When growing young plants, proper germination is crucial. Previously, counting and evaluating seedlings at Evanthia was a manual process that came with its own set of challenges. Since adopting the Seedling Scan App from AgriData Innovations (ADI), Evanthia has achieved significant improvements. read more

Rosselkhoznadzor will temporarily restrict the import of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green vegetables, and strawberries originating from and shipped through Armenia from May 30, 2026, until an appropriate mechanism is developed to ensure the safety of the shipped products. read more

Morocco's cucumber exports to Germany are continuing to grow during the 2025/26 season, as reported by EastFruit. Between July 2025 and March 2026, Germany imported 3,900 tons of Moroccan cucumbers valued at over €8 million (US$9.1 million). This volume represents a 10 percent increase. read more

Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan has stated that the quality of flowers produced in modern greenhouse farms in Armenia meets high international standards and can compete in the European market. He made these remarks in response to the restrictions imposed by Russia on the import of Armenian flowers. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has urged provincial and national authorities to offer disaster relief and recovery assistance to table grape farmers and rural communities impacted by recent storms, floods, and high winds in regions of the Western Cape. read more

Mission Produce and Westfalia Fruit are declaring Force Majeure due to the current avocado supply shortage from Mexico. The situation in Mexico has quickly deteriorated. Just two weeks ago, there was sufficient supply, but the conditions have rapidly worsened as Mexico approaches the final stages of. read more

Organic fruits and vegetables in the U.S. are priced on average at 59.0 percent higher than conventional produce, based on an analysis by LendingTree of USDA retail pricing data. This represents an increase from the previous year when the price difference was 52.6 percent. Out of the 52 fruit and vegetable items studied, organic Roma tomatoes were among them. read more

On Romania's National Peony Day, the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest and the National Chamber Choir "Madrigal – Marin Constantin" announced the commencement of breeding activities for the development of the "Madrigal Peony," a special project dedicated to Romania. read more

Lazzeri proudly presents the new "Collection 2027 – Spring-Summer" catalogue, now available. The catalogue features 45 new introductions, including new varieties and important innovations in production and delivery formats, confirming the company's continuous commitment to development and innovation. read more

The tomato varieties of the future could also be designed based on the needs of robots. This is the goal of the collaboration initiated between eternal.ag, a German startup specializing in agricultural robotics and artificial intelligence, and Rijk Zwaan, an international breeding company. read more

The Masser Family of Companies is adding a patriotic touch to the produce section this summer by introducing a special limited-edition red, white, and blue petite potato pack in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Perfectly timed for the peak summer season, this assortment of USA-grown potatoes will be available in supermarkets. read more

Dutch and Belgian shipments clearly formed the basis of the supply. Italian supplies were the main source for cherry tomatoes, followed by French and Tunisian offerings. For beef tomatoes, there were also loads from Poland. Domestic shipments were scarce and expensive, often only available at a premium. read more

In Kenya, investment in cold chain infrastructure is on the rise due to the country's ongoing struggle with significant post-harvest losses in its horticulture supply chains. A study conducted in 2025 by the World Resources Institute Africa revealed that food loss and waste in Kenya amount to approximately KES 72 billion (US$578 million)… read more

Europe's apple sector has started preparing for the 2026 marketing season, as growers and exporters are evaluating orchard conditions after winter frosts and spring weather events. Initial reports in European media indicate that frost damage in Eastern Europe may lead to a decrease in apple production. read more

Flikweert Vision has become a partner of the Potato Demo Day, which will take place in Westmaas on September 2, 2026. The company specializes in developing optical grading machines for potatoes and onions. Their grading machines are used in over 22 countries across Europe, North America, and Australia. read more

Raffaele Drei has been elected as the president of Confcooperative Agroalimentare e Pesca. The election took place in Rome during the national assembly that gathered 250 delegates from all over Italy, in the presence of the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

As climate variability, drought pressure, and water scarcity continue to challenge agricultural productivity across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, Qingdao SOCO New Material Co., Ltd. (SOCO), a global provider of soil hydrogel technologies, will participate in Hort Connections 2026, an agricultural industry event. read more

At this year's IFTEX, Cargolite will be exhibiting alongside Afrex 2003 Pty Ltd, showcasing a range of advancements aimed at enhancing the efficiency of flower transportation, improving ventilation, and minimizing handling damages. John Kowarsky stated that the company's recent innovations are primarily motivated by... read more

Now w trzecim roku funkcjonowania, system wprowadzony przez Egipską Centralną Administrację do spraw Kwarantanny Roślin (CAPQ) w celu zapobiegania eksportowi nielegalnie uprawianych winogron stolowych został rozszerzony przed sezonem eksportowym w 2026 roku. Dr. Mohammed Mansi, dyrektor CAPQ, razem z dyrektorem technicznym Dr. Elsayedem Abbasiem, read more

For years, The Plant Based Traders have been selling Thai coconuts. In 2024, Rick Rebergen and Helien Verhagen also introduced the Goconutty brand from Portugal: white, fresh coconuts with the Easy-to-Open system as a Ready-to-Drink concept. In the meantime, the duo has added a new product to the line. read more