AI technology can predict the ripeness of avocados by analyzing images taken with a smartphone.
2025-10-14 00:00
Badanie przeprowadzone przez naukowców z Oregon State University oraz Florida State University doprowadziło do stworzenia systemu sztucznej inteligencji (AI) opartego na smartfonach, który jest w stanie przewidywać stopień dojrzałości i jakość wewnętrzną awokado. „Awokado należy do najczęściej marnowanych owoców na świecie z powodu nadmiernego dojrzałości," powiedział Luyao Ma,...
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Lightweight banana box tested for global exports
2025-10-14 00:00
A new banana box design developed through collaboration between packaging specialists and international fruit exporters is targeting improved sustainability and reduced shipping weight without compromising strength. The project began when technical experts from Mondi Containerboard explored.
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A reusable half pallet is becoming increasingly popular in the European retail industry.
2025-10-14 00:00
A reusable plastic half pallet, originally introduced in the United Kingdom, is now being adopted across Europe for use in beverage and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) logistics. Developed by Tosca, the UDP half pallet is designed as a retail-ready solution aimed at improving efficiency in the supply chain.
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Breathtaking and Surprising: HM.Clause opens a new chapter for Italian-grown peppers
2025-10-14 00:00
Innovation, research, and a new concept of Made in Italy: with the two new varieties of pepper MOZZAFIATO F1 and SORPRENDOR F1, HM.Clause is opening a new chapter for the Italian sector, focusing on products that combine unique shape and specific weight for the domestic market.
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"Smart farming isn’t plug and play"
2025-10-14 00:00
Po więcej niż dekadę doświadczeń w uprawie pionowej, Reinier Donkersloot zrozumiał, że sukces zależy od cierpliwości, inżynierii i partnerstw, a nie od obietnic typu "włącz i graj". Podczas przemówienia na Kongresie Świata Uprawy Pionowej 2025, Donkersloot, Menadżer Rozwoju Biznesu w firmie Airlux...
After more than a decade in vertical farming, Reinier Donkersloot has learned that success depends on patience, engineering, and partnerships rather than plug-and-play promises. Speaking at the Vertical Farming World Congress 2025, Donkersloot, Business Development Manager for Airlux... read more
After more than a decade in vertical farming, Reinier Donkersloot has learned that success depends on patience, engineering, and partnerships rather than plug-and-play promises. Speaking at the Vertical Farming World Congress 2025, Donkersloot, Business Development Manager for Airlux... read more
"Smart farming isn’t plug and play" translates to "Smart farming requires more than just plug and play approach" in English.
2025-10-14 00:00
Po ponad dekadzie pracy w pionowym rolnictwie, Reinier Donkersloot zrozumiał, że sukces zależy od cierpliwości, inżynierii i partnerskich relacji, a nie od obietnic typu „wystarczy wpiąć i grać”. Podczas przemówienia na Kongresie Świata Pionowego Rolnictwa 2025 Donkersloot, Dyrektor ds. Rozwoju Biznesu w Airlux, podzielił się tą wiedzą.
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The increase in the value of the euro compared to the dollar is posing challenges for exporters.
2025-10-14 00:00
North West, a company in the international forwarding and logistics sector, has reported that after a period of irregularities in logistic services in late 2024 and early 2025, the outlook is now better for the coming months. However, the strengthening of the euro against the dollar is a concern.
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"Ognista czerwona owoc z ogromnym urokiem"
2025-10-14 00:00
The pomegranate campaign has officially begun in the Sibari Plain for the Agricor Producer Organization in Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza), a leading point for high-quality fruits and citrus fruits with a special emphasis on sustainability and environmental respect.
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Alexandra Farms wins two awards at Proflora 2025.
2025-10-14 00:00
Alexandra Farms won two awards at the Outstanding Variety Competition at Proflora 2025 earlier this month. Their Magnificent Bells hellebores took First Place in the 'New Products' category, which highlights innovation in the floral industry, emerging trends, and products with dependable quality.
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"We are expanding our facilities due to the substantial increase in demand for pre-prepared convenience food."
2025-10-14 00:00
For some companies, depending on the products, shipping fruits and vegetables by sea has been losing popularity to air transport, even though it is more complicated and not all clients can afford the higher costs. Pre-prepared convenience food is also trending; it is a more expensive option, but.
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Netto Marken-Discount is launching into the future of logistics with hydrogen trucks.
2025-10-13 14:00
The emissions-free vehicles will now deliver to stores in Northern Germany. With this pilot project, Netto is setting an example for more environmentally friendly transportation solutions and thereby reaffirming its long-standing commitment to a more sustainable corporate direction.
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The title "Digital Helpers in the Fruit & Vegetable Trade - How AI Agents are Changing Everyday Life" made it clear how practical and tangible AI can already be used in the industry. The presentation did not focus on the technology itself, but on the people.
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In the plain of Sibari, the pomegranate campaign of Op Agricor from Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza) has officially started. Op Agricor is a point of reference for high-quality fruits and citrus fruits, with a specific focus on sustainability and environmental respect through organic productions.
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The Gimhae Flower Distribution Center in South Korea will be constructed at the location of the Yeongnam Horticultural Agricultural Cooperative Federation in Gimhae, with an investment of 46 billion square meters. The center aims to introduce distribution innovation through the implementation of electronic auctions, making Gimhae the largest...
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Esselunga, here is the Sustainability Plan 2024.
2025-10-13 00:00
Esselunga presents the sixth edition of its Sustainability Plan, confirming a path that combines economic growth, innovation, and social and environmental responsibility.
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The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has submitted its Autumn Budget proposals to the Chancellor, urging for immediate measures to alleviate pressures on its member businesses and unleash the environmental horticulture sector's capacity to contribute more than £51 billion to the UK economy by 2030.
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Eksport gruszek z Korei Południowej ożywił się po zbiorach dotkniętych przez pogodę.
2025-10-13 00:00
Stable production volumes are essential for expanding Korea's agricultural exports. Despite strong demand and well-established sales channels, the lack of domestic production hinders export capacity. Pears, along with strawberries, are highly valued as premium Korean fruits in international markets. Buyers
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Water delivery from Mexico to Texas growers falls short
2025-10-13 00:00
The Texas produce industry and its partners are seeking support from the industry and the public to link the 1944 Water Treaty to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will be reviewed starting in July 2026. This comes after frustrations among stakeholders in the Rio Grande region.
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The EU entry/exit system is expected to have an impact on freight crossings between the UK and the EU.
2025-10-13 00:00
The European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES) will be introduced on Sunday, October 12, with phased implementation expected to reduce disruption at border crossings. EES is designed to automatically register non-EU citizens as they cross into the Schengen area. On their first entry,
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Nova Siri Genetics, a research and innovation company specialized in strawberry and small fruit varieties, also participated in Fruit Attraction this year. Nicola Tufaro, a breeder at Nsg, tells us about the new proposals and growth strategies. What new developments did Nova Siri Genetics present this year?
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