Zespri is advancing its digital transformation by implementing a data-driven, AI-enabled strategy through its ongoing Horizon Programme. This initiative focuses on digitizing Zespri's global supply chain, led by chief digital officer David Scullin, and is currently in its second phase. read more

Zetapack has had a very successful past few months. The company has installed five systems in five different warehouses in Italy. Nicola Antonacci, the owner of the Cesena-based company in the Emilia-Romagna region, stated, "With the AGV50 technology, we are now able to weigh vegetables. Our focus is on…" read more

Not just a citrus specialist for large-scale retail, but also a cutting-edge company. All Citrus has previewed some of the most significant points from the upcoming fourth sustainability report to a select group of stakeholders during the event "Measuring the...". read more

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has announced the creation of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Colombia, further expanding its presence in the Americas. This decision comes after the company acquired its perishables partner, HPL Apollo, earlier this year, which included taking over its operations in Colombia. read more

As part of its ongoing program of workshops, masterclasses, and sharing of best practices through the Nursery Network group, members of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) had the opportunity to participate in a three-day study tour in Denmark, visiting various growers and businesses. HTA members went on tours. read more

A revolutionary technological advancement for more efficient management of unwanted weeds in the lower sections of orchards and vineyards has been introduced by the Italian company Rinieri. The Turbo Evo Lite model utilizes feeler rods to autonomously control the lateral movement of the machinery. read more

As the company announces, a corresponding agreement has been signed with a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) which is divesting its shares. Triton, a European investor specializing in medium-sized companies, has been a shareholder in IFCO since 2019. read more

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has announced the opening of its new fully-owned subsidiary in Colombia. read more

This corresponds to a decrease of 4.3% compared to the same period of the previous year. While container and RoRo traffic increased, a decrease was recorded in the transportation of dry and liquid bulk goods. The bottlenecks at the terminals, caused by a combination of logistical issues, read more

The necessary progress is expected to be achieved through the European flagship project Common European Agricultural Data Space (CEADS), in which 36 partners from 15 countries are involved. From the German side, the Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering (IESE) is participating. read more

On the upcoming 19th and 20th of July, the most imposing castle in Trentino, Castel Beseno, will host To The Tower, a unique event. It will be a two-day event of sports, culture, and territory, with a focus on sustainability organized by Aquila Basket Trento to celebrate its. read more

In the landscape of solutions for the defense of vegetable crops, Syngenta is launching PERGADO® VEG, an innovation based on a simple yet effective principle: combining two complementary active ingredients to ensure broader and more efficient control of the main fungal diseases. read more

Avisomo and Coop Norway have officially started production at their new joint venture facility, which they are calling "Norway's first fully automated vertical farm." The project is designed to enhance food security and support climate-resilient crop production in a country where leafy greens are primarily imported. read more

If you are in charge of overseeing produce procurement, the question is no longer whether to import fresh fruit from Egypt, but how to do it efficiently, according to the European Business Review. Thanks to year-round sunshine, fertile Nile soils, and strategic shipping lanes, Egypt has become a major player in the industry. read more

Sektor rolnictwa i ogrodnictwa w Flandrii czyni solidne postępy w zrównoważonym rozwoju, dzięki częściowo wsparciu finansowemu dla inwestycji rolnych z Flamandzkiego Funduszu Inwestycji Rolniczych (VLIF). Ostatnia analiza skoncentrowała się na inwestycjach dokonanych w latach 2016-2024, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem...

The Flemish agriculture and horticulture sector is making solid progress in sustainability, thanks in part to financial support for farm investments from the Flemish Agricultural Investment Fund (VLIF). A recent analysis looked at investments made between 2016 and 2024, focusing in particular on... read more

"Completing the entire supply chain of a fresh product and processing it before it reaches consumers is the most effective way to enhance its value. This approach not only boosts profitability but also ensures continuous monitoring of quality parameters, which might otherwise be." read more

Walmart customer calls cops after his self-checkout avocado mishap charged $1,300
A Walmart customer called the police after mistakenly overcharging himself for avocados at the self-checkout kiosk and then accused the store of "robbing" him. The unusual incident was reported by a Walmart employee. read more

L'Insalata dell'Orto (www.linsalatadellorto.it), among the main players in the Italian fresh-cut industry and the leading European producer of edible flowers, was one of the first companies in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector to implement a Sustainability Report. In recent months, it has been working on the new edition of the... read more

Starting from last June 26th, the joint meeting of the Market Commissions (Fruit and Vegetables, Fish, Flowers, Meat, and Gastronomy) of the agri-food sector was called to express its opinion on the tariff revision for handling services and the new logistics regulation. read more

"Carlos Reuven states that the increasing demand for artificial intelligence is causing challenges for data centers in terms of grid capacity, congestion, and community acceptance. On the other hand, as efforts to decarbonize intensify, greenhouse growers are feeling pressure to transition away from fossil-based heating." read more