In a playful PR stunt, Domino's Pizza carried its controversial "Pizza Waikiki", the Hawaiian pizza topped with pineapple, through the Vatican's Porta Santa, hoping to cleanse it of its "culinary sin." The symbolic walk through the Holy Door, which opens only once every 25 years, was meant to. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) continues to take the lead in supporting and sharing member knowledge on transitioning to peat-free horticulture. A recent workshop for growers, titled 'Optimising nutrition and nutrient delivery in peat-free crops', was part of HTA's technical workshop series. read more

On October 27, 2025, a government delegation from Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam, visited Westland to explore opportunities for collaboration in the horticultural sector. The visit was organized by the Netherlands Vietnam Horti Business Platform (NVHBP), Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD), and the read more

Agrivaloire has been operating in the asparagus sector for 35 years, with expertise passed down from generation to generation. Founded by Enya Vermuë's parents, who now leads the company, Agrivaloire initially established its reputation through the sale of asparagus plants before diversifying its operations. read more

Lidl Italy announces that Massimiliano Silvestri, after 24 years in the company, the last 6 of which as CEO, has resigned to pursue new personal and professional challenges. read more

Belgium is projected to be the top European producer of pears in 2025/2026, as reported by the World Apple & Pear Association. The forecasted production is 355,547 tonnes, which is a 32.17% increase from the previous year. This growth solidifies Belgium's position as the leading pear-growing region in Europe. read more

Hybrid potato breeding is changing the way new potato varieties are created and made available, providing possibilities for quicker turnover of varieties and better access to high-quality seed materials in areas where certified seeds are limited. As Hans Huistra explains, "A hybrid potato not only tastes and looks just as appealing as traditional varieties, but also offers enhanced characteristics." read more

The prices of flowers slightly decreased on Saturday, Nov. 1, All Saints' Day (Undas), at the Dangwa Flower Market in Sampaloc, Manila, as reported by Carlo Mateo on Dobol B TV. Additionally, the labor cost for creating flower arrangements is approximately P200. Despite Nov. 1 being traditionally known as the day... read more

At Sysco, supporting local farmers like De Francesco Farm is not just about supplying fresh produce, but also about enhancing communities and small businesses from their foundations. Sysco offers programs tailored to assist small farmers and artisan producers in marketing their products. read more

Wraz z przejściem z lata na zimę, FMB przesuwa swoje skupienie asortymentu z warzyw szklarniowych na warzywa plenerowe i owoce wierzbowe. Jednakże, pogoda jeszcze nie sprzyja rozwojowi rynku warzyw plenerowych. "To jest zjawisko na skalę europejską dla produktów takich jak brukselka. read more

From November 27th to 29th, 2025, the SiciliaFiera pole in Misterbianco (Ct) will host the second edition of Frutech-Mediterranean Fruit & Vegetables Expo, the event dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and internationalization of Mediterranean fruits and vegetables. Three intense days with read more

Najnowsze badania opublikowane w czasopiśmie HortScience podkreślają skuteczność zastosowania roztworów ethefonu do podlewania podłożem w kontrolowaniu wydłużania pędów i ogólnego wzrostu roślin zielnych bylin i rocznic. Te wyniki oferują plantatorom praktyczne narzędzia do optymalizacji jakości roślin, poprawy... read more

Riverland farmer Kym Pfeiler is in the process of establishing what could potentially be the largest commercial medjool date farm in Australia. He acknowledges the project as being "crazy" due to the extensive labor and risks associated with growing and harvesting the crop. "They require a tremendous amount of work, with everything being done manually," read more

Bracia Matthew and Henry Prichard, piątego pokolenia rolników z Cudgen w Nowej Południowej Walii, opracowują nową technologię zbioru, której celem jest zmniejszenie uszkodzeń słodkich ziemniaków podczas przetwarzania po zbiorze. Obecnie rozwijane urządzenia mają na celu zminimalizowanie obtarć i... read more

SPAR supermarket in Heverlee, Belgium underwent modernization. The updated store now features various new developments and innovations, such as a diverse and fresh assortment of fruits and vegetables, along with freshly baked bread rolls, baguettes, and other breads available daily. read more

Przemysł owoców w Tasmanii opłakuje śmierć Carla Hansena. Carl był trzecim pokoleniem plantatora, który poświęcił niemal siedem dekad na uprawę jabłek. "Z wielkim smutkiem rodzina Hansenów i nasz zespół Hansen Orchards ogłaszają spokojne odejście Carla Hansena w dniu 31 października. read more

Change at the top of the Vignola Consortia. Following the passing in September of Andrea Bernardi, a historic president of both, Pier Giorgio Lenzarini has been appointed as president of the Vignola PGI Cherry Protection Consortium, while at the helm of the Cherry Consortium. read more

W zeszłym roku opublikowaliśmy artykuł o 80-letnim Sjaaku Verploegenie z Neer, który wystawił na sprzedaż swoje gospodarstwo owocowe. Plantator, który uprawiał 3 hektary malin, 1 hektar porzeczek czerwonych, pół hektara jeżyn oraz małą działkę śliwek, zmuszony był zakończyć działalność z powodu braku rentowności. read more

Zoono Group has signed an exclusive five-year agreement with Mpact Operations, the largest paper, plastics, and recycling company in southern Africa, to integrate its antimicrobial technology into food packaging in South Africa and Namibia. The partnership, executed through Zoono's food supply division, aims to enhance the safety and longevity of food products in the region. read more

According to the latest analysis by Avobook, as reported by Freshfruitportal.com, October ended with a global avocado market in balance, where demand and supply met harmoniously after months of fluctuations. The increasing demand from Northern countries intersected with the tail. read more