Po niepoczątku sezonu, który nie zapowiadał się obiecująco, kiedy pogoda wyglądała brzydko na początku, okazało się, że to fantastyczne lato dla wiśni z Tasmanii. Peter Woodhouse z Kings Rock Cherries, trzypokoleniowej małej rodzinnej plantacji w dolinie Derwent, mówi, że sezon był. read more

Bollo Natural Fruit and ClemenGold International have announced a strategic partnership that focuses on supplying branded mandarins to European retail markets. This collaboration leverages Bollo Natural Fruit's production base and retail integration in Europe with ClemenGold's expertise... read more

Interko has completed a digital upgrade of its RipePilot automatic ripening control system, enabling fully digital data communication within fruit ripening rooms. The update allows ripeners to collect and analyze more detailed sensor data during the ripening cycle, with the aim of improving. read more

Oboya Horticulture has announced that Flores El Trigal from GHT Group and Flores Silvestres have invested in Oboya's APV (Automated Pulling Vehicle) to strengthen harvest logistics, reduce physically demanding labor, and accelerate productivity across their plantations. The APV is designed to read more

Dutch tomato grower Wim Peters Kwekerijen is present at Fruit Logistica in Berlin in two separate locations. Apart from having its own stand in the usual spot in Hall 1.2, the company is also showcased in another area at the trade fair as one of the nominees for the Innovation Award. read more

Icoel's expansion into international markets includes establishing a local presence and strengthening central operations. This strategy aims to support major fruit and vegetable producers in transitioning to automated, traceable production methods. Within this framework, Spain is one of the most... read more

Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine will resume accepting applications for grants to support the development of horticulture, berry production, viticulture, and greenhouse farming starting from February 2, 2026. Applications will be submitted via the Diia portal. read more

The supply of apples has decreased compared to earlier projections this season. Initial estimates in August for the 2025 crop were around 142 million boxes, but current forecasts suggest a total volume closer to 131 million boxes, which is approximately 8.4 percent lower than the original outlook. read more

The year 2025 has been a busy but mostly positive year for EuroFruitPorts, as reported by Jan Simons from the logistics company based in Antwerp. "It was a particularly busy year, largely driven by the warehouse expansion and the introduction of a new Warehouse Management System (WMS). read more

Emmeloord-based mechanization company Agrar Systems has acquired Tollebeek-based machine builder Mechatec. "With the acquisition of Mechatec, we can offer an even more complete package of post-harvest machinery, especially in the field of box handling and box washing," says the commercial director. read more

In southern Kazakhstan, in the Saryagash district, a local entrepreneur has successfully cultivated bananas and other tropical fruits in a 10-acre greenhouse, showcasing the region's potential for diverse agricultural production. read more

Eight employees from Angus Soft Fruits will participate in Doddie's Triple Crown, a part of Rob Wainwright's Ride 2026, an 800-mile cycling challenge completed over four days to raise funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. The goal is to raise £100,000 to support research on Motor Neurone Disease. read more

The revenue from agricultural exports in South Africa has been increasing until 2025, with total export earnings estimated at US$11.7 billion so far. The growth has been mainly driven by refrigerated shipments that depend on reliable cold-chain logistics, as stated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company. read more

Organto Foods has appointed Chad Hagen to its board of directors, effective January 27, 2026. He replaces Alejandro Maldonado, who resigned from the board effective January 26, 2026. The company, operating in the natural and organic food sector, is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. read more

Metazet's Trike range has been utilized for heavy-duty towing and daily logistics for many years. These vehicles are employed to transport Danish trolleys, roll containers, and other in-house transport equipment. Metazet is now launching a battery upgrade for the Trike 400, Trike 1200, and Trike 3000S. read more

Badania przeprowadzane są w celu oceny, w jaki sposób warunki przechowywania po zbiorze wpływają na jakość owoców jabłoni ANABP 01, sprzedawanych na rynku krajowym pod nazwą Bravo i na rynkach międzynarodowych jako Soluna™, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem utrzymania jakości podczas przechowywania średnio- i długoterminowego. Jabłka ANABP 01 charakteryzują się czerwoną skórką. read more

Wsparcie finansowe pozostaje kluczowe dla utrzymania rolnictwa w odległych i wyspiarskich regionach Europy, jednak jego wpływ na konkurencyjność i dywersyfikację zależy silnie od sektora i regionu. Jest to jedno z wniosków z nowego raportu Europejskiego Trybunału Obrachunkowego (ETO). Każdego roku UE read more

Fischer Farms has partnered with online retailer Ocado to introduce its vertically farmed leafy greens brand, New Eden, in a large-scale retail launch. The launch includes three bagged salad products for Ocado shoppers: Burger Lettuce, Zesty Mixed Salad, and Pea Shoot Salad. read more

W 2025 roku Afganistan wyeksportował 317 517 ton świeżych owoców, zgodnie z corocznym raportem handlowym Ministerstwa Przemysłu i Handlu. Całkowita wartość tych eksportów wyniosła około 142 milionów dolarów amerykańskich, zapewniając dochody z dewiz dla gospodarki, która pozostaje ściśle związana z rolnictwem. read more

Sezon peruwiańskich borówek zbliża się do końca. Fred Douven z abbGrowers podsumowuje udany sezon. "Otrzymaliśmy większe ilości niż w poprzednich latach, nie tylko w wartościach bezwzględnych po latach El Niño, ale także procentowo w porównaniu z Stanami Zjednoczonymi i Azją." "I read more