Lars Jensen, an analyst in the maritime industry and CEO of Vespucci Maritime, has been chosen as the 2026 Person of the Year by the New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association (NYNJFFFBA). The award will be presented at the association's 108th Annual Dinner Gala on February 5th. read more

Syngenta announced that Trefinti nematicide/fungicide, powered by Tymirium technology, has been granted federal registration by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). State registrations are actively being pursued and are anticipated to be available soon. Trefinti will systemically control
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In its hundredth year of activity, Rijk Zwaan, a Dutch specialist in vegetable seeds, recorded a 9% increase in turnover, reaching 684 million euros in the 2024/25 financial year. The growth would have affected almost all regions and crops in which read more

Getting naked, facing each other without filters, looking inside to understand the path to be taken. This is the spirit that animated the second SAF Symposium - Spettacoli alla Frutta, held on November 11 and 12 in Val di Non, the land of Melinda apples. read more

The average wholesale prices for bananas in the EU showed slight decreases in some markets in week 45 (ending 09-11-25) compared to week 44 (ending 02-11-25). Greece increased from €109 to €110 per 100 kg, while Spain decreased from €111 to €106. France saw a slight increase from €110 to €112. read more

"During the Chinese apple season, the actual apple yield from Luochuan, Shaanxi Province is becoming more evident. Guo Lei, the head of Shaanxi Meirun Fruit Industry, explained that due to drought and low rainfall during the early growth stages, the industry initially predicted a 20%-30% reduction. read more

We are proud to announce that Hannes Tauber, Marketing Manager of VOG - Home of Apples, has been recognized by Forbes Italia as one of the 100 most influential marketing and communication directors of 2025. read more

The horticultural lighting protocols are developed to establish a common language for greenhouse equipment, especially dimmable LED lighting and climate computers, allowing them to communicate seamlessly in a plug-and-play fashion. This standardization of communication streamlines processes, lowers implementation expenses, and aids growers in optimizing their operations. read more

The cucumber campaign in Sicily is currently underway, with production expected to continue until June. The seasonal trend seems to be normal, and no specific issues have been encountered. Overall volumes are expected to be similar to previous years. read more

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources' innovation unit, UC ANR Innovate, in collaboration with Farmhand Ventures, has chosen six agricultural technology companies for the upcoming cycle of VINE Connect, a statewide commercialization program designed to assist ag tech firms in testing and advancing their innovations. read more

Russia has begun constructing its first greenhouse for banana cultivation, announced Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut at the Bioprom forum. The interest in domestic banana production started in 2024 and has now progressed to the implementation stage. This initiative follows the government's July 2025... read more

A new variety of spinach officially enters the scene and promises to conquer producers and markets: it's called Barbuda and it's signed by Seminis by Bayer. It is born to meet the needs of the fresh market with a mix of yield, aesthetic quality, and field reliability. Designed for the read more

As old crop limes continue to be shipped from Mexico, the supply remains stable. However, recent growing conditions have raised concerns about the quality of the produce. "In the last few weeks, there has been rain, and this week also has rain in the forecast, which is impacting the quality of the limes," says Alex Landin of. read more

Rain has brought the walnut harvest in California to a halt. The majority of nuts were harvested on time before last week's heavy rainfall. "We are very pleased with the quality this year," says Bill Carriere of Carriere Family Farms. The first 30 percent of the crop was harvested before the rain. read more

Calavo Growers, Inc. ogłosił, że Prezes i Dyrektor Naczelny Lee E. Cole przejdzie na emeryturę 8 grudnia 2025 roku. Członek zarządu i były Dyrektor Finansowy B. John Lindeman został mianowany na jego następcę. Lindeman będzie nadal zasiadać w Radzie Dyrektorów spółki. Lee Cole read more

The potato industry of India came together in New Delhi for a National Potato Stakeholders' Meet organized by APEDA and Media Today Pvt. Ltd. The event gathered over 60 participants from government agencies, research institutions, processors, exporters, and grower organizations. It was a significant gathering that highlighted the importance of the potato industry in India. read more

Popyt na marokańskie maliny osiąga szczytowy poziom na kilku rynkach, a producenci i eksporterzy są zachwyceni intensywnym handlem i wysokimi cenami. Tak twierdzi Zouhir Disouria, plantator z Larache. Plantator opisuje zauważalną poprawę jakości marokańskich zbiorów, która... read more

TSW 2026, the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair, will be held at Targi Kielce on January 23 and 24, 2026. Organizers anticipate the participation of over 500 exhibitors from approximately 20 countries. The fair will feature technologies, machinery, plant protection products, fertilizers, and more. read more

From January to August 2025, Azerbaijan exported 5,384 tons of pears worth US$3.45 million. This marked year-on-year increases of 26% in volume and 34% in value, as reported by the State Statistical Committee. Azerbaijan's pear exports during this period were mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Qatar. read more

Wielka Brytania/Włochy: Dystrybutor artykułów spożywczych Princes Group odnotował wzrost zysku w pierwszym raporcie po debiucie na rynku brytyjskim. Princes Group zgłosił znaczący wzrost zysku operacyjnego za pierwsze dziewięć miesięcy od momentu debiutu na giełdzie, ograniczając koszty i usprawniając operacje w celu zwiększenia marż. read more