While the war in the Middle East continues to complicate logistics and lengthen transit times, Egyptian orange exporters are managing to hold their own, thanks to strong demand that defies logistical challenges and their experience in maintaining freshness through long transit times, gained read more

DP World announced its financial results for 2025 today, reporting a 22% increase in revenue to $24.4 billion and an 18% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $6.4 billion (margin 26.3%). These gains were attributed to strong performance in the Ports & Terminals and Logistics sectors. The total group gross throughput also rose by 5.8% to 93.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units. read more

The Guatemalan company Frissie is starting to establish itself in the regional market by exporting frozen fruit, especially berries, with a focus on sustainable and social practices. Founded four years ago by four sisters, it collaborates directly with small and medium-sized farmers across the region. read more

In Facatativá, Cundinamarca, located in the western savanna of Bogotá, Finca Santa Bárbara has a specialized area for plant propagation. This involves providing healthy plants in the appropriate quantities, meeting the expected quality standards, and ensuring timely delivery. In industries like floriculture, plant propagation is crucial. read more

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At HortiContact 2026 in the Netherlands, Sendot introduced its newest generation of sensors, the Gen 2. This launch represents another advancement in the company's efforts to develop smart monitoring technology for greenhouse horticulture. At their booth, Sendot showcased solutions intended to assist growers. read more

One week after the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the Italian honey supply chain continues to ensure the regularity of shipments to markets in the area. Despite concerns related to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, logistical flows remain steady. read more

As controlled environment agriculture projects continue to grow in size and variety, developers are realizing more and more that the success of greenhouse facilities is not determined by technology choices made towards the end of the process. Instead, the strongest and most productive operations are built from the ground up. read more

Border inspections in Moldova have identified a shipment of 18,900 kg of pomegranates that did not meet food safety requirements. The fruit was prevented from entering the market and destroyed, according to the National Agency for Food Safety. Laboratory analysis detected residues of pesticides. read more

Maersk has implemented temporary modifications to the empty container return processes in multiple Gulf markets due to disruptions impacting navigation and port operations in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz. In a communication dated 9 March, the shipping company stated that empty containers from imports into the United read more

In the greenhouse industry, internal screens, partition walls, and wrapping systems are essential for effective climate control. The technology behind these roll screen systems needs to be reliable and well-designed. According to Patrick Niederer of Lock Drives, achieving this is not... read more

David Lee, head of solutions for cold chain technology provider SigmaWit, announced the launch of a more durable data logger to meet the requirements of transporting produce from Asia to Europe. He stated, "As European importers and regulatory bodies prioritize cold chain transparency...". read more

For the plant breeding company Breedx, this year's Fruit Logistica in Berlin served as an important meeting point with international growers, marketers, and industry partners. The company used the event to present its specialty vegetable portfolio, hold scheduled meetings with customers, and organize... read more

For the last 10 years, Fabio Alves has been working in commercial sales, and for the last couple of years, he has been managing the sale of exotic fruit via airfreight within the fresh produce industry. Now he has gone out on his own to bring fruit into the UK and Europe. His new company, based in the UK and Europe, is dedicated to importing and distributing exotic fruits. read more

With their partner farm in Zimbabwe recently obtaining its final certification, all Marginpar flowers now meet the requirements of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI). "This means that every stem we grow, at our own farms and at our partner farms, comes from a place that's certified... read more

Poly-clip System will showcase packaging technologies at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on various sectors including meat and sausage products, dairy products, pet food, convenience foods, fruits and vegetables, as well as industrial applications like adhesives and sealants. read more

The majority of fruits and vegetables sold in stores and markets in the Republic of Moldova comply with pesticide regulations, as reported by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). Analysis of more than 2,100 samples conducted by authorities last year revealed that over 91 percent met the legal limits for pesticide residues. read more

Greenhouse digitalization is progressing quickly, with autonomous drones emerging as a key technology for monitoring crop health. Corvus Drones, a technology company whose drones are distributed in Spain by Burés Innova, has developed such drones. They are increasingly being used in nurseries. read more

Researchers at the Institute of Agricultural Research (INIA) in Chile are studying the use of essential oils as an alternative to chemical fungicides for controlling fungal diseases in fruit. The research focuses on protecting Hass avocados from rot during post-harvest handling. read more