Starting this fall, Royal Pride plans to expand its product line by growing mini and midi cucumbers, which will be sold through Harvest House. This strategic decision aims to maintain the full range of cucumber products within the cooperative, particularly following the discontinuation of Wijnen Square Crops. read more

The melon campaign in the Mantua area of Lombardy has had a very positive start, as reported by Sales Manager Maurizio Carbonini of Op Mantuafruit. Despite low demand in the first three weeks of May, it has significantly increased since the last week of May, with large quantities being received. read more

Industrial Auctions is providing the chance to purchase Dawtona's entire onion sorting and packaging line situated in Leszno, Poland. The online auction includes various machinery such as infeed bunkers, inspection tables, an onion neck topper, brusher, screen grader, filler, weighing machine, read more

The hail continues to torment Spanish fruit growers. The latest case concerns a violent hailstorm that hit the province of Lleida last Thursday and caused extensive damage to stone fruit crops, affecting approximately 1,120 hectares in the regions of Segrià and. read more

DHL Express has reaffirmed its commitment to Ecuador's floriculture sector by offering specialized solutions that facilitate the export of flowers to international markets, especially the United States and Canada. Through its door-to-door express service, DHL enables flower exports without a minimum requirement. read more

In the early days of LED lighting in leafy greens, it was not uncommon to be labeled a cowboy. That's how Arnold de Kievit, International Sales Manager at Oreon, described the initial phase of implementing the technology. Speaking at the Leafy Hydroponics Event, Arnold recounted the past 15 years. read more

Maersk, druga co do wielkości linia kontenerowa na świecie, wstrzymała usługi do izraelskiego portu Haifa. Według Maerska, decyzja ta wynikała z analizy raportów dotyczących ryzyka związanego z konfliktem między Izraelem a Iranem oraz jego potencjalnego wpływu na bezpieczeństwo załogi. Oświadczenie firmy brzmiało: "Po". read more

Czy Twoja wawrzynowa roślina jest przegrana? Rododendron niedomagający? Śliwki plażowe zmęczone? Margery Daughtrey i jej prawdziwa pasja do fitopatologii mogą mieć rozwiązania. Entuzjastka ogrodnictwa ozdobnego wychowana w Crozet, Wirginia, przeniosła się na Long Island w 1978 roku, aby rozpocząć pracę jako fitopatolog.

Is your laurel a lost cause? Rhododendron rickety? Beach plums pooped? Margery Daughtrey and her true passion for plant pathology might have the resolutions. The Crozet, Virginia-raised ornamental horticulture enthusiast moved to Long Island in 1978 to start her role as plant pathologist. read more

The food industry's growing interest in natural, traceable, and value-added ingredients is increasing global demand for processed tropical fruits, particularly for juices, purees, and IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) products. The IQF category, in particular, meets the demand for versatile... read more

It's melon time for Farmer Don Camillo: in the 2025 campaign, important initiatives will accompany the presence of the most iconic fruit of the summer on the shelves. read more

Seatrade, a global company specializing in refrigerated shipping and logistics, has confirmed an order for two new 2,800 TEU high-reefer container vessels at Huanghai Shipyard in Shandong Province, China. The vessels, scheduled for delivery beginning in 2027, are the largest container ships. read more

Among the areas most suited to the cultivation of table tomatoes in Italy, Lazio holds a prominent position. Thanks to the Agro Pontino, with approximately 1,500 hectares of greenhouse horticulture, this territory represents a true reference point for quality production in. read more

Global Labor Justice and the Latin American Coordinator of Banana and Agro-Industrial Workers Unions (COLSIBA) strongly denounce the arrests of Francisco Smith and Gilberto Guerra, leaders of the Panamanian Agricultural Workers Union affiliated with the global union federation, IUF, the Union of... read more

Not only radicchio, peaches and nectarines, blueberries, raspberries, cherries, but also a completely Italian onion. The new harvest of the Italian season of the golden onion of the Great Italian Beauty has begun. Perusi, founding partner of the business network that combines national productions of... read more

The fruit cooperative Trops, based in Vélez-Málaga, has expanded its operations in Portugal with a €9 million investment in a new facility located in Tavira, in the Algarve region. This expansion is a significant milestone in the cooperative's wider international strategy. The new facility occupies read more

From the assembly of Confagricoltura Modena comes the warning from farmers: insuring one hectare of pears in Europe costs between 500 and 700 euros (with refunds being paid in the same year of the disastrous event), while in Italy it costs around 4,000 euros. This is the focal point around which the crisis revolves. read more

Coop Trading has named Anders Kind as its new chief executive officer, starting in October 2025. Coop Trading is the Nordic private brand purchasing organization for Coop in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. read more

The García Ballester group, one of the leading citrus operators in Castellón, has strengthened its recovery after the setback experienced two campaigns ago. Based in Burriana, the company closed the 2023-2024 financial year with a turnover of 38 million euros, 34% more than in the previous season. read more

Hong Kong has the potential to serve as a dual trade gateway connecting South America and mainland China, as stated by Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan. The city utilizes its duty-free port status and extensive global connectivity to adjust to changes in the global market. read more

Promoting local agricultural production through a strong, creative, and recognizable identity is the objective of Rocket Melon, the new brand of watermelons launched by Op Altamura, a cooperative based in Piana del Sele in Campania. FreshPlaza discussed this with Fabio Altamura,... read more