Mount Elgon Orchards has announced that its Managing Director, Bob Andersen, has been awarded the MASHUJAA Kenyan Hero Award 2025. The national honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to peace, Kenya's independence, academics, sports, arts, and philanthropy. Andersen... read more

Colombia is quickly becoming a popular destination for international agricultural innovation. With the assistance of Dutch technology, the country has seen significant advancements, including yield increases of up to 142% in certain crops. These achievements bolster Colombia's status as a growing agricultural hub. read more

Taylor Farms, the American giant in the fresh-cut produce industry, continues its European shopping spree with the acquisition of Natures Way Foods, one of the leading British producers of fresh, ready-to-eat foods. The British company, with a turnover of £330 million and 1,300 employees, read more

Mark Dieleman has exchanged his career in the potato industry in the Netherlands for an entrepreneurial journey in Uganda. Through his company, Dieleman Potatoes, Mark is establishing a market for certified seed potatoes in a country filled with opportunities where trust plays a crucial role. Team Dieleman Potatoes read more

Jak można zminimalizować straty żywności w całym łańcuchu dostaw? Aby odpowiedzieć na to pytanie, został uruchomiony projekt INFLEX. "Projekt ma na celu zwiększenie wiedzy w zakresie pomiaru i optymalizacji istotnych czynników wpływających na zmiany jakości w całym łańcuchu dostaw eksportu owoców" - wyjaśnia Sarah Matthys.

To answer this question, the INFLEX project was launched. "The project aims to increase knowledge to measure and optimize the relevant factors affecting quality changes throughout the fruit export supply chain," explains Sarah Matthys. read more

Köder Gartenbau and HuizengaPlantGoed are entering into a partnership, with Renze Huizenga set to become the representative for Köder Gartenbau in the Netherlands. HuizengaPlantGoed is a sole proprietorship that specializes in selling rooted and unrooted cuttings. The company has been operating for over 10 years. read more

Geerlofs, a Dutch company specializing in industrial refrigeration and HVAC engineering, based in Rotterdam and also established in Nairobi (Kenya), has joined Syclef, an international group focused on commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning. Syclef employs more than 3,000 people. read more

Becoming successful in the berry industry is a common goal among many growers, but it also comes with daily challenges and responsibilities that go beyond just producing high-quality fruit. Modern leadership in the industry now demands strategic thinking, investment in technology, and effective team management. read more

The Verkhovna Rada's agricultural committee anticipates a rise in projects for constructing vegetable storage facilities as the government allocates funding for their development. Despite many farmers expanding vegetable cultivation this year, the storage capacity in Ukraine is still insufficient to meet the demand. read more

Kenyan avocado season has been somewhat of a mixed bag, as uncertainties prevented it from reaching its full potential, according to David Mulwa, director of Kenyan avocado exporter Kandia FPS LTD. "The avocado season began with some lack of clarity, as the transit time from Kenya was still." read more

Pitahaya is one of Ecuador's most representative products in international markets. Isidro Andrés Romero, the commercial director of Honey Fruits, emphasized the country's production of red, white, and yellow pulp varieties, with the yellow variety being renowned for its sweetness and quality. read more

The Assembly of European Fruit and Vegetable Regions (AREFLH) held its second annual Forum yesterday at the Delegation of the Emilia-Romagna Region to the EU, marking an important milestone with a strong participation of producer organizations and regions, and fruitful discussions. read more

After months of uncertainty and conflicting interpretations, the official clarification from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has arrived regarding the loading and unloading times for goods provided for in article 6-bis of legislative decree 286/2005, as amended by decree-law 73/2025. read more

This month, Jos Aben joined abbGrowers as Chief Commercial Officer. After gaining experience in strawberry cultivation at Limgroup and later in potato breeding at Solynta, Jos is returning to the soft fruit segment. "I am very much looking forward to seizing this opportunity at abbGrowers by. read more

The maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland is approximately 80% complete, but heavy rainfall in recent days has caused delays in some areas. Stuart Meredith, an agronomist at Wilson's Country, stated that the progress made so far in this year's harvest is comparable to that of 2024. read more

Morocco has significantly increased its presence in the Canadian citrus market, with its grapefruit exports doubling and achieving a new record in the marketing year (MY) 2024/25, as reported by EastFruit. read more

HiperDino targets 30 store openings in 2026

Spanish supermarket chain HiperDino, based in the Canary Islands, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an ambitious expansion plan. The plan is to open another 30 new stores starting in 2026, to further consolidate its competitive position. read more

The Retail Forum 2025, which will take place on November 12 and 13 at the Superstudio Più in Milan, highlights the most advanced trends in Fashion Tech and the transformation of the fashion industry. With a focus on Artificial Intelligence, global marketplaces, and omnichannel strategies, the event is the meeting point for... read more

Romagnoli F.lli has presented its fifth sustainability report. Since 2020, the company has adopted a measurable approach to sustainability, subjecting its results to independent evaluation that certifies, in an ESG Rating, the value generated in the environmental, social, and economic realms. read more

The fruit sector in Argentina is still adapting after facing years of economic instability, high production costs, and low profitability, which resulted in decreased exports and a decline in important regions. The current government is concentrating on stabilizing the economy, lowering inflation, and restructuring public... read more