The California Prune Board (CPB) announces the official estimate for the 2025 harvest, which will be approximately 59,000 MT (65,000 tons), marking a lower production volume compared to recent seasons. This will have implications for supply and trade planning in the upcoming years. read more

Ethiopian Airlines has announced the start of its new four-times-weekly passenger service to Hanoi, the bustling capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. In celebration of this important occasion, Ethiopian Airlines held an inaugural ceremony at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, which was attended by read more

Last season, the lack of Tunisian dates, especially the Deglet Nour variety, was evident in several markets, particularly in the lead-up to Ramadan. This led importers to look for alternative origins or different date varieties, resulting in a change in the market dynamics. read more

"We can supply pesticide-free, locally-grown herbs from our circular indoor greenhouse year-round," begins Thomas Baars of SemperVere. "That means we can provide herbs that you'd normally cultivate in gas-heated greenhouses or import from far-away countries." Thomas and Thijs Maathuis founded SemperVere. read more

The California Prune Board (CPB) announces the official estimate of the 2025 harvest, which will be approximately 65,000 tons, a production volume lower than the last seasons, but the quality of the fruit remains high and consistent. read more

Seeka Limited is expecting a record year in 2025 and has submitted its earnings forecast to the New Zealand Stock Exchange for the current year. Seeka has forecast a record pre-tax profit ranging between NZD$33.0m and NZD$37m for the year 2025, an increase from the record $30m profit in 2024. Notably, the New Zealand kiwifruit industry is expected to play a significant role in this positive outlook. read more

The cherry season in Lebanon has ended after a brief period, with a significant decrease in volumes affecting major commercial activities. Despite this, Lebanese growers are optimistic and eagerly anticipating the next season. Mazen Bou Chebel from Fav... reported this information. read more

The search for alternatives to inorganic substrates has led to new applications of organic fibers in recent years. One relatively new product for soft fruits and vegetables was introduced by Profile Products: the HydraFiber Coir slabs, a blend of their patented wood fiber with coir. read more

The zbiór wiśni w Wielkiej Brytanii jest na poziomie około 40% ukończony, z większością wczesnych owoców trafiających na rynek krajowy. "Od początku lipca zauważamy zainteresowanie ze strony rynków eksportowych" - powiedział Jon Clark, Dyrektor Zarządzający Fruit World International. "Zainteresowanie z zagranicy ma tendencję rosąć." read more

Niedawne opady deszczu w Nowym Meksyku opóźniły początek sezonu papryki Hatch. "Mieliśmy dość duży monsun w drugiej połowie czerwca, i nadal pada deszcz," mówi Preston Mitchell ze sklepu z papryką Hatch. "To opóźniło datę rozpoczęcia sezonu bardziej niż oczekiwaliśmy." read more

From July 9 to 11, 2025, Dalat Hasfarm hosted its annual Flower Trials at the Da Ron and Da Quy farms, under the theme "House of the Future," envisioning the future home of floriculture. During the event, Dalat Hasfarm welcomed experts, partners, and customers from Vietnam and abroad to visit. read more

Wyniki handlu detalicznego w Wielkiej Brytanii odbiły się w czerwcu, twierdzi organizacja branżowa. Brytyjska Rada Handlu Detalicznego - której członkami są głównie większe sklepy - stwierdziła, że wydatki były o 3,1% wyższe w ujęciu pieniężnym niż rok wcześniej, wzrost z 1,0% rocznym wzrostem w maju i drugim największym wzrostem w tym roku. BRC powiedziała, że wyższe… read more

Kenya is about to reveal a plan to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by the end of the year. read more

On the commercial blueberry plantation of the 'Bluecrop' variety, owned by Dr. Paweł Krawiec, an evaluation of the effects of using organic Carbomat mulch supplied by Carbohort is being conducted. The mulch in this part of the farm has been spread out. read more

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"Completing the entire supply chain of a fresh product and processing it before it reaches consumers is the most effective way to enhance its value. This approach not only boosts profitability but also ensures continuous monitoring of quality parameters, which might otherwise be." read more

Initiated in 2020, the cultivation of blueberries in Brittany by producers of Prince de Bretagne is entering a new phase of development. From the second half of July, the first containers of blueberries will be appearing on the shelves, to the delight of consumers searching for tasty, fresh, and locally grown produce. read more

Dutch sensor start-up Plense Technologies has announced that it is closing its doors. The company, based in Delft, The Netherlands, shared the news on LinkedIn. Plense was founded in February 2023. Just over a year later, it officially entered the horticultural tech market, focusing on the read more

Stocks of Gala and Jazz apples in the UK are nearly depleted, but there are still significant volumes of Magic Star and Bramley apples in storage. According to Tony Harding, Technical and Procurement Director at Worldwide Fruit, "The fruit has stored well this year with no major issues." The Southern Hemisphere is currently in. read more

Walmart customer calls cops after his self-checkout avocado mishap charged $1,300
A Walmart customer called the police after mistakenly overcharging himself for avocados at the self-checkout kiosk and then accused the store of "robbing" him. The unusual incident was reported by a Walmart employee. read more