Earlier this month, rain caused delays in harvesting for Greek kiwifruit grower Kostas Kallitsis in his 9.5-hectare Green kiwifruit block in Katerini, south of Thessaloniki. His family has been growing kiwifruit since 1987 and supplies Zespri. After testing Zespri SunGold in 2018 and achieving yields of around read more

Enbox (World Vypmar, S.L.) has completed the acquisition of the production unit of New Serco, S.L., a company specializing in containers and packaging for the fruit and vegetable sector. Led by brothers José Luis and Marcelo Vázquez Ariza, this strategic move enables Enbox to expedite its expansion plan and. read more

The Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport in South Africa has reported a 7 percent increase in air cargo volumes over the past year, indicating the ongoing recovery of the airfreight sector in KwaZulu-Natal. The terminal experienced high demand between September and December 2023. read more

The Finca Motor de Cano, located in the Spanish municipality of Xeresa, was the venue for a successful Open Day dedicated to the presentation of the Earlyna (US variety Early Pride). The event was organized by Euro Varieties Agronomic Management S.L. (EVAM) and the Compañía de Variedades Vegetales. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries received high scores in three prominent garden trial programs in the United States - Raker-Roberta Trial Gardens, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the University of Georgia (UGA) Trial Gardens, showcasing exceptional perennial varieties that are considered the best of their breeding. Terra Nova performed impressively at the read more

Representatives of the blueberry industry in Zimbabwe are calling on their government to implement investment-friendly policies after signing an export agreement in September that for the first time opened access to the Chinese market.

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Russian Railways has extended its discount program for transporting fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to Russia, according to the company's press service. Following a board decision, the 50 per cent discount on imported rail shipments of fruit and vegetable products has been extended. read more

From bouquets on-the-go to hands-on workshops and a flower drive-thru, St. Pete has a fresh new destination for flower lovers. The Roaming Petal and Arms of Persephone have officially planted roots in the city, transforming their shared passion for floral design into a retail space that blends. read more

Calls for a ban on plastic packaging for fruit and vegetable purchases under 1.5 kg in Wales have raised debate within the Senedd. Independent member Rhys ab Owen has urged the Welsh government to prohibit the use of plastic packaging for small fresh produce, arguing that it is unnecessary and... read more