The 2025 kiwifruit harvest in New Zealand has commenced, with the first fruit being picked just outside Edgecumbe in the Bay of Plenty. This marks the earliest harvest ever recorded. Growers Mark and Josie Ruiter, along with their Orchard Manager Sarah Davidson, were thrilled to be the first in New Zealand to start harvesting kiwifruit. read more

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, representatives of the European Association of Banana and Plantain Producers (APEB), of which, in the case of Spain, the Association of Producer Organizations is a part

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Danziger has announced its participation in the 2025 California Spring Trials. In addition to presenting beauty and color, this new breeding work will feature innovations tailored for both growers and home gardeners. "The stage is set for an exciting year at CAST," said Ori Danziger, Deputy CEO. "We have been working hard." read more

The onion market in Europe is currently slow. This is attributed to various factors, including high stocks in several producer countries. "Overall, there are still significant stocks of varying quality across Europe," says Patrick Flin, manager of Paris. read more

The click day, activated yesterday, once again proved to be a obstacle course for both companies looking for workforce and for non-EU workers hoping for temporary employment in Italy. In fact, the 110,000 "positions" were filled in just a few minutes. read more

The availability of fruits and vegetables year-round presents a challenge for UK-based horticulturists focused on sustainability. A gardening charity advocates for purchasing only seasonal produce in February to minimize food miles and reduce plastic packaging. While tomatoes and strawberries are... read more

Topian, the Neom Food Sector company, was established in 2022 and, under the leadership of Juan Carlos Motamayor, made significant strides towards ambitious goals: it constructed high-tech greenhouses and a vertical farm in Oxagon, as well as high-tech, retractable roof greenhouses in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. read more

Stakeholders in the export-oriented fruit value chain, along with the Western Cape Government and Transnet Port Terminals, are pleased to announce a new collaboration aimed at enhancing operations at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT). This public sector partnership (PSP) involves... read more

At Fruit Logistica 2025, the Sinclair team showcased a timelapse video of its compostable fruit labels. After partnering with the Zespri Group to launch Sinclair-T55 at Fruit Attraction in October 2024, there has been significant interest as the industry seeks to embrace environmentally friendly packaging solutions. read more

Z mniejszą ilością truskawek w porównaniu do ubiegłego roku, popyt na truskawki przed Walentynkami wyglądał silny. "Popyt był dobry. Była duża aktywność świąteczna i ze względu na ogólny niedobór jagód, można by powiedzieć, że bez Walentynek w tym roku... read more

Genetic improvement and new varieties in modern fruit growing will be at the center of the Vip (Varieties International Project), four workshops led by top breeding experts, along with major companies operating in genetics and variety development on an international scale. read more

C.H. Robinson is assisting customers in managing a busier start to the floral season by utilizing a new farm-to-store floral program in Latin America to improve its end-to-end temperature-controlled supply chain solutions for retailers. Nearly 70% of flowers are transported annually during the three-month period. read more

Qatar Airways Cargo has transported 2,800 tonnes of flowers, equivalent to 42 million fresh-cut red roses, from Kenya and South America for Valentine's Day. The carrier transported almost 1,600 tonnes of red roses from Nairobi on its scheduled flights and charters. Additionally, it carried close read more

The village of Zvirinë in Maliq Municipality, Albania, is facing a problem of unsold onions piling up. Local farmers believe this is due to limited market opportunities and a preference for imported produce. As a result, farmers are starting to doubt the feasibility of continuing onion cultivation. read more

W tym sezonie plantatorzy jagód w hiszpańskiej prowincji Huelva ponownie zmierzą się z ograniczeniami w ilości nawadniania na poziomie 25% od początku kampanii. Choć jest to poprawa w porównaniu z 50% ograniczeniem, z jakim zmagali się w poprzednim sezonie, nadal stanowi to poważne wyzwanie dla sektora. read more

Operations at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) are expected to be suspended over the weekend of February 15-16 due to strong winds in the forecast. The Danish shipping company, Maersk, has announced, "We anticipate no operations to take place at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) during this time." The vessel Santa read more

"His natural ability to build relationships and communicate has led the Centro Agro Alimentare Riminese from a place strictly reserved for sector operators to a space open to the city, people, and the territory." This is how the tribute begins. read more

Fruits such as strawberries and raspberries have a short shelf life after being harvested. Just a few days of freshness on store shelves result in significant economic losses. Scientists from the State University

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