NextPallet, made of recycled wood and corrugated product, is lighter than traditional wood pallets, according to the company. read more...

The Trump administration has fired the latest shot in the ongoing trade war with China, highlighting $200 billion worth of items that are eligible for a 10% tariff on products imported from China. The list is extensive, spanning 195 pages. read more...

There is no alternative when it comes to summer fruit: the produce sold in supermarkets must taste good and have a level of ripeness that is good for both shelf-life and consumption. Technology helps operators achieve this. read more...

A battery-powered fully-autonomous robot system, which can scan kiwifruit orchards and offer growers a full picture of their crop via accurate data, drew the interest of many in the horticultural industry at Fieldays. read more...

The Fysium has been used for controlling the ripening of apples for several years now. Countries like Australia, South Africa, the United States, and most countries in the northern and western parts of Europe use this innovative 1-MCP technology. Italy has also been able to use this technology since January 2018. This is thanks to an agreement between Retarder from the Italian province of Cuneo and the Belgian Jansen Pharmaceutica. read more...