Frutas Bessa, a Brazilian family business with over 20 years of experience, has recently begun exporting papayas and dragon fruits directly to Europe. Founder Francisco Bessa leads the company alongside his children, Mara Bessa, Jonathan Bessa, and Marcio Bessa. read more

Powell Gardens is starting the spring season by bringing back one of its yearly exhibitions, "Orchid Delirium." However, this year, the exhibit might have a slightly different appearance. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 2026 Orchid Delirium exhibition will honor the White House. read more

This month marked the beginning of operations at Puerto Antioquia, a new port located on the southeastern side of Bahía Colombia in the Gulf of Urabá, Caribbean Sea in Antioquia. With an initial capacity of 7 million tons per year and a location that is on average 33% closer compared to other ports. read more

OneThird, a data-driven technology company specializing in fresh produce, has unveiled a new version of its Avocado Scanner. This latest model boasts an impressive accuracy rate of around 90% and features Dual LED technology, along with an enhanced result screen. These upgrades are aimed at revolutionizing the way the scanner operates. read more

T&G Global Limited reported financial growth in the year ended on December 31, 2025, driven by strong demand for its premium apple portfolio in North America, the United Kingdom, and Asia. The company's revenue grew by 14% to $1.6 billion, and its operating profit surged to $46.9 million, marking a 269% increase compared to the previous year. read more

W Ukrainie rynek ziemniaków przeżywa wzrost aktywności handlowej i zakupowej, zgodnie z analizą przeprowadzoną przez projekt EastFruit. Kilka czynników umożliwia rolnikom kontynuowanie podnoszenia cen hurtowych w tej branży. Po pierwsze, wzrost cen jest popierany przez silne zapotrzebowanie. read more

Konsumpcja dyni masłowej notuje znaczący wzrost w Europie. Razem z Portugalią, sezon w Hiszpanii jest obecnie w pełni rozkwitu, a kraj ten jest wiodącym producentem. Firma z Murcji jest już w stanie dystrybuować ją przez cały rok w segmencie premium. W Hiszpanii, my read more

At the 7 Roses Nursery in Valmiera, Latvia, there are currently 8,000 young rose plants developing in the greenhouse. These roses were grafted in January and initially kept for about two weeks in an incubator at +20°C before being moved to the main greenhouse. The main source of heat in the greenhouse is a pellet stove. read more

Growing consumption even on a mature product, return of bulk sales, increasingly segmented supply, recovery of surfaces after difficult years but with various uncertainties on the climatic and phytosanitary fronts, in addition to a European context marked by surplus and high stocks. read more

Kenya's horticulture sector still heavily depends on export markets for selling flowers, vegetables, and fruits. In the period between July and September 2025, the total value of horticultural exports amounted to approximately US$195.6 million, as per the reported value of Sh31.3 billion for the three-month period. read more

Ceny polskich jabłek były na tak wysokim poziomie, że kilka rynków eksportowych zaczęło szukać innych dostawców jabłek - oświadczył Mohamed Marawan, dyrektor zarządzający polskim eksporterem jabłek Sarafruit. "Polski sezon jabłkowy w ciągu ostatnich dwóch miesięcy był trudny. read more

Tesco's UK chief executive was under pressure at the NFU Conference regarding farm returns, import standards, and long-term supply commitments, with a particular focus on fresh produce. Ali Capper, chair of British Apples and Pears, asked if Tesco would provide a 20-year written commitment. read more

In 2025, agricultural businesses in Germany harvested a total of 4.5 million tons of vegetables. This was 8.1% more than in 2024 and 13.2% more than the average for the years 2019 to 2024. The harvest volume was thus at its highest level since the study began in 1990. read more

W tym czwartek obchodzimy Międzynarodowy Dzień Pistacji. Według najnowszych danych z Ministerstwa Rolnictwa, Rybołówstwa i Żywności (jeszcze wstępne dla sezonu 2025-2026), produkcja pistacji w Hiszpanii znacząco wzrosła w ostatnich latach, przejdąc z 8 210 ton w sezonie 2018-2019 do 42 374 ton w obecnym sezonie. read more

The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund and Kyrgyztsentroprodukt LLC have signed a financing agreement for the construction of a modern freezing complex in the village of Ak-Suu, Chui region. The new facility, covering 5,000 square meters, will have storage capacity for up to 3,000 tonnes of frozen products. read more

The citrus production district of Sicily launches the digital publishing project "Sicily...unexpected", a new online communication initiative aimed at showcasing the wide variety of Sicilian citrus fruits, the territory, and the entrepreneurial spirit. read more

The Board of Directors of Apofruit, meeting on Wednesday, February 25th, dedicated a specific and detailed analysis to the performance of the organic sector in the 2025 season, confirming its central role in the cooperative's strategy. This sector indeed represents read more

Global pistachio demand is growing by 6.5% annually, while supply growth lags behind at less than 5%, as per industry data. The current production is mainly centered in three countries: the United States, which contributes 40% of global output from California, Iran at 30%, and Turkey. However, these origins are facing... read more

The peak season for Indian coconuts is approaching. We are able to deliver throughout the year, whether it's pallets or full containers, but larger quantities are primarily available from March to October," says Navaneethan Vellanaipatty Thangavel from Grofarm uG. "Last year, a... read more

A new study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition suggests that women who consumed a diet rich in flavonoid-containing foods such as blueberries, strawberries, apples, and citrus fruits scored higher in feelings of happiness and optimism over time. The research was conducted by scientists from Queen's University Belfast. read more