The 42nd edition of Macfrut, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from May 6th to 8th, promises to be a grand event with impressive numbers and new features that further establish its role as an international showcase for the fruit and vegetable sector. The event, which has seen a 6% increase in exhibition area, will host... read more

Van Egmond Lisianthus is transitioning to RED Horticulture's dynamic LED lighting solution. With this decision, the company is investing in precision-controlled cultivation technology to further optimize both quality and efficiency in production. The transition to LED lighting will provide optimal cultivation control. read more

Could it be that the R in Retail is part of 'Break', the strong word in the title of the 2025 Think Fresh edition, could it be that topics related to the fruit and vegetable retail sector have always been protagonists of the event, but never before - more than a month before the first in-depth meeting of the year. read more

Dublin High School's FFA is organizing its inaugural plant sale on April 12-13 at the high school's greenhouse, situated adjacent to the agriculture building and welding shop. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Dublin ISD recently constructed a new, automated commercial greenhouse. read more

Fruit and vegetable producers in Lower Saxony, as well as asparagus and berry producers, are watching the ongoing coalition negotiations in Berlin with concern. The reason for this concern is the proposed increase in the minimum wage to €15 by 2026, which is a demand put forth by the coalition partner SPD. Claus Schliecker, read more

B.C.'s spring organic vegetable season is expected to start later this year. Stefan Misse from Discovery Organic mentioned that the cold weather has delayed early season planting, putting them about three weeks behind compared to last year for most field crop items. read more

Europejski sektor detaliczny i hurtowy wzywa do szybkich rozmów handlowych UE-USA. EuroCommerce donosi: "EuroCommerce nalega na natychmiastowe negocjacje handlowe między UE a USA w celu rozwiązania nieuzasadnionych taryf celnych na import z UE. Te taryfy podtrzymują inflację i podnoszą ceny, zwiększając presję na europejskich detalistów i hurtowników, którzy..." read more

A new series of agricultural insurance products targeting smallholder farmers and orchard growers has been introduced in Tashkent. This initiative is being carried out by the National Agency for Perspective Projects, the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, and the United Nations Development Programme. read more

The winter cauliflower harvest has quietly begun at P.N. Slagter in Andijk. "We started two weeks later than last year. This year, we are also facing drought conditions. We are currently irrigating heavily, but rain is always better for growth," says Ruud Slagter. The delayed start also means that the read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) composite index increased by 2% to $2,208 per 40ft container, which is 79% lower than the previous pandemic peak of $10,377 in September 2021. Nevertheless, the index was 55% higher than the 2019 average of $1,420 before the pandemic. The year-to-date (YTD) average composite index ended at $2,993 per 40ft container, which is $105 higher than the previous figure. read more

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The last two growing seasons in southern Spain were marked by state-imposed restrictions on irrigation water usage. This resulted in cultivation being predominantly limited to fields with wells, access to groundwater, or their own water reserves, leading to a significant... read more

Sumit Bhujbal, the Business Development Manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises, mentions that the pomegranate season in India is going well, with production levels similar to last year. He states, "The pomegranate season in India is progressing smoothly. Our shipments are actively." read more

Brazil jest trzecim największym producentem owoców na świecie, ale zajmuje tylko 24. miejsce pod względem eksportu, wysyłając zagranicę zaledwie 2–2,5% swojej produkcji. Roczny eksport owoców wynosi około 1 miliona ton, generując około 1,3 miliarda dolarów. Główną przeszkodą dla rozwoju, zdaniem ekspertów branży, jest sytuacja Brazylii. read more

Roses, recognized as symbols of love, friendship, and peace, have a prominent place in floriculture around the world. Revered as the "King of Flowers" in India and the "Queen of Flowers" in Europe, their historical significance in India can be traced back to ancient distillation practices. read more

Around ten days ago, farmers in Uzbekistan's southernmost Surkhandarya region, which is renowned for supplying the country's earliest vegetables to local and international markets, began harvesting early winter onions. These onions have already been introduced to markets in Surkhandarya and neighboring areas. read more

The 2025 edition of HortiFlora concluded yesterday at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, marking its largest event yet with 140 exhibitors. This year's fair attracted many international visitors, showcasing Ethiopia's cut flower industry as well as its growing fruit and vegetable sector. read more

The 2025 edition of HortiFlora concluded yesterday at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, marking its largest event to date with 140 exhibitors. This year's fair attracted numerous international visitors and showcased Ethiopia's cut flower industry, along with its expanding fruit and vegetable sector. read more

At Van Overbeke, the new strawberry season will really kick off next week. "The first picking is scheduled for next week, but people are already in happy anticipation, and so are we. In any case, it looks promising. The strawberries are thickening well, so we expect to get nice sizes," says. read more

Emiel van der Walle of Direct Pack says, "Packing sheets used to all be plastic. These days, more people are switching to paper due to its environmental and health benefits." This Dutch company provides the fruit and vegetable sector with packaging solutions, ranging from cardboard trays to plastic. read more