As part of their continuous expansion, Oasis Grower Solutions has welcomed a new member to their team of Territory Sales Managers, as well as introduced two new positions to support sales in North America and globally. Vijay Rapaka, Ph.D., who serves as the Director of Global Grower Operations and Research at Smithers-Oasis, was involved in this initiative. read more

Ukraine has approved the first grants in 2026 to support horticulture, berry production, viticulture, and greenhouse projects. A total of 14 grants worth 51.5 million UAH (€1.23 million) have been authorized, enabling the start of financing for new investment projects. Of these, 11 grants read more

When asked if water could still lead to an increase in the onion and potato market, Leon van Meir from Steenbergen-based Van Meir Onions & Potatoes paused for a moment. "Then I would really have to think hard. I honestly don't have an answer. The only positive aspect is that sometimes the" read more

Logistics disruptions are impacting Moldova's fruit exports to the Middle East and Asia, with producers experiencing delays and suspended shipments. Despite recent opening of regional markets like Saudi Arabia to Moldovan fruit, export flows are currently constrained. read more

Modiform has decided to gradually phase out the operations of its subsidiary, Thomsen, located in Wormhout, Northern France. The management and shareholders made this decision based on Thomsen's financial performance and Modiform's strategic goals. Thomsen, established in 1995, has been a part of read more

Morocco is introducing a new measure to accelerate the diversification of its fresh tomato export destinations, as it heavily relies on the European market and faces ongoing trade tensions. A decree issued on March 5th establishes a subsidy of 750 dirhams [5.7 USD] per ton for... read more

The University of Essex has received a national award for its robotics system developed for strawberry harvesting. The Sustainable smArt Robotic Agriculture initiative was awarded the best research project (industry collaboration) at the AI & Robotics Research Awards 2026. read more

Consumers buy less fruit because often the products do not taste good, leading to lack of repeat purchases. This is particularly evident with pears. read more

Late frosts continue to be one of the most insidious threats to many crops, especially when the plant enters its most delicate phenological stages, from bud break, to flowering, and through to fruit set. In an increasingly unstable climate scenario, defense strategies are crucial. read more

For the first time, VLAM will participate in the international trade fair Macfrut in Rimini with its own pavilion. With a specific emphasis on the Conference pear, the organization plans to enter the Italian market in collaboration with four Flemish exporters. "The pavilion will be exclusively dedicated to pears as an" read more

This week, at the fruit market, some fruits that are still in the early stage of the season experienced slight price decreases due to higher arrivals, while a few fruits saw modest price increases due to reduced supply of competing products. Egyptian oranges were priced at read more

With the arrival of spring, the urge to indulge in a day trip just a short distance from Milan is growing. The perfect destination for this weekend is Villa Carlotta, in Tremezzo on Lake Como, where one of Italy's most stunning botanical gardens is reopening. Within the historic walls of the villa, read more

In 2025, Egypt saw an increase in its agricultural exports, with citrus fruits, especially oranges, being the top product shipped. The export volume of citrus exceeded 2.2 million tons, solidifying Egypt's position as the world's largest orange exporter for the sixth year in a row, surpassing competitors like Spain. read more

The beginning of the growing season in many berry farms is marked by the regeneration of plants after a cold winter. In such conditions, a comprehensive approach to production technology becomes particularly important – not only in terms of yield, but above all in terms of its. read more

A one-day event that marked the beginning of a series of initiatives related to spinach. On March 18, 2026, an international conference was organized by Rijk Zwaan Italia at the Royal Continental Hotel in Naples, aimed at providing a detailed analysis of the current status and future outlook for the spinach industry. read more

Dümmen Orange niedawno świętował oficjalne otwarcie swojej nowej lokalizacji w Bogocie, The Orange Garden, podczas wydarzenia, które zgromadziło klientów, partnerów i kluczowych przedstawicieli branży florystycznej. Inauguracja była kamieniem milowym dla Dümmen Orange w Ameryce Łacińskiej,... read more

Rising prices, overall stable consumption, still dominant imports, and a demand that continues to focus mainly in the peak of spring, outline the profile of a category, that of strawberries, which remains very solid. This paints the image of a product that is still robust. read more

With the beginning of vegetation on currant plantations, one of the most important moments for effective plant protection begins. The leafless period, although often underestimated, is crucial for reducing pressure from pests and diseases later in the season. read more

Sezon 2025-2026 dla eksportu świeżych borówek z Chile zakończył się łącznym wolumenem 92 900 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 2,7% w porównaniu z poprzednim okresem. Według Andresa Armstronga, dyrektora wykonawczego Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee, ta liczba przewyższyła początkowe prognozy. read more

Forget the idea of tomatoes as a simple side dish: research is completely transforming it. As reported by FreshFruitPortal, the University of Florida has developed a variety of tomato capable of meeting the daily vitamin A requirement with just one serving. read more