Earlier this month, California-based companies Gem-Pack Berries and Reborn Materials participated in a Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The companies are partnering on the introduction of Full Cycle Hybrid Plastic Packaging. "Together with berry grower Gem-Pack, we aim to..." read more

"In recent years, we have all worked together to ensure increasing integration in our supply chain, a broader production base, and an even stronger position in the market: the results achieved confirm the value of this vision and our efforts." read more

Egypt's early strawberry season is leading to increased demand for air freight capacity to Central and Western Europe. Charter operator AirMaster has commenced perishables flights from Cairo to Hahn Airport, utilizing two B737-800BCF aircraft with a capacity of 22 tons per flight. read more

Shreedhar Bhat of agri-tech SaaS provider Scalion Commerce Pvt. Ltd. says that the global fresh produce industry is encountering various challenges such as banned input products, regulatory compliance lapses, and traceability gaps. These issues can have implications on food safety and hinder access to premium export markets. read more

For over twenty years, the High Atlas Foundation has been dedicated to improving rural livelihoods in Morocco by assisting smallholder farmers in accessing the necessary tools, technology, and resources to succeed. Established in 2000 by former Peace Corps volunteers, this Moroccan nonprofit organization has expanded its reach and impact. read more

As of October 1st, Stephan van Santen is the new director of the business unit Rooting at Van der Knaap Group. He is taking over from Perry van der Knaap, who will continue to be closely associated with the organization in an advisory capacity. Stephan will be responsible for managing the Rooting business unit. read more

Farmers have urged the government to address the power imbalance between supermarkets and growers by revamping the food supply chain regulator, making farming feel less like a struggle for survival. read more

Nowe centrum pakowania i chłodzenia z możliwością przechowywania 4 000 ton wiśni zostało otwarte w San Nicolás w regionie Ñuble w Chile.

A new packing and cold storage facility with the capacity to handle 4,000 tonnes of cherries has been inaugurated in San Nicolás in Chile’s Ñuble Region. read more

"A grape exporter says, 'I've got two weeks' worth of stock stuck in Cape Town, in cold storage, in warehouses, on the train, next to the boat - it just can't be loaded. The wind is blowing at 120 km/h.' He really wants his grapes to reach Europe well before Christmas, but has only managed to get a meager... " read more

With a 100% recyclable pouch, the South Tyrolean fruit processing company VOG Products is launching a new packaging solution on the market that combines sustainability, functionality, and flexibility for the private label market. VOG Products has established itself as a leading partner in. read more

The Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) in East Port Said has opened an expansion that adds 2.2 million TEUs of annual capacity, increasing total throughput capability to 7 million TEUs. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attended the inauguration of the US$500 million development, which. read more

In recent years, avocado has become an increasingly popular product in Italy as well. National per capita consumption has indeed increased from 100 to 800 grams in ten years. This is just one of the data points revealed today during the press conference organized by Lidl Italia in Giarre. read more

Over forty producers, exporters, and representatives of the main Colombian fruit and vegetable sector associations participated in the presentation in Bogotá of the 43rd edition of Macfrut, an international fair of the fruit and vegetable supply chain, scheduled at the Rimini Expo. read more

WayBeyond has recently released GrowPilot, a mobile app created to assist small to medium-sized commercial growers in addressing climate-related crop risks. The app utilizes satellite data and artificial intelligence (AI) models to deliver localized forecasts and predictive alerts for growers. read more

In accordance with increasing sustainability goals and the European PPWR legislation, Modiform is launching a new reusable transport tray system. Building upon the concept initially introduced earlier this year at IPM, the company has now filed for a patent for the system. The solution was presented at a recent event. read more

Companies in protected horticulture are continuously expanding, leading to a growing demand for high-capacity systems to purify and recycle drain water. Many growers are already utilizing the P.O.E. system, and now an upgraded and more powerful version, the P.O.E. 15, is available. read more

ZIM has reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, with earnings and revenues lower year-on-year due to reduced freight rates and softer carried volumes. Net income for the quarter was US$123 million, compared to US$1.126 billion in the same period of 2024. Diluted earnings per share were… read more

Międzynarodowy dostawca świeżych produktów Unifrutti Group mianował Ashley'a Allena na stanowisko głównego dyrektora ds. zrównoważonego rozwoju grupy. read more

Argentinian has conducted its inaugural delivery of fresh oranges to Ecuador. The shipment, consisting of 20 pallets, included 24 tonnes of citrus fruits cultivated in the Entre Ríos province. read more

At Plant Nursery Ammerlaan-Sosef in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands, Luiten Greenhouses have started installing a second screening system, aiming for increased energy efficiency and climate control. They opted for a push-pull system to minimize stress on the gable ends. read more