Red Sun Farms showcased its fresh innovations in the tomato and cucumber categories to retail partners and new customers at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show this year. "IFPA was a tremendous success for our team," said Carlos Visconti, CEO of Red Sun. read more

The gerbera industry is making significant progress in automation and quality control with the introduction of the GearStation Gerbera, an AI-powered vision solution that streamlines and incorporates the quality assessment process into existing bunching machines. Created by Gearbox, in a strong partnership with. read more

Tapp has formed a partnership with FreightWise, a logistics company that specializes in transporting floriculture products between Latin America and the Netherlands. This collaboration enables flower growers in Colombia and Ecuador to buy Tapp dataloggers directly through FreightWise. read more

After the successful Hort Science South Masterclass at RHS Wisley last week, ICL is organizing a second 'Sustainable Plant Production' event near Preston next month. This Masterclass will focus on the intersection of innovation and sustainability in horticulture and will take place at the award-winning Brockholes... read more

After the successful Hort Science South Masterclass at RHS Wisley last week, ICL is organizing a second event on 'Sustainable Plant Production' near Preston next month. The Masterclass will focus on the intersection of innovation and sustainability in horticulture and will take place at the award-winning Brockholes... read more

For ANSU Orchids, energy savings and precision go hand in hand. Working closely with Holland Scherming and Svensson, the nursery upgraded to the new Obscura 9970 FR A blackout screen, combining innovation, trust, and craftsmanship. At ANSU in Wateringen, precision, quality, and energy savings are... read more

Maersk has officially opened the Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town as part of a broader investment exceeding US$100 million in South Africa's cold chain logistics infrastructure. The new facility is part of the company's strategy to enhance the country's capacity to handle perishable exports. read more

The management of fruit ripening has always been one of the most delicate stages in the fresh produce supply chain. Bringing bananas or other climacteric fruits to the ideal ripening stage at the right moment is both an art and a science. Ethylene, a plant hormone, plays a crucial role in this process. read more

Saga Robotics has completed its largest operational season to date in the United States and the United Kingdom, marking an expansion of its autonomous Thorvald platform. The company reported increased deployment, higher uptime, and expanded services across key crops, including grapes and
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Commercianti Indipendenti Associati (CIA), one of the cooperative members of the national consortium Conad, have signed a 40 million euro financing agreement to support the decarbonization of its retail stores in the Central-Northern part of the country. read more

Chrysal has released its very first sustainability report—a true milestone, according to Sustainability & People Director Nora Meijerink. More than anything, though, she sees it as the next step toward greater transparency and measurable progress. "It's the first time we've shared, in detail." read more

An event that brought together key players in the watermelon supply chain to envision the future of a crop that is becoming increasingly strategic for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. The "Watermelon Summit 2025 - Building the Future" was held yesterday in Rome, organized by BASF. read more

For ANSU Orchids, energy savings and precision go hand in hand. Working closely with Holland Scherming and Svensson, the nursery upgraded to the new Obscura 9970 FR A blackout screen, combining innovation, trust, and craftsmanship. At ANSU in Wateringen, precision, quality, and energy savings are... read more

The United States' decision to reimpose a 17% antidumping duty on Mexican tomatoes has created new uncertainty for the country's exporters. For decades, Mexico has supplied most of the fresh tomatoes consumed in the U.S. market, maintaining an integrated supply chain that supports thousands of jobs. read more

On October 8, 19 students from Pennsylvania College of Technology studying landscape/plant production technology visited Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square. During the trip, they had the opportunity to meet with several graduates and explore the facility. The students were accompanied by faculty members Carl J. Bower Jr. and Justin Shelinski. read more

Sun World International presented its newest innovations at the Global Produce & Floral Show organized by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) on October 16-18, 2025, in Anaheim, California. With the company's 50th anniversary approaching next year, it embarks on one of its most transformative chapters. read more

Last Friday, the Murcia Association of Fruit and Vegetable Businesses hosted the launch of Mina, a new protected mandarin variety developed by GEA Biotechnology in collaboration with Universitat Jaume I (Castellón). The event was attended by more than 60 industry professionals. read more

Aelius LED has announced its 2026 lineup. This new generation of LEDs is designed to provide Aelius LED customers with high-quality lights at fair prices, delivering improved yields across a wide range of crops and growing environments. The 2026 lineup features advanced technology, budget-friendly pricing, and... read more

The trade fair scene in the floriculture industry is changing. Royal FloraHolland is adapting by introducing a revised trade fair schedule that meets the changing requirements of growers, buyers, and other stakeholders in the supply chain. This adjustment is the result of thorough research and discussions with exhibitors. read more

Managing fruit ripening has always been one of the most delicate stages in the fresh produce supply chain. Bringing bananas or other climacteric fruits to the ideal stage of ripeness at just the right time is both an art and a science. Ethylene, a natural plant hormone, plays a central role in this process. read more