From January 27 to 30, 2026, IPM Essen will provide trade visitors with a diverse program on three stages at Messe Essen: the Gardeners Forum in Hall 2, the Innovation Center Horticultural Technology in Hall 4, and the new Woodland Arena in Hall 7. All forums will feature a combination of current research and practical know-how. read more

After the success of the last edition, Macfrut is boldly relaunching the Berry Area 2026, which will feature an expanded exhibition space, an enhanced scientific program, and an increasingly international scope. The initiative reaffirms itself as a reference point for the entire supply chain. read more

The Green Line looks to the Midwest. And confirms the opening of its first plant in the United States, in North Baltimore, in Northwest Ohio, to produce fresh soups. The new plant, covering 9,500 square meters, is the result of a $15 million investment. It will start... read more

Eksport owoców Nowej Zelandii wzrósł o 28 procent do 6,1 miliarda nowozelandzkich dolarów w roku zakończonym w listopadzie 2025 roku, zgodnie z danymi opublikowanymi przez Stats NZ. Przy założonym kursie wymiany oznacza to około 3,54 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich. Wzrost był wspierany przez popyt z Chin na złoto.

New Zealand's fruit exports increased by 28 percent to 6.1 billion New Zealand dollars in the year ended November 2025, according to data released by Stats NZ. Based on the stated exchange rate, this equals approximately US$3.54 billion. The increase was supported by demand from China for gold. read more

At Asia Fruit Logistica in September, Detpak showcased the first product from its latest Berry Fresh packaging collection, a strawberry punnet that aims to establish new benchmarks in berry packaging. Developed in partnership with industry collaborators from Australasia, Asia, and the Americas, this punnet prioritizes... read more

Tuttofood will take place in Milan from 11 to 14 May 2026, with an expanded focus on fruit and vegetables through its Tutto fruit & veg area. According to the organizers, around 80% of exhibitors have already been confirmed, including approximately 30% from outside Italy. More than 70 countries will be participating. read more

From 27 to 30 January, IPM Essen 2026 will offer trade visitors a diverse program on three stages at Messe Essen: the Gardeners Forum in Hall 2, the Innovation Center Horticultural Technology in Hall 4, and the new Woodland Arena in Hall 7. All forums combine current research with practical know-how. read more

Ibrahim Dawa, general manager of Al Mostafa, stated that the current Egyptian orange season will provide much-needed relief to exporters after two to three turbulent seasons. "We anticipate a more tranquil, predictable, and stable export season. Additionally, the local orange processing industry is expected to benefit from the improved conditions." read more

Tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta reports that there are abundant supplies of dragon fruit currently available for retail promotions. "We are now in the peak dragon fruit season, with 40,000 boxes arriving weekly," said Steve Stutz, VP of Sales. "For the next two months, our state-of-the-art packing... read more

"Today, the business does not tolerate any mistakes; the current trend is to produce less but of higher quality. The table grape season has similar volumes but requires a more diverse mix of varieties," said Christopher Dixon, quality manager at Rio Blanco. "We started the season gradually, especially in Copiapó, with..." read more

An organized agricultural zone will be established in Antalya, which plays a significant role in Turkey's production and export of cut flowers and ornamental plants, to enhance productivity in the sector. Many cut flowers, particularly carnations, grown in Antalya's greenhouses are exported to 80... read more

Polska wprowadzi nowe wymagania dotyczące etykietowania świeżych owoców i warzyw sprzedawanych na poziomie detalicznym, zgodnie z informacjami zamieszczonymi przez ministerstwo rolnictwa kraju. Zgodnie z zaktualizowanymi przepisami, luzem sprzedawane świeże owoce i warzywa będą musiały wyświetlać flagę kraju pochodzenia. read more

The assortment was still mainly made up of local table potatoes, with a wide range of varieties available. Deliveries from neighboring countries, as reported by the German BLE, also helped to supplement the product selection. The overall quality was impressive, although in Hamburg, domestic Annabelle potatoes were an exception. read more

Troostwijk Auctions today launches the online auction of the entire industrial inventory of CêlaVíta, a Dutch producer of chilled potato products that went bankrupt earlier this summer. As it is now evident that a company restart is not feasible, the assets are being sold through this auction. read more

Po latach stabilnego wzrostu, napędzanego zwiększającym się udziałem w rynku i rosnącym globalnym zapotrzebowaniem na oświetlenie LED do hodowli roślin, MechaTronix podejmuje kolejny krok w kierunku przyszłości. W sezonie 2024-2025 firma zadebiutowała na rynku północnoamerykańskim, wprowadzając własną gamę produktów. read more

In Greece, for another week now, farmers have been taking to the streets with their tractors, blocking the country's main roadways. The organizers of the strike are threatening even greater mobilization among producers if their demands are not met.

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The red bracts and green foliage of the poinsettia may be a seasonal icon, but behind every flawless display is high-tech glasshouse production, round-the-clock attention, and thin margins. Today, only four Irish nurseries produce poinsettias (down from seven a decade ago), growing over read more

From February 4th to 6th, 2026, Berlin will once again be at the center of attention for the fruit and vegetable sector, as the global fruit trade gathers at Fruit Logistica, the world's leading trade fair for the fruit and vegetable industry. read more

Świeże pomarańcze pozostają głównym składnikiem egipskich eksportów owoców i warzyw, stanowiąc ponad 20 procent dochodów z dewiz zagranicznych sektora. Egipt nadal utrzymuje swoją pozycję jako wiodący na świecie eksporter pomarańczy. W roku marketingowym 2025/26 FAS/Kair. read more

The agricultural sector in Malaga experienced a decline in performance in 2025, as reported by the annual assessment published by the Agricultural Association of Young Farmers (ASAJA). Turnover from crop production in the province amounted to €633 million, compared to €672 million in the previous year. read more