More than 110 participants from 16 different countries gathered in July in Kraków, Poland, for the 54th Fleuroselect Annual Convention. This event provides Fleuroselect members with a chance to reunite with industry colleagues, tour member facilities worldwide, and discover local... read more

On August 29th, the three-day 2025 China International Fruit Expo (China Fruit) successfully concluded at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. The exhibition showcased the vitality and growth potential of the fruit industry, encompassing cultivation, cold chain logistics, packaging. read more

This autumn, Morel Flowers will open its doors to horticultural professionals for an exclusive opportunity to experience its Production and Breeding Trials. The company extends a warm welcome to growers, retailers, and industry experts eager to engage with its latest genetics and innovations. read more

Spain is ranked among the top five most competitive agri-food sectors in the European Union, according to the 2024 Agri-Food Observatory compiled by Cajamar in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture. The report highlights Spain's position as the world's seventh-largest exporter of agricultural products. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on potatoes and onions. Are you involved in the potato industry as a grower, importer, or marketer? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview, just let us know. You can contact us at [contact information]. read more

Dollar spadł w poniedziałek do pięciotygodniowego minimum, ponieważ inwestorzy przygotowywali się do zbliżających się danych dotyczących rynku pracy, które mogą kształtować oczekiwania dotyczące ścieżki luzowania monetarnego Rezerwy Federalnej. Traderzy również analizowali piątkowe dane dotyczące inflacji w USA oraz decyzję federalnego sądu, który uznał, że większość byłego prezydenta Donalda. read more

In optics trade marketing, the payoff 'non chiamatela anguria', coined for Perla Nera by the creatives of the Mediaset Group at the beginning of the journey, remains in my opinion unmatched and is perfectly suited to this commercial campaign; that's why I have proposed it as the title of the interview. read more

The grape production in Portugal had to endure heavy rainfall, causing the season to be delayed quite a bit, says Martim Cruz, Commercial Manager of Portuguese grape exporter Hey,Vita! "Every season has its challenges. This year was marked by heavy rainfall during the spring, which caused several setbacks." read more

Between January and July 2025, Ukraine exported 6,200 tons of frozen vegetables valued at $6.1 million, as reported by the State Customs Service. The primary importers were Germany (30.5%), Poland (24.1%), and Italy (10.6%). In the same timeframe, Ukraine imported 7,600 tons of frozen vegetables. read more

Ecuador exported 227.72 million boxes of bananas (each weighing 18.14 kg) between January and July 2025, representing a 4.77% increase over the same period last year, according to data from Acorbanec's Statistics Coordination Office. The European Union remained the main destination, accounting read more

Selecting the sweetest parts of the fruit is a process based on experience that helps us create a final product with a high Brix level. Sweetness is a crucial quality factor for us, whether it's for fresh fruit or processed fruit. We apply the same approach to prickly pears, which we have recently begun processing. read more

Pierwsze genetycznie zmodyfikowane (GE) produkty spożywcze w Wielkiej Brytanii powinny trafić do supermarketów na początku 2026 roku, w wyniku nowej ustawy wprowadzonej na mocy ustawy o technologii genetycznej (Precyzyjne Hodowle) z 2023 roku. Ustawa pozwala na sprzedaż organizmów precyzyjnie hodowanych (PBO) w Anglii jako żywność dla ludzi i paszę dla bydła. read more

Pac2000A Conad has strengthened its presence in the Ragusa area with a Conad store in Marina di Ragusa, located on the provincial road 25 in Contrada Gaddimeli, on an area of 1,000 square meters. The fruit and vegetable department is quite representative of the group's mission, which emphasizes read more

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has initiated legal action in the Federal Court against four suppliers and three senior executives for suspected price fixing in the supply of fresh vegetables to ALDI, which violates Australia's laws against cartels. read more

A study published in the journal Nutrients investigated the effects of early-life consumption of blueberries on allergy-related symptoms, gut microbiota, and immune biomarkers. The period of complementary feeding is seen as crucial for influencing immune development, dietary habits, and the progression of gut microbes. read more

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This autumn, Morel Flowers will open its doors to horticultural professionals for an exclusive opportunity to experience its Production and Breeding Trials. The company extends a warm welcome to growers, retailers, and industry experts eager to engage with its latest genetics, innovations, and developments. read more

Syd St. John has been involved in farming since they were 16 years old, alternating between periods of farming and other activities. They began in 2018 by cultivating microgreens and tomatoes in a greenhouse at an urban farm in Detroit. Even after relocating to Franklin County in 2020, they continued their farming pursuits. Upon moving, they worked at Red Fire Farm. read more

Turkey is preparing to introduce a new wholesale market law for the fruit and vegetable trade, replacing the current framework enacted in 2012. Lawmakers are expected to review the draft in the next parliamentary term. The government has presented the reform as a tool to address high prices. read more

In the analyzed week, the average price mix of fruits and vegetables with fixed weight shows a significant increase, which supports sales in terms of value but penalizes volumes. In terms of distribution channels, sales are declining in hypermarkets and supermarkets, while self-service stores are growing and discount stores remain stable. read more