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Fam Stumabo has introduced a new cutting head solution designed to reduce blade damage caused by embedded stones during potato chips processing. According to the company, processors are increasingly handling potatoes sourced from more challenging growing conditions, including rockier soils. read more

A drone system called RoBird is being tested in Moreton Bay, Australia, as part of efforts to reduce bird damage in strawberry production areas. The project involves Moreton Bay Council, Hort Innovation, and Canadian technology company Aerium Analytics. The drone was developed to mimic predatory bird behavior. read more

Unione IV Gamma was created to provide a structural response to a sector that today is worth over 1 billion euros in sell-out and in recent years has seen increasing costs, production complexity, and competitive pressure, without being able to adequately transfer value along the entire supply chain. read more

In Kenya, there is a growing investment in cold chain infrastructure as the country grapples with significant post-harvest losses in its horticulture supply chains. A 2025 study conducted by the World Resources Institute Africa revealed that food loss and waste in Kenya amount to around KES 72 billion (US$578 million)… read more

During three dynamic days in Bangkok, Agritechnica Asia and HortEx 2026 served as the most comprehensive business platform in Southeast Asia for agricultural machinery, horticulture trade, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Held at BITEC from 20-22 May, these co-located exhibitions brought together
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Over three energetic days in Bangkok, Agritechnica Asia and HortEx 2026 served as South East Asia's most comprehensive business platform for agricultural machinery, horticulture trade, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Held at BITEC from 20–22 May, the co-located exhibitions brought together. read more

Over three energetic days in Bangkok, Agritechnica Asia and HortEx 2026 served as South East Asia's most comprehensive business platform for agricultural machinery, horticulture trade, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Held at BITEC from May 20 to 22, the co-located exhibitions brought together. read more

CMA CGM reported a first-quarter 2026 revenue of US$13.2 billion, which remained broadly stable compared to the previous year, amidst a market environment impacted by geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. The company's EBITDA for the quarter was US$2.1 billion, a decrease of 31.6 percent from the first quarter of 2025. read more

Egypt exported 135,000 tons of fresh produce between May 16 and May 22, 2026, as reported in the 19th weekly report by the National Food Safety Authority for that year. These exports were part of a total of 5,440 food consignments sent by 1,484 exporting companies to 191 countries. Among these exports, fruit accounted for 88,000 tons. read more

Mexico's berry industry is experiencing growth thanks to the rise in export activity, the development of new varieties, and the integration of advanced production technologies. Aneberries CEO Juan José Flores stated that the sector now produces between 700,000 and 1.2 million tons annually, with over 90 percent being exported. read more

The fresh produce industry is experiencing rapid automation, driven in part by labor shortages and increasing demands for efficiency. At Actitec, a Dutch family-owned company that specializes in packaging machines, this has resulted in the creation of a fully automated lidding machine for packaging lines. According to the director... read more

A drone system named RoBird is currently undergoing testing in Moreton Bay, Australia, aimed at decreasing bird-related damage in strawberry farming regions. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving Moreton Bay Council, Hort Innovation, and Canadian technology company Aerium Analytics. The drone has been designed to imitate predatory bird behaviors. read more

The expansion of the Alì (Selex) chain continues in the territory it has always belonged to, namely the Nielsen area 2. The latest opening was in Treviso, on Viale della Repubblica 92, covering an area of 1,500 square meters. "For us, the supermarket is also a read more

Coop Alleanza 3.0 has been recognized for the 6th consecutive year among the 240 Italian companies as a Leader in Sustainability, a result that demonstrates the continuity in the commitment that the Cooperative dedicates to all ESG dimensions: environmental, social, and governance. read more

Przemysł durianowy Malezji rozpoczął sezon 2025-2026 z silniejszym dostępem do świeżego rynku Chin, ale eksporterzy twierdzą, że rosnące koszty logistyczne i połowowy "tsunami durianowe" sprawiają, że zyskowność staje się coraz trudniejsza. Według Vincenta Lee z malezyjskiego sektora świeżych i mrożonych durianów read more

The global floriculture industry faces a core paradox: cut flowers are among the most perishable agricultural commodities traded internationally, yet they must regularly endure multi-day transit across continents, through various temperature zones, and via intricate cold chain logistics. read more

The Taichung Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Company has completed the second phase of its cold chain distribution center in Taiwan. The facility was officially opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Taichung City Government Deputy Secretary-General Chang Ta-chun and legislators Yang. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association's (IFPA) The Floral Conference brought together leaders from the floral industry around the world in Miami. The event included breeders, growers, importers, suppliers, and retail floral buyers for two days of networking, education, and business discussions. read more

South Africa is now officially the world's largest citrus exporter, and it's companies like the FPT Group, operator of private port terminals at Durban, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), and Cape Town, that make the last leg happen. Recent floods have caused major disruptions in the Eastern and Western Cape regions. read more