UK: Sainsbury's CEO among business leaders recognized in new year honours. Simon Roberts, who has been chief executive of the UK's second largest supermarket since 2020, has been awarded the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the retail industry.
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France has announced plans to suspend imports of certain fruits that have been found to contain residues of pesticides prohibited within the European Union. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated that a decree will be issued to block the entry of the affected produce, with the measure aimed at protecting consumers. read more

By week 51, Peru closed the season with total blueberry exports of 326,117 tons, up 19 per cent year on year and closely aligned with the revised December projection. This outcome confirms Peru's position as the leading global blueberry supplier and consolidates a high-volume export window. read more

Once Bluecrop and good preparation of the blueberry cultivation site were enough. Today - it's no longer sufficient. Climate changes require a new approach to choosing varieties, preparing the soil, and managing the plantation. This is best understood by practitioners - grower Jerzy. read more

Włoskie szkółki są powszechnie uznawane za jedne z najlepszych na świecie, a systemy uprawy chronionej i bezglebowej nadal zyskują popularność. Te operacje wymagają różnych rozwiązań oświetleniowych w zależności od etapu wzrostu roślin. To właśnie w tym kontekście firma C-Led, mająca siedzibę, zdobywa uznanie. read more

In 2025, to celebrate their milestone 30-year anniversary in the gardening industry, Wave Petunias teamed up with photographer Anne Geddes to create an exclusive artistic print featuring whimsical babies nestled among colorful Wave Petunias. This partnership also led to a nationwide retail sweepstakes. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on bananas. Are you a grower, importer, or supplier of citrus? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview. Just let us know. You can contact info@freshplaza.com. read more

The second Sa Dec Flower and Ornamental Plants Festival in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam, attracted more than 1.17 million visitors over nine days, including around 1,700 international visitors, according to local authorities. At the closing ceremony held on Sunday evening, the Dong Thap read more

At dawn in 2026, the global blueberry industry finds itself at a historic crossroads: what was once a niche product has become a true commodity. As highlighted by PortalFruticola.com, the recently concluded year marked the transition from simply increasing volumes. read more

The ruling National Conference in India has urged the central government to reconsider its decision to allow apple imports from New Zealand under a new trade agreement, citing potential risks for domestic producers in Jammu and Kashmir. Party spokesperson Imran Nabi issued a statement on Thursday regarding this matter. read more

Just a few days ago, 2026 began and, as tradition dictates, the start of the new year is a time to reflect on what lies ahead, in light of what happened in the previous twelve months. An exercise that, for IFN, also involves analyzing the most read articles by the community. read more

Menas A.S., a citrus producer and exporter in Turkey, has greatly improved its processing capabilities by installing a cutting-edge 8-lane citrus sorting line from Reemoon. Established in 1993 as a family business in Mersin, Menas has an annual export volume of 70,000 tons. read more

"The European Union sometimes appears to be influenced by conflicting instincts: initially, they announced a ban on combustion engines by 2035, but then recently made a partial reversal. However, in the interim, car manufacturers have made significant advancements in certain areas. Will a similar shift occur now with the ban on plastic?" read more

W styczniu do października 2025 roku Azerbejdżan importował 2539 ton kiwi o wartości 1,89 miliona dolarów według Komitetu Statystycznego. Oznacza to spadek rok do roku o 12% pod względem objętości i o 10% pod względem wartości. W tym okresie większość importowanych kiwi pochodziła z... read more

Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia, mentions that the current demand for apples in Europe is still low. He also notes a slight slowdown in the movement of apples in India. According to him, the demand has remained mostly consistent lately, with orders from local supermarkets still relatively stable. read more

According to the State Statistics Committee, from January to October 2025, Azerbaijan exported 8,455 tonnes of fresh grapes worth USD 8.6 million. This represented a 76% increase in value and a 70% increase in volume compared to the previous year. Russia continued to be the main market, importing 6,630 tonnes valued at USD 6.9 million, showing a 51% increase. read more

Długo znane jest, że Włochy są jednym z głównych producentów kasztanów, eksportujących swój produkt do Stanów Zjednoczonych. Jednak Chiny również zwiększają produkcję tego orzecha. „To stamtąd głównie importujemy kasztany” - mówi Eyal Nahoumovich z Gaia Produce. „Chiny stały się głównym producentem kasztanów. Chińska produkcja kasztanów rośnie.” read more

The annual report prepared by La Unió Llauradora i Ramadera highlights an agricultural sector in serious difficulty, marked by structural problems that put its future prospects at risk, as reported by Valencia Fruits. read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports continued to grow in 2025, reaching a total export revenue estimated at US$8.0 to US$8.4 billion, as reported by the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VINAFRUIT). This marks an 18% increase from 2024. If current trends persist, read more

From Sicily comes Jonny Tarocco, the new brand of top quality Tarocco oranges created by the Cugini Caruso, inspired by Nuccio Grillo's intuition. A project that combines the agricultural tradition of the Etna region with a contemporary vision, capable of enhancing the product through quality, ethics, and. read more