For the last 10 years, Fabio Alves has been working in commercial sales, and for the last couple of years, he has been managing the sale of exotic fruit via airfreight within the fresh produce industry. Now he has gone out on his own to bring fruit into the UK and Europe. His new company, based in the UK and Europe, is dedicated to importing and distributing exotic fruits. read more

Interflora Australia is now a part of Teleflora, a global floral network that is a subsidiary of The Wonderful Company. For over 70 years, Interflora has been linking customers with local florists in Australia and internationally. Being part of Teleflora, Interflora Australia will enjoy the benefits of read more

We are looking forward to the arrival of spring with hope, but also with the need to verify how the long-standing berry plantations have survived the past winter. We are receiving a lot of information about freeze damage to strawberries, blueberries, and raspberry canes. Therefore, spring will be a time not only for standard maintenance. read more

The exceptionally long and cold winter has led to concerns about the condition of raspberries grown in plastic tunnels in many farms. Plants grown in containers, overwintering in pots, have been particularly vulnerable to damage. read more

With their partner farm in Zimbabwe recently obtaining its final certification, all Marginpar flowers now meet the requirements of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI). "This means that every stem we grow, at our own farms and at our partner farms, comes from a place that's certified... read more

In 2025, Italy set a new historical record for the export of fresh fruits and vegetables. According to data released by Fruitimprese, exports reached a value of 6,683,159,045 euros, an 11% increase compared to 2024. Volumes reached 3,922,204 tonnes. read more

Poly-clip System will showcase packaging technologies at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on various sectors including meat and sausage products, dairy products, pet food, convenience foods, fruits and vegetables, as well as industrial applications like adhesives and sealants. read more

A plant nursery and specialist grower has been acquired by a young entrepreneur as the family who ran it for over four decades prepares to retire. Macplants Berrybank Nursery, located near Boggs Holdings, has prestigious clients such as Balmoral Castle, Historic Scotland, Holyrood Palace, and the. read more

Inflacja w Białorusi wyniosła 0,6 procent w lutym, co przyniosło wzrost cen towarów konsumpcyjnych od początku roku na poziomie 1 procenta, według danych narodowej agencji statystycznej Belstat. Dane pokazują, że banany zanotowały największy miesięczny wzrost cen w lutym, wzrastając o. read more

Chiquitatrasforma Corso Garibaldi 71 into an open-air canvas and brings a spectacular mural dedicated to Miss Chiquita to the heart of Brera. An urban artwork celebrating the Pop by Nature campaign, now in its third edition, which will be open to the public until April 15th. read more

The majority of fruits and vegetables sold in stores and markets in the Republic of Moldova comply with pesticide regulations, as reported by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). Analysis of more than 2,100 samples conducted by authorities last year revealed that over 91 percent met the legal limits for pesticide residues. read more

Ukraine has been granted new opportunities to export planting material to the European Union following the opening of the EU market for several sour cherry species originating from the country. This decision permits the export of plants for planting of sour cherry (Prunus cerasus), grey-leaved cherry (Prunus… read more

Greenhouse digitalization is progressing quickly, with autonomous drones emerging as a key technology for monitoring crop health. Corvus Drones, a technology company whose drones are distributed in Spain by Burés Innova, has developed such drones. They are increasingly being used in nurseries. read more

SPAR Zimbabwe has opened a new supermarket in Mazowe, an agricultural hub located about 40km from the capital city of Harare. This is the first supermarket in the area and is expected to set a new standard in retailing for the district. The supermarket will feature various instore departments. read more

The 2025/2026 season for Spanish Fino lemons is coming to an end just as the Verna variety is about to be harvested. The Verna lemons will be harvested from April to the end of June, and production is projected to decrease by 25-30% compared to last year. This year, Spanish lemons have notably grown to larger sizes. read more

Researchers at the Institute of Agricultural Research (INIA) in Chile are studying the use of essential oils as an alternative to chemical fungicides for controlling fungal diseases in fruit. The research focuses on protecting Hass avocados from rot during post-harvest handling. read more

Italian universities and research centers join forces to combat the decline of kiwifruit. A step forward for a key sector of the Italian fruit and vegetable industry, whose gross sales production can reach up to 500 million euros per year. The project is... read more

Western Australian fresh fruit marketer and exporter WA Farm Direct has experienced a successful growing season for grapes and has seen consistent export demand across Asia. The company is dedicated to sending high-quality fruit to compete in premium market segments. Grapes continue to be a key export product for WA Farm Direct. read more

Blueberry harvests are subject to one of the most demanding supply chains in fresh produce, according to Sukhdeep Sethi, managing director of packaging manufacturer AVI Global Plast. Sethi explains that after harvesting, the berries need to be kept cool, packaged, and shipped using temperature-controlled logistics to ensure optimal freshness and quality. read more

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