Grape shippers have been facing significant challenges in getting their shipments moving in time for Christmas. This time of year is always stressful, but this year has been particularly frustrating. During the week of November 17 to 23, the Cape Town Container Terminal was fully... read more

At the 11th Fruit Business Conference in Chișinău, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu stated that the quality of Moldovan fruits supports their place in European and global supply chains, emphasizing the need for growers to be competitive producers. The conference was attended by over 300 growers, exporters, and sector specialists. read more

DP World's new Atlas Service completed its first loading operation on 25 November, marking the launch of a dedicated shipping route linking Morocco with the UK and Europe. The first reefer containers were loaded onto the M/V BF Carp at the Port of Agadir before departure to London Gateway. read more

Belgian Federal Minister for Mobility, Climate and Environmental Transition Jean-Luc Crucke visited Biotrop, which is part of the BioFirst Group, as part of a diplomatic mission to COP30. The minister and his delegation met with the local leadership team to learn about Biotrop's biological innovations and. read more

Gardin has appointed Hendin Solutions as a dealer for North American sales. In turn, Hendin Solutions has partnered with Sun Parlour Grower Supply Ltd. of Leamington, Ontario to lead sales in Ontario. Gardin is a British company transforming horticulture with cutting-edge sensor technology. read more

With the HortiFootprint Calculator from MPS, growers gain clear insight into their environmental impact. This insight helps guide sustainability plans. To accelerate sustainability in Dutch floriculture, Rabobank will introduce a voucher program on December 1, 2025 that reimburses part of the costs. read more

Könst has opened a new hardening greenhouse in Colombia, a significant addition to its operations in Latin America. This facility enhances the company's capacity to acclimatize young plant material in controlled, stable conditions before entering production or evaluation cycles. read more

The company Murciana de Vegetales has recently been awarded the Sustainable Management award at the 9th edition of the La Verdad 2025 Agri-Food Awards. Murciana de Vegetales is a family business founded in 1990 in Los Almagros, Fuente Álamo, in Murcia, Spain, specializing in the. read more

Fresh fruit and vegetables entering the European Union through the Port of Rotterdam undergo mandatory food safety checks before being released into the market. These inspections can be time-consuming, leading to delays in reefer container movement and increased costs. An optimization project launched in late 2024 is now... read more

"We intend to expand our greenhouses for hydroponic cultivation, create additional jobs, and achieve energy self-sufficiency for the plants. In addition, we plan to establish a zero-impact agricultural supply chain by building a geothermal plant with a seasonal heat storage system and expanding photovoltaic." read more

Apex Logistics, a subsidiary of the logistics behemoth Kuehne+Nagel, has reached an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Andes Integración Logística, a leading provider of transportation and storage services in Latin America. read more

DP World's first Atlas service departed from Agadir this week, a move that the group says is "revolutionizing" fresh produce logistics between Morocco, the UK, and Europe. read more

FreshCloud, the key integrated digital platform developed by the global agri-tech company AgroFresh Solutions, is constantly utilizing cutting-edge technologies from top innovators worldwide to assist growers and packers in Australia and New Zealand in maintaining quality, minimizing waste, and maximizing profit opportunities. read more

The premiere of the green industry trade fair Myplant & Garden Middle East in Dubai has marked the beginning of a new phase of internationalization for green supply chains. The second edition of Myplant & Garden Middle East is set to take place in October 2026. The event is organized by IEG Middle East and V Group. read more

Food safety has emerged as a crucial priority in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The materials used for germination and early growth are now seen as a possible initial risk factor. Jiffy Growing Solutions, with a history of creating propagation media for commercial greenhouses, is... read more

The Protected Designation of Origin Melagrana Mollar di Elche, which accounts for over 75% of the national pomegranate production, is launching its Christmas campaign. This year, 200 crates will be distributed for free to people from the Valencian Community who live outside the region. read more

According to the Euractiv website, which has obtained a draft European regulation on food safety, Brussels is considering a major reform of the framework for authorizing pesticides. Active substances could be authorized for an unlimited period (compared with a current authorization period of 10 years). read more

World innovations on avocado and mango, minor fruit species of tropical and subtropical origin, organic nursery gardening, rootstocks and innovation in horticulture, plant patents. These are the themes at the center of Plant Nursery, the exhibition dedicated to innovation in the field. read more

Australian almond growers are likely to profit from a revitalized industry emphasis on export expansion as the Almond Board of Australia (ABA), in collaboration with Hort Innovation, initiates the next stage of its Market Development and Market Access project. read more

Known-You Seed has been dedicated to genetic improvement of fruits and vegetables since 1968. Founded by Wun-Yu Chen in Taiwan, the company has always prioritized breeding and researching disease-resistant, heat-tolerant, and nutritious varieties, developing state-of-the-art... read more