For the third year in a row, KP Holland and HiBreeding will be presenting themselves together at FlowerTrials in a single location. With the theme "The Future of Growing Together," both companies will showcase their latest innovations and new varieties to visitors. read more

"The Italian blueberry market has been performing quite well in the first months of 2026," reports the Sant'Orsola cooperative, one of the largest small fruit producers in Italy and Europe. The quality is higher compared to the same period last year, mainly due to the yields generated by a good." read more

The first air shipment of SanLucar Sekoya Pop variety blueberries has been successfully imported into Mumbai by Anasuya Fresh, as announced by Dinesh Shinde, CEO of the Indian fresh produce importer. Shinde stated, "This development represents another significant milestone in the rapid expansion of the blueberry category in India." read more

Importacje dragon fruit z Wietnamu do Indii rosną stopniowo, z większością przesyłek docierających w okresie sezonowym od marca do kwietnia oraz od sierpnia do września, a nie przez cały rok - mówi pan Shubham Patel z Patel Impex z siedzibą w Gudżaracie. "Obecnie przesyłki napływają w zdrowym tempie. read more

The upward price trend for last year's carrots continues in Ukraine, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Experts attribute the positive price dynamics to the seasonal depletion of high-quality stocks on farms. Market participants report that wholesale companies are increasingly... read more

Cool Carriers has appointed Mike Knowles as the Regional Representative in Tauranga, New Zealand. The company mentioned that Knowles has 38 years of experience working at Zespri International, focusing on shipping and logistics. He spent 10 years at Zespri's Antwerp office, where read more

Morocco's cucumber exports to Germany are breaking records, with the 2025/26 season exceeding last year's peak. According to EastFruit, Germany imported 3,900 tons of Moroccan cucumbers between July 2025 and March 2026, worth over EUR 8 million. This marks a 10% increase compared to the previous year. read more

The transition from early cherry varieties to mid-early varieties has now occurred in the early cultivation zone of the Giannitsa basin in Greece. According to Mr. Savvas Pantzartzis, a member of the Agricultural Cooperative Havetsis, this change has set off a series of events. read more

With dedicated connections from Durban and Port Elizabeth, Citrus Connect is enhancing transportation options for temperature-sensitive citrus cargo to North Europe, South Europe, Portugal, Canada, and the U.S. Transit times to Portugal have also been improved for the current season. read more

Op Agricor in Calabria has limited availability for their 2026 apricot campaign. The harvest has started these days with the earliest varieties, in a scenario reflecting the expected decrease in production in Southern Italy. However, the Calabrian organization mainly focuses on. read more

Blood orange specialist Redbelly Citrus has had a successful season thus far, producing decent-sized fruit, although in slightly lower volumes compared to last year. However, locating their products in Australia may require some effort, as stated by the company's Len Mancini. He mentioned, "It's been a roller coaster. We read more

Vegetable growers in Australia are still experiencing increasing production costs and supply uncertainty due to the conflict in the Middle East, as indicated by a recent survey conducted by Ausveg. The survey, which included nearly 200 growers and was carried out two and a half months into the conflict, revealed that median diesel costs had read more

The cherry season is in full swing and is dominating the shelves of retail stores, even in a market context that is anything but simple. The category, which normally sees a strong acceleration in sales between May and June, this year has to deal with a campaign that started in read more

Turkey's strawberry exports increased by 56% during the first four months of 2026, reaching US$20.87 million, according to the country's fresh produce exporters. Gengiz Balik, the head of the Aegean Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Exporters' Association, stated that exports totaled 6,608 tons of fresh strawberries. read more

Riverfrut has been awarded the "Winning Companies 2026" recognition as part of the program promoted by Intesa Sanpaolo, dedicated to small and medium-sized Italian companies that stand out for their innovation, sustainability, market growth, and value generated for the territory. read more

Piet Vijverberg, a family-run nursery located in Monster, in the Westland region of the Netherlands, is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The company was established in 1946 by Cornelis Vijverberg as an independent grower in Naaldwijk, and has evolved into a specialized operation focused on read more

In 2025, the Netherlands exported ornamental horticulture products, such as cut flowers, pot plants, trees, and bulbs, with a total value of approximately €12.3 billion. This marked a 4.2% increase compared to the previous year. These statistics were reported in a joint study by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and... read more

Dwa tygodnie temu Gavin Linsley-Noakes zmierzał do południowokapskiej farmy truskawkowej i szkółki, którą założył ponad dwadzieścia lat temu, w ulewnym deszczu i wietrze - burzy takiej, jakiej jeszcze nigdy nie doświadczył. "Ciągle krążyłem tam i z powrotem, bo wszystkie drogi były całkowicie read more

New Zealand: Te Kaha stadium hosts big turnout for 2026 Foodies Forum

Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI) reported: "Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI) has wrapped up its largest-ever Foodies Forum, after welcoming suppliers from across New Zealand to share insights, strengthen relationships, and discuss how to. read more

TransFresh Corporation, a subsidiary of Chiquita Holdings Limited, has acquired Hazel Technologies, a company specializing in post-harvest freshness preservation technologies. The acquisition includes Hazel Technologies' Breatheway® technology and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) systems. read more