Its heart is in Italy, but its eyes are firmly on the world - Futura srl is a company that designs, builds, and implements fruit sorting and packaging technologies, and it is continuing on the road to innovation. CEO Omar Papi is speaking about this. Omar Papi and his father Leonardo have been involved in the business in the past. read more

Jako wiodące targi branżowe dla przemysłu świeżych produktów spożywczych, Fruit Logistica w Berlinie jest platformą i wzmacniaczem innowacji. read more

Jako wiodące targi branżowe dla sektora świeżych produktów spożywczych, Fruit Logistica w Berlinie jest platformą i wzmacniaczem innowacji. read more

A new alliance between table grape producers in Chile, Mexico, and Peru, aimed at promoting the long-term sustainability of the industry, was officially launched at last week's Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim. read more

A new alliance between table grape producers in Chile, Mexico, and Peru was officially launched at last week's Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim. The alliance aims to promote the long-term sustainability of the industry. read more

DP World is investing £170 million in advanced container handling technology at its London Gateway logistics hub, a significant advancement in the digitalization and automation of port operations. read more

The kiwifruit industry in Greece and Italy has reached a critical juncture. While production volumes are increasing, this growth may lose significance without a well-defined, ethical, and coordinated strategy throughout the supply chain. read more

The wooden pallet industry in the UK is still promoting the reuse of pallets in supply chains, as indicated by the latest annual market data. read more

Carrier Transicold has announced an order of 1,000 OptimaLine with EverFresh units from Great White Fleet, the ocean transportation arm of Chiquita Group. read more

An audit conducted in Norway has found that the country has a functional official control system for fruit and vegetable production, but several weaknesses still exist. The assessment, conducted by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA), reviewed Norway's implementation of the European Economic Area regulations. read more

At the Trade Fair Aalsmeer, which will be held from November 4th to 6th, 2025, Florensis will showcase a variety of new products and concepts. Emphasizing quality, innovation, and market orientation, the company will demonstrate how it is adapting to current trends in the ornamental horticulture industry. read more

The hardy kiwifruit is a climacteric fruit that is usually harvested before it fully ripens on the vine. This is because its soft peel and pulp can be easily damaged during shipping (Strik and Hummer, 2006). Preserving these delicate fruits poses a significant challenge... read more

The 2025/26 campaign of PDO Bologna Potato starts with cautious optimism. The Consortium for the Protection reports a 6% increase in cultivated areas, with a total area reaching 389 hectares. This result confirms the vitality of the supply chain, supported by good... read more

Introducing Italian Agrifood Technology for Africa, a project aimed at creating a network of non-competing Italian companies in the agrifood sectors. These companies are looking to expand their business in Sub-Saharan African countries by establishing strategic partnerships. read more

Greek authorities have seized over 39 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a shipping container loaded with bananas at the port of Piraeus, as reported by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE). The drugs were concealed in 34 makeshift packages within the external refrigeration unit. read more

Robbert Biemans, the business development manager for high-tech tomatoes at Hazera Seeds in the Netherlands, believes that real tomato innovation begins by involving every participant in the supply chain - and that now, more than ever, includes retailers. read more

Florverde Sustainable Flowers (FSF) is an international certification scheme in floriculture. Thanks to FSF, Colombian flower growers are not only exporting flowers, but also sharing knowledge and best practices globally. FSF continuously monitors and enhances the origin and traceability of flowers. read more

The labor shortage has also affected the fruit and vegetable sector significantly. There is a lack of workers at every stage of the process - whether it's in the fields, warehouses, or logistics. This is where Temra GmbH, based in Hamburg, comes in to provide contract services. read more

Według ukraińskich producentów ziemniaków, roczna produkcja wynosi od 9 do 11 milionów ton. Pomimo imponujących ilości, większość tej produkcji trafia na rynek krajowy, ponieważ możliwości eksportu są ograniczone. Bez międzynarodowych nabywców większość gospodarstw skupia się na zbóż i oleistych. read more

"There is a nighttime Bologna that we want to shed light on. It is the one of the operators of the Bolognese fruit and vegetable sector: wholesale traders and fruit and vegetable producers who operate in the platform of the Bologna Agri-Food Center. They will be the protagonists of the new" read more