The expansion of the Alì (Selex) chain continues in the territory it has always belonged to, namely the Nielsen area 2. The latest opening was in Treviso, on Viale della Repubblica 92, covering an area of 1,500 square meters. "For us, the supermarket is also a read more

Coop Alleanza 3.0 has been recognized for the 6th consecutive year among the 240 Italian companies as a Leader in Sustainability, a result that demonstrates the continuity in the commitment that the Cooperative dedicates to all ESG dimensions: environmental, social, and governance. read more

Przemysł durianowy Malezji rozpoczął sezon 2025-2026 z silniejszym dostępem do świeżego rynku Chin, ale eksporterzy twierdzą, że rosnące koszty logistyczne i połowowy "tsunami durianowe" sprawiają, że zyskowność staje się coraz trudniejsza. Według Vincenta Lee z malezyjskiego sektora świeżych i mrożonych durianów read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will begin in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are organizing a World Cup Football Pool through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

Taiwan's mango pineapple, also known as Tainung No. 23, has entered the New Zealand market, according to CNA. The pineapple variety is known for its mango-like aroma and was introduced during a promotional event held in Auckland. Taiwanese representatives in Auckland organized a banquet to. read more

According to an article by Francesco Bertolino and Daniela Polizzi in Corriere della Sera, the German group Rewe is reportedly considering a possible total or partial sale of its Penny Market network in Italy, thus opening up the possibility of downsizing. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. ("Mission Produce") and Calavo Growers, Inc. ("Calavo"), announced today that Mission Produce has received antitrust clearance from Mexico's Federal Economic Competition Commission (Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica) in connection with Mission Produce's planned acquisition of Calavo. read more

A pair of Yubari melons from Hokkaido were sold for a record 5.8 million yen (US$36,500) at Japan's first melon auction of the season, surpassing the previous record of 5 million yen (US$31,500) set in 2019. The melons were auctioned at a wholesale market in Sapporo, and the winning bidder was Futami Seika. read more

The season for Moroccan tomatoes in 2025-2026 has been one of the most challenging in recent history. The industry, which was already facing vulnerabilities due to pests and ToBFV, was further impacted by extreme weather conditions and a storm that caused extensive damage to thousands of hectares of greenhouses at the end of February. This combination of greenhouse destruction, adverse climate… read more

The global floriculture industry faces a core paradox: cut flowers are among the most perishable agricultural commodities traded internationally, yet they must regularly endure multi-day transit across continents, through various temperature zones, and via intricate cold chain logistics. read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports exceeded US$2.67 billion in the first five months of 2026, as reported by the Department of Customs. This marked a 16 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year. In May alone, the export turnover was estimated to be around US$614.79 million. read more

The Taichung Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Company has completed the second phase of its cold chain distribution center in Taiwan. The facility was officially opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Taichung City Government Deputy Secretary-General Chang Ta-chun and legislators Yang. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association's (IFPA) The Floral Conference brought together leaders from the floral industry around the world in Miami. The event included breeders, growers, importers, suppliers, and retail floral buyers for two days of networking, education, and business discussions. read more

Flower Growers of Mississippi is one of the flower teaching farms in the Magnolia State. Over the past few months, the farm owner mentioned that cows from a nearby farm have been coming through a fence, causing damage to flower beds worth thousands of dollars. Donna Yowell is the owner of Flower Growers of Mississippi. read more

Morocco continued to increase its lemon exports during the first half of the 2025/26 season, as reported by EastFruit. From October 2025 to March 2026, the country exported 11,400 tons of lemons worth over US$6 million. This export volume was 17% higher than the total achieved during this period last year. read more

Zainteresowanie stało się teraz ambicją. Dla Perdiepa Kumara Gangi, uprawa cebuli nie jest już eksperymentem, ale realną szansą dla surinamskiego ogrodnictwa. Ganga mieszkał w Holandii przez 15 lat, gdzie zdobył szerokie doświadczenie praktyczne w szklarniach. Pracował...

Curiosity has now turned into ambition. For Perdiep Kumar Ganga, onion cultivation is no longer an experiment, but a genuine opportunity for Surinamese horticulture. Ganga lived in the Netherlands for 15 years, where he gained broad practical experience in greenhouse horticulture. He worked in... read more

Hortgro has appointed Jacques du Preez as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August 2026. He succeeds Anton Rabe, who is retiring after leading the South African deciduous fruit industry through multiple industry changes, including deregulation in 1997. Du Preez currently serves as General Manager. read more

Yesterday, Bas van der Waal was honored with a farewell reception hosted by Marni Fruit at 't Waaltje in Heerjansdam. The high regard for Bas was evident as even a customer from Estonia flew in specifically for the occasion, along with the presence of suppliers and transport... read more

South Africa is now officially the world's largest citrus exporter, and it's companies like the FPT Group, operator of private port terminals at Durban, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), and Cape Town, that make the last leg happen. Recent floods have caused major disruptions in the Eastern and Western Cape regions. read more

Gifco - acronym for Italian Corrugated Cardboard Manufacturers Group - is a specialized group within Assografici, the national trade association of Confindustria representing graphic, cardboard, paper transformation companies in Italy. read more