Boxing clever: the art of vertical farming enters a cubist phase
2025-05-13 18:00
Ask an AI chatbot to describe a farm of the future, and it will probably come up with something like this: In a windowless building on the edge of town, thousands of vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, and berries are grown in self-contained units that transport themselves around a precision-controlled environment.
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Thanks to solar energy, the greenhouses in Southern Europe ensure efficient and environmentally friendly production. This system allows for high-quality cultivation with low CO₂ emissions and efficient water usage in the spring. Additionally, it guarantees production.
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KRONEN and Urschel announce collaboration.
2025-05-13 11:00
The two companies and brands will remain completely independent, with KRONEN's production sites in Kehl and Achern in Germany, as well as Urschel's in Chesterton, USA, continuing to operate as usual.
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Chiquita announced on Monday that it has suspended a portion of its banana production in a northwestern province of Panama as a nationwide strike by workers against a pension reform enters its third week.
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"Dzięki naszemu programowi winogron w Jalisco, moje życie zostanie przedłużone o sześć do siedmiu lat."
2025-05-13 00:00
South America is currently exporting table grapes to the United States. Meanwhile, the state of Jalisco in Mexico is fully operational, and both Sonora and the Coachella Valley in California are also ramping up production. "With supply coming from various regions, there is no shortage of grapes."
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Kronen, niemiecki producent specjalizujący się w technologii przetwarzania żywności dla owoców, warzyw i sałatek, ogłosił strategiczne partnerstwo z firmą Urschel Laboratories Inc., z siedzibą w USA, specjalizującą się w sprzęcie do przemysłowego krojenia i mielenia dla branży spożywczej. Ta współpraca ma na celu
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Rovero Systems is expanding to the GCC Region by opening a new office in the United Arab Emirates.
2025-05-13 00:00
Rovero Systems has been experiencing consistent growth over the past few years, achieving significant progress in the United States of America. They have recently announced the opening of a new regional office in the United Arab Emirates, with the goal of better serving the GCC countries. To lead this exciting new venture...
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Boosting pruning efficiency in tree nurseries.
2025-05-13 00:00
Labor efficiency, quality, and ease of use— that's what Dutch Tree Machinery (DTM) represents. Based in Best, DTM creates innovative solutions tailored to the daily requirements of tree nurseries. The outcome? Intelligent machines that enhance pruning speed, reduce weight, and improve usability.
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Peru is investing in raspberry and cherry crops.
2025-05-13 00:00
Peruvian producers are interested in cultivating raspberries and cherries, as these fruits have potential in international markets, following the example of major exporters like Chile and Mexico. Building on the success of blueberries, Peru aims to strengthen its position as a fruit supplier.
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Mexico and Peru were the top avocado exporters in 2024.
2025-05-13 00:00
In 2024, Mexico and Peru were the leading exporters of avocados, with their sales increasing by 20% and 29% respectively. Mexico achieved sales of $3.78 billion, while Peru reached $1.24 billion. Mexico, being the world's largest producer, harvested 2.67 million tons of avocados in 2024. Avocado exports have solidified Mexico's position as a major player in the global avocado market.
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A new project has been launched to provide automated, early insights to improve control in Kenyan rose production.
2025-05-13 00:00
The false codling moth (FCM) is causing significant problems for rose growers in Kenya. This small pest poses a threat to a $300 million industry and thousands of jobs. In order to stay ahead, growers require improved methods for early detection of issues and prompt action. This is why PATS has partnered with 10 rose farms across the country.
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SFI scheme has been reopened to thousands of farmers.
2025-05-12 15:00
NFU has announced a major victory in its campaign to overturn Defra's decision to exclude new entrants from the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme.
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Costa Rica is considering the cost of potential tariffs imposed by the United States.
2025-05-12 11:00
Analitycy twierdzą, że ananasy i banany należą do produktów z Kostaryki, które najbardziej ucierpią na skutek nowego reżimu celnego wprowadzonego przez Trumpa.
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Del Monte is planning to take legal action against the illegal production of pink pineapple.
2025-05-12 10:00
Fresh Del Monte plans to pursue legal action against the unauthorized production of its exclusive pink pineapple in Nicaragua.
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Kampania eksportu awokado z Maroka zakończyła się pod koniec kwietnia, nieco później niż zwykle. Abdellah El Yamlahi, prezydent Marokańskiego Stowarzyszenia Awokado (MAVA), informuje o udanej kampanii, z nowymi rekordowymi produkcjami i wolumenami eksportu, pomimo niższych cen niż w poprzednim sezonie.
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US (MO): Bloomin' Peony farm tour scheduled for May 17th and 18th
2025-05-12 00:00
The Maryville Rotarians are excited to once again organize an exclusive tour of one of the largest peony farms in North America, located in the heart of Nodaway County. Partnering with Hollingsworth Peonies, a globally recognized peony hybridizer and grower, the Maryville Rotary Club will sponsor the farm tour.
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Mexico's avocado exports are expected to reach $4 billion this year.
2025-05-12 00:00
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that Mexican avocado exports will reach $4 billion in 2025. In 2024, exports reached a record $3.78 billion, marking a 20.1% increase over 2023. The USDA estimates that Mexico will export 1.34 million metric tons of avocados in 2025, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth.
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Lidl plans to open eighty stores in Belgium by 2038.
2025-05-12 00:00
Snappy Shopper has launched a free grocery delivery service for young Scots in partnership with Young Scot. This service offers free delivery on grocery orders to thousands of young people across Scotland who are over 18 and hold the Young Scot national entitlement card.
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Canada's cold chain network supports global food logistics.
2025-05-09 00:00
Kanada odgrywa istotną rolę w globalnej logistyce żywności, zapewniając niezbędne wsparcie dla przemieszczania się białka, owoców morza, produktów mlecznych i innych podstawowych produktów za granicami. Ten rozległy system opiera się na dobrze skomunikowanej infrastrukturze, z zimowymi magazynami i centrami dystrybucji zapewniającymi.
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Macfrut, Carrot Day shines a spotlight on a key crop for the fruit and vegetable sector.
2025-05-09 00:00
Present all year on the shelves with 100% Italian product, carrots represent a certainty for the fruit and vegetable department. However, they do not always receive the attention they deserve from sector operators, despite the clear numbers: 11 thousand hectares cultivated throughout the Peninsula and...
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