The German giant Schwarz Group closed the 2025 fiscal year on a growth trajectory, consolidating its leadership position in the continental distribution landscape. According to Fruittoday.com, the data from the annual report of the holding company highlight a read more

Gruppo VéGé and Red Bull are hitting the track again to provide the great thrills of MotoGP: the exclusive Red Bull Try Outs 2026 contest is launching, allowing customers of Gruppo's retail points to win a voucher for two people to experience the event. read more

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Growers in South Africa are anticipating a larger harvest of BigBucks Gala apples, marketed under the Flash Gala brand, following a successful season that set a new record and saw them overcome several historical challenges associated with this variety. read more

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Mercabarna has published its 2025 Sustainability Report outlining the market's main CSR accomplishments from the previous year. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced that Christina Ferreira has joined the organization as Vice President of Food Safety and Quality. read more

Talia Farms, one of the largest table grape operations in Australia, has been put back on the market after McGrathNicol was appointed as administrators. read more

The opening of the South African market to Italian table grapes represents a significant milestone for the entire national sector, to the achievement of which the Italian Table Grape Commission is proud to have contributed, confirming the importance of dialogue between institutions and. read more

The 21st Bangkok International Exotic Plants Show & Sale, "Blossom," took place from June 12 to 14, 2026, at Chaeng Watthana Hall, Central Chaeng Watthana, Bangkok, under the theme "Rare and Exotic." The event served as a global platform connecting entrepreneurs, collectors, industry experts, and enthusiasts. read more

In 2024, RhizoPlug Tray was launched by Oasis Grower Solutions, providing vegetative propagators with an automation-ready engineered substrate that offered a uniquely innovative experience. Two years later, RhizoPlug Tray still exceeds expectations in terms of what growers can achieve with a substrate. read more

The new Rijk Zwaan Open Field Trial Centre has been officially inaugurated in the Netherlands, an advanced facility designed to strengthen both applied research and the showcasing of field varieties to customers and partners worldwide. read more

The Apple and Pear Contact Group, consisting of representatives from production and marketing, industry associations like Fepex from France, Italy, and Spain, as well as government officials, gathered in Saluzzo (Piedmont) on June 10 and 11. During the meeting, they expressed strong opposition to the Council's Omnibus Regulation proposal. read more

La production de cerises en France est désormais estimée à 30 800 tonnes pour la saison 2026, soit une baisse de 4 % par rapport à 2025. Cette révision à la baisse, en date du 1er juin, est principalement due aux dommages causés par les tempêtes de grêle en mai en Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, ainsi qu'à une réduction de la superficie cultivée (-3%) et... read more

The Port of Rotterdam Authority, Necron Group, and PTP Group have signed a development agreement to construct approximately 38 hectares of logistics infrastructure at the Rotterdam Food Hub in Europoort. The project includes the construction of a new quay wall, cold and frozen storage facilities,… read more

The lime market is known for its volatility within the fresh produce sector. High price peaks have traditionally been followed by sharp declines, but over the longer term there has generally been sufficient profitability for all links in the chain. "On average, growers, exporters, importers, and retailers have been able to make a profit. read more

With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching, prices of certain fruits have increased, and some traders have started offering gift-box packaging. Additionally, the variety and quantity of peaches and stone fruits from China keep expanding. Thailand's Monthong (left) and Vietnam's Kanyao (right) are also in high demand. read more

Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has warned against depending on China as a sustainable export market after procurement deals were made between mainland companies and Taiwanese firms at the Straits Forum in Xiamen. These agreements involve the purchase of Taiwanese products. read more

New Zealanders are being encouraged to choose fruits from the bowl over vitamin C supplements. The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust stated that people reaching for cold remedies this winter should consider checking their fruit bowl first, as nutrition experts recommend kiwifruit, citrus fruits, and tamarillos for their vitamin C content. read more

The FlowerTrials 2026 have ended, and we can reflect on a successful, well-attended, and inspiring event. Breeders from across the Netherlands and Germany opened their doors to present the newest genetics, concepts, and innovations. With over 400 photos, we have once again read more