The 12th edition of IFTEX 2026 is almost here, taking place at the Oshwal Center in Nairobi, Kenya. This international floriculture trade exhibition will be held from Tuesday, June 2 to Thursday, June 4, 2026. IFTEX is known as a premier grower-buyer trade show, attracting a diverse range of participants each year. read more

The marketing campaign for Dolce Passione watermelons has been launched in large-scale retail outlets in Italy and abroad, as well as in some markets in major European cities. Luciano Trentini is the director of the Dolce Passione Consortium, which brings together three leading companies in the industry. read more

On the last day of Agritechnica & Hortex 2026, the theme "Bridging Dutch Expertise with ASEAN Horticulture Needs" provided the framework for a comprehensive discussion on how the Netherlands can assist ASEAN-5 countries - Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam - as they move towards greater. read more

The mango season in India has not been easy this year, with challenges arising as early as December, according to Sourabh Jaiswal, Business Development Manager for Indian produce exporter KK Star. "Overall, the mango season in India is progressing slowly this time. It's also been quite challenging." read more

The supply of blueberries is stable and increasing as more domestic regions start production. Currently, blueberries are being sourced from Mexico, Georgia, and California, which is helping to make them more consistently available. Mexico is providing a steady volume, while Georgia had some early weather challenges. read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will begin in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are organizing a World Cup Football Pool through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

The Délalföldi Gardener Community (Délkertész) stated that it anticipates Hungary's proposed decrease in VAT on fruits and vegetables from 27 percent to 5 percent to be implemented starting on July 1. During a press conference in Budapest, the chairman and CEO Sándor Nagypéter mentioned that the VAT reduction would... read more

Managing an extremely complex supply chain with extremely narrow margins and volumes typical of organized large-scale distribution. This is the scenario in which the strategic collaboration between Cegeka, one of the main European players in IT and cloud services, and Gruppo Orsero, a leader in. read more

On the last day of Agritechnica & Hortex 2026, the theme "Bridging Dutch Expertise with ASEAN Horticulture Needs" set the stage for a comprehensive discussion on how the Netherlands can assist the ASEAN-5 countries - Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam - in their shift towards more sustainable horticulture practices. read more

Port International's head of overseas procurement, Malte Storjohann, recently visited citrus growers in South Africa's Western and Eastern Cape as well as Limpopo to discuss the ongoing season and assess the progress of the crop growing on the trees. The focus was on determining the timing of the harvest. read more

In an exclusive interview with Fruitnet, two leading figures in Italy's fresh produce industry, Salvo Laudani from Unifrutti-Oranfrizer and Giuseppe ‘Pino’ Calcagni from Besana Group, discuss why Sicily continues to hold a special position in the global market for its unique blood oranges. read more

The UK's largest food retailer Tesco has launched the application process for its annual Agri-Tech Challenge. The challenge invites agri-tech innovators from across the globe to submit solutions aimed at assisting farmers and suppliers in developing more resilient, sustainable, and productive food supply chains. read more

Polfarm communicates more than 30 years of experience, farming on over 800 hectares, and a strong position in carrots, beetroot, and other root vegetables. It's one of those examples of a Polish company that, instead of going the small-scale local route, moved from the start toward scale and advanced technology — aimed at working with retail chains, not with regional wholesalers. read more