From September 23rd to the 25th, 2025, Seed meets Technology will be held in Seed Valley, Netherlands. The event will focus on innovative seed and coating technology, breeding support, sustainable crop protection, cultivation systems, and variety choices. The final program will be announced soon. read more

Apple trees and vineyards knocked down, roofs blown off warehouses, fields flooded. The damages caused by the strong storm that hit the Veronese area on Monday are substantial, with cloudbursts and winds affecting a wide area from Isola Della Scala, Oppeano, Bovolone, Belfiore, to San Bonifacio. read more

Arporha has inaugurated the largest automated refrigerated cell in southern Italy. The facility is designed to make the entire production process of the agricultural cooperative more efficient, safe, and sustainable. The new cell, presented this morning, completes the entire cycle. read more

Ryley Leech has recently been appointed as the new Vice President of Sales at JumpLights®. Leech comes to JumpLights from Dove Robotics, where he held the position of Vice President and was responsible for spearheading commercialization, business, and partnership strategies. Prior to his role at Dove Robotics, Leech was engaged in Global Business Development at Fluence. read more

The season of Calabrian pomegranates is about to start. Natalino Gallo, president of OP Agricor, a company that has been investing in this fruit for years, is taking stock of the situation, tracing a virtuous path in terms of quality, sustainability, and innovation. read more

Royal FloraHolland is redesigning its logistics and IT systems to operate consistently across all its hubs. The organization is transitioning from distribution to order picking, and eventually to delivering orders within specific time slots. In Rijnsburg, Eelde, and Naaldwijk, all flowers and plants are now being picked based on orders. read more

Following the commencement of production at its advanced facility in Hanover in early 2024, Intech Worldwide GmbH has recently unveiled its next expansion plan. In the spring of 2026, a new production site for plastic load carriers is set to begin operations in Bandırma, located in northwestern Turkey. read more

The UK-based plant breeding specialist Global Plant Genetics (GPG) reaffirms its commitment to innovation, excellence, and long-lasting partnerships as it celebrates its tenth anniversary. read more

The crown makes up about 25% of the fruit volume, so by increasing packaging and transportation efficiency, a reduction in the CO2 footprint can be achieved. In addition, the crowns can be reused in the country of origin: Approximately 20% are used for growing new pineapples and the rest. read more

The California Prune Board (CPB) continues to strengthen its commitment to ensuring the sustainability of the premium dried prunes category, with a special focus on the needs of the global trade and consumers. As the world's leading supplier of dried prunes read more

From October 6th to October 10th, an outgoing agricultural trade mission will be organized from the Netherlands to Angola. The mission will focus on key growth sectors, including sustainable agriculture (fruits, seeds, and horticulture) as well as logistics. Angola, one of Africa's largest countries, is. read more

This year as well, Cora Seeds - an Italian seed company among the main international players in breeding - welcomed over 120 stakeholders and industry press representatives from 35 countries to its headquarters for an intense three-day program of meetings and field visits. read more

Apple harvesting in Trentino's Val di Non and Val di Sole, which is currently taking place, is about to create history. This achievement is thanks to a remarkable technological innovation that is poised to revolutionize the future of fruit farming in Italy and around the world. For the first time, newly harvested apples can be transported by cableway, marking a significant advancement in the industry. read more

With the challenges we face today, Royal FloraHolland recognizes that logistics need to be flexible, efficient, and reliable. Logistics serve as the link that connects the entire supply chain, from growers to buyers. This is why Royal FloraHolland has introduced the RFH Dock Services app and Select Delivery in Floriday, aimed at optimizing the process. read more

Liście pomidorów, zazwyczaj odrzucane jako odpad w uprawach szklarniowych, mogą stać się cennym źródłem białka. Badacze z Uniwersytetu i Centrum Badawczego Wageningen (WUR) zdołali pomyślnie wyizolować białko RuBisCO z liści pomidorów, otwierając możliwości dla nowych zastosowań w roślinnych. read more

Producing blueberries has become one of the fastest-growing agricultural sectors on a global scale. The increasing demand and rising competition have led producers to face challenges such as managing higher labor costs, meeting stricter quality standards, and improving efficiency throughout the production process. read more

Starting in September, PENNY will start selling pineapples without crowns across Germany. The crowns will be removed during the harvesting process. This change offers several benefits, as the crown typically makes up about 25% of the fruit's volume, leading to reduced packaging and transportation costs. read more

The new study describes a novel method for isolating individual cells (protoplasts) from the leaf tissue of raspberry microplants grown in sterile tissue culture, report the researchers. read more

As South Africa approaches the end of the citrus season, the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA) is impressed by the measures taken by producers to promote sustainability. read more

During the event, there are numerous opportunities to exchange views on the opportunities and challenges in the industry. read more