Today, the spotlight is on the twenty-fifth edition of the Special Fruit & Vegetable: an exclusive event for industry professionals, which this year focuses on artificial intelligence and its multiple applications in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. read more

In a large plant nursery near Thessaloniki in northern Greece, a Greek family is diligently working. They are preparing nearly 150,000 poinsettias for distribution before Christmas, primarily to foreign markets but also locally. Over the years, their poinsettia family business has expanded. read more

A very successful edition thanks to the dynamism, freshness, and innovation deployed to create new opportunities for the entire apple sector. This is what emerges from the 13th edition of

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The English apple harvest is almost complete, with most growers having finished picking except for a few late areas. At Adrian Scripps, based in Kent, England, they completed their last picking last Friday. "We finished with our Braeburn, which has remained in very good condition on the trees," said James Simpson... read more

The kiwi is starting to take center stage in the Italian markets, but the dominant players are not the fruits grown in Italy. In fact, as Marco D'Emilio from Ortofrutta Palestini at the Pescara Market and Nino Recchia from the eponymous company operating in the fruit and vegetable market testify, read more

Packnatur Cellulose Tube Netting has become a significant presence in the fruit and vegetable sections of both domestic and international supermarkets. An increasing number of product categories are transitioning to sustainable and compostable packaging crafted from beech wood. This shift includes fruits and vegetables, which are now being wrapped in the innovative and eco-friendly material. read more

With the evolution of technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, the boundary between reality and fiction is becoming increasingly blurred, especially online. It is therefore easy to mistake images spread on the web as real, when in fact they are the result of AI processing. read more

Na początku grudnia rozpocznie się zbieranie wczesnych odmian borówki w Maroku, ale sezon nie nabierze pełnego tempa do stycznia. Najlepszy okres dostępności to od marca do czerwca. "Warunki uprawy były wyjątkowe, a oczekiwana jest dobra produkcja". read more

German jam producers are raising concerns: the fruit harvest in 2024 was a disaster. On average, the yields of apples, sour cherries, strawberries, and other soft fruits in Germany were one-third below expectations. Sour cherries were particularly affected, with a shortfall of up to 60%. The situation was similar in neighboring countries. read more

Mission in Dominican Republic for Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8, 2025. Taking part in the mission will be a delegation led by Macfrut President Renzo Piraccini and including Lina Valeza. read more

Selecta One has announced the release of its 2025 Poinsettias catalog, a 50-page resource that highlights a diverse selection, high quality, and reliable availability of Poinsettias. The catalog for this year includes insights from Selecta One's technical experts Gary Vollmer, Lauren Blume, and James Doukas. read more

The Turkish lemon production has decreased compared to the previous season. Mustafa Arslan, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter MDA Agricultural Products, stated: "Unfortunately, due to climate change and other factors, the Turkish lemon production has decreased by approximately 25%. read more

Silal, a prominent agri-food and technology entity in Abu Dhabi, has formed a strategic partnership with Shouguang Vegetable Industry Group, a leading organization in China that focuses on vegetable seed breeding and the counter-seasonal vegetable industry chain. This collaboration is expected to read more

Masymas Supermarkets will buy more Valencian citrus fruits during this campaign. The supermarket chain plans to purchase a total of 1,210 starting this month of November.

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In South Jersey, a tradition of cultivating cranberries dates back to 1857, which is before President Abraham Lincoln established Thanksgiving as a national holiday in 1863. The Darlington family, now in its fifth generation of farmers in Pemberton Township, has played a key role in this tradition. read more

Zespri's recent five-year outlook report provides an analysis of the sector's projected path towards the end of the decade, emphasizing both opportunities and challenges. The report highlights a consistent demand for SunGold fruit that exceeds supply, and Zespri is optimistic about the market's prospects. read more

An open day was organized by the Sicilian seed company Southern Seed Srl and held in Pachino at the Rubera Marilena farm. The event featured participants from various sectors including farmers, traders, retailers, and nurserymen, with the goal of engaging multiple stakeholders in the horticultural production chain. read more

It's not an everyday thing to enter a fruit and vegetable department and be greeted by a theatrical display – as you can see in the opening photo – where an impressive frame projects us directly into the Trentino mountains, specifically in Val di Non, the cradle read more

"Lemons did quite well after everyone prepared for a total disaster. However, the sudden decline in Valencia oranges was unexpected. Everyone was anticipating a fantastic orange season, but it turned out to be the opposite, particularly in the last third," recounts the local buyer. read more

Apples are grown in over 100 countries, making them one of the most widely produced fruit crops worldwide. Among these, spur-type apple trees, known for their compact size and higher productivity, have gained attention. However, the genetic basis of this desirable trait has not been fully understood. read more