Many plants produce allelochemicals, which are secondary metabolites such as terpenoids, hydroxylated aromatic compounds, and phenolics. These compounds are produced through various metabolic pathways and affect the growth of other plants. Allelochemicals often act as germination or growth stimulants. read more

The Chilean agri-food sector is dynamic and responds to consumer demands by incorporating features such as quality, traceability, and safety. This has made it highly recognized and valued in international markets for its innovation and sustainability, further enhancing its global reputation. read more

You may have already noticed them in photos of the Dutch Royal couple during their visit to Kenya in March - the Cargolite boxes. As part of the visit, FlowerWatch presented the concept to the couple, emphasizing its innovations in flower packaging. These boxes are now distributed globally, providing various benefits. read more

In order to fulfill the standards in the Middle East, Hortispeed has acquired the HortiQ certificate. Operating under the brand names ECOfilter and O2solutions, the company has been providing cloth filters and nanobubble technology to the global greenhouse industry for approximately 15 years. 'We mainly develop... read more

Automation is crucial for Sormac, a Dutch engineering company that specializes in vegetable processing machinery. They focus on designing new machines and optimizing existing solutions to reduce human labor, increase efficiency, and maximize the use of raw materials. For example, last year, they... read more

Taylor Farms ogłosiło swoje przejęcie biznesu FarmWise, firmę technologiczną robotyki rolniczej specjalizującą się w precyzyjnych rozwiązaniach odchwaszczania i przerzedzania. Ten strategiczny krok wzmacnia zaangażowanie Taylor Farms w promowanie technologii rolniczych i zrównoważonych praktyk rolniczych, jednocześnie... read more

'Proud father of KP Holland' is on his LinkedIn profile. Aad van der Knaap is a familiar face in the ornamental sector. Although he has handed over the daily management of the family business, Aad remains closely involved in the development of new markets and product innovation. As a New Product... read more

Macfrut is much more than just a trade fair: it is a year-round exploration of the global fruit and vegetable supply chain, leading to its main event from Tuesday, May 6th to Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre. read more

The new South African season is expected to start at the end of April with shipping. Typically, this involves fruits in containers, followed by conventional refrigerated transport at the end of May. The main part of the season begins in July, when the coveted late mandarin harvest starts. read more

Chile’s Grupo Hijuelas hosted a visit from the University of Queensland’s Dr Chris O’Brien, marking the first step in a technology transfer for clonal avocado propagation for producers throughout Latin America. read more

The Dominican Republic has completed its first delivery of table grapes to the US, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The shipment consisted of 2,000 cartons, weighing approximately 16 tonnes, and was cultivated in Guayubín, located in the province of Montecristi. read more

The funding is part of the Open Technology Programme of the NWO Domain Applied and Engineering Sciences. In addition, the business sector and other organizations contribute an additional 720,000 euros. read more

FPJ interviews PML Seafrigo CEO Mike Parr about the major challenges facing UK fresh produce logistics, from plant health fees to port delays and government U-turns. Below is Mike's full interview with Fred Searle, editor of the Fresh Produce Journal (FPJ). How big an impact do you expect Defra's read more

The 42nd edition of Macfrut, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from May 6th to 8th, promises to be a grand event with impressive numbers and new features that further establish its role as an international showcase for the fruit and vegetable sector. The event, which has seen a 6% increase in exhibition area, will host... read more

Van Egmond Lisianthus is transitioning to RED Horticulture's dynamic LED lighting solution. With this decision, the company is investing in precision-controlled cultivation technology to further optimize both quality and efficiency in production. The transition to LED lighting will provide optimal cultivation control. read more

Brazil jest trzecim największym producentem owoców na świecie, ale zajmuje tylko 24. miejsce pod względem eksportu, wysyłając zagranicę zaledwie 2–2,5% swojej produkcji. Roczny eksport owoców wynosi około 1 miliona ton, generując około 1,3 miliarda dolarów. Główną przeszkodą dla rozwoju, zdaniem ekspertów branży, jest sytuacja Brazylii. read more

Around ten days ago, farmers in Uzbekistan's southernmost Surkhandarya region, which is renowned for supplying the country's earliest vegetables to local and international markets, began harvesting early winter onions. These onions have already been introduced to markets in Surkhandarya and neighboring areas. read more

Cargo-partner Mexico has expanded its air freight services to improve connectivity between Mexico and key international markets, including Europe and Asia. The company now offers regular air consolidation services from Frankfurt, Hungary, Austria, and most recently, China and Hong Kong. read more

The Egyptian capsicum season is coming to an end, following a period of peak harvests from November to February. Limited quantities can still be exported until July, as stated by Ayman El Sayed, Sales and Export Manager at Fresh Zone. The exporter is providing updates on the progress of the season. read more

Flower Logistics Africa. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase our packaging concept and share insights on empowering smallholders through consolidation and quality control. read more