LettUs Grow has announced its participation in QuBOOSTR. This £2.4m precision breeding project is a collaboration between the lead partner QuberTech, the John Innes Centre, and LettUs Grow. The initiative is funded by the UK Government's Defra Farming Innovation Programme and is being delivered in partnership with various organizations. read more

MyCubies is Rijk Zwaan's brand of mini snack cucumbers that will be showcased at Fruit Logistica 2026. They are extra crunchy thanks to their higher dry matter content compared to long English cucumbers. With a vivid flavor and texture, MyCubies offer an appealing, fresh, healthy, and delicious snack option. read more

From February 4th to 6th, the large European fair dedicated entirely to the fruit and vegetable sector will host "L'Orto di Eleonora" inside pavilion 4.2 (booth A12 – A20 – A30): over 600 square meters reserved for the Italian Fruit Village, the promotional format for Italian fresh produce created by... read more

Ahmet Dundar, President of the Ornamental Plants Producers Sub-Association (SUSBIR), announced that they have initiated efforts with the ministry regarding the damage to greenhouses caused by the strong southerly winds that affected Yalova. Dundar urged growers to take out TARSIM (Agricultural Insurance Pool). read more

With Chinese New Year and Fruit Logistica approaching, it is a busy period for the Belgian Fruit Valley (BFV). Especially in a challenging pear season like the current one, this presents additional challenges. "We have observed that the pears are more fragile compared to the previous season. This read more

The commercial campaign of the Crüdi Colle d'Oro zucchini has entered its central phase, with a regular production calendar that now covers the period from September to June. This milestone strengthens Crü's positioning as a zucchini intended for raw consumption and intercepts. read more

Duda & Sons and G's Group announced today, February 3, 2026, the joint venture acquisition of Tozer Seeds Ltd, an independent vegetable seed company based in the UK. Tozer Seeds was founded in West London in 1944 by Arthur Tozer and has been owned by the Dawson family since 1950. It has operated as a specialist company for many years. read more

From February 4th to 6th, ILIP will participate in Fruit Logistica 2026, the main international fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, scheduled to take place in Berlin, at Pavilion 5.2 - Stand D-51, confirming its role as a reference partner for sustainable packaging. read more

Sun World International, LLC has achieved a significant legal victory in the protection of its plant variety rights (PVR) in a landmark case before the IP Court of Bari. They obtained an interim vine removal order against a well-known Italian grower in Apulia who unlawfully propagated vines of the company's varieties. read more

Bimi Tenderstem Broccolini was awarded two stars in the Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute, a prestigious international certification. Following a rigorous blind tasting by over 200 renowned chefs and sommeliers, Bimi achieved an average score of 85.9, earning it the "outstanding"... read more

The domestic pear supply currently appears significantly different from this time last year when growers and shippers were dealing with a limited pear crop. "We have a good amount of Anjous and Bosc pears available for promotion this season," says Mac Riggan from Chelan Fresh. "We have a plentiful supply of large Boscs. read more

The season for Peruvian table grapes for the 2025/2026 season is anticipated to end in week 17, with a slight reduction in the final production estimate. Provid's most recent forecast indicates that total exports will reach 84.2 million boxes, each weighing 8.2 kilograms. As of the end of week 4 in 2026, Peru had... read more

China is currently in the peak strawberry season, and the second batch of frozen seedlings from Dandong is slowly entering the market, leading to a simultaneous increase in both supply and demand. In comparison to previous years, the overall strawberry market prices are lower this season, while purchase prices for... read more

Turkey's greenhouse cultivation area has significantly expanded, making the country the fourth largest worldwide and the second largest in Europe after Spain. The increasing share of the sector in exports underlines its strategic importance for the national economy. read more

Titan Farms has announced the enhancement of its Spectrim sorting platform with LUCAi, an advanced AI-powered sorting intelligence aimed at improving quality, consistency, and operational efficiency in its peach packing operations. The incorporation of LUCAi into the company's Spectrim system provides it with... read more

NativaLand is a company focused on assisting sweet potato farmers and supply chain partners, according to Pat Fitzgerald, CEO of NativaLand Ireland. "We offer legal access to top sweet potato varieties worldwide. This is made possible through our exclusive access to licensed varieties developed." read more

Technological innovation, the implementation of artificial intelligence, and novel solutions for dating are the main focus. "Futura srl is approaching the Berlin event with a 15% growth compared to 2024. This result is a testament to a strategy centered around constant investment in technological innovation, direct. read more

Today, Poland is one of the key players in the global highbush blueberry market. With over 13,000 hectares of plantations, we hold the position of a leader in Europe and the 5th place in the world in terms of acreage. It is no wonder that the International Blueberry Conference has been organized in Poland for years. read more

Tropical Fruits, a specialist in mangoes, avocados, limes, and other tropical fruits, has expanded its product range to include melons. This expansion is the outcome of a strategic partnership with Rica Fruta, a producer and exporter from Costa Rica. With its own production and packing facilities, read more

Thailand's durian exports are expected to face various challenges this season, including issues related to labor availability, collection capacity, and logistics during peak harvest times. The total durian supply in Thailand is projected to be 1.78 million tons this year, as stated by Wittayakorn Maneenetr. read more