Nearly fifty growers and technicians gathered on 29 July at the La Pugère Experimental Station in Mallemort, Bouches-du-Rhône, for the official launch of the new KIARA® pear variety (Cepora cov.). Developed by INRAE and published by CEP Innovation, this eagerly awaited variety was presented. read more

Earlier this month, Sahid Nahim attended the Society of American Florists (SAF) Convention 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, held August 11–14. In this article, he describes his experience at the event. "This floral industry convention was packed with value, inspiration, personal surprises, and read more

The apple harvest, which started in the Trentino valleys of Non and Sole these days, will go down in history. Thanks to a "technological gem" that is set to shape the future of Italian fruit growing and beyond. Now, freshly harvested apples can be transported by cable car: has read more

Mawson's newest florist, Rosewood Flowers, reports a significant shift in the approach of modern couples towards weddings, which is benefiting local growers. Owner Claire Smith opened the shop on 20 June after six years of hard work. She aims to grow as much as possible locally. read more

Chilean walnut exports between March 21 and July 31 of this year increased by 15% compared to the same period of the previous season, rising from 64,390 to 73,787 tons in-shell equivalent. The growth was driven by increased demand from Europe and the Middle East, which helped offset slower sales in Asia, as reported in Chilenut's Monthly Shipment. read more

Egyptian sweet potatoes are now entering the peak of the season, and volumes are expected to increase as we move into September. "We kicked off the new season of Egyptian sweet potatoes in July with lower volumes from the early crop," said Daniel Badger from Vitafresh Produce. "Volumes will read more

The closing of the 2024/2025 fiscal year confirms the growth of Brio, a company within the Alegra Group specialized in organic fruits and vegetables. The revenue is on the rise, reaching 67.3 million euros, a 21% increase compared to the previous fiscal year, results that, in a stagnant market, correspond to a read more

Italy's season displays contrasting dynamics, with Sicily finishing strongly with Victoria and seedless varieties, while Apulia is experiencing price pressure despite demand for Italia. In Germany, Italian grapes were prevalent alongside imports from Spain, France, Greece, and Turkey, while local production remained at a... read more

With a high quality of fruits and positive outlook from the markets, the new harvest of over 4,000 apple growers from the VOG Consortium has started in recent weeks. read more

Awaiting the presentation scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th at 3:30 PM in Catania (in-person and streaming event), Macfrut 2026 reveals the main international missions for companies in the supply chain. This demonstrates its uniqueness as an event: not just a three-day event. read more

Bring together a large number of growers, suppliers, and visitors from the Netherlands and abroad in a spacious greenhouse, and you have the ideal formula for a thriving trade show. Plantarium|Groen-Direkt in the Netherlands has been bustling with excitement over the past few days as growers presented their products. read more

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is increasing its efforts to empower tribal communities through mushroom cultivation. Just two months after training a group of 22 tribal women in oyster mushroom production, ICAR's Mushroom Research & Training Centre (MRTC) in Basar has... read more

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It is currently the peak fruit harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere, with apples, grapes, blueberries, and citrus fruits entering the market. Temperature control is essential in cold chain logistics to maintain product quality and prolong shelf life. Any fluctuations in temperature can impact the freshness and market value of the fruits. read more

The harvest of Greek pears is nearing completion, according to Mr. Michalis Malakos, manager of the company Tyrnavou Gaia from Tyrnavos. As he states: "The harvest is currently continuing only with the Krystallia variety (similar to Blanquilla), which will finish around August 25th. read more

Here are some healthy lunchbox ideas from SPAR Belgium partner Lambrechts to help families with busy mornings at the start of the new school year. They include colorful wraps, veggie-packed sandwiches, and fun-shaped snacks. read more

The government of Panama has decided to take decisive action to bring back Chiquitanel Country, as reported by freshfruitportal.com. Through the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Julio Moltó, has been mandated to adopt all necessary measures to read more

The Bank of Tanzania has released a report analyzing the horticultural exports of the country, emphasizing both growth opportunities and existing limitations. Horticulture is among Tanzania's rapidly expanding agricultural industries, with exports increasing from 33.5% of agricultural trade in 2020 to 38% in 2022. read more

A study has investigated the use of FreshInset's Vidre+ complex as an active packaging solution for cherries, with the goal of slowing down ripening and decreasing post-harvest losses. Cherries are known to be sensitive to heat and dehydration during their shelf life, and their delicate nature often leads to quality issues and... read more

Blossom Hill Packing, one of the apricot growers in the United States, has introduced a linerless packaging format as part of its packaging innovations. The new packaging includes lids printed by Reflex Group, combined with TrayCycle™ trays provided by Paper, Pulp & Film and printed by Superior Litho. read more