...the development of climate-smart vegetable varieties that enable carbon-neutral cultivation practices. Through our ongoing research and innovation, we strive to provide solutions that allow investors and growers to lower their carbon footprint while maintaining high yields and quality standards. read more

PerfoTec and Green Factory have signed a partnership agreement where Green Factory will be the only partner for PerfoTec's online laser perforation technology in 14 Central and Eastern European markets. The agreement includes Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, read more

GardenFruit was founded in Brazil in 2019. "We wanted to solve the problems Brazilian supermarkets faced," begins Gustavo Steck, who is based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. He is responsible for sourcing in the Northern Hemisphere. "That's why we organize the entire supply chain, from purchasing and production to distribution. read more

For the third year in a row, KP Holland and HiBreeding will be presenting themselves together at FlowerTrials in a single location. With the theme "The Future of Growing Together," both companies will showcase their latest innovations and new varieties to visitors. read more

Importacje dragon fruit z Wietnamu do Indii rosną stopniowo, z większością przesyłek docierających w okresie sezonowym od marca do kwietnia oraz od sierpnia do września, a nie przez cały rok - mówi pan Shubham Patel z Patel Impex z siedzibą w Gudżaracie. "Obecnie przesyłki napływają w zdrowym tempie. read more

Cool Carriers has appointed Mike Knowles as the Regional Representative in Tauranga, New Zealand. The company mentioned that Knowles has 38 years of experience working at Zespri International, focusing on shipping and logistics. He spent 10 years at Zespri's Antwerp office, where read more

With dedicated connections from Durban and Port Elizabeth, Citrus Connect is enhancing transportation options for temperature-sensitive citrus cargo to North Europe, South Europe, Portugal, Canada, and the U.S. Transit times to Portugal have also been improved for the current season. read more

Riverfrut has been awarded the "Winning Companies 2026" recognition as part of the program promoted by Intesa Sanpaolo, dedicated to small and medium-sized Italian companies that stand out for their innovation, sustainability, market growth, and value generated for the territory. read more

TransFresh Corporation, a subsidiary of Chiquita Holdings Limited, has acquired Hazel Technologies, a company specializing in post-harvest freshness preservation technologies. The acquisition includes Hazel Technologies' Breatheway® technology and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) systems. read more

Cool Carriers, the world's largest operator of specialized reefer vessels, has appointed Mike Knowles as its regional representative in Tauranga, New Zealand. read more

Artificial intelligence is increasingly entering the operational heart of the fruit and vegetable distribution sector. The American company Albertsons Companies has announced the launch of a proprietary quality inspection system based on AI – as reported by Grocery Dive – intended for fresh products. read more

The first Greek watermelons were unloaded at Fruta Rosa International this week. "These Samanta watermelons have arrived at an excellent time. Due to the hot weather, demand is extremely high," says Henk Rozema. "Because of the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, transport capacity from Morocco is read more

The Dutch startup Thermal Compost Systems has started validating its technology for extracting heat from the composting process. The trial is being supported by a validation voucher from the HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC) in the Netherlands. read more

Hapag-Lloyd AG has announced changes to its Executive Board, with Dr. Maximilian Rothkopf scheduled to step down as Chief Operating Officer (COO) by mutual agreement on June 30, 2026. He will continue to work with the company in an advisory capacity for a transitional period to facilitate the handover process. read more

Kenya's floriculture industry is showing renewed resilience and global competitiveness in the face of increasing geopolitical, freight, and sustainability challenges. Organizers have announced a record-breaking edition of the upcoming International Floriculture Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2026, marking the 13th edition. read more

Calabria remains central to Agrintesaper's growth strategy to develop innovative productions with high Brix content and minimal environmental impact. This goal was reiterated in a meeting held in Castrovillari ("Roots of the Future: Projects, Investments, and Development for a... read more

A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced the launch of FI2, a new dedicated ocean service connecting Far East Asia to the Indian Subcontinent, with the first westbound sailing departing Shanghai on June 4, 2026. The service has been introduced in response to growing customer demand for additional connectivity in this region. read more

Romagnoli F.lli achieves Class A in the ESG rating released by Cerved Rating Agency, strengthening its positioning as a reference supplier for the retail sector and private label brands. read more

Since mid-May, cherries from greenhouses in Dalian, Liaoning Province, have entered the concentrated shipping phase. As open-field cherries gradually come to market, the 2026 northern China cherry market is set to reach its sales peak. Overall, cherry production in Dalian remains stable this year. read more

The Dutch startup Thermal Compost Systems has started validating its technology for extracting heat from the composting process. The trial is being supported by a validation voucher from the HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC) in the Netherlands. The technology developed by Thermal Compost Systems read more