During the recent IFN live broadcast dedicated to melons, which aired in the past few days (click here to watch the broadcast), the key players in the supply chain expressed cautious optimism about the current campaign, supported by a positive trend recorded in recent years. read more

Growers, advisors, and agricultural professionals from across Europe will come together on June 14 in Hornigi, near Warka in Poland's Mazowieckie Province, for the concluding event of the 2025 Strawberry Inspirations project. The event will be hosted by strawberry producers Mateusz and Magdalena Włodarczyk. read more

Productive dynamics, consumption trends in Italy and Mediterranean countries, and varietal innovation will be the key themes of the first Symposium of Melone Mantovano IGP, scheduled from July 22 to 24 in the Mantua region. The event, organized by the Consortium for Enhancement and Protection, will focus on these topics. read more

With 22 participating markets, over 4,000 established companies and approximately 30,000 employees, Italmercati confirms itself today as a strategic player in the Italian fruit and vegetable system, aiming to revitalize a sector that is often neglected. President Fabio Massimo Pallottini provides an update on the situation. read more

A new online seminar now offers practical support. In the Live Online Seminar "Risk Analysis and Human Rights Due Diligence: Evaluating and Minimizing Sustainability Risks", participants will receive a comprehensive overview of current political and read more

A return trip from Amsterdam to Vienna costs transport companies €950 in tolls. Electric vehicles could potentially be exempt, but they face the challenge of a lack of sufficient charging infrastructure along that route. Bergeijk Logistics, a Dutch company, specializes in temperature-controlled groupage transport. read more

After ten years, during which Aerobotics, one of South Africa's most successful tech startups, gained recognition as a trailblazer in AI and precision farming, their tools are now utilized by approximately 400 companies. Among their clients are numerous prominent fruit companies, with a significant portion of their business stemming from this sector. read more

GreenTech Amsterdam 2025 will feature 80 knowledge sessions showcasing the latest trends, technologies, and sustainable growth in horticulture. Highlights include knowledge sessions on AI and robotics, global food security, cannabis cultivation, and adaptive greenhouse design. Join industry experts for insightful discussions and presentations. read more

Last week, Bloom Fresh™ laid the foundation stone for the world's leading technological innovation center, aimed at developing new varieties of table grapes and cherries. This state-of-the-art facility is being established in the municipality of Blanca, in the Spanish region of Murcia, where the company will be integrating... read more

Hobaho and Van Zanten Flowerbulbs have announced the merger of their lily breeding activities under the Hobaho brand. This strategic move combines years of expertise, experience, innovation, and future-oriented technology in the flower bulb industry. This merger brings together the entire lily breeding... read more

For Jonah Krochmalnek, founder of Microgreens Consulting, success in microgreens isn't just about yield or price points. It's about capacity. "We often had two peaks and lulls in the season," he said, describing the rush of summer restaurant demand and winter grocery store orders. "It can be read more

This year, Colombia's overall Tahiti lime production has been better than in recent years, thanks to favorable weather conditions and an increase in plantings over the last decade. Indeed, the acreage devoted to Tahiti lime production in Colombia has increased from around 9,000 hectares ten years ago. read more

Sea-Intelligence opublikowało numer 165 raportu Global Liner Performance (GLP), z danymi dotyczącymi niezawodności rozkładu rejsów do kwietnia 2025 roku. Ponieważ 120-stronicowy raport jest dość obszerny i obejmuje niezawodność rozkładu rejsów na 34 różnych trasach handlowych i ponad 60 przewoźnikach, ten komunikat...

Sea-Intelligence has published issue 165 of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, with schedule reliability figures up to and including April 2025. As the 120-page report is quite comprehensive and covers schedule reliability across 34 different trade lanes and 60+ carriers, this press... read more

Starting in early June, Landgard eG will introduce a familiar vegetable in a new, well-thought-out form to grocery stores: fresh German broccoli florets, without stalks. "What may seem like a minor change at first sight is actually a significant innovation with a major impact – for consumers, producers, and the… read more

In June, FreshPlaza will be focusing on logistics and cooling. Are you engaged in either of these sectors? If so, we would like to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can schedule a call for an interview. Just inform us of your preference. You can contact info@freshplaza.com. Thank you! read more

Myplant & Garden Middle East is quickly evolving into a hub for professionals in the green industry who are looking to grow their business connections in one of the world's most dynamic and rapidly developing regions. It provides a chance to access a market influenced by fast urbanization, sustainability goals, and... read more

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Bloom Fresh has laid the foundation for its new fruit breeding and technology center in Blanca, Murcia. The company claims that this will establish the region as a global hub for sustainable varietal development and next-generation fruit innovation. read more

Bloom Fresh has laid the foundation stone for its new fruit breeding and technology center in Blanca, Murcia. The company aims to establish the region as a global hub for sustainable varietal development and next-generation fruit innovation. read more

One hundred scientists have participated in the project, which integrates hundreds of thousands of observations and data points on soil, climate, and vegetation using a multidimensional matrix supported by artificial intelligence and high-performance computers. read more