The Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam) reported that in April 2025, four banana producers in Cameroon exported 16,830 tons of bananas. This figure represents a marginal decrease of 0.4% compared to the 16,897 tons exported in April 2024. Assobacam data highlighted export increases for two banana producers. read more

Od czasu swojego założenia w 1991 roku Naturalvi - mała firma rodzinna z siedzibą w sercu Alzacji - rozwija się z każdym dniem. Jej wzrost został napędzony umiejętnością przewidzenia wzrastającego zapotrzebowania profesjonalistów od owoców i warzyw na rozwiązania opakowaniowe bez plastiku.

Since its founding in 1991, Naturalvi - a small family-run business based in the heart of Alsace - has been thriving. Its growth has been fueled by the ability to anticipate the increasing demand from fruit and vegetable professionals for plastic-free packaging solutions. read more

The quality of strawberries is a result of protection and fertilization at various stages of the vegetative cycle. It is important to remember that during the key period of fruiting, it is necessary to provide the crop with the right composition of micro and macro elements as well as other substances. read more

The Cretan beef tomato season is coming to an end, disappointing local growers. "The beef tomatoes that were planted early fetched good prices, but those that came later faced low demand. At present, the remaining older tomatoes have started to soften due to... read more

Ciarciello Group's debut at Macfrut was a strategic opportunity. "We chose this occasion to launch a novelty in which we believe a lot," explained Sara, Michele, and Giovanni Ciarciello. The highlight of the fair was an innovative line of three packaged, unwashed products in both organic and... read more

Keukenhof 2024 is a wrap. This year, 1.4 million visitors from over 100 countries enjoyed spring at Keukenhof in recent weeks. Most visitors came from the Netherlands (20%), but German, American, French, and British flower lovers also traveled to Lisse. "We are proud of being able to share this." read more

Lidl has issued an urgent recall of four Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars due to the potential presence of plastic pieces, making them unsafe to consume. The affected products are Alesto Cocoa & Orange, Blueberry Muffin, Salted Caramel, and Berry flavors, all in 5x35g pack sizes. read more

At the heart of the recovery in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector, the fresh category - particularly fruits and vegetables - continues to be a strategic driver for the entire industry. The 40th edition of Linkontro NielsenIQ, which brought together over 275 companies and 644 managers, outlines this scenario. read more

International Asparagus Days and International Berries Days are joining forces. They are teaming up for a single big event scheduled from October 7th to 10th, 2025 in Bordeaux. A double appointment consisting of technical visits, exhibition area, field demonstrations, workshops, and fair tours. All of this. read more

Piper Cherries, located in Kent, is gearing up for the start of the English cherry season. Rachel Piper mentioned that everything is going well so far. The family grows cherries on a 12-hectare farm, along with strawberries and pears on other sites. "It seems like we will have a slightly early harvest this year," said Rachel. read more

Apple traders in Pune have escalated their protest against apple imports from Turkey after the country criticized India's strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. The protest took a dramatic turn when traders at the Agriculture Produce Market. read more

Exploring sustainability, technological, and AI developments in horticulture is the main focus of the 77th AIPH Annual Congress, scheduled to take place from September 14th-18th, 2025 in Ghent, Belgium. The Congress is open to all, and participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts in the horticultural industry. read more

Salix Fruits has launched its Summer Citrus Program 2025, which kicks off the Southern Hemisphere's citrus season. The program features products like lemons, mandarins, oranges, and grapefruits. Alejandro Moralejo, CEO of Salix Fruits, stated that this season holds great importance for the company. read more

The main onion-producing regions in China are Yunnan, Henan, Shandong, and Gansu. Yunnan onions are the first to be available in the market, typically from early March to late April. Henan follows from mid-April to mid-May, Shandong from mid-June to mid-July, and Gansu completes the season. read more

The final preparations are currently underway for this year's Spalding Flower Parade. Approximately a quarter of a million tulips have been hand-picked by 30 volunteers. These tulips will be pinned onto floats that will parade through the Lincolnshire town on May 10th. This will be the third year that the event has been held. read more

The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) held its annual congress from May 8–10, 2025, in Mallorca, Spain, bringing together over 1,520 professionals from 73 countries. The event served as a platform for industry representatives to discuss market trends, production forecasts, and other relevant topics. read more

The symptoms of this disease appear intriguingly. In the 2025 season, there is an exceptionally early and intense occurrence of raspberry rust, caused by the fungus Phragmidium rubi-ideai. Weather conditions - fluctuating temperatures and increased humidity. read more

On Saturday, May 3rd, Rachel Martha Kyll passed away at the age of 72 in Trier, Germany. For decades, Martha was an inexhaustible source of knowledge regarding flowers and plants for the German, Austrian, and Swiss retail sector. As the daughter of a supermarket family, she advised growers, read more

The beginning of the Austrian early potato harvest is approaching: "Apart from the storm in calendar week 18, which fortunately did not damage the early potato crops, we have had optimal, growth-promoting weather for weeks, with daytime temperatures around 15 to 16 degrees Celsius. Accordingly, the read more

"Proven Winners® is prepared to collaborate with you to increase sales through new plants and programs for the 2026 season. By emphasizing plants that address both greenhouse growing and consumer gardening challenges, Proven Winners' 2026 lineup of new varieties is designed to maximize success for growers and retailers." read more