The Kiwi Passion® Consortium will be present at Macfrut 2026 with a dedicated exhibition stand, confirming its dynamic role in the kiwi industry and strengthening a trajectory of steady growth, both in terms of expanding the group and developing in international markets. read more

Dutch chrysanthemum producers have reported a successful participation in Flora Expo Astana 2026, Kazakhstan's leading flower trade fair. Breeders and grower groups were well represented at the event, underscoring the sector's focus on Eastern Europe, parts of Asia, and the Middle East as key markets. read more

Despite unfavorable weather conditions that have affected crop yields in various regions of Italy, the Calabrian farm Torre di Mezzo, which is part of the Agrinsieme producer organization, is achieving exceptional quality asparagus and demonstrating significant operational resilience. Nonetheless, there are still some critical issues. read more

This year, Selenella will also be at Macfrut (Stand 151 - Pavilion D3) together with Agripat, CEPA, and the Bologna DOP Potato Consortium, to tell, with a shared voice, the value of an agricultural supply chain that is based on collaboration, quality, and responsibility. read more

Twenty years ago, Kees Schouten started importing early potatoes from Malta. "At that time, Malta had recently become a free country after many years under communism. I had to travel there to inspect potatoes for the disputes committee, and that's how I got in touch with the suppliers," Kees said. read more

Barbera International will participate in Macfrut as part of the collective stand of the Sicily Region, in area D1 - stand 067/107. The presence at the fair coincides with the start of the company's retato melon season and represents a moment for engaging with buyers and operators. read more

For the 2026 edition of Macfrut, scheduled to take place from April 21st to 23rd at the Rimini Expo Centre, ULMA Packaging is renewing its participation, confirming itself as one of the protagonists of innovation in packaging for fruits and vegetables. Visit the company at Pavilion B1 - Stand 158. read more

The Spanish summer fruit season has started in the earliest areas with overall positive outlook. By mid-April, the marketing of the first stone fruits has just begun in Murcia, while encouraging signals are also coming from Aragon for the cherry campaign. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced its latest echinacea, Echinacea Revelation 'Monarch'. This new variety attracts pollinators and enhances landscapes with its large peach-orange blooms. Echinacea Revelation 'Monarch' stands out in the garden just like its sister variety. read more

The current pineapple market is marked by a complex combination of geopolitical tensions and global logistical challenges. The conflict in the Middle East is emerging as the key factor, leading to a significant slowdown in container circulation and a widespread rise in operating costs. Despite this, the demand for pineapples remains steady. read more

An official memorandum of understanding has been signed between SiciliaFiera and Cesena Fiera, a strategic agreement aimed at strengthening collaboration between the two trade fair centers and promoting the development and enhancement of companies in the fruit and vegetable sector and agricultural technologies. read more

W Heze, peonies nie są tylko podziwiane w ogrodach. Są również parzone do herbaty, wykorzystywane do produkcji olejów, a nawet służą jako dobra konsumenckie oraz produkty zdrowotne. Obiad ukazał dumę Heze z jego peonii i odpowiedział na moje pytanie: tutaj kwiat nie jest tylko ucztem dla. read more

AMFresh, through its varietal innovation platform Genesis Fresh, introduces Onix™ to South African consumers for the first time in collaboration with the Shoprite Group. The fruit is now being offered in a range of Checkers supermarkets located in the Gauteng and Western Cape provinces. read more

W ciągu najbliższych tygodni ulice Biszkeku w Kirgistanie zaczną się widocznie zmieniać, gdy miasto przygotowuje się do jednego z najbardziej kolorowych pór roku. Usługi miejskie rozpoczęły masowe sadzenie rocznych kwiatów, które ozdobią stolicę przez całe lato. Według prasy read more

Two companies from Colorado that focus on agricultural technology have merged their technologies to create a retractable LED lighting system. This system is specifically designed to address a common labor issue in high-density vertical farms, which is the requirement to work at elevated heights in order to reach crops when lights and structures take up the growing space. read more

British Flowers Week 2026, which was established in 2013, aligns with the United Nations' International Year of the Woman Farmer. In the UK, entrepreneurial women are leading the way in the flower growing industry, with strong representation throughout the country. This year, Flowers from the Farm has released new. read more

New Zealand: Foodstuffs co-ops are collaborating with suppliers to minimize cost impacts where feasible. Foodstuffs NZ stated: "The Foodstuffs co-ops mention that the effects of elevated global fuel and packaging expenses have not yet affected grocery prices - and they are closely cooperating with suppliers to assist them in handling those." read more

Brazilian melon exports decreased once again in March. Compared to February, export volumes dropped by 47 per cent to 21,800 tons, as reported by Comex Stat. Export revenues also followed this downward trend, falling by 53 per cent to US$17 million (FOB). The main destination for these exports was the Netherlands, accounting for 35.9 per cent of the total. read more

Egipt znacząco wzmocnił swoją rolę na włoskim rynku czosnku, zwiększając eksport o 55% w 2025 roku i ustanawiając nowy rekord - informuje EastFruit. Według danych z Global Trade Tracker z Włoskiego Narodowego Instytutu Statystycznego, Włochy importowały 2 750 ton egipskiego czosnku w ubiegłym roku. read more

An Oxfam briefing paper titled "Paid up? Living wage efforts in banana supply chains of Dutch and German supermarkets," published this week, examines the progress made by supermarkets in the Netherlands and Germany in working towards providing living wages in their banana supply chains. According to the report, read more