Aldi UK Chief Executive Giles Hurley reflects on significant retail technology changes as the company surpasses the milestone of 1,000 stores. As the German retailer marks 35 years of operations in the UK, Hurley has shared updates on the progress made, including new store openings. read more

The Gariguette, one of the early varieties launching the strawberry season, has reached its production peak for its first cycle. Vivien Bouthier, director of the Aiguillon site, and Guillaume Baraille, sales director at France Food, take stock of what has so far been a promising season in every. read more

Rimini is getting ready to host Frutic2025, 15th edition, which will take place on May 7th and 8th, 2025 as part of Macfrut 2025. Following the success of the previous edition held in Valencia in 2022, Frutic returns to Italy with the aim of focusing on innovation and sustainability. read more

During the last IFN live broadcast (click here to watch it), dedicated to the world of bananas, a key concept emerged clearly: segmentation is the real driver to increase the value of the product in every aspect. A strategic approach that finds concrete read more

In the Calmar area of central Alberta, the Mooij family operates a seed potato business called Creek Side Potatoes. They cultivate multiple varieties across hundreds of hectares, and their seed potatoes are distributed across Canada and the United States. Their use of the Optica Q technology has enhanced their operations. read more

Spotlight on combined weight technology. "From top-of-the-range solutions to options for those who need to package minimum quantities of product in trays and/or nets - we leverage all the experience we have accumulated over the years from installing various types of processing equipment to serve... read more

Visiting blueberry plantations in the first half of April conducted by Dr. Paweł Krawiec, we have the opportunity to observe changes in the approach to cultivation using products based on brown coal. In these plantations, the use of such products is increasingly widespread.

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A day dedicated to innovation in the heart of the Bologna fruit and vegetable market. On April 18, during an Open Day at the CAAB (Agri-Food Center of Bologna), HM.Clause presented Dozza F1, a new variety of Bolognese zucchini that aims to redefine the standards of. read more

The new wind blowing in Brussels on sustainability issues is well received by different industry associations. However, there are still several important issues on the table that could boost the fruit and vegetable sector: from the issue of the possible revocation of many active ingredients to the new developments. read more

Seed meets Technology 2025 is fully booked with exhibitors. The exhibition organizers are proud of this and have recently opened public registration. The seed technology fair will take place again at Vertify in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands on September 23, 24, and 25. read more

When shipping fresh fruits and vegetables, shippers must take into account commodity compatibility, especially in terms of temperature, relative humidity, and ethylene sensitivity. This factor becomes particularly important in LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments, where multiple commodities are involved. read more

Visitors to Kom in de Kas at Tomato Nursery Van den Belt recently had the opportunity to see a new innovation in crop protection. Hiljan de Leeuw and Bram Löbker from Framtida developed a system to control spider mites locally using a drone and their BioStrooier. During Kom in de Kas, the video read more

The False Codling Moth (FCM), or Thaumatotibia leucotreta, is a highly destructive pest native to sub-Saharan Africa. It affects a wide range of crops including citrus, mangoes, avocados, capsicum, and roses. Due to its high reproductive capacity and adaptability to warm climates, FCM has become a read more

W miarę wzrostu globalnych kosztów materiałów i zwiększonego napięcia w łańcuchach dostaw, klienci szukają jasności i zapewnienia. Chris Uhlig, CEO Ceres Greenhouse Solutions, bezpośrednio odniósł się do tych obaw w niedawnym nagraniu wideo. "Klienci kontaktują się z nami i zadają pytania. read more

The EastFruit team is still analyzing the global blueberry market. After discussing the overall trends in the global blueberry industry, as well as the situations in two major players, Peru and Chile, we are now focusing on emerging exporters who, despite their small size, are significantly influencing the global supply chain. read more

In line with Nigeria's national initiatives to improve food security and tackle the roughly 45% loss of agricultural produce caused by insufficient storage, Cormart Nigeria Limited is committed to strengthening the country's cold chain infrastructure. As a subsidiary of Tropical General, the company focuses on enhancing Nigeria's cold chain system. read more

Tomasz Domański and Wojciech Niemiec from Agrosimex discuss the applications of comprehensive fertilization and protection technology in blueberry cultivation, combining innovative biological preparations and modern plant nutrition strategies. The goal is not only to improve

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After the U.S. Donald Trump presidential administration announced a global baseline 10 percent tariff on all goods entering the U.S. on April 3, it is advisable for those in the produce industry to review their business contracts. This is important because some contracts may have clauses that need to be adapted or renegotiated due to the new tariff regulations. read more

Chińska rozległa uprawa truskawek, obejmująca 202 343 hektary, podkreśla jej zaawansowaną technologię rolniczą i globalny wpływ na produkcję owoców. Strategiczne podejście kraju obejmuje inwestycje publiczne i innowacje, co pozycjonuje go jako lidera światowego w uprawie truskawek. read more

GRAY Farms in Portsoy, Scotland, recently hosted a demonstration of post-harvest potato technology organized by Agropack Solutions, a Scottish distributor for Wevano, Manter, Solidtec, Inovaa, Meconaf, Scotts UK, and Vegniek. The event showcased Agropack Solutions' Grading & Packing line. read more