The daily event is practice-oriented. Interacting with the speaker during the seminar is an integral part of the training. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate product samples based on quality criteria. read more

An independent study conducted by the South African Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has found that the combined direct and indirect costs of inefficient logistics to the citrus industry were a ”staggering” R5.27bn in the 2024 season alone. read more

With U.S. President Donald Trump's potential 25 percent tariffs on neighboring countries Canada and Mexico being on pause for 30 days (aside from the 25 percent aluminum and steel tariffs imposed on imported products last week), it can be a time of uncertainty for growers and shippers all across. read more

The Chair of Precision Agriculture, Digitalization, and Sustainability at the University of Elche has organized specialized conferences to address the

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Ho Chi Minh City will host up to 200 companies from 30 countries for Agritechnica Asia Vietnam 2025, with the theme "Promoting Green Innovations in Southeast Asia," from March 12-14. This was announced during a press conference held in Hanoi, co-hosted by the German Agricultural Society (DLG) and Vietnam Agriculture newspaper. read more

The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WFFSA) has announced the Floral Xcellence Awards, a competition that highlights innovation, artistry, and quality in the global floriculture industry. This new awards program will debut at the 2025 Floral Distribution Conference. read more

KAS2030 is a Demonstration Project of the "Kas als Energiebron" program at Wageningen University & Research, BU Greenhouse Horticulture. The greenhouse was built in 2019 using existing technology to gain experience with emission-free cultivation. In the pot plants compartment, pot Anthurium is being grown. read more

Potatoes are an essential food in the shopping of Italians: this is confirmed by the second edition of the Potatoes Forever! survey - the campaign co-financed by the European Union and promoted in Italy by UNAPA - National Union of Potato Producers' Associations - carried out. read more

The shipping company Maersk has reported that the container ship Maersk Saltoro, which departed from San Antonio (Chile) on December 27 carrying over 1,300 containers of cherries destined for China, arrived at the port of Nansha, terminal GZ on February 17. The original scheduled arrival date in China was January 15. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has launched the updated Environmental Horticulture and Industry Insights 2025 stats booklet at this year's Garden Press Event. Designed as an easy-to-use and convenient resource, the booklet offers the most recent data on the UK's environmental horticulture industry. read more

Once again this year, ULMA Packaging has confirmed its presence at Fruit Logistica 2025, where the company showcased a wide range of packaging solutions designed to meet the sustainability, flexibility, and productivity needs of the sector. read more

The New Zealand-based variety development organization, Prevar, has urged the New Zealand government's Select Committee to advance the proposed Gene Technology Bill, which would bring about significant updates to New Zealand's regulatory framework. read more

David Kat, VP of Business Development at the Dutch AI agri-tech firm Neolithics, states that despite the best efforts of many producers, packers, and retailers, the lack of alignment and collaboration between different parts of the supply chain still leads to inefficiencies and waste. read more

On the second day of Fruit Logistica, the Global Coalition of Fresh Produce hosted a panel discussion at the Logistics Hub to explore potential strategies for tackling shipping challenges encountered by fresh produce operators. read more

The funds collected from these are entirely allocated to the QS Science Fund, thus providing financial support for research projects and studies in the areas of food safety and animal welfare. Out of 387 negotiated cases, 276 cases were related to the supply chain. read more

A project aiming to establish an Agri-Robotics Regulatory Network has secured nearly £500,000 in funding from Innovate UK. read more

Scientists from the Technology and Support Center (TFZ) in Straubing have collaborated with the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT), the Technical University of Munich, Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability (TUMCS), and the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture. read more

As QS reports, citing the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), the emergency authorization is valid from February 3 to June 1, 2025, and is limited to outdoor use. read more

A strawberry-picking robot based on artificial intelligence algorithms has been created by experts from the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The robot identifies and harvests only ripe

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After a successful 2024, Levantia Seed is gearing up for a 2025 focused on innovation and growth. The recently concluded year was a significant one for the seed company, as it solidified its position in the pumpkin sector and successfully launched. read more