Fruit Logistica in pictures: Technique photo report

Three days of Fruit Logistica are over again. It was another successful fair in Berlin, Germany, with a pleasantly busy Holland Hall 3.2 and around it…

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Leamington Grower Summit returns to Leamington

The ACT Group, a collaboration of four industry-leading providers, is set to host their 2nd Leamington Grower Summit. ACT group members (Grodan,…

UK: Defra minister visits Norwich Research Park to observe the potential of precision breeding

The Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP, Food and Farming Minister at the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), visited Norwich Research Park…

Erik de Jong, Jongfresh:

"Election of radish mix as product of the year could potentially boost sales"

After a typical January with scarcity in the radish market, the demand tends to quiet down during the trade week in Berlin and during Carnival. "After…

Photo report: Fruit Logistica 2024

Fruit Logistica 2024 is done and dusted. Three days of networking, walking around and, in our case, taking pictures, has come to an end. Exhibitors were generally positive. Protests and st…

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Qatar: Grower leverages hydroponics to grow in harsh climate

Farming can go beyond the premises of growing food for income. To some, it connects them to their roots and jumpstarts their journey toward…

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Plant-based fertilizers receive Organic Certification

Biota Nutri's line of plant-based organic fertilizers has officially received organic certification in the Netherlands and Germany. The certified…

Regeneration of strawberries from gene-edited single cells successfully complete

Hudson River Biotechnology (HRB), based in Wageningen, The Netherlands, has successfully regenerated strawberry plants from gene-edited single cells…

Foodborne-pathogen Listeria may hide from sanitizers in biofilms

An estimated 1,600 people in the U.S. contract a serious infection from Listeria bacteria in food each year, and, of those individuals, about 260…

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"Using the Korean tech, we are harvesting cherry and beefsteak tomatoes twice a week"

As part of the initiatives to modernize highland vegetable farming, the Department of Agriculture Cordillera (DA-CAR) continues to assist farmers…

New nematode species could protect crops without pesticides:

Surprise discovery of tiny insect-killing worm

UC Riverside scientists have discovered a tiny worm species that infects and kills insects. These worms, called nematodes, could control crop pests in…

At UMD’s aquaponics lab, growers have fins

In a modest, ground-floor lab deep within University of Maryland’s Animal Science Building, a redhead who goes by “Gru” is tending to a new crop of…

Canadian greenhouse grower takes home two Global Packaging Awards

Nature Fresh Farms was honored for its expertise in packaging design at this year’s PAC Global Awards Competition, receiving Best in Class for its…

CambridgeHOK launches industrial refrigeration business:

"We will very much operate as a standalone business, with our specific client base"

CambridgeHOK is expanding its operations into the industrial refrigeration systems market with the launch of CambridgeHOK Refrigeration. CambridgeHOK…

Long-cane raspberry production with pine bark alternative

As an NC State Extension Area Agent, Lisa Rayburn provides technical support to commercial fruit and vegetable growers in a four-county region in…

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Nigeria: Retired general opens up greenhouse training youth in horticulture

Golden Finger Farms and Ranches Limited is one of the farms that attract youths and other stakeholders in and around Abuja. Established by…

Edible Garden receives patent for in-store, self-watering display

Edible Garden has finally patented its in-store Self-Watering Display. The USPTO has issued U.S. Patent No. D1,010,365 S, titled, “Plant Display Apparatus”…

AgroFresh expands its commitment to address the industry’s most pressing challenges

As a large player in post-harvest technologies for the world’s highest production value produce, AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., is announcing a refreshed…

Widespread disruptions to hit German airports due to Lufthansa's industrial action

Germany's leading airline, Lufthansa, has canceled between 80% and 90% of its approximately 1,000 flights scheduled for Wednesday due to industrial…

Minister of Agriculture Al-Sayed Al-Qusseir:

"Egyptian agricultural sector is proving to be resilient, achieving high growth rates"

Egypt's agricultural exports of fresh produce reached a record 7.4 million tons in 2023, generating $3.7 billion, according to Minister of Agriculture Al-Sayed…

New chairman for International Blueberry Organization

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) is very pleased to announce Mario Steta, operations director for Driscoll's in EMEA, has been appointed…

Berry sector is looking to combat climate change effects on European production

European supermarkets' abundant supply of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries is under threat due to the increasingly unpredictable growing conditions…

Fruit and veg exports from Egypt to Europe could increase sharply due to devaluation of the pound

EastFruit analysts highlight the high risk of major volatility in the regional market for fruits and vegetables due to the impending devaluation of the…

French consumers support local farmers but struggle to afford their produce

In a Parisian market, Moroccan clementines and Polish mushrooms are approximately 50% cheaper than their French equivalents. Many people empathize with…

Rotterdam: the gateway for growth in European cold chain logistics

In recent years, cold chain logistics has experienced a significant surge around the world, and it's showing no signs of slowing down – with the market…

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Sealing trays closed without a packaging machine

Using the Mulitvac TopCLOSE process on a labeller, trays can be sealed closed simply, sustainably and attractively by means of self-adhesive labels –…

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European retailers acknowledge union role in wage improvement

Retailer groups from four European countries have publicly recognized the vital role of workers’ unions in enhancing wage and working conditions on…

Berry production halts at renowned Perthshire's Leadketty Farm

Leadketty Farm, a prominent berry grower in Perthshire, has declared it is ceasing production at its Dunning location. The Corrigall family, operators…

Is avocado cultivation exacerbating Morocco's drought crisis?

As Morocco faces its sixth consecutive year of drought, water-intensive agricultural projects are under scrutiny. Climate change poses a major threat…

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TV campaign improving UK children’s vegetable consumption returns

Veg Power, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky Media announced today that their multi award-winning Eat Them To Defeat Them campaign is returning to TV screens and…

Mexican avocado takes center stage at the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl, America's largest sporting event, is a prime time for avocado consumption, with the Mexican avocado taking the lead. It's estimated that on…

New organization and new AI-powered solutions

Tomra Food has unveiled its new organizational structure, showcased its sorting, grading, and packing solutions, and launched three new AI-powered…

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Florida to contribute sizeable amounts of fruit for Valentine’s Day

Strawberries are very popular during Valentine’s Day, but this year’s supply is yet to be determined for California strawberries. Heavy rains due to…

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Zomato reported a quarterly profit that beat market expectations

Supermarket chain Ito-Yokado is closing 17 stores in Japan

UK: Aldi set to invest £550mln in-store and distribution network Aldi will invest more than £550mln in expanding and further improving its store and…

Greek producers earn only a fraction of final consumer price for fruits and vegetables

Greek consumers often pay nearly triple the price that producers receive for fruits and vegetables at harvest. Producers typically retain a profit of only…

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UK farmers threaten more disruptions over low supermarket prices and cheap imports

UK farmers have warned of more blockades similar to the French-style protests carried out at Dover recently. The slow tractor demonstration was a…