For nearly 15 years, cherry growers in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of France have been fighting against Drosophila suzukii (the Asian fruit fly), which was accidentally introduced to Europe from South Asia. The larvae of this pest often cause extensive damage to orchards, sometimes completely destroying entire harvests. This is made more challenging by the fact that effective control measures are still being sought. read more

Dzisiaj, 3 września, był pierwszym dniem wystawy Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu. Obecnych jest ponad 750 wystawców z 42 różnych krajów. Chiny ponownie są największym krajem wystawców, a pokaz jest dla nich ważny, ponieważ stają się coraz bardziej skoncentrowani na eksporcie. read more

Uprawiane z pasją, pełne smaku. Takie jest obietnica firmy Good Natured Berries, gdy ta udaje się na Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 ze swoimi truskawkami, malinami i jeżynami. Wzrost zapotrzebowania na wysokiej jakości, bezpieczne i smaczne owoce w całej Azji sprawia, że Good Natured Berries jest... read more

In July, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade continues to show positive performance: volumes are increasing, although to a lesser extent than in June, while sales in value are sharply rising thanks to the increase in the average price mix of fruits. Summer products remain under observation. read more

Ryley Leech has recently been appointed as the new Vice President of Sales at JumpLights®. Leech comes to JumpLights from Dove Robotics, where he held the position of Vice President and was responsible for spearheading commercialization, business, and partnership strategies. Prior to his role at Dove Robotics, Leech was engaged in Global Business Development at Fluence. read more

The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) fluctuated between 38 and 58 throughout 2024 before rising to 70 in the first quarter of 2025. However, it has since decreased, dropping to 65 in Q2 and 63 in Q3. According to Dawie Maree, head of agriculture marketing and information at FNB, sentiment remains. read more

Yuksel Seeds, an international seed company from Turkey, is celebrating the growing success of Tobralina, a mini-plum tomato variety, in Mexico's dynamic market. This achievement marks another milestone in Tobralina's global journey, following strong adoption in key markets such as Morocco. read more

Jingold's season is just around the corner: the harvest of the first kiwis will start in the second half of September, with the first picks of red-fleshed fruits, while yellow kiwi will be available not before October 10, with the peak of harvesting in the second half of the month. From Italy. read more

Japan is a market of interest for blueberry producers, known for high-net-worth consumers who value quality and long-term supply relationships. In 2024, Japan imported 1,895 metric tons of blueberries worth about US$25 million. The market is concentrated among a few key suppliers, mostly from the... read more

Założony w 2008 roku, zintegrowany producent jagód Berries Paradise dostarcza na rynek borówki, maliny, jeżyny i truskawki, które są uprawiane w Centralnym Meksyku i północnej Kalifornii Dolnej. "Z marzenia w polach Meksyku, staliśmy się firmą, która stara się honorować swoją". read more

This year once again, Heinje Baumschule (Heinje Nursery) in Germany will open its doors in Jeddeloh for the Oldenburg Winter Fair. From November 1, 2025, until January 15, 2026, trade visitors can look forward to a 6,000-square-meter exhibition featuring inspiring plant concepts and proven... read more

World Tristar Cambodia, the largest Cavendish banana plantation in Kampot province, is expanding its production to meet the high demand in both local and international markets. Company representative Heang Menghoung announced that 1,000 hectares have been developed in Trapeang Phleang commune, Chhouk district. read more

The season of Calabrian pomegranates is about to start. Natalino Gallo, president of OP Agricor, a company that has been investing in this fruit for years, is taking stock of the situation, tracing a virtuous path in terms of quality, sustainability, and innovation. read more

Royal FloraHolland is redesigning its logistics and IT systems to operate consistently across all its hubs. The organization is transitioning from distribution to order picking, and eventually to delivering orders within specific time slots. In Rijnsburg, Eelde, and Naaldwijk, all flowers and plants are now being picked based on orders. read more

The European Commission has published its proposal for adjusting customs tariffs on imports of specific goods from the USA, in line with the EU-USA agreement reached at the end of July 2025. Freshfel Europe has raised concerns about the potential consequences of the agreement, highlighting uncertainties surrounding international trade. read more

Following the commencement of production at its advanced facility in Hanover in early 2024, Intech Worldwide GmbH has recently unveiled its next expansion plan. In the spring of 2026, a new production site for plastic load carriers is set to begin operations in Bandırma, located in northwestern Turkey. read more

The study conducted in Switzerland found a low level of bacterial contamination in frozen berries. However, researchers cautioned that these products could still be risky if consumed without being heated or if not eaten immediately after thawing. Between November 2024 and January 2025, 100 frozen berry samples were collected for the study. read more

In the hilly areas of Italy, as well as in Spain, France, and Eastern Europe, there are orchards and vineyards cultivated on soils with more or less steep slopes. Weeding in these situations is not easy, especially when trying to avoid chemical herbicides. That is why Calderoni designed read more