate the growing production and higher demand. read more

"In this way, we can accelerate the introduction of precision fruit growing by fruit producers in Flanders," said Inge Moors, the agricultural commissioner for Limburg. Over time, this will lead to cost savings, reduced water consumption, fertilizers, and..." read more

The Murcian grower-exporter association Proexport is testing a new transport solution called BulkBox as part of the Sisters initiative, a European project aimed at reducing food waste at all stages of the supply chain. read more

In the past months, three additional state-of-the-art storage blocks have been successfully put into operation. With this, as reported by the Port of Hamburg Marketing Association (HHM), a total of 22 electrified storage blocks are now in use at the CTB, making an important contribution to sustainable development. read more

"We are very excited that we can further advance our pilot project with these two hydrogen trucks," explains Frank Breuer, the managing director of Edeka Nord. "Sustainability is a central part of our company strategy, and this milestone demonstrates our commitment to it." read more

This resulted in a total turnover of 435.8 million tons compared to 438.8 million tons in the previous year period. The slight decrease in total turnover is mainly attributed to the lower turnover of coal and crude oil. Growth was seen in the container segment. read more

"Nasz system rewolucjonizuje zarządzanie siewem i wzrostem sadzonek z istotnymi usprawnieniami. Zwiększa wydajność nawet o 30%", mówi Federico Federici di Gorzone, Kierownik Produkcji w firmie Riza Power, będącej częścią grupy Green Capital Group. "Nasz gąbczasty gliniany," dodaje kierownik, read more

BloomNation, a technology platform for local florists, has announced that Valentine's Day 2025 was a record-breaking one for its partner florists in order volume, revenue, and e-commerce performance. "Valentine's Day 2025 presented a unique challenge: falling on a Friday—a less-than-ideal day." read more

The Water Quality Innovation Award, awarded on Thursday at HortiContact, was won by The Transparent Gardeners. Delphy's QMS Water also received recognition. Frustrated with the negative publicity surrounding water quality, the group of entrepreneurs and organizations behind De Transparante Tuinders. read more

Smurfit Westrock, the world's largest integrated paper-based packaging manufacturer, has been recognized in the 8th edition of the Consumer Goods Innovation Observatory (OIGC) for AgroLife®, the revolutionary

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Mexican tomato cultivator Finka has become a customer of Source.ag. Finka is renowned for its leadership and innovation in Mexico's high-tech greenhouse sector. At Source.ag, we are dedicated to empowering growers like Finka with cutting-edge technology. We are excited to support Finka in... read more

In the collective imagination, the potato has often been considered a simple, even poor product, although - for some time now - this image has been completely changed. In fact, the debate that emerged in the second part of the IFN live broadcast read more

The additional module SPRING V2 by GLOBALG.A.P., known as "Sustainable Program for Irrigation and Groundwater Use (SPRING)," represents an important opportunity for agricultural producers and companies in the supply chain. read more

Reducing operational costs in greenhouses is a common goal for all growers. Labor is usually the biggest expense in greenhouse operations, and how it is managed efficiently directly affects profitability. While completely reducing labor costs may not always be possible, there are significant ways to cut down on them. read more

The fight against food losses and waste has become one of the pillars of the European Union (EU) policy and its member countries. This concern aligns closely with the goal of promoting good agricultural practices practiced by

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It is wrong to reverse on the Green Deal: the response to the climate emergency cannot be a step back from environmental policies, the real challenge is to combine environmental, social, and economic sustainability. And the EU Commission must not give in to ambiguity. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announces an Open Day dedicated to innovation in the Sicilian tomato supply chain, confirming the company's strong connection with the territory and its attention to the needs of the local and national productive sector. The event will take place on February 27th at 10:00 AM. read more

In 2022, Guinness was the most consumed beer in pubs in the United Kingdom, with one pint sold for every ten. In December 2024, it was dubbed by Her Majesty's subjects as the 'dry December' due to cuts in supplies of Irish beer that prevented meeting the demand. read more

The UK-based plant biotechnology company Tropic is gearing up to introduce non-browning bananas in March, followed by bananas with extended shelf-life by the end of the year. These advancements are intended to broaden the cut fruit market, decrease food wastage, create new export possibilities, and reduce shipping costs. read more