Hordijk Verpackungen GmbH was a first-time exhibitor at this year's Fruit Logistica. The Dutch parent company has over 100 years of experience in manufacturing and marketing packaging for various applications. They have multiple production and distribution sites and serve well-known customers. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its May 2025 citrus crop estimate, which was revised to forecast 11.63 million boxes of oranges, 1.3 million boxes of grapefruit, and 400,000 boxes of tangerines and tangelos for the 2024-2025 harvest season. The forecast shows an increase of... read more

Helianthus, a plant symbolizing sunshine, is widely cherished for its ability to bring joy and positivity. In the United States, cut Helianthus (sunflowers) are popular in festive bouquets. Pot-Helianthus, however, occupies a niche market. Jin Wendong from Beijing Gardin Agricultural Science read more

Washington Fruit Growers, a grower and packer of tree fruit from Washington, has announced the completion of its new state-of-the-art cherry packing line. The line is designed to increase production capacity and improve service for its expanding customer base. This investment showcases the company's dedication to... read more

Indian traders have decided to stop buying Turkish apples, causing them to disappear from the market and resulting in a significant increase in the prices of apples from other regions. In response, traders have started to prefer apples from Iran, Washington, and New Zealand, leading to a surge in prices. read more

The selling season for Australian almonds for 2025-26 has started off strong, with higher export volumes to major manufacturing centers such as Turkey and Spain, as well as sustained demand from key markets like China and India. The favorable weather conditions during the dry harvest are anticipated to lead to... read more

Citrus Freight, a reefer container shipping platform, has obtained $300,000 in bridge funding, bringing its total funding to $630,000. The funding round involved investors like Caret Capital and Indigram Labs Foundation. The funds will be used to strengthen the team and improve the technology stack, especially. read more

In spring, producers often say: "Let it rain, but let it rain well." While the rains a month ago were beneficial, the recent hailstorms in May have proven catastrophic for stone fruit. Not only Murcia, but also Extremadura and Lleida have been affected by hail, so a shortage of fruit is expected. read more

On May 1, 2024, Jari van Langen founded Veg-Europe. A year later, he has no regrets about becoming self-employed. Veg-Europe focuses on exporting field and greenhouse vegetables, with France as its primary destination. "I lived in France for eight years because my parents had a dairy farm there." read more

This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of multi-channel tunable LED lighting to assist you in determining whether it is a viable option for your commercial growing operation. Customizable light recipes Tunable LEDs offer precise control over the light spectrum, empowering growers to. read more

The protection of raspberries in tunnels, where experiments are conducted as part of the Raspberry Factory project, started with the control of spider mites. As Dr. Paweł Krawiec and Tomasz Gasparski report, post-harvest treatments play a crucial role in effectively controlling them.

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South America is currently exporting table grapes to the United States. Meanwhile, the state of Jalisco in Mexico is fully operational, and both Sonora and the Coachella Valley in California are also ramping up production. "With supply coming from various regions, there is no shortage of grapes." read more