Figs

Thinking about long-term health is now a widespread need in our country: in fact, 75% of Italians declare a great attention to the topic, a figure that significantly exceeds the European average (61%). After economic concerns and those related to climate change, read more

The Council of Ministers has accepted a draft amendment to the law on the quality of agricultural and food products, aimed at strengthening the fight against food fraud. For the fruit industry, the provisions regarding the falsification of product origins are particularly important - an issue that is... read more

The beginning of June on blueberry plantations marks the period of ending blossoming and intense growth of fruit set. This stage of plant development was the focus of the next meeting within the Blueberry Factory project, during which Dr. Michał Noworól from Syngenta company discussed. read more

Moroccan production of cucumbers and gherkins reached a record level of 75,729 tons in 2024, according to FAO figures. This increase comes despite a reduction in harvested area, from 1,885 hectares in 2023 to 1,739 hectares in 2024. Improved yields have made it possible to compensate for this. read more

Agricontrol by Termotecnica Pericoli, with 45 years of experience in greenhouse climate control and agricultural automation, introduces the X-3TRH: a digital thermostat/humidistat that includes three independent smart contacts, each programmable to control temperature, humidity, or both individually. read more

The recent renewal of the Board of Directors of Cesena Fiera, with an increase in members from seven to nine and the entry of new figures related to the fruit and vegetable sector, anticipates the ratification of the most important positions, expected in the coming days. Barring surprises, the confirmation of Patrizio Neri should arrive. read more

Plantations du Haut Penja (PHP), the largest banana producer in Cameroon, exported 9,207 tons of bananas in May 2026, according to data from the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). This figure marks the company's lowest monthly export volume since the beginning of the year. read more

The kiwi market is currently experiencing significant changes, marked by a reconfiguration of power dynamics among major producing and exporting countries, as well as a shift influenced by the taste preferences of global consumers. In this scenario, the yellow kiwi is... read more

The season of Hass avocados in Chile in 2025/26 concluded with a production of 265,000 tons, exceeding previous sector forecasts and marking the best results in fifteen years. This figure also surpasses the 240,000 tons produced in the previous season, demonstrating the industry's ongoing recovery. read more

A greenhouse and nursery in Bay County is currently closed indefinitely following a fire. Firefighters from Auburn-Williams were called to The Auburn Greenhouses located at 1310 Wheeler Road in Williams Township around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 28th. The fire was reported after an employee heard a strange noise. read more

On May 28, 2026, the new Board of Directors of the Kiwi Passion® Consortium met, following the shareholders' meeting which resulted in the appointment of three new directors. Among the most prominent new members is Renzo Piraccini, a figure of great importance. read more

A Bay County greenhouse and nursery is closed indefinitely following a fire. Auburn-Williams firefighters arrived at The Auburn Greenhouses, located at 1310 Wheeler Road in Williams Township, after receiving reports of a blaze around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 28. An employee reported hearing a strange noise. read more

A fruit and vegetable land register has grown by 30% over five years, with the entry of over 60 new producer members and a turnover of 45 million euros, an increase of 8% compared to the previous year. In a challenging production environment, the figures of Orogel Fresco tell the story. read more

The BayWa Group reported mixed results in its various business segments in the first quarter of 2026. One notable figure was the revenue of €217.0 million (US$247.4 million) generated by the Global Produce Segment, which marked a decrease of 7.1% compared to the previous year's revenue of €233.5 million (US$266.2 million). The company attributed this decline to... read more

The fig season started a few days ago in the early production area of Albatera, in southern Alicante, Spain, and the first fruits are now being harvested in the municipality of Elche, where production is expected to be around 20% greater than last year. "We are already receiving the first read more

Ronald Bown, who passed away at the age of 80, was one of the most influential figures in Chile's agricultural export industry. read more