Mesclun mix. That was just one of the items that Wilbur Souza, a third-generation farmer from a farming family in California's Santa Maria Valley, was trying to introduce to North American customers back in 1986. The item was one he uncovered in his travels throughout Europe, along with baby greens. read more

The Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research (IVIA) continues to enhance its international influence in the monitoring and biological control of Diaphorina citri, the Asian citrus psyllid, the primary vector of the bacterium linked to huanglongbing (HLB), which is regarded as the most read more

Natures Way Foods, a leading fresh prepared food manufacturer in the UK, has improved its processing capabilities by incorporating Sormac's OptiCor technology for coring and cutting lettuce. The company provides ready-to-eat produce to key retail and food service clients and was in search of a solution. read more

Americold, a company specializing in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and cold storage, has recently revealed a new long-term partnership with Jerónimo Martins, a retail group in Portugal. This agreement marks an expansion of Americold's retail operations in Europe and highlights their commitment to supporting key customer relationships. read more

PhenoVation has introduced PlantAlize, a user-friendly image analysis software solution designed to simplify and streamline plant phenotyping. Featuring an intuitive interface and automated analysis functions, PlantAlize allows researchers, students, breeders, and growers to quickly gain insights. read more

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This year has seen a renewed interest in Moroccan herbs on European markets, as Morocco recovers from a prolonged period of production challenges, while other suppliers have encountered difficulties due to adverse weather in Spain and logistical disruptions in Kenya. read more

The banana industry in Japan is currently experiencing supply challenges due to a decrease in the availability of ethylene gas. This gas is essential for ripening imported bananas before they are distributed to retailers. The shortage is a result of reduced naphtha supplies caused by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. read more

Yogesh Rathod, Director at NovaFresco, an Indian importer of fresh and dry fruits, mentioned that the imported kiwi market in India is currently experiencing tight supply conditions. This is due to limited arrivals, increased freight costs, and ongoing shipping disruptions, all of which are putting pressure on availability and pricing. read more

The problem with the US energy market existed before the recent increase in electricity prices, and it is something that CEA operators in North America need to address now. Delivering power to a new or expanding facility is becoming more time-consuming and expensive, not due to high natural gas prices, but because read more

Metis® is starting the 2026 season with an estimated volume of 7,000 tons and has revealed that Metis Oxy Solar, originating from France and Spain, has been awarded the "Saveur de l'Année 2026" distinction. After a season in 2025 with reduced volumes, the plum brand has stated its intention to concentrate on increasing its. read more

The "Smart Seedling Center" established in Azerbaijan's Jabrayil district will make a significant contribution to forest restoration in the region. As part of the project, it is planned to grow up to 2 million tree seedlings per year, according to Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Rashad Ismayilov. read more

Armenia is considering measures to redirect fruit and vegetable exports to European markets following Russian import restrictions on several Armenian fresh produce categories. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan stated that Armenia is prepared to reorient exports to European countries if... read more

Retailers, importers, growers, exporters, and category leaders from the fresh produce industry will gather in Barcelona on June 30 and July 1 for the Fruitnet Tropicals Congress. This event is a top-level conference that will discuss the future of the rapidly expanding tropical fruit category. read more

Renzo Piraccini, former president of the trade fair Macfrut and ex-general manager at the Italian fresh produce supplier Apofruit, has joined the Kiwi Passion Consortium. The consortium is a European group of producers, breeders, nurseries, and marketers dedicated to developing and commercializing premium kiwifruit. read more

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Japan has suspended the import of Indian mangoes for the first time in almost 20 years due to concerns raised during an inspection at a vapour heat treatment (VHT) facility. read more

The Australian avocado industry has introduced a virtual reality (VR) supply chain training program in collaboration with Woolworths for retail training, with the aim of ensuring consistent handling from the orchard to the retail shelf. read more

Mimo obiecującej poprawy w środku sezonu, egipscy eksporterzy czosnku zgłaszają, że popyt pozostaje słaby na kilku międzynarodowych rynkach. Tylko brazylijski rynek pozostaje aktywny, co odzwierciedla się w cenach, jak twierdzi Mohamed Awwad, dyrektor generalny Al Awwad for Import and Export. Eksporterzy read more