SAP SE and Syngenta have announced a multi-year strategic technology partnership to accelerate AI-assisted innovation across Syngenta's global operations. The partnership will embed artificial intelligence at the core of Syngenta's enterprise, modernizing operations and enabling accelerated innovation. read more

On Thursday evening, at the Selenella Club at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium, about 300 professionals from the food, retail, and industry sectors gathered for an informal aperitif followed by a DJ set. read more

W 2026 roku Blueberries Consulting wprowadzi globalny harmonogram seminariów, który łączyć będzie konferencje techniczne i komercyjne, obszar handlowy z stoiskami i spotkaniami indywidualnymi, Agtech Hall skupiony na żywieniu i biostymulacji, oraz praktyczne działania terenowe. Tour rozpocznie się w read more

Great participation and strong public interest for the exclusive Show Cooking that took place yesterday at the F.lli RomagnoliD46-E45 stand, Pavilion 19 of Marca, where the Vita Armonia Gourmet line showcased two of its top varieties: Monique and Melrose, potatoes that are read more

The Dutch company Skytree won a gold medal with the Stratus DAC machine at SIVAL, as reported by Fred van Veldhoven from Angers. The Skytree Stratus is a larger-capacity CO₂ capture machine specifically designed for greenhouse horticulture. Skytree also offers the Skytree Cumulus, which has been on the market. read more

Researchers in Australia have developed a method to convert food waste into bioplastic films using avocado peels, stale bread, and sago palm starch. According to the researchers, the approach is designed to be scalable and cost-effective, while addressing food waste and plastic disposal at the
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Analysts from EastFruit report that a notable decrease in the supply of greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market this week has allowed sellers to raise prices slightly in this segment. Turkey continues to be the primary supplier of tomatoes to Ukraine during this season. read more

In 2025, Egypt increased its watermelon exports to Saudi Arabia and achieved its highest shipment volume on record, as reported by EastFruit. During the first nine months of the year, Saudi Arabia imported 18,500 tons of Egyptian watermelons valued at US$6.9 million. This represented a five-fold increase. read more

The 2026 Spalding Flower Parade has been cancelled, announced its organizing committee. The cancellation was attributed to financial constraints and illness affecting the team responsible for planning the yearly event. The committee is now concentrating its efforts on ensuring the parade's comeback on May 8 and 9, 2027. Toni Preston, the committee's secretary, stated that... read more

In France, Intermarché, Carrefour, and U are the winners of 2025. Carrefour and Intermarché each gained 0.9 percentage points of market share in France last year, mainly thanks to acquisitions. Market leader E. Leclerc is holding its ground, while discounters appear to be stagnating, according. read more

Shvam Dhumal of Agroindis Exim Pvt. Ltd., a fresh produce exporter from Maharashtra, stated that India's red onion production is 15-20% lower in the 2025-26 season due to a 45-day delay caused by unseasonal May-November rains in key states. "Last year, November-December experienced lower." read more

Germans consumed approximately 99 kilograms of vegetables per person in the 2024/25 fiscal year, according to preliminary data from the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE). This was eleven kilograms less than the previous fiscal year. The highest per capita consumption, at read more

India has successfully completed the first air shipment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged produce from Karnataka to the Maldives. This marks the first instance of multiple GI-recognized horticultural products from the state being exported by air to this market. The shipment included Nanjangudu Rasabale bananas and... read more

Private labels are also included in the rich portfolio of the Barbera Group, which since 2005 has been bringing the best Sicilian fruit throughout Europe. Among its clients are the major continental retailers, on whose shelves oranges, table grapes, prickly pears, and tomatoes are displayed. read more

Over the last decade, the German company Nordgemüse has emerged as one of the major players in the blueberry industry. A key milestone was reached in 2018 with the inauguration of their state-of-the-art sorting and packing facility. Through strategic investments in automation, their production capacity has increased rapidly. read more

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has been finalized, creating a new trade framework that will impact market access conditions for various New Zealand horticultural products, such as summerfruit. The agreement includes specified tariff arrangements for cherries and... read more

Od 1 stycznia Emiel Kamminga rozpoczął działalność Vika-Onions, skupiając się na handlu prowizyjnym cebulami. VIKA oznacza Sprzedaż, Zaopatrzenie, Kamminga (Verkoop, Inkoop, Kamminga). "Celem jest połączenie producentów cebuli z firmami sortującymi i obierającymi w Holandii, Niemczech i Polsce, a nazwa..."

From 1 January, Emiel Kamminga started Vika-Onions, focusing on the commission trade of onions. VIKA stands for Sales, Procurement, Kamminga. The aim is to connect onion growers with grading and peeling companies in the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland, and the name... read more

The Authority will investigate the impact of large-scale retail chains on the distribution of value added within the agri-food supply chain and on the final pricing. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback or observations by 31 January 2026. The Italian Competition Authority has initiated a market... read more

From January 27th to January 30th, 2026, IPM Essen will be providing exclusive guided tours on important horticultural topics. These tours are designed to be compact, informative, and practical, offering trade visitors a quick and well-rounded overview of the fair. The topics covered include retail inspiration, read more

Las entregas españolas dominaron el mercado de naranjas. Las naranjas Navelina eran la principal variedad disponible. Navelina también era la principal variedad suministrada desde Italia. Turquía principalmente suministraba naranjas Washington Navel: Estos productos en su mayoría grandes se vendían rápidamente gracias a su atractivo organoléptico.

Spanish deliveries dominated the orange market. Navelina oranges were the main variety available. Navelina was also the main variety supplied from Italy. Turkey mainly supplied Washington Navel oranges: These mostly large-fruited products sold quickly thanks to their appealing organoleptic. read more