The producer of Honey Gold mangoes, Piñata Farms, achieved a high packout rate and produced excellent quality fruit during the 2024-2025 season. Sales and marketing manager Rebecca Scurr stated that the 14-week season, which ended in early February, yielded volumes comparable to the previous two seasons. read more

Change the paradigm of the relationship between agri-food operators and the urban platform of CAAB. The Bologna Agri-Food Center has decided to radically renew the dynamics of its relationship with its customers starting from the new delivery service. read more

Amazon-backed More Retail, a major player in India's food and staples market, is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) next year. They aim to double their number of stores in five years, capitalizing on the growing trend of shoppers turning to supermarkets and online purchasing for their daily needs. read more

Turkey recently experienced one of its most severe agricultural frosts, with temperatures dropping significantly between April 10 and 12, as announced by Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı. "These unfavorable weather conditions resulted in one of the largest agricultural frosts." read more

Ortoverde hits the mark and launches an innovative line of IV Gamma microwavable vegetables, soon available on the shelves of major retailers. read more

Key developments in Serbian agriculture this week include alarming bee mortality, severe frost damage to fruit crops, limited insurance coverage, a new EU-funded innovation project, and mixed results from a major supermarket boycott. Mass bee die-offs are raising concerns among beekeepers across Serbia. read more

Fruit rich in pectin could become a valuable ally in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, as well as supporting cancer therapies. This was revealed by a study conducted by researchers at the Brazilian Food Research Center (FoRC). read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has expanded its Echinacea Delightful™ Series by introducing three new varieties: Echinacea Delightful 'Garnet', Echinacea Delightful 'Sunshine', and Echinacea Delightful 'Tropics'. Echinacea Delightful 'Garnet' is characterized by its deep green. read more

"It is becoming increasingly difficult to remain competitive in the Netherlands, Germany, or the UK," says Osvaldo Branco of Horti Consultancy Portugal. "Labour costs, taxes, and energy prices are too high. In Portugal, the climate helps reduce the energy requirements, and both labour and energy costs are much lower. read more

After months of negotiation, the process for the agreement for the management of the upcoming transformation campaign in the Central-Southern Italy Basin has been completed, with the definition of the average reference prices for tomatoes based on the Area Framework Contract signed last February 11th. read more

Dr. Mohammed Mansi, the director of the Egyptian Central Administration of Plant Quarantine (CAPQ), recently met with Duncan Macintyre, the president of The Breeders Alliance, and representatives from the top table grape breeding companies. read more

Fruit South Africa has announced leadership changes on its board of directors, effective 1 April 2025. Anton Rabe will take over as the chairperson, replacing Anton Kruger, who has been in the position since April 2023. Derek Donkin will be the vice-chairperson, and Kruger will remain with the board. read more

Agrico Ukraine has officially registered a new Dutch-bred potato variety named Napoleon, specifically developed for industrial purposes like chips, French fries, and powdered mash production. "Following successful internal field trials in different soil and climate conditions in Ukraine during... read more

The global blueberry industry is heading into the late 2020s with a production capacity never seen before and a more diverse supply base across different regions, as highlighted by analysts at EastFruit. The global planted area is expanding, with estimates suggesting a growth of at least 10% each year. read more

A new health concern has been highlighted by Anses, the French National Health and Safety Agency, which is warning of poisoning cases following the ingestion of what is known as "wood asparagus," also known as wild asparagus. Over 10 years, poison control centers have recorded 48 cases of poisoning after consuming this plant. read more

Less risk, more safety for operators, and optimization of intervention times. The use of drones for phytosanitary treatments has yielded encouraging results, and following a new request made by the regional Phytopathological Sector, the Ministry of Health has... read more

Key Highlights of the Week: The top-selling product, potatoes, are becoming more affordable. Supplies of onions, carrots, and beets have decreased, while cucumber availability is increasing. Farmers in Uzbekistan are increasing strawberry sales. There is a heightened demand for table beets. In Ukraine, last season's trends are... read more

Last week, Pindstrup, a supplier of growing media for the horticultural industry, inaugurated a wood fiber plant at its factory in Kongerslev, Denmark. During the opening ceremony, a commemorative plaque was revealed by the Mayor of Aalborg, Lasse Frimand Jensen, and Pindstrup CEO René Gjerding. read more

Just a year and a half ago, Johnny de Bat from Symach visited Vos Onions' new onion sorting and packing facility in Veen to mark a milestone: the first palletiser had reached 20 million bags processed. Last week, it was time for a second celebration, as the second machine also crossed the 20 read more

Po uruchomieniu Corner Corner niedawno w Canada Water, współzałożyciel Harvest London, Matt Chlebek, opowiada o tym, jak firma wchodzi w nową fazę rozwoju, która obejmuje zarówno przemysłowe pionowe uprawy, jak i modele zintegrowane z lokalną społecznością. Chlebek mówi, że firma jest...

After the launch of Corner Corner recently in Canada Water, Harvest London's co-founder, Matt Chlebek shares how the company is stepping into a new phase of growth—one that embraces both industrial vertical farming and community-integrated, hyperlocal models. Chlebek says that the company is read more