Arriving in Italy in 2012, the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) is now one of the main threats to fruit farming in Northern Italy. With damages that in some crops can exceed 50% of production, the management of this invasive insect requires innovative solutions capable of read more

Pierwsze truskawki sezonu 2025/2026 pojawiają się w Lepe, Huelva, po pokonaniu wyzwań związanych z pogodą. „Sezon rozpoczął się z dużymi wymaganiami technicznymi ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe, głównie wysokie temperatury podczas siewu i sztorm Claudia” - powiedział David Vélez, kierownik techniczny Plus.

The first strawberries of the 2025/2026 season are appearing in Lepe, Huelva, after overcoming weather challenges. "The season began with high technical demands due to adverse weather, mainly high temperatures during sowing and storm Claudia," stated David Vélez, technical manager of Plus. read more

Montosa, a company specialized in the production and processing of avocados and mangoes, has expanded its logistics facilities in Perpignan with the acquisition of a new warehouse. The company is thus increasing its capacity for the French market, going from read more

Otwarcie rynku amerykańskiego na hiszpańskie papryki tego zimowego sezonu było punktem zwrotnym dla sektora owocowo-warzywnego w Almerii. Po okresie niepewności związanej z ryzykiem fitosanitarnym związanym z Ceratitis capitata, relacje handlowe wracają na właściwe tory, a pierwsze przesyłki. read more

The writers at FloralDaily are obviously very familiar with and proud of the Dutch floriculture industry. However, for many of their colleagues who typically focus on fruits and vegetables, both in the Netherlands and internationally, this sector was still relatively unfamiliar. It was about time to change that. read more

A hundred years is a significant milestone for Del Monte Philippines, says its President and Chief Operating Officer, Luis Alejandro. He credits farmers for driving Del Monte Philippines' legacy: "We make sure that we take care of our farmers. We provide them free housing, we provide them free read more

Constructive dialogue between the National Working Group Glogbalgap, coordinated by Cso Italy, and a delegation representing the voluntary international standard for good agricultural practices in the areas of food safety, environmental sustainability, and health and safety of workers. read more

As December begins, supply chains are entering the final phase of the peak season with different conditions present in ocean, inland, warehousing, and parcel networks. Ocean capacity is still available on major trade routes, with ongoing evaluation of routing through the Red Sea. Inland transportation systems are encountering issues with railcar availability. read more

Greenhouses and net houses in Vietnam's D'ran Commune, a major agricultural hub located over 30 km east of the resort town Da Lat, were destroyed by a flash flood at the end of November. The disaster left debris scattered across the commune and resulted in losses exceeding VND130 billion (US$4.93 million). read more

MAF Roda Agrobotic and Maintech from South Africa have officially set up a joint venture called Maftech, which is a new manufacturing company located in Paarl, Western Cape. The partnership will specialize in manufacturing and assembling peripheral equipment for fruit and vegetable packhouses in Southern Africa. read more

The protests of Greek farmers continue to increase in intensity, turning into a widespread mobilization that is spreading across Thessaly, Macedonia, and other regions of mainland Greece, as reported by Euronews.com. For days, tractors have been blocking roads and... read more

The international container shipping industry is closely monitoring the news of a potential acquisition offer for Zim Integrated Shipping Services, a company based in Israel. Reports indicate that Hapag-Lloyd has made an initial proposal, but formal negotiations have not yet started. Other companies have also shown interest. read more

Fresh Chilean cherries started to be delivered to China in early December, signaling the beginning of the 2025-2026 seaborne import season. According to CCTV News, the initial shipment arrived in Hong Kong on Tuesday and was then transported by truck to Shenzhen Bay Port. This development follows Chile's announcement on November 19th. read more

This fall, tens of thousands of children across the Netherlands, Germany, England, France, Canada, and Sweden planted flower bulbs. They learned how and when to do this using a free flower bulb kit from Bulbs4Kids. As part of the project, 2,060 classes received a Bulbs4Kids kit. read more

The Ecuadorian 2025 mango season is currently underway with more stability compared to the past two years, despite experiencing a natural adjustment in volumes. According to Bernardo Malo, president of the board of directors of the Mango Foundation of Ecuador, this season has deviated from the patterns seen in the previous two campaigns. read more

SPAR is sending a clear message about quality and regional produce in domestic agriculture: In the autumn of 2025, the new fruit and vegetable bonus for 2024 and 2025 was awarded for the first time. This premium will now be paid out every two years and is part of the newly revised SPAR Fruit & Veg program. read more

The Supervisory Board of Royal FloraHolland (RFH) has announced that Hendrik Jan Roel, who assumed the role of interim CFO in the fall, will be departing at the start of 2026 to join Jumbo Supermarkets, where he has accepted a permanent position. Roel's temporary CFO role was due to... read more

"Over the last ten to fifteen years, exporters have primarily focused on the speed of moving pallets to the market," says Johan Mostert, managing director of DiPAR Systems. "But that has changed: as oversupply becomes more common, the true advantage now lies in ensuring that the right carton lands." read more

The movement of avocados, blueberries, cucumbers, bell peppers, strawberries, and tomatoes continues to shift across US ports of entry, with trading activity and pricing varying by region and product. Below is a condensed overview of current trends. Avocado movement from Mexico through Texas crossings is read more

Ball Australia produces high-quality flower and vegetable seedlings, supplying growers who depend on precision, consistency, and strong plant performance. As their operations continue to expand, maintaining precise control over light, energy, and climate has become even more crucial. read more