For the past twelve years, Erfan Safari, the owner of Sevin Greenhouse, has been cultivating tropical plants and cut flowers in Mahallat, Iran - a region renowned for being the heart of the country's ornamental plant production. While he once exported a portion of his products, the current read more

Stöcklin Logistik AG will be participating in Fruit Logistica for the first time this year, showcasing its lineup of intralogistics solutions designed specifically for the fruit and vegetable industry. Specializing in automation and logistics systems, the company will focus on presenting strategies to enhance efficiency. read more

Until February 28th, Lentini will host a month of celebrations dedicated to the red oranges of Sicily IGP, with the first edition event titled "The Cities of the Red Orange". The initiative, organized by the Slow Food Lentini Convivium, will offer a rich calendar of events. read more

An often-seen flower in popular gardens for generations, the gladiolus – a flower that was once only native to Africa and Asia Minor, can now be grown in the high-altitude areas of Chintapalle in the Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district. A. Appalaswamy Babu, assistant director of Regional Agriculture, revealed this information. read more

At the last meeting of the Agriculture and Rural Development Commission on February 4th, the voice of beekeepers resounded loudly. They gathered from all over Poland to Warsaw to declare cooperation between the beekeeping community and orchard farmers, not only

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Three projects to promote the authentic value of apples, their peculiar characteristics, and their nutritional properties. Three initiatives designed to promote well-being through mindful consumption. The Melinda Consortium is presenting them at Fruit these days. read more

Morocco has significantly increased its onion exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a report by EastFruit. In 2024, Moroccan exporters sent more than 5,500 tons of onions to the UAE, with a total value of $1.1 million, marking a new record in trade relations between the two countries. read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, Ukrainian farmers have not been able to avoid a decrease in potato prices. Despite relatively stable prices for two weeks, experts observed that many producers are now compelled to reduce their prices this week. read more

A few days ago at the Messe Berlin trade fair grounds, Fruit Logistica 2025, the leading trade fair for the global fresh produce sector, kicked off. The event, which takes place annually and concludes today, has seen the participation of over 2,600 exhibitors from across the globe. read more

In the last fifteen years, 200,000 hectares of orchards have been lost, with the cultivated area for fruits and citrus fruits falling for the first time below the threshold of 500,000 hectares. As a consequence of the reduction in the area, it is estimated that (they have been cut due to cessation). read more

Vog-Home of Apples celebrates its 80th anniversary. The first stage of the story, whose celebrations will take place throughout 2025, started at Fruit Logistica, where the Consortium retraced its long history through the steps that led it to become one of the realities. read more

On the management of climate risks, the provision of adequate tools for phytosanitary defense, and the recognition of fair income for farmers, a key component of the sector, the national fruit and vegetable sector, with a total export value of 10 billion, is at stake. read more

COFRA Holding AG has appointed Sven Dumoulin as the Chief Legal Officer (CLO). He will take over the position from Bernard Roelvink, who is retiring, starting on 1 June 2025. Sven has over 25 years of senior legal experience in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, having previously served as the Group Secretary of Unilever and General Counsel of Akzo. read more

South Africa has a more than 130-year export history. Since the first peach delivery in 1892, the country has become one of the leading exporters of stone fruit. Today, 82% of the revenue comes from the sale of fresh fruit. read more

SWISSCOFEL and the Swiss Fruit Association have now announced this. The decrease in stocks in January of 7,937 tons is 8.35% higher than the five-year average of 7,325 tons. read more

The meeting is part of a series of discussions between the island nation and various industrialized countries on this topic. Currently, in New Zealand, more than ten different emission calculators are being used, all of which employ different methods to estimate emissions. The newly developed read more

The demand for small citrus fruits remains high in the 6th calendar week. At the Spanish marketing facilities, quantities are flowing steadily and prices are firm. There is little warehousing of goods. The varieties Tango, Leanri, and Nadorcott are being traded at similar levels. Spanish Orri... read more

Tavares has asked ginger and papaya producers in Brazil about their needs, with a particular emphasis on support through digitalization. The responses range from paperwork and time-consuming manual data entry to lack of transparency and inefficient communication. read more

The past twelve months have been "really bad" for the refrigerated cargo industry, says Philip Gray, Reefer Analyst at the consulting firm Drewry. In the shipping of chilled goods such as meat, frozen foods, as well as fruits and vegetables, the entire system is facing difficulties. read more

Costa Rica: Pineapples for every taste and many new products read more