According to researchers based in Kent, British soft fruit growers have the potential to reduce their costs, carbon emissions, and water usage by switching to recycled coconut coir. read more

The US-based organization Global Labor Justice has urged the multinational fruit company Chiquita to join the Latin American trade union coalition Colsiba in denouncing the arrests of Francisco Smith and Gilberto Guerra, leaders of the Panama farm workers union Sitraibana. read more

House Fair 2025 concluded last week at the Innovation Center in Pijnacker, The Netherlands, marking another successful edition of this annual event. Held from June 10th to 13th, the fair welcomed over 250 participants, including over 60 companies from across Europe, Asia, and North America. read more

The Ministry of Public Security of Costa Rica recently reported intercepting 33 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a container of fresh fruit destined for Belgium. Costa Rican authorities discovered the illegal packages at the APM Terminals Container Terminal in Moín, Limón. read more

DHL Express has reaffirmed its commitment to Ecuador's floriculture sector by offering specialized solutions that facilitate the export of flowers to international markets, especially the United States and Canada. Through its door-to-door express service, DHL enables flower exports without a minimum requirement. read more

Global Labor Justice and the Latin American Coordinator of Banana and Agro-Industrial Workers Unions (COLSIBA) strongly denounce the arrests of Francisco Smith and Gilberto Guerra, leaders of the Panamanian Agricultural Workers Union affiliated with the global union federation, IUF, the Union of... read more

After the airstrikes by the USA and Israel on a series of targets in Iran, concerns were raised about a possible escalation of hostilities that could lead to Tehran blocking the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf - a vital international waterway. read more

Hurricane Erick did not have any impact on the avocado-producing regions in Mexico. However, its occurrence coincided with an international oversupply situation that is significantly affecting market prices. Although the recent rains in Mexico have been beneficial for production, the global market is currently saturated. read more

The Slovak technology company Ambitas specializes in developing vertical farms that range from in-store display units to compact production systems. Their focus is on achieving a balance between automation, modularity, and usability. Leveraging their background in IoT and system integration, the company applies its engineering expertise to various projects. read more

FlowerTrials is done for another year, but planning for next year is already underway for Westhoff. For those at the Mothership facility in Sudlohn, Germany, for this event, there were many familiar faces from North America and beyond. For those who are not familiar with FlowerTrials, it is a read more

The General Assembly of CPR System's members unanimously approved the 2024 financial statements, confirming the positive trend of the cooperative company that leads the reusable plastic pooling system for the fruit and vegetable, fish, and meat sector. President Gabriele read more

The Pandharpur Wari, a 20-day spiritual pilgrimage to the Lord Vitthal temple in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, is a grand celebration that attracts thousands of devotees from all over the state. The event includes a magnificent procession of chariots known as Palkhis, carrying the sacred Padukas (footwear) of Sant Dnyaneshwar. read more

"Zawsze miło jest być kopiowanym" - mówi z uśmiechem Richard Kohn, Dyrektor Generalny Iyris i SkyFarms. "Oznacza to, że jesteśmy na czele stada." Iyris był pionierem w opracowywaniu technologii ciepłochronnych szklarni, takich jak Drugie Niebo, dodatek do materiału, który znacząco redukuje... read more

On Wednesday, June 18, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands officially inaugurated the Twence CO₂ capture plant. This plant extracts 100,000 tons of CO₂ from flue gases each year and transforms it into reusable raw materials. With the press of a button, CO₂ was symbolically captured from the chimney. read more

David Austin Roses has been a key player in rose breeding and cultivation for over 60 years. The company operates in various regions including the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, and beyond, managing a highly intricate business that covers breeding, production, inventory, and distribution on a global scale. read more

Po raz pierwszy od ponad miesiąca Wskaźnik Drewry'a spadł o 7% w tym tygodniu, po sześciu tygodniach wzrostów, głównie z powodu niskiego popytu na ładunki skierowane do USA. Jest to znak, że niedawny wzrost importu do USA, który miał miejsce po czasowym zawieszeniu wyższych taryf celnych USA, nie będzie miał trwałego skutku. read more

Mutations in plantain cultivation pose an increasing challenge for growers, who need to be well-informed about this phenomenon, as stated by Luis Pocasangre, the general director of Costa Rica's Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE). According to the specialist, plantains are... read more

W ciągu ostatnich kilku dni huragan Erick rozwinął się z burzy tropikalnej w huragan kategorii 4. Wczesnym rankiem wczoraj wylądował w stanie Oaxaca na południu Meksyku jako huragan kategorii 3. Co niepokojące, to wczesne rozpoczęcie sezonu huraganów. Zazwyczaj, burze tej read more

On his farm two hours north of Johannesburg, Nico Thuynsma pointed towards thousands of orange, yellow, and pink proteas blooming and thriving 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) from their natural habitat at the southern tip of Africa. "They're all different," the 55-year-old farmer said of the assorted. read more

Tosca, an international company operating in the field of 100% reusable and recyclable plastic packaging, has launched a series of webinars conducted by experts to address the significant regulatory changes underway in Europe and the United Kingdom regarding packaging. The first. read more