A new educational center aimed at inspiring and training the next generation of salad and vegetable growers in the UK was officially opened on June 5, 2024, by Roger Gough, leader of Kent County Council. The Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence @ Hadlow College, located in Tonbridge, Kent, is the UK's first of its kind. read more

The 2024 kiwifruit harvest has been extremely successful, with New Zealand's largest crop ever being picked. With only small volumes left to be harvested from orchards, a record 193 million trays have been collected. On average, each tray contains about 30 pieces of kiwifruit. read more

New Zealand's onion growers have taken advantage of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, which came into effect on May 1, to strengthen their position in the market. The FTA removes a 9.6% tariff on New Zealand's onion exports to the EU, potentially saving growers around $3 million per year. read more

This year has brought significantly improved growing conditions across Australia, after two years of unfavorable weather. "We experienced drought-like conditions until late summer and into autumn, which led to beneficial rainfall events without causing ground oversaturation. It was a stark contrast to the last few years." read more

Mexico's tomato production in 2024 is projected to reach 3.30 million metric tons (MMT), a two percent increase from 2023. This growth is fueled by export demand and investments in protected agriculture systems. In 2023, tomato production was estimated at 3.22 MMT, representing an eight percent decrease from the previous year, primarily attributed to water shortages. read more

The Mintec Benchmark Prices for English white potatoes were £680/MT on 4th June, marking an 81.3% increase year-on-year. This surge was fueled by the limited availability of the small 2023 crop. As a result of tight stocks, buyers are encountering a range of prices this week, from £650/MT to £730/MT for English white potatoes. read more

It's time for Futuragri's Puglia asparagus season balance sheet, a leading company in the production and commercialization of fruit and vegetable products. After following its debut in March with the first updates (click here to learn more), the campaign is coming to an end. read more

Gregal, a leader in technological solutions for the agri-food sector, announces the launch of its new Traceability and Location Control APP. This tool seamlessly integrates with their agri-food ERP " read more

An agricultural economist has pointed out the increasing dependence of the United States on foreign fresh produce, attributing this trend to a growing agricultural trade deficit. According to Loren Koeman from the Michigan Farm Bureau, the proportion of imported fruit into the U.S. has experienced a significant rise. read more

"The picture that emerges from the government's monitoring of data on regular inflows in recent years, especially regarding seasonal work in the agricultural and tourism sectors, is disturbing, and President Meloni did well to report it to the Anti-Mafia authorities." read more

Companies participating in Fruit Attraction 2024 interested in participating can do so until September 4th, provided that they offer products, technological solutions, or services for the horticultural industry.

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Przez kolejny rok Fruit Attraction organizuje nową edycję nagród Innovation Hub Awards. Nagrody te, które doceniają innowację i przedsiębiorczość w branży owocowo-warzywnej, są skierowane do firm wystawiających i współwystawiających, które zgłaszają najlepszy projekt, produkt lub usługę.

For one more year, Fruit Attraction is organizing a new edition of the Innovation Hub Awards. These awards, which recognize innovation and entrepreneurship in the fruit and vegetable industry, are aimed at exhibiting and co-exhibiting companies that submit the best project, product, or service. read more

Last year, Italians spent 500 million euros on products containing at least one Fairtrade certified ingredient. This data was released yesterday (Wednesday, June 5) in Milan at the event "Thirty years on the sustainability route", during which it was mentioned. read more

Jan Kraaijeveld, who had been working in the fruit and vegetable trade for about twenty years, ventured into the world of processing rejected avocados into high-quality oil a year and a half ago. "We understand better than anyone how frustrating it can be to deal with rejected fruit, but the fact that the read more

Watch the Business Session of Flower Logistics Africa 2024 on "The quality challenge in flower trade – what is in it for logistics service providers and how do we bring consistency in quality." The panel discussion sheds light on the challenges faced by the Kenyan flower industry in terms of quality. read more

The UK market has been receiving shipments of new season New Zealand apples since early April, which is considered a typical timing. "We received the first batches of Cox apples in early April, followed by the first Galas in May. The majority of Gala and Breaburn apples are expected to arrive in June, with Pink Lady apples to follow." read more

"Technically, the asparagus season is not over yet," explains Olivier Thomas from La Ferme du Pont d'Achelles, "but the harvest will finish earlier than anticipated. We still have 3 weeks of production left, but consumer interest has declined significantly." Over the years, the asparagus season has... read more

The South African Flower Growers' Association (SAFGA) held a growers' day visiting Kleinskuur Aquaponics and Harmonie Protea farm in South Africa on the 21st of May 2024. This networking event aimed to foster interactions with stakeholders in the floral industry. read more

RZH Canada LTD, one of the dealers of Rijk Zwaan in Canada, is pleased to announce the hiring of Darryl Di Milo as a sales representative for the Leamington and Ontario territory. Darryl has extensive experience in the Leamington and surrounding area, having worked as a grower as well as in sales... read more

New World has been an integral part of New Zealanders' lives for 60 years, with its iconic red and black 'NW' diamond logo serving as a familiar and welcoming symbol. The inviting ambiance of New World welcomes visitors with the scent of freshly baked goods. read more