Amenduni Nicola Spa, a company specializing in avocado oil based in Apulia, Italy, will be participating in the fifth Avocado Africa Conference, taking place from May 27 to 30 at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Amenduni is a member of the Valbruna Group, one of the world's leading producers of specialty stainless steel. read more

Thanet Earth, the UK's largest glasshouse complex located in Birchington, Kent, has started building its seventh glasshouse, which is a significant step in expanding its horticultural operations. The new facility will add 6.5 hectares of illuminated production space specifically for growing tomatoes. read more

One of the main challenges in greenhouse container production is managing weeds, as they compete with ornamental plants for essential resources like nutrients, water, light, and space in a limited area. This competition has a negative impact on plant quality, reducing their market value. read more

On May 19, Plantarium|Groen-Direkt hosted its most recent novelty evaluation. Out of sixteen entries, eleven were assessed by the KVBC jury. The Hydrangea macrophylla Arctic Circle, submitted by De Jong Plant, emerged as the winner, claiming the prestigious Green Retail Award for Best Novelty. The jury chose this plant for its exceptional qualities. read more

Ekom, a discount store belonging to the Sogegross group, takes a strategic step in its development and customer proximity journey with the launch of its first private label: KOMEte. A new project that starts from the fruit and vegetable department - always a strong point of the brand - and aims to offer read more

At a time when many young people are choosing traditional jobs, Bhag Singh from Charkha village in the Gohar subdivision of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh has taken a different path, opting for modern agriculture over a desk job. Coming from an Information Technology background, Bhag Singh read more

Since the beginning of April, the Bong farm in Bergheim in the Rhineland has been busy harvesting. "We started with rhubarb, which we grow on a total of 22 hectares. The quality and yields have been good so far, thanks in part to our irrigation systems. We can't complain about marketing either. read more

Grape Tree has recalled its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because they have been contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). The affected product comes in 250g packs with the batch code G41 5 101 250610 and a best-before date of 11 July 2026. The recall is specific to these products. read more

For over a century, Morel has specialized in breeding Cyclamen persicum in France. The company's story began in 1919 with Pierre Morel, who cultivated cyclamen, primroses, and vegetable seedlings at his nursery. Charles Morel, Pierre's son, later joined his father and developed a passion for color. read more

GGA ma przyjemność ogłosić beneficjentów w trzeciej rundzie programu Sponsorowania w formie świadczeń rzeczowych Farmanco. Trzyletnie partnerstwo z Farmanco daje członkom GGA możliwość ubiegania się o część transferowalnego, w formie świadczeń rzeczowych wsparcia udzielanego GGA, które wykorzystuje zasoby Farmanco. read more

In 2024, Peru's ginger exports reached 118.3 million dollars, which is 8% less than in 2023. However, this year, the sector anticipates a recovery, stated Edgar Vásquez, director of the Global Economy and Business Research Center of the CIEN-Adex Exporters Association. read more

During Macfrut 2025, at the La Grande Bellezza Italiana booth, a conference organized by the Women in Retail Association titled "Wellness, health, and storytelling, the new fruit and vegetable sector #female in retail", was held. The event was moderated by Cristina Lazzati, director of Mark. read more

On May 6, 2025, a significant project for the European potato industry was launched in Rosche, Lower Saxony: the new test station for potato storage and sprout inhibition, developed by TASC International (Germany) GmbH in collaboration with its British partner DormFresh Ltd. In the presence of around 100 attendees, the inauguration took place. read more

Utah runner Jordan Maddocks reclaimed his Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a fruit costume at the 2025 Boston Marathon. Dressed as a banana, Maddocks completed the race in 2:33:19, surpassing the previous record of 2:35:38 set by Matthew Seidel in 2024. Maddocks originally read more

In recent years, the melon sector has shown encouraging performance, especially in terms of commercial aspects. This is confirmed by the data collected by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, which highlight an increase in consumption volume last year, particularly driven by the retail channel. read more

The upcoming stone fruit season will not be without its challenges, says Yagmur Ozbutun, Export Area Executive at Ser Pak Packaging: "The year 2025 has started with a globally challenging season for stone fruits such as apricots, peaches, and plums. Spring frosts have caused significant crop." read more

Zambia's agricultural sector has witnessed an innovative development with the Lusaka Avocado Multi-purpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) supplying its first batch of premium quality avocados to Shoprite Zambia stores. This significant partnership was celebrated at an official launch event held at Shoprite. read more

Przewóz chłodzony jest kluczowy dla sukcesu i zrównoważenia relacji handlowych. Rozwój upraw owoców i warzyw w Murcji przyczynił się do wzrostu sektora transportu chłodniczego. Towary mogą podróżować dwa lub trzy dni do Holandii, a cztery lub pięć dni na Ukrainę. Dla wielu read more

The 100km del Passatore will take place on May 24 and 25, starting from Piazza Duomo in Florence and finishing at Piazza del Popolo in Faenza. Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, will be a partner for the second consecutive year. read more

The Panamanian pitahaya, also known as dragon fruit, is poised to make its way across the Atlantic. Producers of this exotic fruit in Panama are working to enter the European market with a trial shipment from the company Jardines Urbanos, a member of the Panamanian Association of Pitahaya Producers (Approp). read more