Late in the evening of Wednesday, 28 May 2025, a devastating fire broke out at an ornamental plant nursery in the province of Mantua, Italy. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Despite a swift response from the owner and immediate action by the fire brigade, the blaze destroyed nearly the read more

Malaysia is working on diversifying its durian exports by expanding beyond the popular Musang King variety to include other premium cultivars. Datuk Nor Sam Alwi, Director-General of the Department of Agriculture, emphasized efforts to promote varieties such as Black Thorn, Red Prawn, and Hajah Hasmah. read more

Russet Burbank remains the preferred potato variety among Canadian agronomists and consumers. McCain Foods, based in Chin, Alberta, is now collaborating with the Farming Smarter Association to evaluate alternative varieties for potential use in food processing. A research trial on a commercial scale is currently underway. read more

Michael Jameson from Morada Produce conducted an analysis of California's cherry season. Drawing on his over 37 years of experience, Jameson talked about decreases in yield, adverse weather conditions, advancements in technology, and upcoming marketing needs. "The crop was just under 4.8 million cartons, nearly half of what we saw the read more

Egypt is quickly consolidating its position in the global citrus market, showing impressive growth in orange exports to Argentina, as reported by EastFruit. According to data from Global Trade Tracker by the National Institute of Statistics and Census of Argentina, Egypt supplied 4,800 tons. read more

The technology developed by Siropack, the latest in a long series of patents filed by the company based in Cesenatico, in the Italian province of Forlì-Cesena, that manufactures automatic food and pharmaceutical packaging machines, has officially been recognized in the United States and Mexico. read more

With the intense raspberry harvesting season, for example with the 'Glen Carron' variety, producers are facing challenges related to high fruit load, fruit quality, and preparing the plantation for the next season. Dr. Paweł Krawiec from Horti Team and Agata Kawecka from Yara

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Recently, the flower cultivation greenhouse in Inner Mongolia, China, constructed by Kingpeng has completed foundation engineering and entered the stage of greenhouse column installation. Covering an area of approximately 5,400 square meters, the greenhouse is mainly used for Phalaenopsis cultivation. Upon… read more

Solinda, the seedless mini watermelon loved by both adults and children, distributed by Peviani S.p.A, is ready to make a comeback as the star of the new 2025 campaign. The campaign aims to strengthen the brand's recognition and to promote a supply chain that is committed to sustainability and agricultural innovation. read more

According to the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, the country exported 98,695.48 tonnes of tomatoes between January and May 2025, marking a 14.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024. In monetary terms, the export value rose by 4.8%, reaching $113.81 million. Tomato exports accounted for 1.03% of the total exports. read more

The Famila store in Palermo, part of the Cds Group (Selex), located in Piazza Marina, has been redesigned based on the project by HMY (a company specialized in redefining commercial spaces, part of the Itab group) in collaboration with architect Paolo Lucchetta from Retail. read more

In Italy, sweet corn is experiencing a phase of renewed interest, thanks to the push of genetic innovation and the growing appreciation from both the supply chain and consumers. Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, a leader in the seed sector, is at the forefront of this change, investing... read more

At Enjoy Trade Holland in Venlo, the Albanian watermelon season has begun. Furkan Karaca stated, "We've been in contact with these growers in Albania for some time, visited them a few times, and that led to this cooperation." We're receiving good volumes, allowing us to supply both supermarkets." read more

Cucumber cultivation in Estonia is facing challenges this season due to higher rainfall and nighttime frosts. Expectations for good yields across different crops are low. The stable temperatures during summer are also contributing to agricultural difficulties. read more

The O.P. Joinfruit of Verzuolo (CN) announces a new milestone in its growth and strengthening path: the Valdostan cooperative Cofruits has joined the Piedmontese organization, with the goal of consolidating a path of aggregation that creates value. read more

Despite the geographical distance, certain Chinese fresh produce products easily make their way to European markets. Ginger, garlic, and pomelos are among the most well-known examples. Chinese exporter Onedayone has maintained a sales office and storage facility in the Netherlands for several years to better serve their customers. read more

The market for lemons in the area of Catania and neighboring municipalities had fallen under the control of a mafia organization, capable of heavily influencing every stage of the supply chain: from production to transportation, all the way to commercialization. This was revealed by the operation "Lumia". read more

"Ze względu na obfite opady deszczu i słońce, plony kalafiora są dobre, nieco wyższe niż oczekiwano, i jesteśmy przed harmonogramem zbiory. To spowodowało większą ilość ściętego kalafiora. Jednakże zauważamy, że dostępne jest więcej niż wystarczająca ilość kalafiora w całej Europie, więc" read more

An excursion in the nature and culture of Val Venosta to discover the Venosta apple. It's called The Apple Walk, the educational initiative by Vip, which brings together 1500 associated farmers and 7 cooperatives from the valley. It's also a multimedia experience. read more

Small fruits take center stage. In Milan, BerrySwing, Little European Heroes Against Climate Change was presented, promoted by Cso Italy and co-financed by the European Union, a three-year project aimed at promoting and informing with a total value of over 1.7 million euros. Among the companies read more