In January-October 2025, Azerbaijan imported 7,753 tonnes of peppers valued at $5.5 million, as reported by the State Statistics Committee. This shows a 3% decrease in volume and a 2% decrease in value compared to the same period in 2024. read more

The official opening of Marca 2026 was preceded by a strategic preview in the heart of Bologna. At the historic Bravo Caffè, the ATI SAF - Spettacoli alla Frutta brought together buyers, specialized press, and partners from the pool of leading companies in the sector to present the. read more

Indian strawberry propagation is encountering obstacles due to patent protection issues, as breeders are concerned about the limited ability to protect their patented plant varieties in the country. This information was provided by Sankalp Bavlekar of SB Agritech, a company that imports mother strawberry plants from Italy, Spain, and Egypt to provide around 20. read more

Growers and industry representatives in Pakistan are urging the Punjab government to finalize export arrangements to manage a surplus potato crop, estimated to be at least 30 million tons higher than last year. Stakeholders warned that delays could deepen financial pressure on farmers across the… read more

Up to 20 international buyers from eight countries are visiting Tasmania this week as part of the Tasmanian Government's inbound Fresh Produce Buyer Visit, aimed at providing overseas customers with direct exposure to local fruit and vegetable production. According to the Minister for Small Business... read more

DS Smith has partnered with the Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele Super to replace approximately ten million plastic packages used for fresh tomatoes with fiber-based, recyclable corrugated cardboard alternatives. DS Smith's design team examined several single-use plastic packages that were previously utilized. read more

Stockholmsgården is located in Österlen, an area known for onion cultivation in southern Skåne, Sweden. The company is managed by Fredrik Larsson and operates approximately 100 hectares of its own production in addition to collaboration agreements with around 20 local growers. The packing facility has an annual capacity. read more

Shinsegae has partnered directly with renowned farms in Chachoengsao, Thailand - a region famous for its mangoes - to introduce a limited-edition holiday gift set. Shinsegae Department Store is offering two types of products in this set. read more

The drought last summer made growing conditions very tough for farmers across the UK. These extremely dry conditions lasted right up until mid-October. The situation changed dramatically for Rodger Hobson, a carrot grower and Chairman of the British Carrot Association. "After the drought, we..." read more

Nordgemüse was founded almost 100 years ago and has grown into a specialist in blueberry production. As part of Gemüsering, the company supplies high-quality blueberries all year round. Over the past decade, Nordgemüse has grown into one of Germany's largest producers, partly thanks to the. read more

Today and tomorrow, Fortini will be among the protagonists at Marca by BolognaFiere (Hall 19, Stand D40), one of the most important events for the retail world, bringing to the fair not only its production vision but also a new project destined to make an important step forward. read more

Meksyk oczekuje rekordowego plonu awokado na rok uprawny trwający od lipca 2025 do czerwca 2026. "Spodziewamy się zbiorów na poziomie 2,5 miliarda funtów, co będzie pierwszym razem, gdy przekroczymy ten poziom" - mówi Alvaro Luque, dyrektor generalny Avocados From Mexico (AFM), organizacji non-profit zajmującej się marketingiem. read more

The winter vegetable season is now in its second half. Overall, the 2025/2026 growing year presents a mixed picture, as vegetable producer Florian Jochims from Elpersbüttel tells us. While good results were achieved in the cultivation and distribution of beetroot in particular, yields for read more

A month-long colorful flower festival was inaugurated on Friday at the green and water-filled Faujdarhat DC Park in the port city. Organized by the district administration for the fourth time, the festival will feature millions of flowers from around 140 species of domestic and foreign varieties. read more

Wyma will showcase a mixed-reality demonstration of post-harvest processing solutions at Fruit Logistica 2026, utilizing immersive technology to visualize complete processing lines and system layouts. The mixed-reality setup enables attendees to observe post-harvest lines at actual size, including infeed, read more

Stichting Floridata has appointed Jeroen Oudheusden as a board member responsible for Sustainability Expertise, effective January 1, 2026. With his extensive experience in sustainability and supply chain transparency, he brings valuable expertise to the foundation. read more

Planasa has been awarded the Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute in Brussels for its Pink Hudson® raspberry variety, which achieved a score of 90.7 points, securing the highest rating of Three Stars in the fruit and vegetables category. The recognition highlights the quality and exceptional taste of this raspberry variety. read more

The French start-up Mycophyto, established in 2017 and focused on biostimulants and soil regeneration through the use of mycorrhizal fungi coupled with artificial intelligence, has announced the completion of a €16 million [18.65 million USD] funding round. This funding is intended to expand its production capacity through the establishment of. read more

During our visit to Slovakia in October, we visited the Slovberry farm, where they are implementing the EZvent blocked tunnel system with automatic ventilation (Haygrove). We learned about the reasons for this investment, the effects in the first season, and practical aspects of it. read more

Accompanying nature through a varietal selection that evolves throughout the season, ensuring taste, juiciness, and balance at the optimal ripening moment. Elorina is the new brand of Op BioSikelia that brings to the market an organic blonde orange designed to express. read more