Industrial Auctions offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs in the fruit and vegetable sector who want to expand or modernize their processing capacity. In Yerseke (NL), the complete, operational apple processing and packaging line of Smiley Apple is being auctioned online. The line is for sale. read more

The Watercress Company (TWC) is assisting hospitals in achieving their net-zero food goals by providing nutritious and sustainable meals to patients. read more

The Western Cape Government's Department of Mobility has confirmed that it is actively taking steps to address limitations at the port of Cape Town. read more

In search of innovations in the tomato segment, the Dutch seed company came across Mondicia - a new cluster tomato. The company, based in De Lier, is one of the world's leading breeders of vegetable varieties and operates in more than 100 countries. read more

The Department of Mobility of the Western Cape Government has confirmed that it is actively working on implementing measures to alleviate constraints at the port of Cape Town. read more

A Yorkshire potato farmer converted a warehouse into a Padel court, a fast-growing racket sport, after not making enough profit from the crops. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds hosted its Future of Veg event in Salinas on August 12-13 to showcase its newest innovations in cauliflower, romaine lettuce, and spinach crops. The event featured new varieties with enhanced disease resistance and adaptability. read more

A company like Netafim knows exactly how to apply this year's HortiContact theme. According to Stefan Bakker, product manager at Netafim, ensuring that water and nutrients reach the plant as evenly as possible through a complex network of pipes is crucial. This may sound straightforward, but in practice, it is a significant challenge. read more

The Future of Veg event by Syngenta Vegetable Seeds in Salinas, California, showcased innovations highlighting new disease resistance, new varieties, and adaptability for cauliflower, romaine, and spinach growers. The event took place on August 12-13. "Our Salinas event introduced new solutions for lettuce, read more

Botanicoir has expanded its production capabilities by upgrading its fully automated mechanical dryer at its manufacturing facility. This investment has more than doubled the company's daily drying capacity. This advancement is crucial as there is currently a high global demand for high-quality coir. read more

Until recently, access to exotic citrus fruits in Europe was much more unreliable. Products such as finger lime, yuzu, or calamansi were available, but rarely at the time and in the way that was needed. The seasons didn't match with consumption times, the logistics were slow, risks were high, and... read more

Sun World International hosted over 200 licensed growers and partners at its Centre for Innovation in Wasco, California, for the July 2025 Field Day. The event centered around varietal innovation, vineyard performance, and Sun World's dedication to providing premium branded grapes. read more

W trakcie Narodowego Tygodnia Nauki w Australii w sierpniu, Hort Innovation ogłosiło nowy projekt badawczy mający na celu opracowanie "szczepionek roślinnych" chroniących warzywa Australii przed chorobami wirusowymi. read more

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"Process 1,000 tonnes of onions daily with just six employees? MSP Onions is proving it can be done. Using artificial intelligence and robotics, the Nieuwdorp-based company is optimizing production and ensuring food safety. "We were especially looking for consistent performance so that we no read more

Belgium: Okay opens sustainable neighborhood supermarket in Vilvoorde

Colruyt Group announced: "On Thursday, August 14th, Okay will open its 147th store in Vilvoorde. Situated at Abeelstraat 151, this convenient neighborhood supermarket offers a diverse range of products for every part of the day." read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has partnered with the CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping for banana and pineapple exports from the Philippines to Japan and South Korea. This new approach replaces the conventional breakbulk shipping method with containerized logistics, with the goal of enhancing the cold chain efficiency. read more

Sun World International welcomed over 200 licensed growers and partners to its Center for Innovation in Wasco, California for the July 2025 Field Day, an event that emphasized varietal innovation, vineyard performance, and the company's dedication to providing high-quality branded grapes. read more

This year, Royal FloraHolland introduced the Royal FloraHolland Sustainability Award. This is the updated version of the Greenovation Award. The focus of this award goes beyond environmental impact. In addition to environmental aspects, the new award also focuses on social involvement,
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The Scholtens family runs a 400-hectare arable farm in the Dutch Noordoostpolder, blending traditional methods with a forward-looking approach. "We do things our way," says Niels Scholtens. "Not out of stubbornness, but because we always seek what is best for our farm, for the future." read more

On August 25-29, 2025, Danziger has invited the global floral community to Blooming Week in Antioquia, Colombia. This Open Days experience will showcase the vibrant colors of nature alongside the latest floral innovations of the future. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the newest chrysanthemum introductions over the course of five days. read more