Addverb, a global company specializing in robotics and warehouse automation, has announced its partnership with PekaKroef in Odiliapeel, Netherlands. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in automating PekaKroef's logistics operations through the implementation of a fully automated pallet warehouse for storage. read more

In the last two years, the Northwest region has been facing a potato production deficit, forcing processors to obtain supplies from the Midwest, East Coast, and Canada. This shortage has affected the availability of fries in fast food establishments. In reaction to this, processors have ramped up planting, leading to a surplus. read more

Pineapples, a traditional symbol of wealth and hospitality at Buckingham Palace state banquets, were absent from the recent Japanese state banquet. Royal aides dropped the fruit course to allow more mingling time among guests. Traditionally featured since Charles I's reign, pineapples were part read more

Rosja has emerged as the leading exporter of peas to China, capturing nearly half of the market and surpassing Canada within a two-year span since entering the market. According to the Union of Grain Exporters, Russia's pea exports to China reached 1.13 million tons in the 2023/24 season. read more

Due to the ongoing heavy storms in recent weeks and months, the increased rainfall has had a drastic impact on the pomelo industry. Production areas in southern China have been severely affected by this year's flooding, with yields expected to decrease by up to 50% compared to previous years. read more

The Panama Canal is currently in the process of constructing the Indio River reservoir, a project that is expected to take six years and cost one billion dollars. The goal of this construction is to improve the daily transit of 36 ships through the important global waterway, as announced by the canal's administrator. The reservoir is designed to work in conjunction with the existing infrastructure. read more

Cooperatives in the Mogilev region of Belarus are actively involved in the collection of forest berries and other wild products this season. A significant increase has been observed in the gathering of blueberries. Anatoly Taranov, the head of the industry and procurement department, stated that. read more

The National Research Council of Thailand is pleased to host the Dutch Agricultural Counsellor at the NRCT Headquarters in Bangkok for a meeting to discuss collaborating on the "Thai – Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024," which is set to take place on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, in Bangkok. Thailand aims to be a read more

At the Russia-Latvia border in the Sebezhsky District of the Pskov Region, a state inspector from the Territorial Administration of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted a quarantine phytosanitary inspection of 20.2 tons of fresh apples grown in the Republic of Moldova. During the documentary inspection, the. read more

While global almond production is projected to increase in 2024, yields in Italy are declining due to adverse weather conditions and phytosanitary issues affecting cultivation areas. "We are anticipating a 25% decrease compared to the previous harvest, despite the campaign being." read more

The Spanish stone fruit campaign has now reached a turning point, allowing us to make initial assessments of what has happened so far. As usual, evaluations are always made in comparison to the previous year, and in this case the general impression is that the season has read more

Within the past year, Aotearoa has witnessed a shift from concerns about local produce production and growers' livelihoods to a period of recovery for fruit growers as winter approaches. Challenges like Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland floods have caused disruptions, along with an. read more

Supermarkets are increasing the promotion and export of Vietnamese agricultural products. MM Mega Market Vietnam has successfully exported Vietnamese agricultural and seafood products to Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong (China), and Turkey since 2019. Key export products include sweet... read more

The harsh desert and semi-arid climate of Israel are ideal for testing new desirable traits, especially for subtropical fruits. Growers from around the world import rootstock, budwood, and new varieties of mango, avocado, and litchi trees from Israel. The supplier is Banai Ltd., an Israeli company. read more

According to Yuriy Bondaryev, a project manager and independent berry grower, berries grown in Ukraine's modern greenhouses have a clear edge over those imported into the EU market from Africa and Southern Europe. This information was shared with the magazine "Ukrainian Gardening." read more

Alongside rail transport solutions between Asia and Europe, the international transport and logistics provider now also offers intermodal services to and from various countries within Europe, such as Turkey, the UK, and Ireland. By seamlessly integrating rail and road transport, intermodal services offer... read more

Firma ClearVue Technologies z siedzibą w Perth twierdzi, że otrzymała powtórzone zamówienie na swoje rozwiązania z przezroczystego szkła słonecznego do szklarni z USA. Technologia szklanych paneli słonecznych ClearVue pozwala na przenikanie światła widzialnego przez szybę, podczas gdy niewidzialna. read more

Hendrix Fruit & Vegetables BV and P. Seelen Grubbenvorst BV signed a cooperation agreement on 8 July, formalizing the creation of the new company Hendrix & van Leeuwen BV. Jeroen Hendrix, the owner and director of the eponymous company, will assume the role of managing director in this new venture. read more

Atypically low temperatures in South Africa, dropping to -6oC just before dawn in some parts of the Bushveld, have resulted in fields of vegetables collapsing and citrus fruit freezing in orchards across various areas of Limpopo Province. Low-lying orchards and fields in the Limpopo region have been particularly impacted. read more

The 2024 potato campaign did not start off in the best way in the Bolognese region, one of the most suitable areas in Italy for this crop. According to the analysis of Confagricoltura Bologna, there are several reasons for this: difficulties in sourcing seed potatoes, whose prices have increased. read more