Latin America not only participates in the global blueberry industry but also leads it. According to Sebastián Ochoa, an advisor at the Agricultural and Commercial Consultancy Santa María, the region's strength rests on three pillars: Peru, the largest producer and exporter in the Southern. read more

Akorn Technology has announced the commercial release of Akorn Natural Guard™, a new category of multifunctional post-harvest solutions designed to eliminate or greatly reduce the need for traditional chemical fungicides and extend shelf life. All formulations are 100 percent natural. read more

Last Thursday at 1 p.m., almost 300 researchers and business leaders assembled in the auditorium of the Blue Cube at Valencia's City of Innovation. A video was displayed as part of a presentation titled "Listening to Plants" at the 3rd Biotechnology Conference. read more

Post-harvest losses in Brazil reach around 30 percent for fruit and 35 percent for vegetables, according to research by Embrapa. These losses occur at various stages of the supply chain, including production, handling, transportation, and retail. Researchers describe food loss as a systemic issue that involves growers, ... read more

Exporter Australia Fruits is preparing for a successful citrus fruit season following a busy summer where it exported various products to its primary markets in Asia and the Pacific. Vince Brullo, the firm's representative, mentioned that they were busy shipping out cherries, peaches, nectarines, and plums during the summer. read more

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Asda is collaborating with Ocado to enhance its online shopping experience, mobile app, and home delivery service. read more

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The 2025 balance sheet of Ri.Nova, a cooperative based in Cesena dedicated to innovation in agriculture, is positive. The research entity closed with a net profit of 91,097 euros. This result has increased the net worth to over 2,891,127 million euros, while the value of… read more

At IBN Nurseries, daily operations focus on efficiency, sustainability, and providing opportunities to people. At the Schaijk location, the Geotex PRO from Terrazza MC now plays a crucial role in these operations. The machine is utilized for cleaning ground cover fabric and removing weeds from paved areas. read more

The European aluminum market is facing challenges. Price fluctuations, rising energy costs, geopolitical instability, and evolving regulations are making the purchasing of aluminum less predictable. Simultaneously, there is a growing demand for credible sustainability data from customers. read more

In a market increasingly focused on high quality standards, table grapes must meet specific requirements: uniform size berries, well-structured clusters, high shelf life, and resistance to post-harvest handling. This is a particularly important challenge in certain grape varieties. read more

Drugiego dnia IFTEX 2026 w Nairobi podkreślono zarówno wyzwania stojące przed branżą kwiatów, jak i trwające innowacje napędzające rozwój sektora. Dla niektórych producentów konflikt na Bliskim Wschodzie ma znaczący wpływ, zwłaszcza gdy łączy się z istniejącym handlem.

The second day of IFTEX 2026 in Nairobi highlighted both the challenges facing the floriculture industry and the ongoing innovation driving the sector forward. For some producers, the conflict in the Middle East is having a significant impact, particularly when combined with existing trade. read more

Maersk is introducing a new weekly ocean service connecting North Europe and Italy with Egypt, aimed at improving transit times and strengthening connectivity across a corridor showing continued growth in trade volumes and economic activity. The Baltic Sea - SLA service links Gdansk, read more

At IBN Nurseries, daily operations revolve around efficiency, sustainability, and providing opportunities for people. At the Schaijk location, the Geotex PRO from Terrazza MC now plays a crucial role in this. The machine is utilized for cleaning ground cover fabric and removing weeds from paved areas. read more

Making cultivated mushrooms more recognizable, understandable and easier to promote in the point of sale. This is the goal that the Treviso Mushroom Consortium is working towards, alongside the strength of the supply chain - last year 18,000 tons were commercialized. read more

The National Food Safety and Quality Service (Senasa) is continuing its phytosanitary inspection and certification activities for fresh citrus fruits as part of the 2026 export campaign. Inspections are being carried out at various sites in Buenos Aires province. This year, professionals with Senasa have conducted inspections at read more

The Istat's provisional data on prices in the month of May confirm a slightly increasing trend in inflation due to the effects of the complex international situation on the rise in energy prices and transportation costs. read more

Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics, a supplier of greenhouse logistics equipment based in Belgium, has developed a spring-loaded push bar called Flexbar. This innovation is designed to minimize physical strain on employees who use manual harvest trolleys. The product has been patented by the company. read more

Agricultural technology that does not move towards simplification is off track, according to FG Adriaanse, co-founder of Adagin Technologies. It is not suitable for effectively supporting farmers and their management teams in lightening the workload. The vast amount of data generated on a farm and in a read more