Planasa has named Ronnie Kersten as the Business Development Director for Northern Europe, starting in October 2025. Kersten brings over 20 years of experience in the berry industry, specializing in blueberries and strawberries. He has previously held positions at Legro, Fall Creek Farm &... read more

Po suchszącej zimie niż zwykle, winnice i sady na Przylądku Zachodnim szybko rozwijają się w stronę wczesnej wiosny. Krzewy winorośli pączkują, sady cytrusowe kwitną, a proces zapylania borówki jest już w dużej mierze zakończony. Od lipca Duwan Jackson i jego koledzy z firmy DFM Technologies, wiodącej firmie w branży

After a drier-than-normal winter, vineyards and orchards in the Western Cape are surging ahead to an early spring. Grapevines are budding, citrus orchards are flowering, and blueberry pollination is largely complete. Since July, Duwan Jackson and his colleagues at DFM Technologies, a leading read more

Nova Scotia is beginning to harvest its smaller apple crop this season after experiencing severe drought conditions during the summer. "In some orchards without irrigation, trees are dying due to the light soil," says Michael Van Meekeren from Van Meekeren Farms in the province. read more

Maroko osiągnęło nowy kamień milowy w eksporcie rolniczym, ustanawiając sezonowy rekord w wysyłkach pomidorów pomimo znaczących trudności przemysłowych. Według EastFruit, dane z Marokańskiego Biura ds. Wymiany Handlowej za pośrednictwem Global Trade Tracker pokazują, że kraj wyeksportował 745 000 ton.

Marocco has achieved a new milestone in its agricultural exports, setting a seasonal record for tomato shipments despite facing significant industry headwinds. According to EastFruit, data from Morocco’s Office des Changes via Global Trade Tracker shows that the country exported 745,000 tons. read more

Tama Group has created InnoVent®, a patented ventilating pallet wrap that serves as a substitute for conventional corner boards and strapping. This innovative wrap is designed to minimize packaging waste, ensure pallet stability, and enable ventilation, making it ideal for preserving the freshness of produce. read more

The Polish apple harvest has started on a large scale, and it's looking positive, according to Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for the Polish apple exporter Appolonia. "Gala harvesting began in earnest in week 37, and this season the firmness and color of this variety are very good. read more

"The demand for kale is increasing every year. Currently, orders are three times higher than they were a year ago," reports Riccardo Giacomini, sales manager of Sipo. "Although kale is not a new product, its growth rate is surprising. We offer it in 500-gram flowpacks or loose. Our sales are primarily to large retailers in Italy." read more

Od 11 do 14 września miasto Aracena było gospodarzem 15. Europejskiego Kongresu Kasztanowego, Eurocastanea 2025. Coroczne wydarzenie odbywa się w regionie uprawy kasztanów wybranym przez kraj gospodarza. Hiszpania została wybrana na gospodarza kongresu w 2025 roku. Był to pierwszy raz, kiedy kongres odbył się w Andaluzji,... read more

France's Coopérative U is expanding to Rwanda through a strategic partnership with Groupe Duval. The U brand will be introduced to Rwanda with the opening of a U Express store in early 2026 at Inzovu Mall, the country's largest shopping center. read more

From Monday, September 22, to Friday, September 26, KWS Vegetables will open its doors in Andijk, the Netherlands, for PopFest '25. The week-long event will focus on open field crops, including spinach, beans, red beet, and Swiss chard, bringing together industry professionals from different. read more

The Royal FloraHolland Sustainability Award is a prize awarded for sustainable innovations in the floriculture industry. It aims to showcase and support sustainable initiatives by growers within the cooperative. Recently, an expert jury evaluated all submissions and selected five nominees. read more

In an internal market that struggles to regain momentum and with organic consumption remaining stagnant, Brio - a company within the Alegra Group specialized in the fruit and vegetable segment - stands out as a virtuous exception. This is evidenced by the numbers: 67.3 million euros in turnover in the balance sheet. read more

The Leonforte IGP fishing continues to make itself known and establish itself in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, standing out for its unique characteristics and constant work of enhancement. From promotional activities, ranging from trade fairs to television commercials, to read more

The Northwest pear crop is experiencing a rebound year, with volumes returning to average levels after a lackluster 2024. "A milder winter supported a healthy dormancy period, which led to a favorable bloom and strong fruit set," says Julieta Castillo of Superfresh Growers. "As for organic... read more

Westland Seeds is introducing several new pepper varieties that are specifically developed for high-tech cultivation. Two of the key varieties include the sweet pointed pepper WLS 2322 and the blocky red pepper WLS 2078. The company is excited about the promising new candidates that have emerged from their second screenings. read more

Italian basketball restarts with a confirmation on the court: for the 2025/26 season, Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, will be the Platinum Sponsor of the Lega Basket Serie A, the highest expression of professional basketball in Italy. read more

The UK is no better prepared to feed its population in times of crisis than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the National Farmers' Union (NFU). President Tom Bradshaw said it was "criminal" that the nation is less than 20% self-sufficient in fruit. "If we are worried enough to be read more

Roga Agro, a leading food producer located in Riga, Latvia, is transforming the ready-meal industry with its "Good Mood Meals" brand by utilizing cutting-edge freeze-drying technology from Weber Vacuum Group. This collaboration underscores the significant potential of freeze-drying for prepared meals. read more

"The Armenian alternative for top fruit and stone fruit can be very competitive and interesting for several markets, especially the Indian market," said Gegham Gharibyan, UAE Business Development Manager for Armenian producer Fun Fruit, on the sidelines of his participation in Asia Fruit. read more

A dozen Mauritanian companies, supported by the National Society for Rural Development (SONADER), are getting ready to participate in the Fruit Attraction trade show in the country's newly built pavilion. The event offers a valuable platform for growers to connect with potential new clients, with SONADER's backing. read more