In a quiet corner of West Bengal's East Midnapore district, Kolaghat comes alive every morning. Its flower market, adorned with vibrant yellow marigolds and delicate pink roses, hums with a serene energy. In the midst of this lively activity, young Arup Kumar Ghosh grew up, discovering read more

In 2024, Turkey exported fresh fruits and vegetables with a value of 3.4 billion dollars. As stated in the note from the president of the Union of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters of the Mediterranean, Ferhat Gürüz, 4 million were exported last year. read more

Apofruit Italia, a leading cooperative in the fruit and vegetable production sector with a widespread presence throughout the national territory, opens 2025 with a calendar full of technical meetings and initiatives aimed at supporting producers in Southern Italy. The area known as "Apofruit Gioia Tauro", read more

Apple prices have shown different trends in Poland, Italy, France, and Germany when comparing the current 2024/25 season (red line) to the previous 2023/24 season (green line). In Poland, apple prices started higher this season, with August prices at €69/100 kg compared to €57/100 kg the read more

ANFAŞ Antalya Fair Organization, with over 25 years of experience, is getting ready to bring together the leaders of the fruit and vegetable sector in Antalya, Turkey. The 6th Anfaş Fresh Antalya - Vegetable, Fruit, Beekeeping, Packaging, Logistics, Storage, read more

Promising start to the season of Sicilian Red Oranges PGI - as the president of the Consortium, Gerardo Diana, tells IFN. "The campaign for Sicilian Red Oranges PGI is starting off in an encouraging way, with favorable weather conditions characterized by temperature fluctuations." read more

The Egyptian delegation to Fruit Logistica in Berlin is ready to take part in the fair with a record number of exhibitors. Dalia Kabeel, CEO and co-founder of Konzept, overseeing the Egyptian pavilion, tells more about her preparations. "The 2025 edition of Fruit Logistica will see a record number of exhibitors from Egypt showcasing their produce." read more

A rare winter storm has brought snow from Texas to North Florida. This cold spell is due to a disturbance in the polar vortex, a band of cold air typically encircling the earth's poles. Record low temperatures are forecasted to persist in two-thirds of the eastern U.S. read more

The representative entities of the citrus sector in Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal joined forces during the Citrus Contact Group held in Corsica to address the most pressing issues facing the sector.

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Years of exploring the wilderness and breeding efforts at The University of Queensland have led to the development of new varieties of a native Australian plant that is valuable to the global pharmaceutical industry. Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr. Patrick Mason stated that Duboisia leaves have high levels of alkaloids. read more

In the midst of the campaign dedicated to national kiwis, it is interesting to analyze the choices made by the retail signs and evaluate some trends that characterize this category. Among these, the development of types available in different flesh colors and sales methods stand out. read more

Ceny pomarańczy wykazały wyraźne wzorce w Hiszpanii, Grecji, Włoszech i Portugalii w okresie od października do lutego w bieżącym sezonie (2024/2025) w porównaniu do poprzedniego sezonu (2023/2024). W Hiszpanii ceny w sezonie 2024/2025 (linia czerwona) zaczęły się od niższego poziomu w październiku, wynosząc 88 euro za 100 kg. read more

In an era where sustainability is paramount, the agricultural and apparel industries are witnessing the emergence of groundbreaking materials. A material science entity in London, Fibe, recently unveiled a novel textile fiber derived from potato harvest remnants, marking a significant stride in... read more

As emphasized by Adam Nowak, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, the TSW fair illustrates how important the fruit and vegetable sector is for Polish agriculture. Today's event is taking place with broad support from institutions providing knowledge and expertise to producers. Thanks to this, farmers... read more

Despite the rains in Seville, Spain, causing a temporary halt in the orange harvest in the province, the second-season varieties are gradually arriving. "Nonetheless, there are still quite a few Navelinas left in the fields," says Miguel Sanz of Naranjas Miguelito. "The season started off." read more

Purchasing flowers to decorate homes during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet) has become a beloved cultural tradition among the Vietnamese. While traditional spring blooms were once the most popular choice, there has been a significant increase in demand for wax flowers and pigeon orchids in Ho Chi Minh City. read more

More sweet potatoes will be on their way from Brazil to Europe starting from next month to meet the increasing winter demand. This decision comes in the wake of last year's rain in Brazil affecting the harvest and causing a drop in exports. Cassiano Berol, representing the Brazilian exporter Agricola Plantar, stated, "Demand is... read more

Bollo's Piel de Sapo melon has been awarded the Flavor of the Year award for the ninth consecutive year. This makes Bollo one of the Spanish brands that has received this award the most, consolidating its leading position in agri-food. In addition, another of its star products, the Sweetheart, read more

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, there is always peak traffic for Belgian Fruit Valley. The company, which became part of BelOrta last year, has been working on promoting Belgian Conference pears to the Asian market once again. "The rush is carefully planned because we know that leading up to the holiday... read more

In 2025, Annatura, a company specializing in fifth-range vegetables, starts off on the right foot. Among the novelties, the launch of the new packaging stands out - which further enhances the strengths of the products - and has found success at Marca, the international fair. read more