Ten lat temu firma Van der Ende Group wprowadziła na rynek udany produkt z użyciem Airmix: inteligentny koncept odwilżania i chłodzenia szklarni suchym powietrzem z góry ekranu. Jednakże, gdy wilgotność względna była wysoka, a różnica temperatur między wnętrzem a zewnątrzem była minimalna, działanie systemu Airmix było ograniczone. read more

The eruption of the USA-Israel-Iran conflict on 28 February 2026 has profoundly reshaped the security landscape of the Middle East and the Gulf region, as written by Mekonnen Solomon, a former Director of Horticultural Investment at the Ministry of Agriculture in Ethiopia. read more

Kiedy Erwin Plettig mówi o systemie wielokrotnego użytku tacy w swoim przedsiębiorstwie ogrodniczym w Stallhofen, w Austrii, jego entuzjazm jest niewątpliwy. „Świadomość ekologiczna i zrównoważony rozwój są po prostu częścią filozofii naszej firmy” - mówi. „Obok stosowania oleju napędowego HVO i pojemników do recyklingu”. read more

Cherry seasons pass quickly. From harvesting to packaging for retail, packers work within a short time frame where line speed, product quality, and labor efficiency must all work together effectively. A single bottleneck, like a jam in the reject system, a belt malfunction, or a slowdown in sorting, can result in a loss of thousands of dollars. read more

Rozmowy o zawieszeniu broni, które mogłyby prowadzić do częściowego ponownego otwarcia Cieśniny Ormuz, zakończyły się niepowodzeniem pod koniec ubiegłego tygodnia, po czym nastąpiło blokowanie przez marynarkę wojenną USA ruchu związanego z Iranem. Ograniczony ruch statków przez Zatokę jest mało prawdopodobny do wznowienia na większą skalę, dopóki warunki nie ustabilizują się. Zamknięcie spowodowało zmniejszenie globalnego read more

This year's edition of Macfrut trade fair is the most international in history. It will be attended by over 800 key buyers (+20%) and exhibitors from five continents. The presence of 5 ministers has been announced (Lebanon, Syria, 2 from the Dominican Republic, and Italy). The event

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Rozwiązania opakowaniowe wielokrotnego użytku są wykorzystywane przez producentów oraz detalistów w celu poprawy przewidywalności cen, zarządzania kosztami oraz spełnienia wymagań regulacyjnych. Model SmartCycle firmy IFCO zapewnia zcentralizowany system dla wielokrotnego użytku opakowań, wspierając operacje w świeżej branży spożywczej. read more

In 2024, over 14 thousand tons of Fairtrade-certified bananas were sold in Italy, showing a 1.5% increase compared to the previous year, according to the Social Balance Sheet of Fairtrade Italy. Fair trade continues to be a concrete lever in the global fruit and vegetable supply chain. read more

Liczby same za siebie przemawiają. "Do 2035 roku Houston wyprzedzi Chicago i stanie się trzecim co do wielkości miastem w USA. W czasie, gdy widzimy stany w USA tracące populację, Teksas wciąż rośnie o 1000 nowych obywateli dziennie" - mówi Dante Galeazzi, prezes Texas International Produce. read more

Windset Farms® is improving its capacity to provide fresher, better-tasting, and more consistent greenhouse-grown produce by investing in advanced growing systems, data-driven agriculture, and expanding their production network across North America. This commitment was highlighted by Steven Newell, the President of the company. read more

In the sales strategies of a self-service store, fruits and vegetables differ mainly in terms of consumption occasion and usage function: while fruits are mainly consumed as snacks or after meals, vegetables are a recurring ingredient in meal preparation. read more

Permanent cost pressures mean that Canada's fruit and vegetable supply chains are no longer able to handle additional shocks without negatively affecting pricing and availability. read more

Permanent cost pressures in Canada's fruit and vegetable supply chains mean that they are unable to handle any additional shocks without causing negative effects on pricing and availability. read more

During the CEO Round Table held as part of the working visit of the Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima to the United States, the Dutch horticulture sector was represented by Rijk Zwaan and VB Greenhouses. Representing Rijk Zwaan was Wim Grootscholten, Business Manager North America. read more

Banana prices experienced a slight decrease this week in most regions, with reductions observed in both ACP and dollar categories. In terms of specific origins, bananas from Belize averaged £0.99/kg, down from £1.02/kg last week, representing a decrease of £-0.03 (-3%). Cameroon also displayed a similar trend. read more

The Agricultural Cooperative OrtoRomi presents the Pausa PRO line, 3 recipes based on selected vegetables from the short and controlled OrtoRomi supply chain, pre-cooked Italian legumes, and other high-quality ingredients, to season as desired: to obtain a complete, healthy and genuine meal. read more

Double-digit growth of buyers (+20%), exhibitors from five continents, exclusive events, as well as 5 Ministers of Agriculture and Trade at the fair (Syria, Lebanon, 2 from the Dominican Republic, and Italy) along with numerous delegations and embassies. Macfrut confirms its position as a global crossroads. read more

Oboya is expanding its presence in the United States with the introduction of Oboya USA, which is backed by a new office and warehouse in Doral, Florida, as well as a local team on-site. This new setup enables growers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers to have direct access to the manufacturer, as well as its products and services. read more

Sustainable water management has become one of the major challenges in modern strawberry cultivation, especially in tabletop systems commonly used in Northern Europe. In 2023, Proefcentrum Hoogstraten (PCH) conducted a full-season trial using Sigrow Soil Mini substrate. read more

During the CEO Round Table, which took place as part of the working visit of the Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima to the United States, the Dutch horticulture sector was represented by Rijk Zwaan and VB Greenhouses. Wim Grootscholten, Business Manager North America, represented Rijk Zwaan at the event. read more