Carriers prioritizing profit over efficiency in deploying freighter capacity have caused problems for Kenyan flower shippers, who have had to discard a large amount of their produce. At the recent World Cargo Summit in Bruges, the Managing Director of Florius International, Willum Van den Hoogen, surprised attendees by read more

Holland: Ruud van Munster succeeds John van der Ent as CEO of SPAR Holding B.V. SPAR Netherlands announced that Ruud van Munster will become the CEO of SPAR Holdings B.V. starting from May 1, 2025. John van der Ent, who served as CEO of SPAR Netherlands for seven years, resigned from his position for personal reasons on May 1st. read more

Despite products such as young spinach, baby leaves, and Salanova being more popular in the summer months—Rik Vanackere's specialties—the grower from Izegem, Flanders, has noticed that demand remains strong even in winter. "Demand has been good. We work with our regular buyers, and while it read more

Voor-Groenberg Nurseries, also known as VG Nurseries, have gained significant experience over their 36 years in operation, according to Casper Brink, the operations manager. The nursery consists of four propagation sites that operate independently, with a focus on Vitis vinifera. They produce both table grapes and wine grapes in approximately equal amounts, with a split of about 50:50. read more

In 2023, global watermelon production reached a record 104,932 million kilograms, according to data compiled by Hortoinfo based on information from Faostat, the statistical agency of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which has recently updated the global data for 2023, the latest year available. read more

More than three million trays, or 10,800 tonnes, of Zespri RubyRed™ Kiwifruit will be available this season, with its berry-like taste being offered for the first time in several exciting new markets. The RubyRed harvest will begin in New Zealand in the coming weeks, with a large volume expected. read more

Asia's ongoing progress in horticulture positions it as a region of interest for the global industry. At the AIPH Industry Conference on February 11, 2025, in Chiang Rai, Thailand, AIPH will delve into advancements in ornamental horticulture in Asia, featuring speakers from Thailand. read more

Julia Parry, VP of Business Development and Downstream at Harmoniz, talks about Harmoniz Select – a special selection of collaborative projects that showcase how food tastes better together. Harmoniz Select varieties, including ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes, will be showcased in Berlin. read more

Salix Fruits has appointed Andy Froggatt as its country manager for South Africa. With over 30 years of extensive experience in international fruit sales and procurement, Froggatt joins the company as it pursues its global expansion efforts. read more

The economic implications of food waste in Australia are substantial, with an estimated $36.6 billion lost annually. A significant portion of fresh produce is discarded at the farm gate due to cosmetic imperfections, including appearance, size, or ripeness. This issue has long been recognized. read more

Apples are easy to store. They can be enjoyed weeks or even months after harvest, remaining as crisp and fresh as if they were just picked from the tree. With their small carbon footprint, they are also recommended from a climate protection perspective and allow for healthy enjoyment. read more

The Russian discount retailer Svetofor is continuing its expansion in Greece. After entering the Greek market in 2021 under the Mere brand, which is currently managed by Torg Hellas Ike, the company has recently opened three supermarkets in Thessaloniki, Kalamata, and Amaliada. As of now, the Russian company operates seven such stores in Greece. read more

Native to North America, the zoophytophagous species Dicyphus hesperus (Hemiptera: Miridae) is a valuable asset in integrated pest management (IPM) as a beneficial insect. With a diet that includes both animals and plants, it is particularly effective at controlling whiteflies, such as the Greenhouse whitefly. read more

Dennis Peterson of Riverbend Fresh states that the supply of imported watermelons is currently at a reasonable level, priced at $200 per bin. He believes that they are at a good level. He also mentions that growing conditions for watermelons in central and southern parts of Mexico and Guatemala have been generally favorable. read more

Ceres-based farming enterprise Laastedrif Agri is conducting an in-depth exploration of value-adding opportunities for the 38,000 tons of vegetables they harvest annually from their farms. These farms are located along a west-east axis, stretching from Elands Bay at sea level to their farm situated 1,250 meters above sea level, and extending further into... read more

Konsumpcja wysokiej klasy melonów wywołała dyskusje wśród konsumentów w Wielkiej Brytanii. Ostatnim przypadkiem jest historia z udziałem Carmie Sellitto, pasjonata kulinariów znanej ze swoich recenzji restauracji wokół Londynu. Sellitto zakupił japoński melon koronny za 150 funtów w Harrods Food Hall, Knightsbridge, Londyn. Jego read more

Zespri has announced that over 3 million trays, or 10,800 tonnes, of Zespri RubyRed kiwifruit will be available this season, and it will be introduced in several new markets for the first time. read more

Salix Fruit has named Andy Froggatt as the country manager for South Africa. With over 30 years of extensive experience in the international fruit sales and procurement sector, Froggatt will be responsible for overseeing the company's growth in this important market. read more