On the last day of Agritechnica & Hortex 2026, the theme "Bridging Dutch Expertise with ASEAN Horticulture Needs" set the stage for a comprehensive discussion on how the Netherlands can assist the ASEAN-5 countries - Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam - in their shift towards more sustainable horticulture practices. read more

Port International's head of overseas procurement, Malte Storjohann, recently visited citrus growers in South Africa's Western and Eastern Cape as well as Limpopo to discuss the ongoing season and assess the progress of the crop growing on the trees. The focus was on determining the timing of the harvest. read more

In an exclusive interview with Fruitnet, two leading figures in Italy's fresh produce industry, Salvo Laudani from Unifrutti-Oranfrizer and Giuseppe ‘Pino’ Calcagni from Besana Group, discuss why Sicily continues to hold a special position in the global market for its unique blood oranges. read more

The UK's largest food retailer Tesco has launched the application process for its annual Agri-Tech Challenge. The challenge invites agri-tech innovators from across the globe to submit solutions aimed at assisting farmers and suppliers in developing more resilient, sustainable, and productive food supply chains. read more

Polfarm communicates more than 30 years of experience, farming on over 800 hectares, and a strong position in carrots, beetroot, and other root vegetables. It's one of those examples of a Polish company that, instead of going the small-scale local route, moved from the start toward scale and advanced technology — aimed at working with retail chains, not with regional wholesalers. read more

Las importaciones españolas de productos frescos alcanzaron 1.2 millones de toneladas en el primer trimestre del año (T1), un aumento del 4 por ciento en comparación con el mismo período en 2025.

Spanish fresh produce imports reached 1.2 million tonnes in the opening quarter of the year (Q1), a 4 percent increase compared with the same period in 2025. read more

Sustainability claims can be found in all aspects of fresh produce. Compostability is a challenging area because it involves ensuring that products can break down into organic matter in a composting environment. However, achieving true compostability requires meeting specific criteria and standards, such as the product breaking down within a certain timeframe, not leaving behind any toxic residue, and contributing positively to the compost quality. This can be challenging for manufacturers due to the complexity of materials and processes involved in creating compostable products that meet these criteria. Additionally, ensuring that these products can actually be composted properly in existing composting facilities adds another layer of complexity to the challenge of achieving compostability in a meaningful way. read more

Younger demographics, health and wellness trends, and the expansion of digital trade in South-East Asia were key topics discussed at the Asia Fruit Logistica SE Asia Meet Up on May 18, 2026 - indicating new opportunities for brand growth throughout the region. read more