The Consortium of PGI clementines from the Gulf of Taranto plays a strategic role in coordinating the players along the supply chain and promoting this Italian citrus fruit on the markets. Among the most active companies within the consortium is Gianni Stea Import Export Srl, an Apulian company... read more

Peruvian snow peas and sugar snaps are being delivered earlier in Europe this year thanks to a grower network that focuses on sustainable production. Shipments started in April via sea freight and will continue throughout the usual peak in September until the end of the year. FairFruit, operating under the same umbrella, is involved in this process. read more

"2024 was a challenging year for bergamot oranges, characterized by a slowdown in the fresh market and a decrease in demand for essential oil. However, we did not cease our efforts and instead chose to respond by organizing ourselves as a group, thereby managing every aspect of the supply chain in a coordinated manner." read more

Bengaluru is the Indian hotspot for horticulture this week. Today, the trade show HortiConnect India kicked off, but yesterday the Technology Vision 2030 conference took place, focusing on challenges and opportunities in the horticultural market. With over 600 growers present, a lot of knowledge was shared. read more

CMA CGM has confirmed the continuation of its "Cherry Express" service, which is specifically tailored to transport Chilean cherries quickly to Asia during the peak export season. This service, based in San Antonio, provides fixed-day weekly sailings with direct links to Shanghai, ensuring delivery in 23 days. read more

"Sustainability may sound like a big word, but for us it has become very tangible," says Jeroen van Splunter, Sustainability Manager at Van der Plas Group. Since 2019, the company has been working with Greenhouse Sustainability (GHS), well-known in the floriculture sector for their footprint... read more

Twenty-seven businesses from various sectors of the food supply chain have sent a letter to the Minister of Agriculture, detailing how the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the broader government can collaborate with them to foster growth within the food industry. read more

The independent seed company Tozer is showcasing its trial field this week at the Seed Meets Technology event in The Netherlands. From September 23-25, attendees from various sectors of the industry will have the opportunity to explore over a hundred innovative vegetable varieties on Tozer's 1,300m² plot. read more

GoMicro, an Adelaide-based GenAI agritech innovator, has teamed up with Boratto Farms in Victoria to lead a breakthrough in quality control for leafy greens. read more

Packing soft fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries is a daily balancing act. These products are valuable yet fragile, and getting them from the field to the customer in perfect condition becomes a big task. From labor shortages to costly overpacking and ever-tighter deadlines, the read more

Na tegorocznym evencie Seed Meets Technology w Holandii, Tozer otwiera swoje pola testowe po ubiegłorocznym sukcesie. Przez następne trzy dni odwiedzający z branży będą mieli okazję odkryć ponad sto odmian warzyw na 1300 metrowym kwadracie firmy. Firma prezentuje nowe. read more

A laboratory of innovation, a brand recognized by consumers - but Valfrutta Fresco is, above all, a company with a clear objective in mind, that is, to grow while maximizing the products of our members. We are growing both in value and volume, in line with our budget, and aim to close at €30. read more

W coraz bardziej zsieciowanym globalnym rynku, Floral Express zajmuje się potencjalnymi zakłóceniami w łańcuchu dostaw z Ekwadoru. Decyzja ta została podjęta po otrzymaniu przez firmę powiadomienia od jednego z kluczowych eksporterów z Ekwadoru, The Flowers House Group, o krajowym strajku rdzennych ludów, który powoduje. read more

The Montreal-based Planteva Farms has announced two significant achievements: the first closing of $2.75 million as part of its $4.5 million seed round, and a strategic partnership with the Swedish cultivation technology supplier PlantVation AB to introduce a Seedling-as-a-Service model across North America. read more

"While not all countries or companies have the resources to invest in the latest grading and sorting technology, used and refurbished equipment from Fruit Graders offers a cost-effective and reliable alternative. 'We source used processing equipment from all over the world,' says sales." read more

W ramach tygodnia Seed Meets Technology, odbywają się badania polowe w Holandii od 23 do 25 września. Badania obejmują 1,300 m² działek warzywnych, prezentując ponad stu odmian w wielu kulturach. Seler jest kluczowym elementem, z nowymi odmianami dwufunkcyjnymi na wystawie. Mendel read more

In 1998, Bernd Quast took over the company and quickly established it as the primary contact for coordinating the transportation of goods from Hamburg and the surrounding region to Scandinavia. Soon after, the business expanded to include import clearance from overseas. This has been the case for over 45 years. read more

Emergency gas engineers were called to Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire, after reports of a strong odor resembling gas on the high street raised concerns of a potential leak. A charity shop reported the smell, prompting Cadent Gas to dispatch an engineer to investigate. Gas leaks can pose risks of fire or other hazards. read more

AgroFresh will showcase its postharvest technology range at Fruit Attraction 2025. The company will present solutions such as SmartFresh, Harvista, FreshCloud Inspection, and Rubens. Moreover, Rubens has been submitted for the Fruit Attraction Innovation Hub Awards in the digital category. read more

In addition to Portuguese sweet potatoes, The Plant Based Traders have been selling white young drinking coconuts with the Easy-to-Open system for two years under the Goconutty brand. Their newest innovation is Pink Coconut Water. "No one else in the market has this," says Helien Verhagen. read more