In the 2024/25 season, the total quantity of products sold under the Divino brand, an Italian persimmon brand, amounted to about 2,800 tonnes compared to 1,700 tonnes in the previous season. There are currently 10 associated growers, primarily located in the regions of Basilicata, Apulia, and Calabria. read more

New 'Lidl Green Fund' launched to award sustainable community projects across Northern Ireland

Lidl Northern Ireland has launched a new 'Lidl Green Fund' to provide £25,000 in funding to support local projects that address key environmental challenges related to climate change. read more

Thanks to the genome sequencing of 20 varieties of Sicilian oranges, mutations have been identified that can reveal the origin, evolution, and differentiation of oranges, useful for the genetic traceability of red-fleshed oranges such as Moro and Tarocco. The study, which read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) and Produce Plus Magazine are pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2025 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA). read more

"Despite favorable weather conditions for grape cultivation in India, this year's export volumes are expected to be significantly lower," says Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports. "The grape season in India is progressing smoothly this year, primarily due to the." read more

The tomato is one of the most important vegetables, both in terms of hectares invested - also due to its dual specialization for fresh and processed products - and in terms of consumption relevance, being the top fresh vegetable in terms of sales in supermarkets. It is precisely because of these achievements that in read more

Yunnan is the largest cut flower production area in China, and its cut flowers are being shipped to various destinations. With improved quality, there has been an increase in flower exports. In this article, Daniel Bernal from Shanghai Nifa International Trading Co. Ltd. shared his insights on the export market. read more

This spring, garden centers all across North America are coming together to ensure the future of the green industry through Seed Your Future's month-long 'Round-Up at the Register' campaign. This initiative allows customers to help support a more sustainable future by rounding up their purchase total at checkout. read more

The Coordinator of Agricultural and Livestock Organizations (COAG) of Almeria has warned that the persistent rains in the province in March are already causing damage to some crops, especially vegetable, outdoor, and greenhouse crops, such as broccoli, cucumber, pepper, watermelon, and melon. read more

In mid-March, we are visiting the farm of Dawid and Julia Janiak near Kalisz. They grow strawberries of everbearing varieties. The farm is also a representative of the Italian company Mattivi Group in Poland, which is the owner of, among other things. read more

Food packaging is filled with labels and logos, many of which indicate certifications and quality marks. For growers and traders, these have become a necessary requirement to engage in business with retailers—a sector that is responsible for around 90% of vegetable and fruit sales for home consumption. read more