The watermelon market, despite going through some challenging weeks this year, has been experiencing a transformation phase worth paying attention to for several years now. In this scenario, Large-Scale Retail Trade (GDO) plays a central role, both in terms of its ability to guide the offer and its growing influence. read more

Fomet Spa, a Verona-based company with over fifty years of experience in the production of natural fertilizers, has presented the new catalog "Soil Fertility and Nutrition", entirely dedicated to products for soil application, with particular attention to formulated products. read more

The owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export, Apostolos Tsinoglou, noted that lower kiwi production in Greece is due to the frosty weather and water issues. He mentioned that early kiwi varieties such as Tsechelidis and Greenlight have been affected by these conditions, leading to reduced harvests. read more

"While not all countries or companies have the resources to invest in the latest grading and sorting technology, used and refurbished equipment from Fruit Graders offers a cost-effective and reliable alternative. 'We source used processing equipment from all over the world,' says sales." read more

With an assortment that guarantees year-round continuity of organic apples, including traditional varieties and innovative proposals, VOG - Home of Apples has started marketing the new organic harvest, with 300 apple growers involved in these months. On the occasion of read more

W ramach tygodnia Seed Meets Technology, odbywają się badania polowe w Holandii od 23 do 25 września. Badania obejmują 1,300 m² działek warzywnych, prezentując ponad stu odmian w wielu kulturach. Seler jest kluczowym elementem, z nowymi odmianami dwufunkcyjnymi na wystawie. Mendel read more

The Port of Pecém has initiated the fruit export season for 2025/2026, with plans to handle approximately 200 refrigerated containers per week to Europe until February 2026. The shipments consist of fruits from various northeastern states. Over the weekend, the 335-meter-long MSC Leila docked at the port to... read more

In 1998, Bernd Quast took over the company and quickly established it as the primary contact for coordinating the transportation of goods from Hamburg and the surrounding region to Scandinavia. Soon after, the business expanded to include import clearance from overseas. This has been the case for over 45 years. read more

The Mazzonisi Group is getting ready to participate in Fruit Attraction 2025 with its wide range of premium fruits and vegetables (Italy collective, stand 8C12). The upcoming campaigns will be led by Matteo Mazzoni. read more

Emergency gas engineers were called to Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire, after reports of a strong odor resembling gas on the high street raised concerns of a potential leak. A charity shop reported the smell, prompting Cadent Gas to dispatch an engineer to investigate. Gas leaks can pose risks of fire or other hazards. read more

Algerian Deglet Nour dates are now available on the market. "This season shows a notable improvement from the last one, both in terms of quantity and quality," says Ahmed Mayof, an Algerian exporter. Mayof attributes the difference between the two seasons to climatic conditions. read more

The decision of a future bride to grow her own wedding flowers has gone viral, leaving viewers stunned by the breathtaking results. The woman, who is getting married in just under a month, shared a TikTok video with the caption: "Maybe it was a bad idea to try growing all my own wedding flowers...just read more

AgroFresh will showcase its postharvest technology range at Fruit Attraction 2025. The company will present solutions such as SmartFresh, Harvista, FreshCloud Inspection, and Rubens. Moreover, Rubens has been submitted for the Fruit Attraction Innovation Hub Awards in the digital category. read more

"Industries of avocado in Mexico are still very fragmented and lack institutionalization," according to Pedro Somarriba, President of Avoworks. Despite having a value of approximately $6 billion in the U.S, the sector operates in a manner similar to small, family-owned businesses, presenting significant opportunities for scaling up. read more

Charlecote Park in Warwickshire has showcased over 700 handmade pumpkins, featuring a pumpkin carriage centerpiece. The display, crafted from knitted, crocheted, and felted vegetables, was a collaborative effort by volunteers and local community groups. The National Trust site in Wellesbourne initiated this enchanting exhibit. read more

This business delivers farm-fresh produce from South Korea within 72 hours. When Martine Shin relocated from South Korea to Singapore four years ago, she was disappointed by the quality of fruits available in supermarkets - often either overripe, underripe, or lacking in taste. Determined to offer a better option, she started her own business. read more

Badź Researchers from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) and China's Yunnan University have conducted field trials in Sargodha to test a pest management system designed for tomato cultivation. The trials were carried out as part of the Yunnan Fruit-Vegetable-Flower IPM International Joint Lab. read more

Microplastics are everywhere. We find them in the water we drink, in the air we breathe, in the food we eat. And yes, even in our bodies. According to estimates from the United Nations, there are 51 trillion microplastic particles in the oceans, an impressive amount. read more

Euro Plant Tray (EPT) is an initiative established by stakeholders from various sectors of the European floriculture industry. The goal is to introduce a range of reusable plant trays with the support of a shared pool system. Royal FloraHolland has been a partner in this initiative since the beginning of 2023. read more

One week after participating in Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid, Zespri announces growth forecasts for the new season in the northern hemisphere. The data confirms a positive trend, with a significant increase in volumes reaffirming Europe's role in the model. read more