Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ has been recognized as one of Fast Company's 2025 Most Innovative Companies, securing a spot in the top 10. This acknowledgment showcases the company's dedication to revolutionizing the fresh produce sector through groundbreaking packaging, innovative products, and digital interaction. read more

This year, Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit, and the Official Healthy Food Partner of Atalanta B.C., has chosen to support the "School at the Stadium" project, confirming its commitment to promoting healthy habits among the younger generations. read more

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, which offered extra snacks to New York City students, has been suspended for the rest of the 2024-2025 school year. A notification from the city's Department of Education informed parents of Brooklyn Elementary School about this decision, attributing it to funding issues. read more

The potato industry is introducing the SaniCoup sanitary approval. This new system is designed to organize and enhance the process of cutting plants (in full growth) in order to minimize the risks of spreading quarantine organisms. It also allows growers to receive compensation in case of any issues. read more

Pod koniec tego roku firma Kruiden Claus, jedna z największych herbaciarni w Belgii, obchodzi swoje 125-lecie. Firma oferuje setki rodzajów ziół i dostarcza je do centrów ogrodniczych oraz sektora gastronomicznego w Belgii, Holandii i Francji, włączając w to restauracje z gwiazdkami Michelin. read more

The onion market is currently facing challenges in getting active. "We're all a bit stuck. Market prices are slowly approaching the €20 mark. However, farmers are occupied in the fields and are not willing to sell their onions due to lack of time, while bale prices are decreasing," notes Wouter van. read more

Andrew Dunstan, the director of Southern Cross Horticulture in Tauranga, has stated that the kiwifruit sector is expected to remain stable, with a solid and reliable decade ahead if execution is done well. The demand for kiwifruit at favorable prices is increasing, requiring efforts to meet this growing demand. read more

The Peruvian ginger sector is facing challenges related to quality issues upon arrival, high certification costs, and stricter phytosanitary controls in both the fields and packing plants. Moreover, yields are currently below average. Consequently, the exports have decreased in the 2024 season. read more

Some pests in blueberry cultivation have become particularly troublesome and difficult to control in recent years. One of them is the plum curculio. It has become a real scourge on some plantations. Not everyone realizes that right now, at the beginning read more

Produkcja papryki w szklarni rozpoczęła się wcześnie w tym sezonie w Ontario, Kanada. "Rozpoczynając sezon papryki w Kanadzie, jesteśmy podekscytowani dostępnością nowych ilości, które będą wspierać nasz program papryki przez cały rok" - mówi Chris Veillon, Wiceprezes ds. Marketingu w Topline. read more

When passion turns into innovation, the result is internationally recognized excellence. L'Insalata dell'Orto, a Veneto-based company specializing in the production of fresh vegetables for the IV Range, has been able to enhance a niche market that is still relatively unknown. read more

Aartsen, a family business in the fruit and vegetable industry, is making a significant move towards a sustainable future. Shareholders Menno van Breemen (CCO) and Jasper van der Sandt (COO) have increased their ownership in the company, demonstrating their long-term dedication. Jack Aartsen read more

The Swedish company Growpipes, led by CEO Christer Tilk, is challenging the idea that vertical farming requires a significant capital investment. Instead, they have created a modular system that enables farmers to begin on a small scale and expand gradually. While many companies prioritize high-tech solutions, read more

British Berry Growers (BBG), the industry association representing 95 percent of British berries sold in the UK, has raised significant concerns regarding Defra's decision to terminate the Producer Organisations (PO) scheme. Nick Marston, the chairman of British Berry Growers, stated: "POs have played a crucial role in promoting collaboration read more

Thailand exported orchids worth 5.43 billion baht in the past two years, solidifying its position as the world's leading exporter, according to a report by the Department of Business Development (DBD) on Wednesday. Thai exports of decorative plants from 2023 to 2024 increased to 9.32 billion baht, with more than half of that amount coming from orchids. read more

Interest in firm-fleshed persimmons is not limited to Europe, as it is also spreading to other parts of the world, with several companies planting hundreds of hectares in Latin America. Agronomist Vito Vitelli believes that Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil are new areas that can produce high-quality persimmons using more modern methods. read more

Sanchai Puranachaikiri, the president of the Thai Fresh Fruit Traders and Exporters Association, expects a 20% increase in durian supply from Thailand's eastern provinces. The main harvest is scheduled to begin next month. Former president Paiboon Wongchotesathit forecasts that the region's supply will. read more

The Embassy of Uzbekistan in London recently organized an event to showcase the agricultural industry potential of the country. The event brought together representatives from British government agencies, exporters, and importers, as reported by Dunyo News Agency. It featured a business forum and an exhibition showcasing the agricultural sector. read more

The Agricultural Cooperative OrtoRomi is participating in Agricoltura È, an event organized and promoted by the Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, taking place in Rome, at Piazza della Repubblica, from today until March 26th. read more

What are the latest trends, developments, and challenges in marigold breeding? Mr. Tatchai Kantarot, Managing Director of Target Genetics, a marigold breeding and seed production company based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, shares his insights in this article. A young company with deep expertise in marigold breeding, Target Genetics is at the forefront of innovation in this field. read more