When the campaigns for Almeria's major crops, such as zucchini, eggplant, tomato, pepper, and cucumber, are coming to an end in most production areas, two other significant ones arrive: melon and watermelon. Each season in Almeria is unique. Fruit and vegetable producers in Almeria face new challenges each season. read more

In a quiet corner of Bratislava's Fresh Market, inside Nom Nom Asia, a vertical farming tower filled with trays of microgreens growing under LED lights stands ready for customers to harvest themselves. This marks the first commercial deployment of StoreField, a Slovak startup striving to revolutionize the farming industry. read more

Interfood Azerbaijan has reached its 30th edition and it reaffirms its focus on fruits and vegetables. The trade fair, held in Baku from May 13th to 16th, 2025, saw a significant number of visitors. FreshPlaza discussed the event with Italian Omar Papi from Futura srl. "We observed a read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) have announced a strategic partnership as part of IFPA's Supply Chain of the Future initiative. read more

Due to its unbridled relevance and complexity, the DFHV once again invited renowned experts this year to speak about the opportunities and dangers of the technology. What is Social Engineering? How can companies be infiltrated without them realizing it? read more

The Giumarra Companies has opened a new office in Scottsdale, Arizona. This is Giumarra's second location in the state and will help support the company's ongoing growth and operational efficiency. read more

Almería is currently in the main phase of watermelon and sugar melon harvest. The area has remained stable in the 2024/25 season. According to the territorial agricultural delegation in Almería, a total of 10,965 hectares were cultivated with watermelons (+2% in. read more

Turkey experienced one of the worst frosts in history this spring, with many stonefruit crops, including cherries and apricots, severely affected. “Expected losses in cherries for the June period stand at up to 50 per cent,” says Kerim Taner, executive chairman of Perla Fruit. read more

Znany hodowca jagód z Kenta, Hugh Lowe Farms, eksploruje nowy sposób wykorzystania energii słonecznej w uprawie truskawek i malin dzięki swojemu projektowi „Electric Berry”.

Renowned Kent berry grower Hugh Lowe Farms is exploring a new way of using solar power in strawberry and raspberry cultivation through its ‘Electric Berry’ project. read more

The North American company Village Farms International has agreed to sell a majority stake in its greenhouse fresh produce division, Village Farms Fresh. The company is shifting its focus to its rapidly growing and highly profitable international cannabis business. read more

Waitrose has introduced a limited-edition range of British King Strawberries, which are twice the size of the retailer's regular berry selection. read more

The cooperatively organized group of companies generated a consolidated revenue (according to BilRUG) of 12.24 billion euros (+2%) in an economic environment characterized by economic stagnation and consumer restraint. In the retail sector, the sales growth adjusted for selling space was read more

The result? Vegetables that are not only tasty and healthy, but also grown with respect for the planet and the soil thanks to regenerative farming methods. Belgian consumers can now buy vegetables with a lower ecological footprint. read more

Barbara Calvaresi, Head of the Fruit and Vegetable sector at AECOC, emphasized this during the presentation of the first "Pulse of the fruit and vegetable sector." In this study, which involved the leading companies in the sector and covers 60% of the market share of the retail industry, ... read more

"Without targeted investments in efficient irrigation, horticulture in Germany will not be able to sustain its supply capacity in the long term," warns ZVG President Eva Kähler-Theuerkauf. read more

Logistics insight specialist Coldcha has announced that it is expanding its platform with a new paper-based NFC temperature label. This label makes temperature registration during transport "simpler, more sustainable, and more affordable." read more

According to data from the Department of Customs and Excise, processed by Fepex, the EU market accounted for 81 per cent of Spain's fresh produce exports in January and February of this year. read more

Each admission ticket includes access to an informative event program at the ASIAFRUIT KNOWLEDGE CENTRE. Operated by the Knowledge Partner Asiafruit Magazine, the ASIAFRUIT KNOWLEDGE CENTRE offers a combination of strategic insights and practical information. read more

"After a hesitant start to the asparagus season due to the cold days and nights, we have now been enjoying sunny days for a few weeks, and the craving for asparagus has grown accordingly with the temperatures. In line with the barbecue season, you can also grill white and green asparagus or..." read more

The Colombian lime exporter Equilibria has been chosen as the top global agtech startup at the prestigious US investment fair SelectUSA. It was one of eight companies worldwide in the agtech category selected to participate in the fair, and the only company from Latin America. read more