Central Otago orchardists do not report any shortages of seasonal labor before the summer harvest. Luke St John, assistant orchard manager and packhouse manager at Fortune Fruit in Lowburn, mentioned that approximately 120 staff members would be working during peak times, with half of them in picking roles and 50 in other positions. read more

While packing has resumed, Canada was in a bit of a wait-and-see situation with mangoes from Peru last week. Although the country had just started shipping Kent mangoes, there were concerns from growers regarding pricing. "The logistics from Peru have been good and better than in other years, so it has been steady." read more

The Scientific and Technical Committee of Macfrut has been established at Cesena Fiera, providing authoritative support on innovation to the trade fair. Composed of prominent figures from the academic, research, and industry sectors, the Committee is chaired by Paolo De Castro, a professor. read more

WUR researcher Eveline Snelders and two PhD candidates have mapped the spread of the drug-resistant fungus Aspergillus fumigatus across the Netherlands. This fungus can cause life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems. While the fungus is ubiquitous in the air, the read more

The Wonderful Halos mandarin season in the southern hemisphere has ended, and now the focus has shifted to the California clementine crop. Zak Laffite explained, "We primarily sourced fruit from South Africa and Chile, which allowed for a consistent supply and smooth transition between seasonal changes in our import programs." read more

The professional registration for Fruit Attraction São Paulo 2026 is now open. The event is scheduled to take place from March 24 to 26, 2026, at São Paulo Expo. The organizers, IFEMA Madrid and Fiera Milano Brasil, anticipate that the fair will once again be a key gathering for the fruit and vegetable industry in Latin America. read more

The British JAZZ apples were declared the champions of the "UK's Tastiest Apple" category at the National Fruit Show last month. This variety has now won the award eight times in the last ten years. The National Fruit Show, which was established in 1933, features competitive exhibitions of commercially grown fruits in the UK. read more

Katar reduces its stake in Sainsbury's to end its nearly two-decade reign as top shareholder. Katar's sovereign wealth fund intends to decrease its ownership in Britain's second-largest supermarket group, Sainsbury's, by almost 4%, as indicated by a term sheet. This move marks the conclusion of its long-standing position as the leading shareholder in the company. read more

It's the second half of January 2025, with the Valentine's Day rush approaching. Will Ecuadorian flowers arrive on time? The Kenyan flower market is overcoming obstacles, and positive tariff updates are a relief for the U.S. and Colombian flower markets. Let's take a closer look. read more

On December 2nd, Bayer organized another meeting as part of the Orchard Advisors Forum. The event brought together advisors and experts from all over Poland, with the main topics being the latest changes in plant protection product registration and the development of preparations. read more

Delaware Valley Floral Group has announced the acquisition of Georgia State Floral Distributors, a family-owned floral distributor with operations in Savannah and Augusta, Georgia. Founded in 1954, Georgia State Floral Distributors has built a reputation for over 70 years, offering premium floral products. read more