Australia's horticulture sector has experienced a 4.3 percent growth in total production value to A$17 billion, as per the new comprehensive industry data released by Hort Innovation. read more

The spinach sector in Italy is at a turning point mainly due to the increasing pressure of diseases and changing weather conditions. Thanks to the genetic selection programs of the Rijk Zwaan research, the company is able to offer a wide range. read more

The new year starts off on the right foot for the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade, after a positive closure of 2024. Vegetables are the category that most helps the recovery of consumption, but there is also a revival for service products. The average price mix is increasing, even though. read more

Also this year, Dole Italy will be alongside the athletes of the Napoli City Half Marathon, the event that will take place on February 23, 2025, which is not just a road race, but a true sporting and scenic spectacle. With the prestigious Label certificate and 5-star Quality Race. read more

DP World is a global provider of end-to-end supply chain services that offers solutions for various sectors, including the perishables industry, in which the company sees significant growth opportunities. "We have made substantial investments in end-to-end solutions for the perishable industry," said Kai Olschner. read more

Wydanie Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2023/24 ujawniło wzrost o 4,3% (YOY) w całkowitej wartości produkcji dla sektora ogrodnictwa Australii, osiągającą 17 miliardów dolarów. Handbook został opublikowany przez Hort Innovation - organizację non-profit zajmującą się badaniami i rozwojem, wspierającą. read more

In the Sicilian agricultural landscape, a brand is emerging strongly thanks to a perfect combination of tradition and innovation: Pure Red. Launched last year by OP Esperidio, the brand represents a new point of reference for high-quality Sicilian red oranges. read more

Greenhouse horticulture in the Netherlands is increasingly utilizing battery storage to address grid congestion and for energy trading purposes. Eric van Honk from Ampowr suggests that integrating battery storage with CHP, lighting, and solar panels is a strategic decision for growers. read more

Berries Australia is pleased to announce the new data released by Hort Innovation, which reveals that the berry industry has remained the highest production-valued fruit in Australia. The figures from the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook, released today, indicate that over the past decade, read more

Iron oxide nanoparticles and indole-3-acetic acid are increasingly being used in horticulture and plant biotechnology. They are particularly useful in producing synthetic seeds, especially for plant species with high levels of self-incompatibility and heterozygosity, such as... read more

An innovative food hub that allows for cooperation between the intensive and modern agriculture of the Piana del Sele and the urban agriculture of the metropolitan area of Naples, so that they can benefit from technical and organizational innovations. This is the Connect project, led by them. read more

Reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability in the fertilizers sector through continuous commitment towards clients and suppliers. K-Adriatica, a company based in Loreo (RO), specialized for over 50 years in the production of fertilizers and nutritional solutions, has achieved read more

The presentation of the Spanish Association for Innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AEIIA) has involved the participation of around 80 companies, startups, and research centers from across Spain. read more

The Leaf-Marque certification (Linking Environment and Farming) is a globally recognized standard that ensures compliance with strict sustainability criteria in agricultural production, guaranteeing the protection of biodiversity, efficient resource use, and the... read more

Veg and flower multinational Flamingo has appointed Rosalind Kainyah MBE as a non-executive director and chair of its Sustainability & Community Committee. read more

The global horticultural sector will once again gather to explore the latest innovations and strategies to protect plant breeders' rights at the CIOPORA AGM & International Congress. This year's event, scheduled for April 5-9, 2025, will be held in Kunming, China, and will focus on the. read more

A new R&D program aimed at increasing the daily vegetable consumption of Australians by one serving per day is projected to contribute A$3.3 billion to vegetable growers and the supply chain. read more

The Egyptian sweet potato season is still ongoing for exporters who are managing cold storage logistics, according to FreshPlaza. Zayed Lasheen from AfriGoodGrow mentioned, "It is becoming increasingly challenging to find high-quality sweet potatoes, causing prices to double between December and January." read more

"Fruit Logistica 2025 clearly showed that fruit wholesalers are facing growing challenges. They have to manage increasing complexity, ensure quality, and document sustainability aspects," says Daniela Sternal, Account Manager at Freshfin/B.i.Team. "Many companies are still working with outdated systems..." read more

Reemoon has achieved a milestone in the Turkish market with the successful launch of its citrus sorting equipment in Mersin, Turkey. This marks Reemoon's first deployment of citrus sorting technology in the country, bringing solutions to the local industry. Nick, head of Reemoon's Turkish read more