The successful sales in the previous stone fruit season are leading to a rise in plant orders compared to the same period last year. There has been an increase in peach sales and notable growth in demand for nectarine plants. Currently, the primary growing regions are experiencing an accumulation of cold hours and higher levels of rainfall. read more

"WALK WITH US FOR THE RECORD" is a specialized currant conference dedicated to comprehensive currant cultivation technology - from site preparation and variety selection, through fertilization and protection, to modern biological and hybrid solutions. The event read more

Harmoniz has announced the official European debut of Popits, a one-bite snacking cucumber, at Fruit Logistica 2026. Popits has been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious Fruit Logistica Innovation Award and will be showcased at Harmoniz's dedicated booth. At just 4-5 cm long, Popits is the... read more

Potato consumption in South-East Asia has been steadily increasing over the past decade, indicating evolving dietary preferences and the growth of urban food markets in the region. Data from the International Potato Centre shows that per capita potato consumption in South-East Asia has risen from 4.33 kg in. read more

Farm-gate potato prices in Spain have dropped due to the global trade dynamics in frozen frying potatoes. This decline is particularly affecting potato-producing regions like A Limia, where potatoes are crucial to the local agricultural economy. read more

Too Good To Go, the anti-waste company founded in Denmark in 2016, continues to expand internationally. After the United States and Australia, the company will be setting up shop in Japan in 2026, its 21st location. It has also confirmed its excellent results in France. Currently present in 4… read more

Nearly 40,000 visitors attended IPM Essen last week to see the latest trends and innovations, and to catch up with familiar faces from the industry. Over 1,400 exhibitors were present at the fair, showcasing their tulips, primulas, substrates, and plant pots. In addition to a large Dutch read more

Bulgarian fruit and vegetable producers are still under pressure from increasing imports, as official data indicates that the volume of incoming imports far exceeds exports. Local products are becoming less prominent in international markets, while imported fruits and vegetables are taking up a larger portion of retail space. read more

Imports of tangerines and mandarins into the United States are expected to increase by 4 percent to 555,000 metric tons in the marketing year 2025/26 (November 2025 to October 2026). If this projection comes to fruition, it would set a new record for the second year in a row and represent approximately half of all fresh tangerine and mandarin imports to the U.S. read more

W lutym FreshPlaza skupi się na wszystkim, co związane z Republiką Południowej Afryki. Czy jesteś producentem, importerem, eksporterem, zajmujesz się pakowaniem lub chłodzeniem? Jeśli w jakikolwiek sposób jesteś zaangażowany w biznes świeżych produktów rolnych, chcielibyśmy usłyszeć od Ciebie. Możesz przesłać nam kilka informacji, lub możemy zadzwonić do Ciebie w celu... read more

MechaTronix has announced the launch of its latest fixture, the CoolStack Ultra Pro. Designed for high-tech greenhouse settings where crop quality and energy efficiency are crucial, the Ultra Pro offers enhanced photon output and efficiency. read more

At the beginning of each year, the French table grape industry is already planning for the upcoming marketing year. The 2025 season was characterized by intense competition from imported grapes and highly competitive promotions in supermarkets and hypermarkets. In light of these challenges, and recognizing the strength in read more

"Kto to Primever? Kto to Hartman? To są dwa pytania, które regularnie mi zadają. Z Francji pochodzi pytanie dotyczące współpracy Primevera z Hartman Expeditie: 'Kim jest i co to jest Hartman?' Ale także w Holandii zauważam, że Primever nie jest naprawdę dobrze znany." read more

In a complex economic and political context for the agri-food sector, marked by pressure on purchasing power and market volatility, Pink Lady® confirms a strong and resilient dynamic. In the face of a European apple market still under pressure, the brand read more

Pomimo napiętego klimatu gospodarczego i politycznego dla sektora owoców i warzyw, śliwka Lovita® zdołała się utrzymać. Rok marketingowy 2025 zbliża się ku końcowi, a francuski zespół miłośników owoców patrzy wstecz na "bardzo satysfakcjonujący" sezon, zarówno pod względem agronomicznym, jak i handlowym. read more

According to forecasts made on January 1st, 2026, French leek production is expected to reach 161,800 tons for the 2025-2026 season, which is similar to the previous season. The mild weather in the last three months of 2025 did not stimulate consumption. In December, prices were 15% lower than in 2024, as reported by... read more

During the XI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops held in Victoria (Australia) on January 18-23, 2026, the XII International Symposium on Kiwifruit was officially introduced to the global scientific community, technicians, and agricultural entrepreneurs. The upcoming symposium will be held in [location to be specified]. read more

At Fruit Logistica 2026, visitors will have the opportunity to experience a new end-of-line automation system aimed at streamlining repetitive manual tasks in fresh produce handling. This compact, safe, and easily integrable solution combines picking, packing, and palletizing into a single plug-and-produce unit. Developed by [company name]. read more

Rijk Zwaan is excited to invite attendees of Fruit Logistica to visit its booth (Hall 1.2, Stand D-13) to discover how innovation can enhance mutual success in the fresh produce industry. To facilitate more knowledge exchange during Fruit Logistica, experts from the fruit and read more

Up until this weekend, there has been a plentiful supply of cabbage from Florida – one grower even says there's been too much. "The abundant supply has caused prices to decrease, although the cold temperatures this weekend may change that," says Hank Scott of Long and Scott Farms, mentioning that while his crop in Lake County read more