Flowpack Systems, the Southern African distributor and agents for Elifab Solutions, installed the first Elifab blueberry sorter with Ellips True-AI in the North West Province earlier this year. The key feature of True-AI is its ability to recognize both the calyx and the stem. read more

The sudden suspension of operations at Plantenkwekerij Jongerius has sparked a lot of discussion in the horticultural industry. Several companies have already come forward to address the shortage and provide the necessary volumes, not only in the Netherlands but also in Germany, as reported recently. read more

A pair of horticulture student teams from Oxford High School have received praise for representing Mississippi at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis, Indiana. The agronomy group from Oxford achieved an impressive 8th place finish nationally, and the floriculture team was also commended. read more

The continuous rainfall in the Peloponnese in recent weeks has prevented the harvest of Greek sweet potatoes from being completed. "We should have finished by October 15, but with the repeated rain, which forecasts say will continue for quite some time, we might not finish until December. read more

"The new European Regulation on cooperation between enforcement authorities combating unfair trading practices in business relationships within the agricultural and agri-food supply chain is excellent news. The Regulation will strengthen the fight against unfair trading practices beyond borders." read more

Flowpack Systems, the Southern African distributor and agent of Elifab Solutions, installed the country's first TrueAI blueberry sorter in the North West Province earlier this year. According to a company representative, "The main difference with the TrueAI is that it can recognize the calyx and the stem with 100% accuracy." read more

Ecuadorian researchers have developed an in vitro gene-editing strategy with the goal of weakening the fungus that causes Fusarium wilt in bananas. The disease, which is caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc), affects the plant's vascular system and has been a persistent challenge for banana producers. read more

Obecnie trwa szczytowy sezon eksportowy dla przesyłek czosnku na Boże Narodzenie, a ogólny rynek działa sprawnie. Wendy Qin z Shandong Xiangsheng Import and Export Co., Ltd. wyjaśniła: "W ostatnich tygodniach zamówienia eksportowe były stabilne i częste, a ceny pozostawały stabilne. W porównaniu z read more

With the first shipment from the source in week 45, the Greek strawberry season has officially begun. "The produce is of excellent quality and also has a convincing taste. Further shipments with increasing volumes will take place in week 46, enabling the first programs with German food retailers. read more

In autumn 2025, cabbage prices in Bulgaria experienced a significant decrease due to overproduction. Farm-gate prices dropped to approximately 0.30 BGN/kg (€0.15/kg), which was about 0.15 BGN (€0.08) lower than production costs. Despite this, retail prices remained high at 1.29 BGN/kg (€0.65/kg), as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

AD Ports Group has appointed logistics executive Jochen Thewes as CEO of its Logistics Cluster, effective 1 December 2025. The appointment marks a significant organizational change as the Group continues to develop its logistics activities, which already include global operations through its read more

Uzbekistan is preparing for a significant expansion of orchard plantings as it seeks to enhance its position in the global fruit supply. Ugiloy Boltaboyeva, Head of the Press Service of the Agency for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex, stated that the country currently ranks second worldwide in this endeavor. read more

Belarus has implemented mandatory size regulations for apples sold to state-run retail chains. Government officials stated that this decision was made in response to consumer grievances regarding undersized fruits and vegetables in the previous season. Additionally, they have set a minimum diameter requirement for potatoes supplied under state contracts. read more

Innovation, technology, and customer focus were the main protagonists of the first day of the Retail Forum, which concluded with the award ceremony of the ninth edition of the Retail Awards. The event within the event, which celebrates excellence in the industry, has been a highlight since its inception. read more

Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction featuring a wide variety of vegetable processing and packaging machines from Hessing in Belfeld, the Netherlands. Hessing has been a leader in the vegetable processing industry for many years, specializing in fruit and vegetable convenience packs and meal salads. read more

Global demand for blueberries is on the rise, with North America and Europe being the main consumption markets. In the United States, annual per capita consumption has exceeded 1.3 kg and is still increasing. The European Union also has steady demand for blueberries, although the market is facing price pressures. read more

A group of Japanese businessmen, led by Ryohei Shikata, the first secretary of the Economic Section of the Japanese Embassy in Madrid, traveled to El Ejido to observe its agricultural production methods firsthand. They were welcomed by Manuel Martínez, the councilor for Agriculture and the Environment. read more

The potato harvest in Scotland was very straightforward this year, according to Robert Doig at Caledonian Potatoes. "Unlike some other growers, we cut back on the acres planted." "The seed export market is frankly a bit of a mess at the moment. Egypt is difficult, as import licences were not." read more

Naranjasyfrutas.com, an online platform for advertising crops, shared search trends among wholesalers purchasing from growers. The accompanying graph displays the most sought-after varieties in September and October by retailers. Navelina, Clemenules, Oronules, Clemenvilla, and Salustiana were the most searched for. read more

The prices of potatoes in Ukraine have started to decrease this week as growers try to sell products that are not suitable for long-term storage. According to EastFruit, as reported by 24 Kanal, last week producers were able to keep wholesale prices steady, but it became evident at the beginning of this week that selling... read more