The Association of Producers and Exporters of Strawberries of Huelva, Freshuelva, reported that the sector has completed the 2023-2024 campaign with a total production of 221,412 tons of strawberries, representing a 9% decrease compared to the previous campaign. These data reflect a read more

Sarah Hawkless, the founder of Emerden – a flower farm, seed, and plant merchant in Taranaki, is part of a new generation of female, small-scale, seasonal flower growers who are following their passion for nature and color while creating thriving businesses that cater to our love for all kinds of flowers. read more

Fruit Attraction concluded its 16th edition on October 10 with record-breaking participation levels. A total of 117,370 professionals from 145 countries attended the event, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year. The event was organized by IFEMA Madrid and FEPEX, with Andalusia as the Guest of Honor. read more

We are delighted to announce that the Australian macadamia industry has once again achieved 100% compliance in the National Residue Survey (NRS). The 2023-24 survey represents the 27th consecutive year of flawless results, underscoring our industry's dedication to excellence and sustainable macadamia production. read more

"Liege Airport (LGG) has the potential to become Europe's largest air cargo flower hub," says Willum van den Hoogen, Managing Director at Florius International FZCO, a flower supplier with farms in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Colombia. This potential is due to the reduced air cargo capacity at Schiphol Airport. read more

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Nigina Anvari has reported that Tajikistan has experienced a 30% increase in its agricultural exports to Russia over the past nine months. In contrast, imports from Russia to Tajikistan have surged by 38% during the same period compared to 2023. read more

Fresh Solutions Network® announced that a sustainable packaging design for SPUDS less-than-perfect potatoes won first place in the nationwide Student Design Challenge. The winning design, developed by a team of four Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCAD) students, was revealed. read more

From November 21 to 23, 2024, the apple world will meet in Bolzano for the thirteenth edition of Interpoma, the international trade show dedicated to the apple sector. read more

Τhe różne odmiany greckich gruszek stoją obecnie w zupełnie innej sytuacji rynkowej, zdaniem prezesa greckiego eksportera owoców O.P. Gaia Fruit z Tirnavos, pana Christosa Tassoulasa. Jak twierdzi: "Obecnie eksportowane są tylko odmiany Santa Maria i Kosia. read more

Jet Fresh Flower Growers has recently announced their new partnership as an Authorized VIP Rose Producer and Distributor for North America and the Caribbean. This partnership aims to introduce VIP Wax Dipped Roses as well as Jet Fresh Ecuadorian Grown roses to the floral industry throughout the region. read more

The ongoing cooperation between the Bureau of Plant Industry and the Bureau of Customs resulted in the confiscation of a 40-foot container van containing fresh yellow onions, with an estimated value of around P3.5 million. The shipment was brought in from China by JRA and Pearl Enterprise, Inc. read more

The Andermatt Group AG has announced the acquisition of an 80% majority shareholding in Agricheck Srl, a biocontrol and agricultural technology provider in Argentina. Daniel Zingg, CEO of Andermatt Group, stated: "We are excited to join forces with Agricheck, a company that shares our vision for a more... read more

The wait is over for lovers of innovative and surprising horticultural products: the Kissabel^® apples from Northern Hemisphere countries are back on the market. The commercial season of

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ProducePay has published its first Fresh Produce Industry Volatility Report. The report offers an analysis of the main factors influencing volatility in the fresh produce supply chain, posing challenges to the growth of agribusinesses and the global industry. The report unveiled that the fresh produce sector... read more

Hurricanes can disrupt agricultural sectors, affecting both the US and Mexico. In areas hit by hurricanes, the damage to crops, farm equipment, and infrastructure can result in food supply chain shortages. Nogales, Arizona, plays a crucial role as a key point for this. read more

Brussels, October 15, 2024 – Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, announced today that the Spanish logistics group Carreras has successfully completed trials of a new refrigerated semi-trailer with Thermo King's self-charging electric system. read more

Israel's Medjool dates harvest is currently in full swing, with the peak picking already completed. This year, the date season started 10 days earlier than last year, beginning with the Bhari dates before moving on to the main attraction, which is the Medjool dates. Gal Twig, from the Israel Dates Board, stated, "We are over" read more

The first shipment of Chilean cherries for the new season has arrived in Shanghai, marking the beginning of arrivals at different ports across China. Gonzalo Matamala, General Manager for Giddings Fruit's Asia and China region, confirmed the arrival to the Global Times. read more

W roku 2022 Zespri wprowadziło do sprzedaży kiwi RubyRed, co stanowiło zwieńczenie długotrwałych działań badawczo-rozwojowych na obrzeżach Te Puke w Nowej Zelandii. Inicjatywa hodowli kiwi, która rozpoczęła się w 1977 roku, doprowadziła do oficjalnego powołania Centrum Hodowli Kiwi w 2021 roku. read more

The Australian mango season is starting later than usual, but the industry still anticipates a good level of production and high quality throughout the summer. The Australian Mango Industry Association reports that the harvest has increased for growers in Darwin over the past two weeks, with a significant ramp-up in their activities. read more