The pear and apple contact group, comprising France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, will convene for its annual meeting in Saluzzo, Piedmont, Italy, on June 10 and 11. The agenda includes a review of the current season's forecasts and an assessment of the phytosanitary conditions of the crops. read more

The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) will utilize a $24.5 million grant from the World Bank to enhance agricultural exports and upgrade the distribution systems for fertilizers. As per Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa, the funding will be used for the Technical Assistance for Sustainable Agriculture Transformation. read more

Dümmen Orange subsidiary Red Fox Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the country's first dedicated mass-rearing facility for beneficial insects at its farm in Koka Negewo. This facility marks a decisive structural pivot toward Integrated Pest Management (IPM), enabling the company to breed. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced the launch of FreshTech, a new platform focused on fresh produce technology that will debut at Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 in Hong Kong from 2 to 4 September. FreshTech will combine a dedicated exhibition zone, a two-day conference stage, and the first FreshTech… read more

The All About Ports conference and exhibition will be held on September 2 and 3, 2026 at the CCH Congress Center Hamburg, in conjunction with SMM, the maritime industry event, and LogiNext Germany, focusing on digital logistics innovation. The event will gather representatives from ports, read more

The province of Almería in southern Spain is home to the largest concentration of plastic greenhouses in the world. The so-called "sea of plastic" covers nearly 40,000 hectares across the Campo de Dalias coastal plain, where more than 16,000 greenhouses produce around 40% of the fresh read more

Apeel Sciences, a company based in the United States that created a plant-based coating to prolong the freshness of fruits and vegetables, is working on restoring its operations after suffering a significant drop in sales due to a social media misinformation campaign. The company was established as a result of research that started in 2011 at... read more

Shams Kazi of Indian fresh produce importer Seasonz International states that the 2026 apple season in New Zealand is on track to be one of the best in recent years. Favorable growing conditions have led to excellent fruit quality, increased export availability, and vibrant color development. read more

Karan Parashar of Exotic Imports Pvt. Ltd. observes that there is a noticeable quick transition to new blueberry varieties in many of Peru's blueberry-producing areas. Growers are making significant investments in modern plant genetics aimed at enhancing yields, fruit quality, and shelf life to cater to long-distance export markets. read more

Well, it's not 2026 photos, but with around 600 pictures, we certainly did our best. Over the last couple of days, the Netherlands has been the place to be for the global greenhouse industry. From the Flower Trials for the floriculture sector, to company visits to breeders and technical tours. read more

Pomimo wojny, trwającego ostrzału i trudnych warunków pogodowych, rolnicy w ukraińskim regionie Cherson kontynuują uprawę plantacji melonów. Obecnie trwa kampania siewna w regionie, a pierwsze chersońskie arbuzowe mogą pojawić się na rynku już za miesiąc. O tym poinformował... read more

A century in business might suggest tradition, but at South Australian vegetable producer AE Cranwell & Sons, the focus is increasingly on what comes next. The family business has been growing Brussels sprouts for 100 years. And while business owner Robert Cranwell remains heavily involved, the read more

Since June 1st, 2026, Christina Freier has been serving as the Director of Fruit Logistica. Thanks to her many years of experience in the trade fair sector and her extensive knowledge of international B2B markets, she will lead the strategic development of the world's leading trade fair for the global industry. read more

The Sicilian vegetable sector is going through one of the most challenging phases in recent months. At the Vittoria Fruit and Vegetable Market (Ragusa), the main commercial hub in Southern Italy for greenhouse vegetables, prices continue to decline and operators are struggling to identify a read more

Solynta announced the official registration of its diploid hybrid true potato variety SOLHY019 on the Dutch National Variety Register, following formal approval and publication by the Dutch Board of Plant Varieties. The registration marks the first listing in the Netherlands of a diploid hybrid. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture in Taiwan announced yesterday that a method has been developed to measure the carbon footprint of moth orchid seedlings, marking the first carbon footprint inventory for a Taiwanese floriculture crop. This method was developed by the ministry's Floral Industry Innovation Center. read more

The nominations for the 2026 Innovation Hub Awards of Fruit Attraction are officially open. These awards are dedicated to exhibiting companies that stand out for their innovative projects, products, and services in the fruit and vegetable sector. Applications can be submitted now. read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) have welcomed the release of Canada's first National Food Security Strategy. "Today's announcement is an important recognition of what FVGC has long advocated: food security depends on Canada's ability to grow food here at home and support a strong,... read more

The Japanese government and private sector are gearing up to establish a dedicated organization to handle plant variety rights, with operations set to commence in August. The objective of this initiative is to combat the unauthorized use of Japanese fruit and vegetable varieties abroad and to enhance the... read more

The harvest of Polish summer raspberries from tunnel crops is starting to pick up. The fruit is slowly increasing in volume, but it is still not enough to meet market demand, resulting in good prices on wholesale and retail markets. We have checked how

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