The new Association of Producer Organizations (Aop) founded by Op Vog, Vip, and Vog Products is called Alpoma. It was presented today in Terlano by the presidents Georg Kössler (Vog), Thomas Oberhofer (Vip), and Johannes Runggaldier (Vog Products). Cooperation as a lever for the... read more

Agdia has launched a new product for rapid, in-field detection of Orchid fleck virus (OFV) on its ImmunoStrip platform. Orchid fleck virus is an emerging Dichorhavirus that is transmitted by Brevipalpus mites (also known as flat mites or false spider mites). First reported in Japan, OFV has now read more

Emile Aleman, functional manager at Levoplant, has been working at the orchid nursery with five branches for seven years. As the focal point for IT, data, and cybersecurity, he sees digitalization increasing rapidly. From analog robots to smart screens that can be controlled remotely—everything is changing. read more

The second edition of Fruit Attraction São Paulo began with a lively atmosphere and a significant expansion compared to the previous year. From occupying a single pavilion in its first edition, the event has now expanded to two pavilions, indicating the increasing interest from producers, buyers, and international visitors. read more

Według danych z Comtrade, usługi statystyczne Organizacji Narodów Zjednoczonych, w porównaniu eksportu pomidorów hiszpańskich, holenderskich, marokańskich i tureckich, Holandia była krajem przewodnim pod względem eksportu od 1 września 2023 do 31 sierpnia 2024 roku, a następnie Maroko, Hiszpania i Turcja. W analizowanym okresie Holandia eksportowała. read more

The Teagasc Horticulture Development Department has released the 2025 edition of its Horticulture Crop Input Prices report, which shows ongoing inflation of input costs in all sub-sectors of the Irish horticulture industry. This fifth annual report offers a comparison of input costs year-on-year. read more

The growth of the Brazilian fruit sector was evident at the Fruit Attraction fair in São Paulo, which doubled in size during its second edition and is expecting over 16,000 visitors. The event featured full pavilions, live culinary presentations, technical sessions, and business opportunities. read more

The Resource Innovation Institute (RII) announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Directors. "The future of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) depends on optimizing unit economics and demonstrating the sector's value to society," said Derek Smith, Executive Director of Resource Innovation Institute. "RII plays read more

Z chłodniejszymi wieczorami w ostatnim tygodniu, popyt konsumencki i sprzedaż detaliczna były silniejsze niż oczekiwano. Ogólnie sektor usług spożywczych był również solidny w ostatnich tygodniach, a popyt na ziemniaki utrzymuje się na wysokim poziomie. Istnieje pewne negatywne nastawienie ze strony niektórych przedsiębiorstw przetwórczych ziemniaków. read more

Egypts exports of fresh grapes to Finland have significantly increased, reaching 3.8 thousand tons by the end of 2024, valued at over $14 million. This volume is almost three times higher than in 2023, signaling a new milestone in Egypt-Finland trade relations. read more

To strengthen the Habanero chili production chain through collaboration between science and the agricultural sector, Yucatan's Scientific Research Center (CICY) announced the launch of two new Habanero chili seed varieties: Mayan K'iin and Mayan Chac. These new varieties will allow producers to... read more

The Ukrainian company Agroprodservis has initiated the planting of an apple orchard in the village of Nastasiv, situated in the Ternopil region. The orchard will span around 10 hectares, with plans to plant 29,800 apple trees, mainly consisting of. read more

Dole Fresh Fruit Co. has placed an order for 400 Star Cool 1.1 refrigeration units, which will include the Sekstant telematics system. The decision is part of the company's broader efforts to increase operational efficiency and address ongoing changes in the refrigerated transport market. read more

The first mango export center in Yemen's Hodeida province has been launched in the al Sa'id area of the Bayt al Faqih district. This facility, developed in partnership with the Bayt al-Faqih Multipurpose Cooperative Society, has initiated its operations by dispatching its first shipment to Oman. read more

The first shipment of South African lemons for the 2025 season arrived in India this week. This arrival is also the very first shipment of lemons exported to India by FruitOne, a local citrus cultivation and export company. "We are delighted to announce the arrival of the first shipment of South African lemons in India," said a spokesperson for FruitOne. read more

An industry report on ornamental horticulture in Thailand was presented at the 2025 AIPH Spring Meeting in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The report was funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) through the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) and produced by the International Association of. read more

"The revocation of pesticides must be at the top of the agenda for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, as the system is seriously at risk. Last year, farmers took to the streets, and even President Von Der Leyen recognized the need to listen to the priorities of the sector." read more

The demand for Cyprus Late Ovals, including Morphou and Lefka oranges, has exceeded the supply. Growers have noted increased prices since March. Usually available until mid-May, the crop is expected to be depleted by the end of March due to high demand from markets such as Norway, New Zealand, and the Far East. read more

Yesterday we wrote about the prospects for the 2025 melon campaign in Italy and Europe, and to better understand the expectations of national producers, we collected the impressions of some key figures in the sector. (click here). read more

While there is still snow on the ground in Quebec's garden, the planting season for iceberg lettuce, Romaine lettuce, Romaine Hearts, and celery is expected to begin in about three weeks, around April 14. These crops will be followed by carrots, green onions, parsley. read more