New research projects funded by Hortgro aim to quantify environmental impacts across the South African deciduous-fruit value chain, focusing on carbon accounting and life cycle assessment for pome and stone fruit. The projects are being led by specialist sustainability consultancy Blue North. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture's Taoyuan Agricultural Research and Extension Station has created a smart irrigation system for small potted plants that waters them from the bottom automatically, which helps conserve water and labor. The ministry stated that potted plants are a crucial sector within the agricultural industry. read more

OrtoRomi confirms its presence at Marca 2026, the leading event in Italy for the Private Label sector. The Agricultural Cooperative will participate with a 64 sqm stand, designed as a space for networking and discussion, dedicated to meeting with national retail buyers. read more

"'Puma', a heat-sealed net packer, has attracted the attention of operators from Australia, the Netherlands, and several Northern European countries in general," reports Fabrizio Fiumana, President of REV Packaging Solutions. "The single-material solution is a valid one in the field of packaging." read more

With the publication of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2239 in the Official Journal of the European Union on 5th November 2025, the Basilicata Strawberry officially enters the European Union's Register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI), marking a historic milestone for. read more

W roku 2025 Egipt zwiększył eksport winogron stołowych do Wielkiej Brytanii, ustanawiając nowy rekord, według EastFruit. W ciągu pierwszych 10 miesięcy roku, Wielka Brytania importowała 37,3 tysiąca ton egipskich winogron stołowych o wartości ponad 105 milionów dolarów amerykańskich. read more

Two niezależne jury wybrały dziesięciu nominowanych do nagrody Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2026, podkreślając rozwój świeżych produktów rolnych oraz technologii rozwiązujących obecne wyzwania w sektorze owocowo-warzywnym. Od dwudziestu lat nagroda Fruit Logistica Innovation Award jest wykorzystywana do. read more

Chiquita has harvested its first bananas since reactivating operations in Panama, where the company had closed activities in mid-2015. At the time of the closure, 6,500 workers were laid off, and the company reported losses of US$75 million following a labor strike linked to social security. read more

South African border authorities are intensifying their efforts to intercept fresh fruit and other plant products at entry points during the holiday season re-entry operations. The Border Management Authority Commissioner and CEO, Dr. [name], made this announcement at the Beitbridge border post, which is the busiest crossing in the country. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady Egipt osiągnął znaczący sukces w eksporcie owoców i warzyw. Wysyłki świeżych i mrożonych produktów podwoiły się, osiągając imponującą kwotę 3,2 miliarda dolarów w 2024 roku, a egipskie produkty można teraz znaleźć od Mongolii po Brazylię i od Nowej Zelandii do Kanady. read more

Mimo spadku eksportu peruwiańskich winogron do Ameryki Północnej na początku sezonu, Oppy wyznacza inną ścieżkę dzięki swojej długoterminowej bazie dostaw oraz korzyściom wynikającym z współpracy z Dole Diversified North America (DDNA) w październiku 2025 roku. Strategiczna integracja DDNA przynosi ze sobą. read more

Nikos Arvanitakis, the sales manager of Arvanitakis Fruits, which oversees the Fruiton brand, mentioned that the Greek strawberry season started a bit earlier this year, thanks to the weather conditions. "This year's strawberry harvest is earlier compared to previous seasons, mainly due to favorable weather." read more

While the 2025 food forecast emphasized the increasing consumer interest in "designer produce" - for example, new produce varieties like Koyo strawberries from Oishii - as well as a growing curiosity about unique tropical fruits such as breadfruit and mangosteen, Baldor's 2026 Food Forecast has now been released with several new trends. read more