With the Qixi Festival approaching, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day, JD Flowers, the floral arm of JD.com, is expanding its direct sourcing of premium Ecuadorian roses, solidifying its position as China's top importer and distributor of these flowers. By utilizing its advanced supply chain... read more

The Commission for the Promotion of Peruvian Exports and Tourism (PromPeru) has confirmed that the country will participate in an official capacity for the first time at the Shanghai International Fruit Expo 2025, scheduled to take place from August 27 to 29 in China. The event is considered one of the most important in the fruit industry. read more

An innovation born in medicine labs could soon revolutionize the protection of fruit and vegetable crops as well. CDotBio, a spin-out of the University of Bristol, has developed next-generation biopesticides based on RNA delivered by carbon nanodots, tiny particles. read more

Innovation and experimentation are the key elements of the projects (from the dairy-pork sector to horticulture and poultry) that will be financed with almost 9 million euros in total, made available through a call for proposals by the Region, within the Rural Development Plan (RDP). read more

Cel jest duży: nowy obiekt o wartości 141 milionów dolarów w hrabstwie Miami-Dade na Florydzie, który obiecuje zmienić sposób traktowania, przechowywania i dystrybucji świeżych produktów rolnych w regionie. Uroczystość wmurowania kamienia węgielnego pod tę 340 000 metrów kwadratowych przestrzeń miała miejsce w połowie lipca, a otwarcie planowane jest na 2027 rok. "To ma zmienić sposób, w jaki... read more

Polysense, belgian startup specializing in AI and hardware for the potato and bakery industries, has successfully completed a €2 million investment round to support its expansion in Europe and the UK. The company uses artificial intelligence to assist manufacturers in enhancing process control. read more

Citrosuco has completed the inaugural long-distance journey of its fleet using B24 biodiesel, signaling a transition towards the use of renewable fuels in its maritime activities. The project started with the MV Carlos Fischer, a vessel that received technical enhancements in Tuzla, Turkey. This ship, with a length of 205 meters, led the way in utilizing eco-friendly fuel. read more

Ziv Ben-Ami, director of Auryon, argues that South Africa's excessively strict regulations that group heavy-duty fungicides with products classified as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration are hindering innovation. read more

Mangoes from Egypt are gaining popularity in the Canadian market. In recent years, Egypt has been consistently ramping up its mango exports, particularly to Europe and the Mediterranean. Ehab Nasser from Montreal-based company says, "Due to its strategic geographic location, Egypt has a shipping advantage to reach these markets." read more

KMK has introduced the updated NSP 2.0 box filler. Developed several years ago and continuously improved since then, this machine now receives a major software upgrade that makes working with the box filler easier and more efficient. Whereas users previously had to set all parameters manually, read more

West Africa has an excess supply of mangoes that surpasses the capacity of its local market, with less than 20% of the annual production being exported. More than half of the mango production goes to waste, resulting in losses. Therefore, there is a growing focus on processing and creating mango by-products as an opportunity. read more

Anuga FoodTec India, the comprehensive trade fair for food and beverage technology in South Asia, took place from August 20 to 22, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Organized by Koelnmesse India, the 19th edition showcased over 700 exhibitors from 29 countries and attracted more than 30,000 visitors. read more

The University of Maryland's aquaponics program is turning student learning into hands-on innovation, research, and community impact. What started as a classroom project in ecological design has developed into a comprehensive program at the University of Maryland (UMD). "In 2017, read more

The Greek cooperative ASEPOP Naoussa has 450 members and sells its peaches and nectarines under the Vermina brand. Production has already bounced back from the low initial productivity at the start of the season, and the packing house is operating at full capacity. However, read more

Moderator Jochem Wolthuis - our NL correspondent - leads engaging conversations with industry thought leaders. To kick things off, we will be speaking with Lisa Kroll from the Dutch logistics company Shypple. read more

As the first industry to sign this agreement for the complete avoidance of deforestation, the Mexican avocado industry aims to set a national example and advance its path towards sustainability. read more

A sustainable packaging solution created by packaging company StePacPPC is operating at the full-pallet level to protect fresh produce from the farm to retail. The company's advanced pallet shrouds ensure that fresh berries and other produce items reach their destination in peak freshness while also assisting in ... read more

W celu ożywienia sektora florystycznego na Tajwanie i umocnienia jego pozycji na arenie międzynarodowej, Ministerstwo Rolnictwa (MOA) oficjalnie uruchamia Centrum Innowacji w Przemysł Kwiatowy (FIIC) we wrześniu 2025 roku. Ten nowo powstały ośrodek integruje zasoby związane z taiwańską orchideą. read more

Cel jest duży: nowa, 141-milionowa inwestycja w hrabstwie Miami-Dade na Florydzie, która obiecuje zmienić sposób, w jaki świeże produkty są traktowane, przechowywane i dystrybuowane w regionie. Rozpoczęcie budowy 340 000-sto metrowego obiektu miało miejsce w połowie lipca, a otwarcie planowane jest na 2027 rok. "To będzie... read more

At EconSeeds, seeds are the main focus. During a recent visit, Wiebe Knook and Evie Atkins took us on a tour of the demonstration field, accompanied by the company cat Pixy, giving us a glimpse behind the scenes. Before heading out to the field, Wiebe showed us the warehouse. read more