The Greek police reported seizing 598 pounds of cocaine, estimated to be worth over US$6.5 million, concealed inside a container of bananas imported from Ecuador. The operation was conducted based on information from the United Kingdom's National Crime Agency, indicating that the shipment was headed to northern Greece. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has teamed up with the CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping for banana and pineapple exports from the Philippines to Japan and South Korea. This initiative replaces the conventional breakbulk shipping method with containerized logistics, with the goal of enhancing the cold chain. read more

Egypt's production of sweet potatoes is steadily increasing, fueled by growing export demand, especially from Europe. High domestic consumption is maintained by competitive pricing and the nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes. Planting in Egypt typically starts in April, with harvests taking place in August. Since 2021, the planted area has been expanding. read more

NLight has officially opened a new headquarters in the Netherlands. The new space will be located at Walerij 53 in Noordwijkerhout. "We're scaling fast, but we're not scaling loose," says Joost van Rooij, Manager EU Operations. "Opening this HQ means being where it matters - close to our customers,... read more

Dutch houseplant potting soil specialist Sybotanica has launched SYBAScan, an AI-powered tool designed to make plant care easier and more accessible for plant owners across Europe. Using machine learning, SYBAScan can identify plant species and offer tailored advice on potting soil and pots. read more

The Pete Garcia Company has signed an exclusive agreement with Seaman Paper Company for the Wholesale Floral market. The two companies have introduced the SatinWrap Floral line in various regions including North America (U.S. & Canada), Hawaii, Mexico, Colombia, the Caribbean, and Ecuador for wholesale distribution. read more

Raspberry plantations are currently in various stages of development - from the end of fruit harvesting in summer varieties, through the beginning of harvesting in varieties that bear fruit on this year's shoots, to plantations that are just beginning to bloom (crops established from plug seedlings). read more

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The Federal Association of Producer Organizations for Fruit and Vegetables (BVEO) will host the next Prognosfruit event from August 5 to 7, 2026, in Konstanz, Germany. This annual congress, which is held in various countries each year, is considered the industry's premier gathering for pome fruit. read more

The Netherlands is expecting an increase in apple and pear production in 2025 following a season of favorable growing conditions. Apple output is projected at 226,000 metric tons, up 17 percent from 2024, led by Elstar, Jonagold, and Kanzi varieties. Pear production is forecasted at 348,000 metric tons. read more

Jabłko Cosmic Crisp, opracowane na Uniwersytecie Stanu Waszyngton (WSU), zaczęło zyskiwać popularność poza Stanami Zjednoczonymi. Powstało poprzez krzyżowanie odmian Enterprise i Honeycrisp, a prace badawcze i rozwojowe trwały około 20 lat. Początkowo było wprowadzone na rynek komercyjny. read more

For over forty years, the Apulian cooperative La Cupa has been operating in Scorrano, in the province of Lecce. The cooperative cultivates a wide variety of vegetables on 100 hectares of land. La Cupa's production is entirely dedicated to preserving, creaming, pickling, and dehydrating. read more