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

During the Hobaho Days in the Netherlands, Ron Kloos, Managing Director of Decorum Plants & Flowers, and Patrick van der Gulik, owner of Van der Gulik B.V., represented Decorum. The event gathered traders and growers, with a significant presence from the tulip sector and a clear focus on. read more

I am returning to Bologna for the multinational company that is a leader in the paper-based packaging sector. Among the news is the new Fresko Box, tested for shipping premium food items at controlled temperatures. There are also several process innovations, such as Design2Market, for collaborative design projects. read more

According to the 2024/2025 report by the Andalusian Government, Andalusia produces approximately 32% of the EU's blueberries, making Spain the second-largest producer after Poland at 33.7%. The report highlights the strategic significance of blueberry production to Andalusian agriculture, particularly in Huelva. Nearly all of Andalusia's blueberry production is aimed at export markets. read more

Malaysia's durian exports maintained stable volumes in 2025, according to Huongyi Hwang of Top Fruit Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian fruit grower. However, there was pressure on the value of the exports. "Shipment volumes were generally consistent with those of 2024, but revenue growth did not increase at the same rate." Hwang added, "The season progressed as usual, with the main fresh exports coming from." read more

Grupo Mas, a food distribution company operating in Andalusia and Extremadura, has partnered with the Malaga-based family business Maskom supermarkets. Together, they are creating a major distribution group fully owned by Andalusian capital. The resulting group is strengthening its role as an important player in the regional market. read more

The analysis of the Fruit and Vegetable Monitor by Agroter, in collaboration with Circana, highlights a fairly positive December for the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade, although not maintaining the pace of previous months. Nevertheless, the sector closed 2025 with decidedly satisfactory results. read more

Things are still not looking good in the potato market. Prices continue to be very low, and discussions for next year's contracts are underway. However, Stijn Windey of Agra Claessens is not worried. He sells all his produce independently and is actually quite content with the situation. read more