Popyt na królowe kalankoe rośnie stabilnie - zarówno w Turcji, jak i w całej Europie. Aby wesprzeć ten rozwój i zapewnić ciągłą niezawodność, jakość i skalowalność, Queen® podejmuje kolejny strategiczny krok w rozwoju swojego łańcucha dostaw. Produkcja sadzonek kalankoe Queen została zwiększona. read more

The marketing campaign for the Dolce Passione watermelon is launched, with the product available in the Italian and foreign retail chains, as well as in some of the main European cities and beyond. Providing an update on the 2026 campaign is Luciano Trentini, director of the Consortium. read more

Tensions in the Middle East continue to affect global freight markets, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and ongoing uncertainty around regional developments. In container shipping, the closure is expected to influence freight rates as peak season approaches. Rising fuel costs also contribute to this dynamic. read more

On the occasion of Tuttofood 2026, we met Filippo Scandellari, CEO of Polenghi, who presented us with the innovations with which the group celebrates half a century of activity in lemon juice. An important milestone for a company that is now aiming to further strengthen its position. read more

New Zealand Cherry Corp is leaving the cherry export market after 25 years to concentrate on property development related to its Shannon Farm subdivision in Cromwell. The company, established by Henry van der Velden and the late Bob Robertson, runs what they call the largest cherry orchard in the country. read more

Anyone following the grape sector in India during the 2025-26 season was aware that it was a challenging year for farmers and exporters. Prolonged heavy rains towards the end of 2025 in key growing regions like Nashik's Satara and Dindori belts led to a 45-55% reduction in yields. While the impact was most severe on traditional grape varieties, newer patented species also faced difficulties. read more

Jalisco is increasing its investment in promoting international trade and diversifying exports as agricultural producers aim to reduce their reliance on the U.S. market and expand their access to Asia and Europe. This strategy is being coordinated by Sader Jalisco and the Agricultural and Agroindustrial Development. read more

Georgia's peach season started in early May, about ten days earlier than usual. "We are excited to be up and running and it's great to have an early start," says Will McGehee with Genuine Georgia, representing Georgia's peach growers. The early start is due to an unusually dry March and April. read more

Desire to amaze? That's the foundation. Seeking new ways of communicating about fruits and vegetables? That's the challenge. Bringing innovation to the department? That's the ambition. What holds all these elements together is a team spirit that arises from open dialogue and is strengthened even in challenging times. read more

Pink Lady is expanding its promotional activities in Italy with a roadshow in the city markets of Milan, Rome, and Bologna, aiming to strengthen its presence in the normal trade and consolidate the relationship with consumers in places of daily shopping. Commercial presence. read more

Move over matcha - it's Ube's time! SPAR reported: 'The "ube trend" refers to the global rise in popularity of ube (pronounced oo-beh), a bright purple yam from the Philippines. Ube has long been a staple in Filipino desserts such as ube halaya, halo-halo, cakes, and breads. Its deep violet color and unique flavor have captured the attention of food enthusiasts around the world. read more

The second day of HortEx and AGRITECHNICA ASIA in Bangkok, Thailand, was dedicated to precision cultivation systems, plant nutrition, and monitoring technologies. Technical conferences and discussions on the exhibition floor brought together growers, suppliers, and researchers to explore practices in protected cultivation. read more

Tudana, producent truskawek z Turkmenistanu, zakończył pierwszą wysyłkę eksportową świeżych truskawek do Dubaju, Zjednoczonych Emiratów Arabskich. Zakłady produkcyjne firmy znajdują się w dystrykcie Ak Bugday w regionie Ahal. Według przedstawiciela firmy, producent również eksploruje read more

Holland Flower Market is moving from the downtown area to an industrial location, as they have purchased a 91,010-square-foot warehouse at 5555 E. Slauson Ave in Commerce for $34.1 million. This new space will serve as the company's headquarters, marking a shift away from the Flower District core. read more

Pink Lady® strengthens its presence in Italy with a new promotional tour that involved some of the most iconic city markets in Milan, Rome, and Bologna. A new project for the brand in the local markets channel, which reinforces Pink Lady®'s multi-channel strategy. read more

The increasing geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz are once again highlighting the enormous logistical fragility of the international supply chain for fruits and vegetables. While much of the public debate focuses on the impacts related to read more

Enza Zaden and Sprouts Farmers Market have announced a new retail partnership to introduce Moon & Stars, a seedless watermelon variety, to the market for the 2026 season. This Sugar Baby-type melon offers a unique appearance on the shelf and reliable performance from the field to the consumer. read more

A lecture on increasing Serbian exports of processed fruits and vegetables to the European Union was organized by the Serbian Chamber of Commerce. The session emphasized export strategies for frozen and dried fruits and vegetables, as well as companies operating in the hot processing sector. read more

The HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC), in collaboration with Cucare Diagnostics and Wageningen University & Research, is conducting research to advance sustainable pest management for greenhouse horticulture. The partners are evaluating a biological control strategy using a validation voucher. read more

The end of strawberry blossoming is one of the most important moments in plantation fertilization technology. It is at this time that growers decide on the quality, firmness, and longevity of the fruits that will soon be harvested. After the recent rainfall, the plants... read more