Last night, more than 400 dedicated kiwifruit growers from New Zealand gathered in Mount Maunganui for a celebration honoring three significant milestones in the industry's history. The year 2024 commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Kiwifruit Industry Restructuring Act, which played a crucial role in establishing Zespri's global presence. read more

During the annual Pot and Bedding Plant Day organized by Glastuinbouw Nederland, Delphy, and Kas als Energiebron, growers, suppliers, and innovators gathered to discuss the latest advancements in the greenhouse horticulture industry. The event placed emphasis on sustainability, data-driven cultivation, and... read more

La Guardia Civil de Alicante ha iniciado una investigación sobre el gerente de una empresa de exportación de frutas con sede en Gandia por presuntamente cometer seis delitos de estafa contra agricultores en Valencia y Alicante. Las actividades fraudulentas afectaron a varios municipios, incluidos Pego, Pedreguer y Gata,...

The Civil Guard of Alicante has initiated an investigation into the manager of a Gandia-based fruit export company for allegedly committing six fraud offenses against farmers in Valencia and Alicante. The fraudulent activities impacted several municipalities, including Pego, Pedreguer, and Gata,... read more

EdenGrene Inc. operating as Bower & Branch has recently revealed a strategic partnership with MTM Trucking and Logistics. Bower & Branch provides customers with the option to buy and have trees up to 20 feet tall delivered directly from independent growers. MTM Trucking is a woman-owned business. read more

The note, published by the two French organizations: Légumes de France and AOP Tomates et Concombres de France

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On Tuesday, October 22, Certified American Grown highlighted the crucial issue of farmer mental health and well-being in a webinar for the American floral and foliage community. They were joined by American farmer Marshal Sewell, Founder of Mind Your Melon, in this significant... read more

Sorma Group, a leader in the design and construction of complete lines for the post-harvest of fruit and vegetable products, is participating in the Table Grape Fair LUV, running until tomorrow at the Nuova Fiera del Levante in Bari. They are presenting a complete solution that facilitates operators. read more

Online discussions have arisen among Scots regarding the use of Union flags on fruit packaging, particularly on strawberries from Angus, instead of the Scottish Saltire. The conversation gained traction after a Sainsbury's customer brought up the issue on social media, expressing dissatisfaction. read more

The 6th edition of the Agro Belgrade fair will be held from January 30 to February 1, 2025, at the Belgrade Fairgrounds. As a significant event for the fruit and vegetable industry in Southeast Europe, Agro Belgrade draws in international buyers, exporters, distributors, and producers. This top-tier trade fair... read more

Over 200 participants have pre-registered to attend the "Thai – Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024: Envision Innovation for Sustainable Floriculture Industry" taking place this coming Thursday, October 24th, 2024 (08:00 – 16:00) in Bangkok. The Forum is jointly organized by the Netherlands Embassy in Bangkok. read more

The European Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR), adopted by the European Parliament last April 24, heavily impacts the fresh fruit and vegetable products supply chain where the use of plastic packaging is expected to be banned. read more

We are pleased to announce the beginning of the collaboration between Comercial Gallo S.r.l. and Clemenfort S.l. for the distribution in Italy of the Clemenlola® patent, the early club variety of clementine. read more

On Tuesday, October 22, Certified American Grown highlighted the crucial issue of farmer mental health and well-being in a webinar for the American floral and foliage community. They were joined by American farmer Marshal Sewell, Founder of Mind Your Melon, in this significant conversation. read more

Kohalpur Municipality in Banke district has prohibited the use of plastic flowers and garlands during the Tihar and Chhath festivals. The chief administrative officer of Kohalpur Municipality, Man Bahadur Giri, has issued a notice to inform the public about the ban on plastic flowers. read more

The Meccearly bean, developed by Blumen Vegetable Seeds, is a product with unique characteristics. Geneticist Elena Avite presents these characteristics: "It is a bean that is born to meet the needs of the industry, but it also lends itself well to the fresh market." read more

Director of Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal, initiated the sale of winter flower seedlings (Hybrid, Open pollinated) at the Floriculture Nursery Lalmandi Srinagar on Monday. The Director inspected various sections and Hi-Tech Poly houses of the nursery and interacted with the staff. read more

Although the spring season for strawberries and raspberries is running about 10 days late for a major Australian fruit producer in both southern Queensland and Tasmania due to the weather, the volume and quality are still high. "It's all looking pretty good, to be honest, and the season is." read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, will once again be the Official Supplier of the Wizz Air Venice Marathon, supporting professional athletes and sports enthusiasts on Sunday, October 27 with all the energy and enthusiasm. read more

During the mid-export season, Stefan Bitlan, the sales manager at Fani, a fruit exporter in Moldova, is pleased with the reputation that the country's plums have established since 2017. "The market is stable, and there is demand," he says. "However, we cannot replicate the success of last season. We are exporting a quarter." read more

Według analityków EastFruit, ceny hurtowe jabłek odmiany Gala na Ukrainie, w Mołdawii i w Polsce osiągnęły rekordowe poziomy jak na ten okres roku. Jabłka Gala są najbardziej popularną odmianą wśród eksporterów i coraz bardziej preferowane przez lokalnych konsumentów. Zazwyczaj ceny jabłek Gala różnią się. read more