British cannabis smugglers appear before judge
A crime ring with links throughout Europe has been caught red-handed after shipping £2 million of cannabis into Seaforth docks. The drugs were hidden among pallets of broccoli, kale and lettuce.

Italian apple producers demand GlobalGAP ‘simplification’
Large-scale producer groups can play a more central role when it comes to ensuring the safety, sustainability and ethical soundness of fruit and vegetable supply, but certification schemes must be

BIO Campojoyma approaches the Poniente with a collection point
"We continue to grow. If last June we reported that we have bought 30 hectares in Águilas, of the highest quality, and ready to grow organic peppers this summer, now we want to announce the

Italian apple producers demand GlobalGAP ‘simplification’
Large-scale producer groups can play a more central role when it comes to ensuring the safety, sustainability and ethical soundness of fruit and vegetable supply, but certification schemes must be

Training and experimentation in the supply chain, Emilia-Romagna approves 19 projects
Training, experiences in experimental farms, information on the most sensitive topics of the new agriculture such as competitiveness and environmental issues. The Emilia-Romagna Region is

Discovering Pesca di Verona Igp with La Grande Bellezza Italiana #freshtalks
An ancient fruit that appeals to young people, farmers and consumers alike, is the focus of the new episode of freshtalks, in the series 'Discovering the supply chains with La Grande Bellezza

Cultivation, trade and breeding up for consolidation battle
It currently seems a little quieter in the field of mergers, acquisitions, and financial transactions in greenhouse horticulture, but appearances can be deceptive. Behind the scenes, people are

For mangoes experimented with a coating to extend their shelf life
Mango is increasingly winning over Italian consumers, so much so that the cultivated areas in Italy are increasing and there is a real niche of customers who appreciate this tropical fruit for its

Application shows hours of cold and helps with Brazilian fruit cultivation
The Institute of Rural Development of Paraná has presented an application that informs growers of the amount of accumulated hours of cold throughout the year. The objective of this innovation is

SME farm businesses can bid for £5m innovation pot
Small and medium-sized farming businesses will soon be able to apply for a share of £5 million in grant funding to scale up innovation in the agriculture sector to increase sustainable food

Frutaria Innovation expands its production schedule with its own low chilling varieties
Following the acquisition in 2018 of the stone fruit and apple varietal improvement program from Agro Sélections Fruits (ASF), as well as the Primor program in 2020, Frutaria Innovation is

Reemoon installs first apple line in Mexico
The Mexican apple packer is based in Cuautemoc, Chihuahua one of the country’s major apple production regions. The medium-sized business had originally used manual sorting equipment and invested

AgroFresh makes new board appointments
AgroFresh Solutions has announced four new appointments to its board of directors. The post-harvest produce freshness solutions provider recently announced a go-private transaction with investment

How can we make the UK a lower-maintenance destination for produce?
Recent events have highlighted that the UK is becoming a less appealing destination for produce exporters. A significant factor in our declining status is that we are becoming too

Heihe Customs have introduced green corridors for the export of fruits and vegetables from China
Fresh vegetables and fruits are being prepared for shipment to Russia from the warehouse of a trading company in Heihe. Approximately 60 tons are exported daily. Heihe Customs have introduced

GreenTech 2023 in Amsterdam
The next edition of GreenTech took place in Amsterdam from 13-15 June. It is the place where horticultural specialists from all over the world meet. Visitors to the fair had the opportunity to

The Warehouse is expanding its fresh fruit and vegetable trial
Austria: SPAR’s effective measures to reduce food waste SPAR Austria is continuing to pioneer innovative ways to reduce food waste. Recent measures include artificial intelligence for more

Neom Food aims for a decentralised, fully sustainable supply chain
“The future will be shaped, in large part, by how we produce, process, and consume food,” said Dr Juan Carlos Motamayor, general director of Neom Food, adding: “The future of food is the

Kuehne+Nagel: Aldwell takes over responsibility for the Sea Freight business unit
The Board of Directors of Kühne+Nagel International AG will appoint Michael Aldwell to the Executive Board with effect from 1 October 2023. Aldwell will assume responsibility for the Sea Freight

Cpr System, results and objectives for the new three-year period
Significant profits can be made by investing in the circular economy. The example comes from Cpr System, a co-operative company in the Emilia-Romagna region founded on fruit and vegetable handling

Chiquita joins SAI Platform for Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Optimisation
As a global agricultural company, Chiquita recognises its responsibility to the tropics - the climate zone where the company has grown its bananas for more than a century due to the conditions.

'No hidden GMOs, system-based approach to innovation'
In a resolution adopted yesterday at its General Assembly, the European organic movement re-affirms that organic production should remain free from GMOs including from New Genomic Techniques

Bioland: Free ride for genetic engineering and patents
A few weeks before the EU Commission is to officially present its new draft law on the handling of genetic engineering on 5 July, a first draft has leaked out from Brussels. According to the