Ismea monitors the food purchases of organic products by households for domestic consumption in 2024. Here is what emerged from the Observatory: read more

PlantTape has recently announced promotions and new hires within its North American sales and product development teams. Mike McLane has been promoted to the position of Western Sales Manager, where he will be responsible for supporting growers and leading sales expansion in the western region. With his extensive experience in the industry, read more

In 2024, the horticultural sector in South Africa contributed 23% to the nation's agricultural Gross Value Added. Over the past decade, the sector has maintained an average growth rate of 11.4%, solidifying its position as a significant provider of employment and foreign exchange. Despite encountering logistical challenges, read more

The Giffoni Valle Piana Cinema Citadel is getting ready to host an extraordinary event, the final ceremony of Cinefrutta 2025, scheduled for Wednesday, April 30th. This national festival, a celebration of healthy eating and the promotion of young talents, will culminate with the read more

On the day of FreshPlaza's visit to the Bridelia Group in Levubu, Carmen Hass avocados are harvested. Typically, they achieve good sizes on the cultivar, which is exclusively grown for Westfalia, the company that handles Bridelia's avocado exports. Pictured on the right is Wiekus van der Walt, the general manager of the Bridelia Group. read more

The strawberry season reaches one of the peak moments of the year: the Easter period, which has always been an important occasion for the consumption of this symbolic spring fruit. Coop Sole, one of the leading producers, offers a high-quality selection. read more

Dostęp do dokładnych informacji o oczekiwanej jakości i dostępnych rozmiarach owoców szybko i łatwo jest w zasięgu ręki przed zbiorami. Dzięki technologii sztucznej inteligencji, aplikacje takie jak TrueFruit mogą sortować owoce jeszcze podczas ich wzrostu na podstawie plam i koloru, długo przed ich zbiorami. read more

In the heart of Silverdale, NSW, something exciting is growing—not just plants, but the future of greenhouse automation. Botanica Nurseries, one of New South Wales' premier wholesale growers, recently took a bold step toward smarter cultivation. Meet the growers at Botanica Nurseries - led by read more

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Jetbest Group, in partnership with Oz Pash, has launched the next generation of passionfruit, PassionBurst™. "Bursting with juice, flavor, and a sensational taste profile, PassionBurst is set to become a consumer favorite," said Steve Barnes, CEO of Jetbest Group. "The new variety has been carefully crafted to deliver the ultimate passionfruit experience." read more

Season of Egyptian table grapes is quickly approaching, with early varieties expected to be available starting from the beginning of May. Louay Elkout, co-founder of the Egyptian Growers Organization, provides updates on the preparations for the upcoming campaign. The early launch of the campaign presents a commercial opportunity for Egyptian growers. read more

In March, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade continues to grow in terms of volumes, although at a slower pace compared to previous months, with the increase in the average mix price further supporting the performance in terms of value. Among the main macro-categories, it is only the fruit that... read more

With Africa re-emerging in the Pinkerton avocado campaign, mangoes showing a slight increase, and limes seeking a new commercial position, the sector is undergoing a transitional period. Giorgio Donnarumma, Sales Manager of Nuovafrutta in Milan, discusses the current dynamics. read more

On 29 January 2025, during the international trade fair for horticulture IPM Essen (Germany), Valhor and MPS signed a partnership agreement to align MPS's record-keeping environment with the specifications of Plante Bleue, the social and environmental certification. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry in Moldova has announced that it will evaluate the effects of the recent frost on crops and provide guidance to farmers. Two meetings are scheduled for April 17th, one with regional agricultural departments and another with sector associations, to gather data. read more

Anyone following all the developments at Royal Berry could almost forget that they also grow plenty of strawberries. The newly crowned Agricultural Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 recently announced plans to build a new greenhouse at a new location, is exploring additional growing sites, and has. read more

The global blueberry industry is entering the latter part of the 2020s with an unprecedented production capacity and a more geographically diverse supply base than ever before, as noted by analysts at EastFruit. The global planted area is expanding, with estimates suggesting growth of at least 10% each year. read more

The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) has urged the U.S. government to exempt fresh fruit from its proposed reciprocal tariffs, warning that the measures would disrupt global supply chains, raise consumer prices, and reduce access to healthy foods. Dear Mr. read more

In 2024, there was a difficult market environment for retail sales, especially for food products. Following the high inflation of 2023, the economy in general faced recessionary trends and the consequent inclination of consumers to reduce... read more

A new weekly rail service has been launched to connect the southern Italian port of Gioia Tauro with Verona in the north. Operated by MEDLOG, the logistics division of MSC, the initiative aims to streamline the inland movement of refrigerated containers and improve cold chain efficiency. read more