David Murdock, former owner, chairman, and CEO of Dole Food Company and a true visionary to many, passed away on June 9 at the age of 102. The news was announced last Wednesday by the company, as reported by freshfruitportal.com. read more

Crocus Labs has developed a lighting control system that transforms existing multichannel LED setups into adaptive lighting platforms. The Berlin-based company reports that the system is currently undergoing testing in research greenhouses, including trials involving lettuce, basil, blueberries, and strawberries. read more

For lovers of taste and the discovery of flavors from our lands, the National Pepper Fair of Carmagnola is coming, about to open its doors for its 76th edition. From August 29th to September 7th, the Piedmontese municipality will be transformed for 10 days into a true paradise. read more

Fruit Art, a Kazakhstan-based agricultural company, is engaged in the cultivation, processing, and storage of fruits and berries. They have recently expanded their production to include blueberries, in addition to their main focus on strawberries and apples. The company also manufactures a variety of processed fruit products. read more

Three deaths in a few hours. Three lives cut short by overturned tractors, in three different regions of Italy: in Cautano, in Campania; in Tolentino, in Marche; and in Valdelsa, in Tuscany. Three men - Angelo Saccomando, 68 years old; Alberto Forconi, 61; Alessandro Mugnaini, 69 - united by the same read more

The global garlic market is currently influenced by abundant harvests, changing trade patterns, and pricing challenges. Producers worldwide, from Europe to Asia and the Americas, are managing issues such as quality yields, competition from Chinese exports, and logistical or regulatory hurdles. Italy, for instance, is experiencing exceptional conditions. read more

Labubu fans, this is dedicated to you. A 1.7-meter-tall sculpture of Labubu recently made a surprise appearance at Mad Kicks' pop-up in Dubai Festival City Mall. It was crafted entirely from fresh, deep purple roses by Flowers.ae, the renowned floral designer known for their viral creations. read more

The 2025 season opens in great style for strawberries grown between Val Venosta and Val Martello, in the heart of the Stelvio National Park. With a growing production, 900,000 new plants ready to bear the first fruits, and an early harvest, it marks the beginning of a read more

The horticultural sector in Moldova has faced difficulties in recent times due to late frosts, with over 8650 hectares of orchards being affected, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry. IPN informs that apricot, plum, cherry, walnut, and apple trees have been significantly impacted. read more

Chińskie eksportuje się obecnie liczi. W tym roku odnotowano obfity plon o stabilnej jakości, a ceny spadły w miarę postępu sezonu - czynniki te zazwyczaj wspierają handel eksportowy. Zhangzhou Zhuangyi Agriculture aktywnie uczestniczy w eksporcie liczi. Pan Tom Yan z read more

Fruitnet Tropicals Congress opens its doors in the Hilton Old Town, Antwerp on 24 & 25 June. The event brings together key players from across the supply chain for a day of unparalleled discussion and networking. Highlights include: read more

Even after the takeover, sufficient competition will remain. read more

The 2025 cherry harvest expectation at Elbe-Obst is significantly higher than last year, as in 2024 there were about ten cold days during the blossom period. This year, there was only one cold weekend during the pollination phase of late blooming varieties, so... read more

The reason for the work stoppage was concerns about the proposed social security reforms, especially Law 45, which regulates pension benefits for rural workers. The strike has already cost Chiquita an estimated $75 million and has had a negative impact on banana production. read more

He warned, however, that the increasing social unrest could undo the gains made in the past year if a political solution is not found and the unrest is not suppressed. Augura called for calm after farmers in week 23 as part of a nationwide protest. read more

Astro Warehouse Management System (WMS) is a solution provided by Consafe Logistics. Like other similar solutions, it has its own advantages, distinct features, and best use cases. In this article, we’ll look into this specific WMS system and discuss it in detail. Do you want to learn more? Keep reading! read more

The Panamanian banana workers unions Sitraibana and Sitrapbi have committed to removing the roadblocks in the province of Bocas del Toro, bringing an end to a month-long strike that has severely impacted operations at Chiquita Panama, the country's largest banana exporter. read more

According to the latest data from Colombia's national association of foreign trade, Analdex, the country's fruit trade is thriving. In 2024, Colombia exported 2.6 million tonnes of fruit valued at US$1.82 billion, showing a 34.9% increase in value and a 26.9% increase in volume compared to the previous year. read more

In recent months, Transnet has also advanced the official procedures for several future partnerships with the public sector (Public Sector Partnerships - PSP) that will enable greater private sector involvement in transportation systems. read more

The members of the Banana and Plantain Exporters and Growers Cluster of Ecuador - AEBE, Acorbanec, Agroban, the Chamber of Agriculture of the Second Zone, Asoexpla, and the Commission for the Associativity of Small Producers, along with the participation of the following associations: Fincas El Oro. read more