Parlapiano Sicilia will present the excellence of the Sicilian territory, of which it is a leader in commercialization, at Macfrut 2025 in Rimini from May 6th to 8th. They will showcase the Arancia di Ribera Dop, the flagship product of the company, as well as the Organic Sicilian Orange. read more

The cucumber season has started, while the green bean season is in full swing. The first strawberries from Veneto are being harvested, and tomato production has begun in various Italian regions. There is a good level of demand for peas, as they are in peak production. The campaign for Sicilian netted melons continues. read more

Aldi UK: Aldi shoppers can recreate a popular Italian sandwich for less than £1. Aldi UK stated: "Shoppers can experience a taste of Italy for only 94p per person by purchasing the trending Italian sandwich ingredients at Aldi. Everything needed to make a delicious Italian sandwich can be found in the aisles of Aldi." read more

The Antonio Ruggiero S.p.A. Group will also be present this year at Macfrut 2025, the international trade fair for fruit and vegetables, which will take place from May 6th to 8th at the Rimini Expo Centre. The company will have an exhibition stand located in Pavilion D5 – Stand 033, designed as an experiential space. read more

The project aims to meet the need for crops that can maintain stable yields even under environmental stress conditions, with a focus on creating superior potato genotypes that are more resilient. In the future, this research could potentially expand to other crops. "Developing potato varieties that are resistant to drought could decrease crop variability and improve overall." read more

In order to preserve high-yield soils for food production, a solution could be to implement multi-use concepts where food production remains the primary focus and electricity generation serves as a secondary source of income. This approach would also help to ensure greater energy independence. The Austrian Chamber of Agriculture supports this idea. read more

Altar Produce is excited to announce a substantial expansion of its specialty vegetable offerings. As part of this growth initiative, the company is enhancing its year-round green onion program to cater to the increasing global demand by providing consistent supply, scalable volume, and customized options. read more

BBC Gardeners' World presenter, Adam Frost, praised the talented garden designers, landscapers, and horticultural students at the BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair for their impressive show gardens. The fair drew thousands of visitors to Beaulieu in the New Forest over the weekend of 2-4 May. read more

According to forecasts prepared on April 1st, French lettuce production is expected to reach 398.6 million heads for the 2024-2025 marketing year, a decrease of 14.6 million heads compared to the previous year. In the market in March 2025, prices were 69% higher than in 2024 and 51% higher than the average from 2020-2024. read more

BioSafe Systems has hired Matt McGraw to join the Horticulture Division as a Technical Sales Representative. Matt will focus on promoting BioSafe Systems' reduced-risk crop protection, water treatment, and sanitation products in the Appalachian Region of the United States for ornamental crops and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) vegetables. read more

The Nakuru County Government in Kenya has distributed 91,000 avocado seedlings to local farmers, aiming to enhance avocado production. Leonard Bor, the County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, highlighted the initiative's focus on empowering farmers with a high-value crop. read more

The prime selling season for organic apples from the southern hemisphere has just begun and will last until August. The first organic variety, Gala, has arrived on the U.S. East Coast from Chile and is now available in the market, marking the beginning of weekly shipments. "The majority of organic" read more

In a time when many young people are opting for white-collar jobs, Bhag Singh from Charkha village in the Gohar subdivision has created a unique success story deeply rooted in his connection to the land. Choosing farming over a career in the IT sector, Bhag Singh has ventured into floriculture. read more

Combining technological innovation and sustainable functionality in fruit and vegetable packaging: this is the goal achieved by the new collaboration between Ulma Packaging and Ghelfi Ondulati, which has led to the creation of a heat-sealed mini-pack designed to meet the needs of. read more

Carrots are still the most popular vegetable in Switzerland. Swiss people consumed over seven kilograms per capita last year. Tomatoes come in second place. However, if cherry tomatoes were included, they would surpass carrots as the top choice. Last year, Swiss people consumed 81 kilograms of fresh and stored tomatoes. read more

Kientzler has described CAST 2025 as "one of our most noteworthy CAST events ever." The company launched more new varieties than ever before, celebrated the addition of its new team member, Nathan Sell, and announced the addition of new production facility in Guatemala. Below are a few new. read more

Po zdobyciu nowej, ultranowoczesnej maszyny do sortowania wiśni w 2023 roku, Sicoly teraz rozbija bariery, dołączając do inicjatywy C'est qui le Patron?!. Jest to „rzeczywista szansa” dla przemysłu francuskiego, którego przyszłość wciąż jest niepewna. „Nasze zaangażowanie w inicjatywę było naprawdę na prośbę... read more

By the end of next month, the apple harvest will be completed, with all the fruit stored in bins to be distributed to either the packhouse or the controlled atmosphere rooms that enable year-round exports. Free State apple farmers faced challenges this year due to several hailstorms, impacting their yield. read more

With deep sorrow, Chestnut Hill Farms announces the passing of Bill Sheridan, a valued member of its Advisory Board, who passed away on May 2, 2025. Bill was more than just a dedicated leader in the produce industry – he was a trusted mentor, advisor, and friend to many. His career, read more

Under the name Prime Fruit Partners, Jan Rozema and Christian Bras are joining forces. With over 40 years of combined experience in the international fruit trade, they have decided to pursue independent business ventures. Throughout the years, both individuals have established a robust network of loyal suppliers. read more