The Association of Organic Fruit and Vegetable Producers (Bio.Fru.Pro) expressly distances itself from calls to allow exceptions for vegetable cultivation in the proposed minimum wage increase. Such proposals do not align with the social justice principles. read more

During a business visit to Germany, a delegation from Uzbekistan's Fergana region secured new export deals. Locally grown and packaged fruits from Fergana will now be supplied to the European market. Beshagro Eksport, based in the Besharik district, signed a $10 million contract with Polish partners. read more

Lidl, a supermarket retailer in Europe, is planning to shift its supply chain to Vietnam. The company aims to increase imports from Vietnam and Malaysia in order to diversify and safeguard its supply chain in the face of increasing global uncertainties. Schwarz Group, the parent company of Lidl, has established its own container shipping. read more

Kategoria mango w USA jest zdominowana przez import, ale istnieje jedna odmiana, która oferuje rzadką możliwość uprawy krajowej, a mianowicie organiczne mango Keitt. Jest ono uprawiane na niewielkich, certyfikowanych organicznych plantacjach w dolinie Coachella w Kalifornii, gdzie odmiana Keitt korzysta z intensywnego słońca pustyni w ciągu dnia i. read more

Frullà, a synonym for smoothies and natural fruit pulps without added sugars or preservatives, introduces exclusive blends of 3 fruits in a tray to shelf, an absolute novelty in the national market. read more

The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in the month of May show a year-on-year increase in value of +1.3% and a decrease in volume of -0.3%. read more

The Schenck family is excited to announce the opening of Niagara Propagators, a 17-acre, purpose-built propagation facility located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Set to commence operations in January 2026, the facility will specialize in the production of high-quality young cucumber, pepper, tomato, and eggplant plants. read more

In a diplomatic development, Indian mangoes have made a resurgence in China this summer, highlighting a long history of diplomatic exchanges between China and India. Various premium Indian mango varieties such as 'Sindhoora', 'Banganapalli', 'Alphonso', 'Himsagar', 'Dussheri', 'Langra', and 'Chausa' are being featured… read more

"From June 30 to July 3, 2025, Enza Zaden hosted its annual Melon & Watermelon House Fair, which brought together producers, exporters, traders, and experts from across Europe and beyond to explore the latest breeding innovations. Enza Zaden has a strong presence in all major production regions, and..." read more

In a significant move to support flower cultivators, the Yogi government announced on Saturday that all types of flowers will no longer be considered specified agricultural products, but instead be categorized as non-specified products. Additionally, mandi fees for selling flowers outside mandi premises will be waived, providing a major relief to the cultivators. read more

In a building that previously housed a newspaper printing press in Tbilisi, which has now been transformed into a vibrant space featuring a hotel, an in-house restaurant, co-working areas, an art gallery, and event zones, SpaceFarms has established its headquarters. Since 2019, this Georgian vertical farm has been quietly providing fresh. read more

Przemysł mango w Senegalu wydaje się powracać do formy po trzech latach słabych wyników spowodowanych czynnikami klimatycznymi. „Popyt na organiczne mango jest tak duży, że ledwo nadążamy” - mówi Amadou Ndiaye Seck, menadżer A.N.S Inter-Export. Eksporter dodaje, „Jesteśmy w pełni działania...” read more

Chiquita, a global company operating in the field of bananas, employing approximately 20,000 people in 25 countries, with distribution reaching about 70 markets, signs a product placement deal within the new summer music video by Riki, Cha Cha Twist!. The Chiquita music video... read more

Las autoridades españolas, en colaboración con sus homólogos marroquíes y franceses, han interceptado un envío de hachís contrabandeado a España desde Marruecos, incautando más de 15 toneladas escondidas en un camión cargado de sandías. El camión, que llegaba al puerto de Almería, fue detenido por la policía nacional de España. Los oficiales...

Spanish authorities, collaborating with their Moroccan and French counterparts, have intercepted a hashish shipment smuggled into Spain from Morocco, seizing over 15 tons hidden in a truck loaded with watermelons. The truck, arriving at the port of Almería, was halted by Spain's national police. Officers... read more

DryGair, a leader in energy-efficient dehumidification solutions for commercial greenhouses, is celebrating 15 years of empowering growers around the world. The company will commemorate this achievement at Cultivate 2025 in Columbus, Ohio, where it will present its newest solutions for precise humidity control. read more

Simone Zerbinati has been elected as the president of the Fresh-cut and Fresh produce Product Group of the Italian Food Union. He succeeds Andrea Battagliola. read more

The celebrations for the 65th anniversary of Apofruit Italia continue, as the company has chosen to celebrate this important milestone together with its social base. Significant events are being held, such as the one that took place last Friday at the Altedo plant in the province of Bologna. read more

The new strategic and visual identity of Naturitalia was unveiled during an event dedicated to stakeholders and partners. The brand's new positioning reflects the cooperative's commitment to combining quality, sustainability, and innovation. In 2024, the revenue... read more

In early 2025, there was a significant decrease in Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports, primarily due to shipments being rejected by China and the EU for food safety and quarantine violations. Specifically, durian exports saw a sharp decline as heavy metal residues triggered stricter inspections by China, affecting some growing areas. read more

Saga Robotics, the team responsible for the Thorvald robot, has announced a significant three-way partnership with AI crop insights companies Bitwise Agronomy and UK soft fruit producer Chambers Farm. This collaboration is centered around large-scale data collection and predicting yields, with a focus on real-time fruit production. read more