RegenZ, an early adopter of regenerative farming philosophy in South Africa, is introducing a new innovation for South African farmers. "We are pleased to announce that the import permit for Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS) into South Africa is soon to be granted," says Alex Platt, business manager. read more

Tomra Food has announced the launch of its latest blueberry sorting and grading platform, the 5S Blueberry powered by Spectrim with Lucai™, aimed at improving grading precision, fruit handling, and packhouse efficiency. The solution will be showcased to the Australian and New Zealand industry. read more

Ball Australia is renowned for its state-of-the-art greenhouse facilities and dedication to producing top-quality plants using efficient and dependable growing systems. The team prioritizes consistency, innovation, and long-term results, constantly investing in infrastructure that facilitates this goal. read more

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The substrate industry has been dealing with a supply issue that started before the current wave of geopolitical disruptions, according to Kyle Freedman, Global Segment Manager for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) at Jiffy Group. He argues that the solution is not just about finding better materials, but also about reevaluating where and how growing media is manufactured. read more

When growing young plants, proper germination is crucial. Previously, counting and evaluating seedlings at Evanthia was a manual process that came with its own set of challenges. Since adopting the Seedling Scan App from AgriData Innovations (ADI), Evanthia has achieved significant improvements. read more

Lazzeri proudly presents the new "Collection 2027 – Spring-Summer" catalogue, now available. The catalogue features 45 new introductions, including new varieties and important innovations in production and delivery formats, confirming the company's continuous commitment to development and innovation. read more

The tomato varieties of the future could also be designed based on the needs of robots. This is the goal of the collaboration initiated between eternal.ag, a German startup specializing in agricultural robotics and artificial intelligence, and Rijk Zwaan, an international breeding company. read more

In Kenya, investment in cold chain infrastructure is on the rise due to the country's ongoing struggle with significant post-harvest losses in its horticulture supply chains. A study conducted in 2025 by the World Resources Institute Africa revealed that food loss and waste in Kenya amount to approximately KES 72 billion (US$578 million)… read more

At this year's IFTEX, Cargolite will be exhibiting alongside Afrex 2003 Pty Ltd, showcasing a range of advancements aimed at enhancing the efficiency of flower transportation, improving ventilation, and minimizing handling damages. John Kowarsky stated that the company's recent innovations are primarily motivated by... read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased by 3% to US$2,800 per 40-foot container, mainly due to rate hikes on the Asia-Europe and Transpacific trade routes. Spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade route saw another rise this week, fueled by early peak-season demand. Freight rates from Shanghai to read more

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has announced the appointment of Derek Rapp as Chief Operating Officer. Rapp joins the Danforth Center from RiverVest Venture Partners, where he served as a managing director focused on investment strategy, operations, and life sciences innovation. read more

The Air Tray Technologies system from Blackmore Company combines propagation trays, rack systems, and paper-based retail containers. The company claims that the system is designed to reduce substrate usage, transportation volume, and chemical inputs, while also increasing production density and ease of handling. read more

The fresh fruit and vegetable industry remains at the forefront of packaging innovation, as demonstrated by its strong presence at the 2026 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards. read more

The Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Agriculture of Israel have joined other government bodies in opposing the proposed merger between shipping company ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and the German shipping group Hapag-Lloyd. The proposed transaction involves selling ZIM to Hapag-Lloyd and the FIMI. read more

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Esselunga continues its path of development and innovation in Milan with the opening of a new LaEsse store in Piazza Risorgimento. LaEsse is a neighborhood format designed to meet the needs of a complete and quality daily shopping experience. This is the eleventh store under the LaEsse brand. read more

A new governance, an innovation-oriented vision, and a significant investment from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) to strengthen the strategic role of Calabria's agri-food market. This is the direction that COMALCA, the Agri-food Center of Catanzaro, is moving in over the coming months. read more

AgroFresh has recently concluded its "AgroFresh Xperience" roadshow in the main Italian regions producing table grapes, Puglia and Basilicata, strengthening its commitment to technical excellence, collaboration with customers, and innovation throughout the supply chain. read more

The RYPEN® packaging is designed based on a straightforward yet efficient concept: converting traditional packaging materials into systems that actively regulate the microclimate of fresh produce by integrating ethylene-moderating technology directly into the packaging material. This allows for packaging that... read more