Evers Specials believes that beans and other sprouts should be on every shopping list. Although this Dutch company's products are entirely organic, they do not emphasize that aspect too much. Sales manager Koen van Kessel explains the factors they consider. Harold and Koen were at Biofach when that idea sprouted. read more

Wyevale Nurseries has won the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Award for Excellence in Sustainability at the organization's recent annual celebration evening at Worcester Arena on June 12, 2025. The Chamber Business Award was sponsored by Herefordshire Council and... read more

Kerim Taner, the executive chairman of Turkish fresh produce exporter Perla Fruit, announced that there will be enough Turkish watermelons available this season, with the initial deliveries scheduled for the first week of July. He stated, "This year's watermelon production in Turkey is higher" read more

The introduction of a Brazilian green dwarf coconut strain to Trinidad and Tobago is made possible through a collaboration involving the European Union, International Trade Centre, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Caribbean Forum of ACP States (Cariforum), and Alliances. read more

Peru is on track to become the leading fruit exporter in South America by 2025, surpassing Chile from its traditional position, as reported by the General Directorate of Agricultural Policies of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri). This forecast is based on data regarding... read more

The 2024 lemon season in the Region of Murcia is coming to a close with a positive outcome for the sector. Although production has been 20% lower than the previous season, prices have been more favorable for growers. Data from the Lemon and Grapefruit Inter-branch Association (Ailimpo) shows that. read more

The Haribhanga mango season has officially begun in Rangpur, Bangladesh, as reported by Prothom Alo. This year, it is expected that 26,000 tons of Haribhanga mangoes will be harvested from 1,300 hectares, generating around 13.6 million USD in trade at Padaganj Hat, the main market in the region. read more

JD.com has set a new record for its 618 Grand Promotion, with over 2.2 billion orders placed and more than 100% year-on-year growth in shoppers. The company announced these record-breaking results during the 2025 JD.com 618 Grand Promotion, which is the company's anniversary and China's largest mid-year shopping festival. read more

The Organizing Committee of Fruit Attraction, which will take place from September 30 to October 2, met yesterday in Madrid and confirmed the positive developments of the 17th edition of the fair. They expect growth in all parameters. Three months before the event, 2,179 companies from 61 countries have already registered. read more

The Mousquetaires/Intermarché group has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire 81 Colruyt supermarkets in France (located in eastern and central-eastern France). The takeover is expected to be completed by 2026. Meanwhile, the Belgian Colruyt group has announced that... read more

Starting from yesterday, Amazon is expanding its same-day grocery delivery service with Amazon Fresh to 31 new postal codes in the provinces of Monza and Brianza and Milan - including Carugate, Cesano Maderno, Desio, Gessate, Lissone, Seregno, and Vedano al Lambro - with the aim of providing the. read more

Edward Aldred, also known as Ted, spent approximately 65 years working at the Old and New Covent Garden Market. Born on June 20, 1927, in Lambeth, Ted's formative years were influenced by his family life in Vauxhall. He lived with his mother, Frances, father Bill, grandmother Mary Ann, and older brothers. read more

As the United Kingdom enters the summer season with rising temperatures, a collaboration has emerged between BerryWorld and CoppaFeel!, a UK breast cancer awareness charity focused on youth. Beginning in 2024 with the Booberries® blueberry packs, this partnership was a contender for the Purpose Award. read more

Herburg Roses Ethiopia, a horticulture company based in Batu town, Oromia State, stated that the government is providing the essential infrastructure and services to support the growth of the horticulture industry. In an interview with The Ethiopian Herald, the company's Deputy General Manager, Salome, highlighted the government's efforts in this regard. read more

The rola of AI in the fresh produce sector was the main topic of yesterday's Zest AI Day at Leefgoed de Olifant in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel. Around 40 attendees were present to learn about the practical applications that AI currently provides in the sector. Following a shared lunch, Alexander read more

The plant-based trend takes another step forward. It arrives in the Italian market, produced by the Swiss food-tech company Planted, Planted.steak is the first plant-based steak made through fermentation, a technique that allows for a taste and texture similar to meat. read more

For the first time in over a decade, mangoes from the Bagha upazila in Rajshahi have failed to reach international markets, leaving local farmers and traders disheartened. Excessive rainfall this season has affected the appearance of the fruit, making them unfit for export and ending a 14-year streak. read more

The garlic supply is limited and prices are high due to key growing regions preparing to ship new crop products. Clara Shih from Best Buy Produce mentions, "I purchase Chinese garlic and we have halted fresh garlic shipments for several weeks now due to tariffs on products imported from China into the U.S." read more

A new research project in UK vineyards aims to reduce carbon emissions and increase biodiversity. It will utilize cutting-edge technology to monitor the effects of its trials. read more

The UK-based company Oddbox has announced that it has sold over 10 million boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables directly to consumers. In doing so, they have rescued nearly 55,000 tonnes of produce that was in danger of being wasted. read more