Smithers-Oasis UK has launched The Big Green Plan 2030, its new sustainability strategy. The document highlights some of the company's key achievements over the past five years, and sets out brand new 2030 goals, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. read more

Romagnoli F.llie Cpr system, in collaboration with the Lombardy Food Bank, is launching a project to recover and redistribute potatoes and onions that do not meet commercial standards but are still suitable for consumption, allocating them to charitable facilities in the area. From the fields to the... read more

Bangladesh's export of vegetables, fruit, and processed agricultural products to the Middle East, Europe, and other destinations is facing disruption as cargo airfreight costs have nearly doubled following the ongoing war between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Exporters report lower read more

The green transition is materializing in packaging products, with new formats of paper trays designed to improve protection, visibility, and communication on the shelf. Introducing them is Gianluca Castellini, CEO of Smurfit Westrock, met among the stands of Macfrut, where... read more

The Western Cape fruit industry is working to address the lack of locally based manufacturing for packhouse equipment. Grading systems, conveyor lines, and related technology have traditionally been imported for decades. The establishment of a production facility in Paarl signals a change in how packhouses may obtain their equipment. read more

Tosca's new circular pallet, created in collaboration with Cabka, offers modern supply chains a PPWR-compliant, automation-ready, and circular alternative to single-use packaging. As European businesses, including FMCG companies, navigate stricter sustainability regulations while still upholding read more

AMIGO (All Maintenance In Good Order), the app that helps horticultural greenhouse businesses manage their service and maintenance in a simple and structured way, is launching a refreshed version. In recent months, AMIGO has collaborated closely with House of Devs on further development. read more

Using technology to support fruit farming, from the fields to the fruit and vegetable processing plant, is the concrete response to two increasingly urgent emergencies: cost reduction and the shortage of labor, especially skilled labor. This is the message conveyed by Angelo. read more

The fruit and vegetable sector is responding to new scenarios marked by geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and increases in raw materials and logistics costs, focusing decisively on innovation. One out of five fruit and vegetable companies has already adopted 5.0 agriculture solutions to optimize consumption. read more

Ripening room specialist Interko is moving forward with digital transformation by integrating advanced data processing and preparing to incorporate artificial intelligence into its next-generation ripening solutions. read more

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Integrating artificial vision and robotics into stone fruit packing enables the standardization of fruit orientation, minimizing repetitive errors and maintaining high speeds without depending on hiring additional staff. The objective is to ensure that each peach or nectarine is positioned with its most appealing side facing outwards. read more

The entire tomato supply chain is meeting at Macfrut 2026 to assess the competitiveness of the Italian system and identify new strategies for adding value, from seed to shelf. read more

From April 21st to 23rd, Orogel Fresco will return to Macfrut at the Rimini Expo Centre, the international trade fair for fruit and vegetables, a key international hub for business, innovation, and discussion on the major trends in the sector, which is now worth approximately 19 billion euros in Italy. In this context, Orogel Fresco will... read more

In order not to be overtaken by events, one must have foresight and look to the future, adapt, evolve, and grow. This is the leitmotif of Graziani Packaging, which has recently completed a new 3,000 square metre warehouse adjacent to its current site in Mercato Saraceno (Forlì-Cesena), thus read more

Everything is ready for Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable supply chain, starting today until Thursday 23rd. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 am with the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, at the Rimini Expo Pavilions. read more

W tym Dniu Ziemi, Arena Flowers wzmocniła swoją pozycję w odpowiedzialnej florystyce, osiągając znaczący wzrost swojego wyniku w ramach certyfikacji Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark z 66 do 80 po najnowszej rekertyfikacji. Butterfly Mark to globalnie uznana akredytacja zewnętrzna dla luksusowych. read more

The Agribologna Group at Macfrut 2026 presents absolute novelties for the 'Questo l’ho fatto io' and 'Fresco Senso' brands. For 'Questo l’ho fatto io', the fresh fruit and vegetable line, which has made 'putting our face on it' one of its distinctive features, welcomes a new read more

"To always look ahead without fear" is the philosophy that has always characterized Battistini Vivai, which now has a new director, Andrea Bagnolini. Laura Laghi, one of the company's partners and representative of the new generation, explains that: "We are very happy with this choice, which allows read more