Citrus Freight, a reefer container shipping platform, has obtained $300,000 in bridge funding, bringing its total funding to $630,000. The funding round involved investors like Caret Capital and Indigram Labs Foundation. The funds will be used to strengthen the team and improve the technology stack, especially. read more

This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of multi-channel tunable LED lighting to assist you in determining whether it is a viable option for your commercial growing operation. Customizable light recipes Tunable LEDs offer precise control over the light spectrum, empowering growers to. read more

Kronen, niemiecki producent specjalizujący się w technologii przetwarzania żywności dla owoców, warzyw i sałatek, ogłosił strategiczne partnerstwo z firmą Urschel Laboratories Inc., z siedzibą w USA, specjalizującą się w sprzęcie do przemysłowego krojenia i mielenia dla branży spożywczej. Ta współpraca ma na celu read more

At Macfrut, held last week in Rimini, the Maf Roda Group presented one of its innovations, the Dual Fast Pack packaging machine. This innovation was created to provide a solution to the labor shortage faced by more and more countries. "The Dual Fast Pack was designed for automatic packing of fruits." read more

There is a race for innovation in the potato sector, at the center of important challenges starting from climate change, which causes agronomic problems and exacerbates old and new plant diseases. Due to these factors, the market is witnessing a reduction in global production and a spike. read more

As geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea disrupt trade routes, Kenya's position in Africa's avocado export market is being tested by Tanzania's expansion into emerging markets like India. The Red Sea crisis, driven by escalating Houthi attacks, has altered maritime logistics, prompting shipping. read more

The official presentation of the project "Cultivating Collaboration with INTUITIVO F1" took place at Macfrut 2025, promoted by HM.Clause. This initiative marks a turning point in the way the seed company aims to create value together with... read more

Rockit Global has announced the appointment of Ivan Angland as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Angland will be responsible for overseeing global growing and packing, quality, operations, information technology, and supply chain functions for the company. Rockit Global CEO Grant McBeath stated that this new appointment... read more

The new Fruit Energy line by Frullàsi has been awarded 2nd place in the "Product Innovation - Health and Baby Product" category at the Better Future Award 2025, a prize promoted by GdoWeek and Mark Up, during the latest edition of TuttoFood in Milan, one of the most prestigious. read more

In the recent period, significant changes have occurred in the blueberry production industry that may affect the quality of crops and their productivity. As part of the tests conducted in the new plot, where blueberry varieties from the Fall Creek Collection are grown, experts from Compo Expert... read more

During the webinar "Acetamiprid - its future in berry crops," Dr. Artur Miszczak, head of the Food Safety Research Department at the Institute of Horticulture - Research Institute in Skierniewice, presented the current state of knowledge on the subject. read more

GreenTech Amsterdam ogłosiła sześć nominacji do tegorocznej nagrody GreenTech Innovation & Concept Awards. read more

The collaboration with EIT Food, the world's largest and most dynamic community for food innovation, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), an institution of the European Union, aims to have societal impacts. read more

The state-of-the-art logistics and packaging center for fruit is unique in Europe thanks to its advanced techniques for sorting, packaging, and logistics, all integrated into a closed and refrigerated chain. By combining robotics and automation... read more

On the last day of the Macfrut fair, Apofruit Italia welcomed the Undersecretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests (Masaf), Patrizio Giacomo La Pietra, to their stand. During the visit, the Undersecretary had discussions with the... read more

"Making the world a little bit better" is what has been driving Claus Schlosser for 25 years now. Since 2018, Schlosser has been at the helm of Stuttgart-based organic wholesaler Ecofit, whose customers include BIO-ABO boxes, delivery services, market traders, natural food stores, and farm shops. read more

This year, the Antonio Ruggiero S.p.A. Group has once again participated in Macfrut, reaffirming its position as a reference point for the entire Italian potato supply chain. The 2025 edition marked an important evolution for the brand: a renewed booth, with doubled spaces and... read more

Crocus Labs has announced a notable increase in energy efficiency during a vertical strawberry trial using their adaptive LED lighting system. The Berlin-based research firm partnered with a Japanese breeder to conduct tests on a premium strawberry variety, with the goal of enhancing flavor and yield. read more

The sector of medicinal plants, officinal herbs, and spices is pushing for a change in sustainability, not only in production but also in commerce. This emerged during the conference "The officinal chain: a guarantee of quality for the natural products market." read more

Plants Breeder's Rights (PBR) and royalty payments are the primary sources of revenue for breeders. These mechanisms are essential for incentivizing innovations that enable the development of new plant varieties. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, these new varieties are also more resilient to the effects of climate change. read more