The Agricultural and Fruit and Livestock Market of Castilla-La Mancha's Melon and Watermelon Price Table held its first session this season, setting the starting prices of the first melons and watermelons harvested in the region. This marks the start of its thirteenth trading season. read more

Last summer, a sample of marigold flowers was submitted to the NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic to determine the cause of blossom discoloration. There was no existing data for comparison to assess the nutrient concentration in the flowers to aid in the diagnosis. While preparing for an analysis of the marigold flowers, we encountered this issue. read more

The producer of Pescabivona IGP from Parlapiano Sicilia intervened at the festival in Bivona by participating in a talk show, right in the middle of the distribution of this fruit to the large-scale retail trade. The saga of Pescabivona IGP with Parlapiano Sicilia. read more

Podczas prezentacji wyników za pierwsze półrocze w lipcu, grupa Carrefour ogłosiła, że wszedła w wyłączne negocjacje z włoskim NewPrinces, mając zamiar sprzedać cały swój biznes we Włoszech (1,188 sklepów z logo Carrefour, w tym 41 hipermarketów, 315 supermarketów, i więcej). read more

Vietnam exported lychees worth $35 million (VND896 billion) in June, more than three times the value from the same month in 2024, as several markets increased imports, according to customs data. China accounted for $27 million (VND691 billion), 3.63 times higher than in June last year. read more

The Spanish garlic season of 2025 ended with a cultivated area that was nearly identical to that of 2024. Despite this overall stability, there was a noticeable decrease in the cultivation of purple garlic, with its area shrinking by 8% compared to the previous season. This trend is concerning as it continues a downward trajectory compared to other varieties. read more

In the 2024-25 season, export volumes of New Zealand avocados increased by 183 percent to 3.7 million trays, with 3.8 million trays sold in the domestic market. The New Zealand market generated $62 million, with overall export revenue increasing by 400 percent to $102 million in the year ending June 30th. read more

T-Bouwsystemen, a specialist in providing commercial spaces for the horticultural sector, has recently relocated from Monster to Maasdijk in the Netherlands. The new, larger site gives the company the space it needs to support its continued growth. For years, the company has focused on delivering... read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will officially launch its new Romaine campaign, For Every Season. Every Field, at the Future of Veg Field Day in Salinas on August 12 and 13, 2025. The event will spotlight Syngenta's comprehensive Romaine portfolio, developed to deliver reliability, flexibility, and... read more

"In a significant development for the Indian citrus industry, we have introduced seedless lemons from South Africa for the first time in the country, in collaboration with SanLucar. This is the first time India is receiving seedless lemons via sea container, and the market response has been…" read more

SITEVI, the international trade fair for the vine, wine, fruit, and olive sectors, is returning to the Parc des Expositions in Montpellier on November 25th, 26th, and 27th. Nearly 1,000 exhibitors and 55,000 visitors are expected to attend. For its 45th edition, the event has chosen CTIFL as its partner. read more

Niestety, nadeszła temida chwila. Od 23 lipca sektor melonów oficjalnie przeżywa kryzys cykliczny, z cenami sprzedaży tak niskimi, że producenci nie są w stanie pokryć swoich kosztów. "Spadliśmy poniżej średnich historycznych z ostatnich 3-5 lat," wyjaśnia Joël Boyer. read more

Sezon fig w Turcji rozpoczął się, z różnicami w czasie zbiorów i oczekiwaniami co do plonów z powodu niedawnych warunków pogodowych, mówi Kerim Taner, dyrektor wykonawczy tureckiego eksportera świeżych owoców Perla Fruit: "Mamy dwie regiony, z których będziemy pozyskiwać figi Perla w tym sezonie. Wcześniejszy region Aydin. read more

The situation is challenging for certain greenhouse vegetables, as they are being affected by the heatwaves in the first few weeks of July. "By the end of July, the cucumber and eggplant yields were 50% and 20% lower than originally projected," said Alexandre Picault, the managing director of. read more

At today's Prognosfruit Conference in Angers, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) revealed its highly anticipated forecast for the 2025/2026 season. The yearly event, organized in collaboration with the National Apple Pear Association (ANPP), is the premier forum in Europe for the apple and pear industry. read more

Mexico has implemented minimum export prices for fresh tomatoes in order to safeguard domestic production and maintain internal supply, after the expiration of a bilateral agreement with the United States. The economy and agriculture ministries released a joint statement announcing this measure. read more

Wiodący dostawca świeżych produktów rolnych A.H. Worth uruchomił nowe próby czerwonej kapusty włoskiej, gdyż planuje rozszerzyć swoje udane portfolio kapustowatych i zaoferować klientom kolejny produkt z kapustą włoską obok istniejącego asortymentu. W tym roku firma przeprowadza dwie próby czerwonej kapusty włoskiej - pierwsza została zasadzona w czerwcu dla. read more

Northern Ireland: A retailer in Coleraine expresses gratitude to shoppers as they commemorate 30 years of their store. Wilkinson's SPAR Mountsandel recently marked three decades in operation, having served the local community since 1995. The celebration included various in-store activities for customers. Paddy Doody, Sales and Marketing Director, read more

The producer of Pescabivona Igp Parlapiano Sicilia participated in a talk show at the festival in Bivona, right in the middle of the distribution of this fruit to retailers. The saga of Pescabivona Igp with Parlapiano Sicilia. read more

The European packaging industry is undergoing a significant transformation: The proposed EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is establishing stringent new requirements for recyclability, sustainability, and resource preservation. For the fruit and vegetable sector, this represents not only new challenges but also opportunities. read more