The online ticket shop for Asia Fruit Logistica is now open. Asia's leading trade show for fresh fruits and vegetables will return to Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024, bringing together the global fresh produce industry and highlighting the complete value chain. read more

The Cooperative Research Centre Food Agility has initiated a new project aimed at creating digital stonefruit orchards to assist growers in implementing innovative farming techniques and adjusting to a shifting climate. read more

British buyers are currently in Rwanda meeting with women-led horticulture businesses to discuss potential trade deals for products such as chilli, avocados, passion fruits, fresh French beans, and other horticultural goods. This visit is part of a Rwanda-UK trade mission that started on May 28th. read more

Labour MP Steve Reed has criticized water companies for sewage spills that have led to the growth of "poop tomatoes" on British beaches. These plants are growing from seeds contained in human waste that has been discharged into waterways. Reed has called for water bosses who oversee illegal sewage dumps to face criminal liability. read more

The Russians have admitted that vegetable harvests in the occupied left-bank Kherson region will decrease by 30%. The reasons cited for this decline are the destruction of the dam at the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant and low levels of rainfall. This information was reported by the occupying "head" of Kherson. read more

As it happened in the past edition, this year Candyball will also be one of the main protagonists of Rijk Zwaan's Global Melon & Watermelon Event, which takes place during weeks 26 and 27 at its CED La Palma in Cartagena (Spain). The seed company has everything ready

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Zawalenie się cen cebuli w Azji Środkowej w sezonie 2023/24, o którym wcześniej ostrzegali analitycy EastFruit w publikacjach takich jak „Bąbelkowa cebula – co zrobią rolnicy z tą nadmierną ilością cebuli od sierpnia?” i „Czy Uzbekistan będzie w stanie uniknąć upadku...” read more

Coppola SRL has received, for the second consecutive year, the Felix Industry Award - Italy that competes, an award given to Italian companies that have distinguished themselves for managerial performance, financial reliability, and sustainability according to a specific rating by the Committee. read more

Artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0, cobots, AGV... Technology is advancing at an unstoppable pace, and with so many advancements, companies don't have time to adapt it to their needs, so they can't enjoy its benefits. Reisopack, a world-leading company in strapping machines

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Rijk Zwaan's innovations in vegetable breeding are ensuring the sustainability of the fresh produce sector. The company will showcase some of its solution-focused varieties and concepts at this year's Hort Connections. Australia and New Zealand's largest industry trade show will be held in read more

The GreenLand Group from Colombia, who exports over 14 million boxes of their own bananas, is now venturing into the cultivation and export of Tahiti limes. Víctor Manuel Henríquez Restrepo, CEO of Invesmar and the main manager of the GreenLand Group, stated: "Our expansion into Tahiti lime production is driven by a strong commitment to..." read more

This week, three suspects are standing trial for international drug trafficking. The drugs originated from Ecuador and were concealed among flowers. The suspects include a 61-year-old man from Aalsmeer, a 55-year-old man from Leiden, and a 36-year-old man from Roosendaal. The North Holland Public Prosecution Service is handling the case. read more

Growing flat peaches is becoming increasingly popular among Turkish fresh produce growers, according to Beyazit Afiyon, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter PIK Global. Afiyon states, "The flat peach, known as the donut peach, is a fruit whose production is on the rise in Turkey. We have included it in our production." read more

Wzrost populacji ślimaków w tym wiosennym sezonie stworzył znaczne wyzwania zarówno dla amatorów ogrodnictwa, jak i profesjonalistów, powodując duże straty wśród producentów warzyw. Zauważalny wzrost liczby ślimaków jest przypisywany połączeniu łagodnej zimy i deszczowej wiosny, co stworzyło optymalne warunki do rozmnażania. read more

Switzerland: SPAR further invests in store network

SPAR Switzerland recently marked the opening of a new store and the renovation of two others, expanding the SPAR brand and retail network throughout the country. The long-awaited SPAR Express store on Hauptstrasse 52 is now serving the residents of Niederurnen. read more

On the occasion of World Food Safety Day on June 7th, the Southern Africa chapter of the International Fresh Produce Association discussed a new but relevant topic for them. This issue has become significant due to recent incidents involving children being poisoned, often by processed snacks and drinks sold at school tuck shops or elsewhere. read more

This year, the lychee production season in Hainan has been delayed by approximately 10-15 days due to weather conditions, potentially resulting in an early end to the season due to reduced production. Feizixiao lychees from the Haikou production area are nearing the end of the season. read more

The Union of Farmers has detected an unusual and strong attack of a thrips in citrus crops in the south of Alicante, which, due to its virulence, could be the Scirtotrhrips aurantii, originating from Africa and Yemen.

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The Executive Committee of the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) has chosen Dr. Francisco Javier Trujillo Arriaga as the new Chief Scientist. Dr. Trujillo Arriaga will take over from Dr. Stephanie Bloem, who is retiring in June after serving as NAPPO's Chief Scientist. read more

The Chinese edition of the International Statistics Flowers and Plants 2023 was launched by the China Flower Association at the recently concluded 26th Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing. Data indicates that China ranked first globally in terms of production scale for flowers and plants, with a significant production space dedicated to this sector. read more