The strong growth of Italian fresh fruit and vegetable exports is confirmed. According to Istat data, processed by Fruitimprese, in the first nine months of 2025, export volume increased by 7.8%, while the exported value grew by 13.2% compared to the same period in 2024. read more

Egyptian date exports to Turkey, one of the primary markets for Egyptian Medjool dates, were suspended at the end of the year, causing difficulties in preparing for the upcoming month of Ramadan, starting in February. Ramadan Elsayyad, the commercial manager of Palm Hills Dates, provides insights into the situation. read more

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has established the McCarthy-Family Flowers Legacy Fund in collaboration with the McCarthy Family, owners of Family Flowers, to support and empower multi-generational retail florists. This new fund honors the tradition of family-owned businesses. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (MAGP) announced that banana producers and exporters in Ecuador agreed to set the minimum support price (MSP) for a 50-pound box at $7.75 for 2026. This amount represents a $0.25 increase from the 2025 MSP, which will stay in effect until. read more

Egyptian lemon exporters are continuing to increase their market share in Qatar, achieving new records for the second year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. read more

While hydrogen peroxide is well-known for bleaching hair outside of horticulture, it has gained importance in recent years within the horticultural industry for maintaining clean irrigation systems free of biofilm. In the Netherlands, there is growing concern due to the lack of clear regulations regarding its usage. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has revealed its plant list for the Pantone Color of the Year 2026, inspired by Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer. The 2026 selection features 20 top breeding varieties from Terra Nova that capture the light and airy white shade of Cloud Dancer through delicate foliage textures. read more

Eurofruits Levante S.L. has become a new member of Anecoop to enhance its competitive position in an increasingly tough market. Located in Rojales, Alicante, the company specializes in the production of peppers, broccoli, zucchini, and artichokes, providing a range of local, fresh, and high-quality products that complement the market. read more

The global papaya market is facing fluctuating supply and changing demand trends as it enters December. This is largely due to weather conditions in Brazil, increasing logistics expenses, and evolving retail approaches. In Italy, Formosa papaya arrivals are experiencing quality problems related to the weather and elevated air freight charges. read more

We had anticipated this development (click here to read the article) and the confirmation has arrived. read more

Week 48, which according to the solar calendar ends on November 30th, confirms to be negative for sales of pre-packaged fruits and vegetables. In this scenario, all channels are facing difficulties, except for discount stores, which are starting to grow again after a few weeks of decline. read more

"W tym roku również mamy niedobór złotej papai w grudniu. Niedobór ten potrwa do końca miesiąca. Brazylia ma silny rynek wewnętrzny, a popyt tam także jest dobry, co utrzymuje ceny na zdrowym poziomie" - mówi Fabrico Torres z Torres Fresh z Barendrecht. " read more

Apofruit concludes the summer settlement of 2025 with an increasing result, despite a year characterized by significant production declines. Indeed, the shareholders have been recognized with 28 million and 700 thousand euros, representing a 14.6% increase compared to last year. This data assumes read more

In a context of not always brilliant consumption, positive signals emerge for companies that focus decisively on quality and service. This is the case of Ortonuovo, a Veronese company specialized in ready-to-eat vegetable dishes, which is on track to close the year with a new double-digit increase. read more

"Obecnie sprzedaż pieczarek ostrygowatych rośnie, ze szczególnym popytem, zwłaszcza na rynkach hurtowych" - raportuje Raffaella Lucato z Società Agricola Mancon w Loreggia (Padwa), która specjalizuje się w uprawie tego rodzaju grzybów. "Wzrost popytu na grzyby ogólnie, oraz" read more

Participants of this year's IBO 2025 Summit in Cape Town unanimously confirm that the event's theme has truly come to life in the heart of South Africa. While there is no shortage of valuable berry conferences around the world, the IBO Summit has become a place that... read more

Key Technology, a part of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Group, has recently launched the Compass optical sorter for leafy greens. This belt-fed system is specifically designed to examine fresh-cut products at the beginning of processing lines, with a focus on detecting and removing foreign objects. read more

The Global Potato Summit 2025 was inaugurated at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida with the participation of representatives from government, research institutions, industry, and farming organizations. The opening ceremony was attended by Shri Shyam Singh Rana, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. read more

Trinity AgTech has acquired a suite of satellite data analytics technology from Agrimetrics. read more

Trinity AgTech has acquired a suite of satellite data analytics technology from Agrimetrics. read more