Sweet corn

On Wednesday evening, in the setting of Tenuta Chiaramonte in Ragusa, Valfrutta Fresco – the "innovation laboratory" of the Alegra Group specialized in premium references – brought together producers and partners for Cornelio Day, the annual event dedicated to Italian sweet peppers. read more

Giovane, although already well-established, OP Melodia continues to strengthen its position in the Italian and European fruit and vegetable sector. A reality that is now shaping a clearer identity, focused on quality, varietal innovation, and with Harmony as a cornerstone. read more

In recent years, thefts in the Italian countryside are no longer a marginal issue, but a growing threat. The most coveted and devastating target for companies are agricultural vehicles. Reports come from all corners of the country, painting a grim picture. read more

Christmas is approaching, and with the New Year just around the corner, the top fruit season is now in full swing. Pears are selling well at BelOrta as well. "But for the sake of variety, a few more apples could be consumed," says Laurent De Smedt, head of the top fruit division at the cooperative. read more

Fruit Logistica remains a cornerstone of the fresh produce industry. Each February, the Berlin trade show becomes a hub for producers, distributors, tech innovators, and start-ups looking to connect, learn, and drive their business forward in the fresh produce sector. read more

Farmers in Arbhalyang, Mangala Rural Municipality–4 in Nepal, are transitioning from growing grains to cultivating oranges commercially as households seek additional sources of income. Growers who used to cultivate wheat, corn, and millet are now opting to plant citrus orchards. read more

Morocco has continued to increase its exports of fresh sweet corn to Germany for the second year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. In the first nine months of 2025, Moroccan exporters sent over 2,000 tons of fresh sweet corn to Germany, with a total value of USD 3.83 million. read more

Morocco has been increasing its fresh sweet corn exports to Germany for the second year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. read more

A National Trust estate in Cornwall is now fully adorned for the holidays with its largest Christmas Garland ever – a stunning 60ft masterpiece made from a record-breaking 38,000 home-grown flowers. The perfect combination of sunshine, warmth, and timely rain in 2025 made this dream come true. read more

From wedding garlands and celebratory bouquets to ceremonial showers for revered guests, the fragrant blooms of Pakistan's gardens touch every corner of daily life. Flowers are also the raw material for perfumes, essential oils, and decorative exports, making them a versatile and economically important resource. read more

CPJ Erasmus & Seun operates a mixed fruit and vegetable business in the Letsitele Valley, with 350 hectares dedicated to vegetables and 700 hectares to citrus. Bell peppers are the main crop, supported by sweetcorn, butternut, and small volumes of green beans. The citrus varieties grown include pomelo, oranges, and soft citrus fruits. read more

Anthura and Corn. Bak have entered into a binding agreement for the acquisition of Corn. Bak's Bromelia breeding and propagation assets. With this move, Anthura is expanding its Bromelia portfolio and expertise, while Corn. Bak is repositioning itself. Corn. Bak has made a deliberate decision to focus on this. read more

Anthura and Corn. Bak have reached a mutual agreement for the acquisition of Corn. Bak's Bromelia breeding and propagation assets. Through this deal, Anthura is expanding its Bromelia portfolio and expertise, while Corn. Bak is repositioning itself. Corn. Bak has intentionally decided to focus on: the. read more

A Technical Scientific Committee of experts and a Macfrut Committee composed of stakeholders and entrepreneurs from the sector. In essence, "knowledge" and "business", the two cornerstones of Macfrut, will have two Committees composed of experts and entrepreneurs from the supply chain in dialogue with the. read more

Winter is around the corner and the body needs to readjust to new rhythms: days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and energy seems to decrease. How to support the body in this delicate phase? By consuming more vegetables, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, essential for. read more

Green Giant, a UK sweetcorn brand, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its brand mascot, Jolly the Green Giant. Since his debut in 1925, this character has been an integral part of the brand's image, symbolizing its commitment to high-quality and consistent sweetcorn. In honor of this milestone, Green Giant has read more

The new kiwi season is just around the corner. Not in New Zealand, or closer to home in Italy or France, but right in the Dutch town of Bunnik. At Djûke Smith, Van der Maat's Nieuw Slagmaat farm, a family business where her parents and partner also work, the first organic yellow kiwis are read more

Planasa, a company specializing in plant genetics and a part of the German family-owned EW Group, has announced an agreement to acquire Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. (IFSI), a U.S.-based company engaged in vegetable genetics research and licensing dent corn genetics. The transaction aims to read more

The Mexican countryside is currently witnessing a new wave of protests. Producers of corn, tomatoes, avocados, and lemons are initiating a nationwide strike in different regions due to the significant decline in grain prices. They assert that this situation is endangering the rural economy and could bring it to a halt. read more

Pierwsze brazylijskie winogrona dla Origin Fruit pierwotnie miały dotrzeć do Rotterdamu we wtorek, ale strajk pracowników portowych pokrzyżował te plany. "To ma duży wpływ na naszą działalność handlową" - mówi Corne van de Klundert z Rotterdamskiej firmy Origin Fruit Group w zapowiedzi. read more