Blueberries grown in Guangdong, China, are gaining a competitive advantage in terms of freshness and reduced transportation costs because of their proximity to major sales destinations. The planting area is continuously expanding. The Guangzhou Deyu Blueberry Base, situated in the Huadu production area of Guangdong, is leading this trend. read more

An Australian mango producer is expanding its production by introducing new varieties aimed at offering consumers more enjoyable mango-eating experiences and flavors. In 2022, Manbulloo added three varieties – Yes!, Now!, and AhHa! – to its Project Flavour range. The harvesting of the Rosa variety is also part of their operations. read more

Anecoop, the leading Spanish cooperative in the marketing of fruits and vegetables, will present its Red Bouquet project at Fruit Logistica, one of the world's leading sector fairs that takes place

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UK: Ocado Retail's CEO says the company's relationship with M&S is strong

The CEO of British online supermarket Ocado Retail has stated that the company's relationship with shareholder Marks & Spencer is strong. "We are working really strongly with M&S and have continued to do so over the course of the last year," said the Ocado Retail CEO. read more

Unicoop Tirreno and Coop Centro Italia have started a process of aggregation to create 'Unicoop Etruria Società Cooperativa', a major entity with 800 thousand members. The industrial plan that will guide the operation for the next three years has been presented. In February, a meeting will be convened. read more

The Opera La Pera prize contest is about to start. Starting today, in the retail outlets of over twenty Italian distribution chains, consumers who purchase Opera pears will be able to immediately find out if they have won one of the prizes (Apple Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods) up for grabs. read more

In the Kherson region, an increase in the cultivation area for watermelons and melons is expected, with the aim of achieving a one-and-a-half to two-fold increase. Dmytro Yunusov, Director of the Agriculture Department of the Kherson Regional State Administration, stated this in a conversation with "IPC-South". read more

Eksport arbuza z Maroka zmniejsza się po raz drugi z rzędu, według EastFruit. W pierwszych 10 miesiącach 2024 roku, jedynie 113,5 tysiąca ton arbuza o wartości 96 milionów dolarów zostało wysłanych na rynki międzynarodowe, stanowiąc najniższą liczbę od 2017 roku. read more

Fleuroselect has announced the latest Gold Medal winners. Each of these new breeding breakthroughs achieved exceptional scores in innovation, beauty, and garden performance during the Fleuroselect annual trial, leading the judges to award them the prestigious Gold Medal. read more

The vegetable campaign signed by Futuragri, a prominent Apulian company in the production and marketing of horticultural products, continues with a focus on high quality crops. The season for brassicas, spinach, and chicory has started regularly. read more

Maria Luisa Cinquerrui, sole director of Smartisland Group, is the winner of the 2025 Danila Bragantini Award, the innovation Oscar promoted for the seventh consecutive year by the National Association of Women in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector. The founder of the startup has been awarded. read more

Planasa, a company specializing in plant variety research and nursery operations within the berry sector, has announced the appointment of Hans Liekens as the global head of innovation. Liekens brings 30 years of experience in the FMCG and agriculture industries, having held senior roles at. read more

Kenya is seeking a new partnership agreement with the United Arab Emirates to improve its railway network. The plan involves expanding the Standard Gauge Railway to link up with Uganda and South Sudan. President William Ruto discussed this proposal during a meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. read more

Global ingredients supplier Ofi has released its most recent sustainability report for its nuts business, highlighting progress in agricultural technology and sustainability practices throughout its operations. The 2023 'Nut Trails' impact report features initiatives in almond, cashew, and other nuts. read more

The high volume of cherry shipments from Chile to China is causing market pressure leading up to the Chinese New Year festival. read more

"The first part of the grape season in India has been a bit slow, but the pace is expected to pick up soon," says Amit Kalya, managing director of Kalya Exports, an Indian grape exporter. "The Indian grape season is starting a bit slower than usual, but our regular season should begin in February." read more