La Barbera International from Adrano, in the province of Catania, has won the first edition of the Unitec Innovation Award, an accolade established in celebration of Unitec's centenary. Unitec is an international group specialized in designing and implementing innovative solutions for... read more

Hazera and Hm.Clause will be together at Fruit Logistica 2025 (booth A-50, hall 1.2) where they will present a selection of the latest innovations. New cultivars for zucchinis and melons will also be showcased, as well as new varieties of square peppers. read more

AKP Group, a UK-based specialist in the potato supply chain, has announced the acquisition of Whole Crop Marketing Ltd (WCM), a potato marketing company based in Yorkshire. This strategic move is intended to strengthen AKP Group's presence in the UK potato industry. AKP Group was established in York in 1999 by Richard. read more

Macfrut is the world capital of biotechnologies applied to horticulture. The fair of the international fruit and vegetable supply chain, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre (May 6-8, 2025), will host for the first time the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture. read more

The latest technology from Ecoculture Biosciences that has landed in another country, in this case the United Kingdom, is a suspension of micronized leonardite that improves performance,

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India: How Fresh From Farm (F3) is helping 500 fruit retailers earn more

Launched by Rohit Nagdewani, this supply chain startup streamlines fruit procurement, processing, and deliveries to maximize product freshness and minimize waste. The full-stack platform caters to around 500 fresh fruit retailers. read more

Fresh4cast has been a leader in forecasting and planning software for the fruit and vegetable industry for over a decade. The company is now elevating its solutions by improving its planning capabilities and implementing AI-driven reporting. "Three years ago, we initiated a project to enhance our software and provide our customers with advanced planning tools and insightful reports." read more

In recent months, the Suez Canal has faced significant challenges. Tensions in the Red Sea diverted shipping routes, and the number of vessels passing through the canal decreased by 51% during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024/2025.

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Wakate, a company that produces avocados and is part of Colombia's GreenLand Group, has partnered with the Caldas Coffee Growers Committee in an effort to empower rural women, promote environmental awareness, and enhance rural communities. read more

The fresh produce logistics sector in Europe has undergone rapid and significant changes in recent years, and we can anticipate further developments in the coming years. The cold chain industry in Europe is expanding as demand for cold storage remains very strong. Substantial investments have been made across Europe, leading to... read more

Fruit Logistica 2025 is expected to host a record number of Smart Agri exhibitors, presenting cutting-edge innovations that are shaping the future of agriculture. read more

Meanwhile, the grape harvest in the growing regions of South Africa is well advanced and the packing houses are operating at full capacity. Soon, the first regions will have completed the harvest. The summer weather with little rainfall is favoring the ripening process. read more

Contecon Guayaquil has opened a state-of-the-art cold storage facility within the Port of Guayaquil. Developed in collaboration with Cool Carriers, the Guayaquil Banana Gateway is Ecuador's first on-dock cold storage hub. It provides seamless cold chain continuity from cargo reception to. read more

For professional visitors, the event offers a unique opportunity to experience the latest advances in agricultural technology. read more

Now the activity in this area has recovered, and a normal operation is expected for the second part of the season. read more

"Logistics has to a certain extent not only moved to the forefront on a national level, but also within the entire industry," Brooke explained. "Personally, I am very optimistic about what lies ahead." read more

PerfoTec has signed a significant contract with the Eisberg Group for comprehensive support and subsequent implementation of our packaging technology across all locations of this prominent European fresh produce company. The Eisberg Group, a subsidiary of the Bell Food Group, is a leading player in the convenience salads market. read more

The difficulties that the livestock sector has been facing for some years now are well known to everyone, and often, among the causes of the crisis, the lack of varietal innovation that characterizes this species is mentioned. In fact, if we consider two of the most prevalent cultivars... read more

The Emilia Romagna wholesale markets network has recently returned from a mission to Dubai aimed at establishing new business contacts. A year ago, the market structures of Bologna, Rimini, Parma, and Cesena introduced a regional project for internationalization and solidarity logistics. In recent days,... read more

The challenges of irrigation in the greenhouse sector are unique due to the limited space and specialized water needs. Jake Beam, Technical Sales Manager at Reinke, highlights how their technology is well-suited for this sector, especially in terms of water efficiency. "It doesn't matter if we're..." read more