A sticker that significantly extends the shelf life of fresh produce is promising to be a game changer in the fight against food waste. read more

The Canadian banana supplier Equifruit has intensified its efforts to educate consumers about the affordability of switching to Fairtrade fruit. read more

Contecon Guayaquil achieved a new milestone in September by handling over 14,000 TEUs in seven days - the highest amount recorded for the same time period since the terminal began operations in 2007. read more

Chilean kiwifruit exports reached a total of 146,603 tonnes in 2025, showing a 2% increase compared to the previous year. The Chilean Kiwifruit Committee characterized this as "one of the best seasons in the last 35 years, driven by uniform fruit quality and strong performance in important markets." However, the committee cautioned that read more

Maersk has officially opened the Belcon Cold Store facility in Cape Town, marking a significant milestone in the company's investment of over US$100 million in South Africa's cold chain infrastructure. read more

The Catalan fruit association Afrucat has appointed Andreu Viladegut as its new president. He is a producer and currently serves as the president of the Soses cooperative, where he has been a member of the governing board for over 23 years. read more

Mango consumption in the United States has nearly doubled from 1.9lbs per person in 2005 to 3.5lbs in 2024, making it one of the fastest-growing fruits in the country. These statistics were released by the National Mango Board (NMB), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. read more

Coles has introduced a new spooky addition to its Halloween range by adding the Mini Wart pumpkin to the shelves. read more

In collaboration with Western Sydney University (WSU), Hort Innovation has introduced a new initiative aimed at tackling the significant workforce shortages in the Australian horticultural industry. read more

The new kiwi season is just around the corner. Not in New Zealand, or closer to home in Italy or France, but right in the Dutch town of Bunnik. At Djûke Smith, Van der Maat's Nieuw Slagmaat farm, a family business where her parents and partner also work, the first organic yellow kiwis are read more

With Hurricane Melissa making landfall yesterday as a Category 5 weather event - projected to be the strongest hurricane the island has ever seen - at press time, reports indicate that the hurricane will hit the southern coast of the island the hardest. This is the section of the island where read more

For over 40 years, Lokken Keramiek has been a genuine family business, producing a diverse selection of flowerpots, vases, and bowls in various shapes, sizes, and colors. "Thanks to our efficient communication channels and adaptable methods, we are able to provide speedy delivery and alleviate all the inconveniences for our... read more

Madama Oliva's selection of first fresh olives is back on the market, the result of the 2025-26 harvest. A seasonal delicacy, a product for the more label-conscious consumer, available at Italian supermarkets' fruit and vegetable counters from the end of October onwards. read more

Out of over 200 Italian fruit companies interviewed, 84% use biosolutions, confirming a growing focus on innovative and environmentally friendly agricultural practices. This data comes from a recent survey conducted by Agri 2000 Net, a service company. read more

Substrates based on peat are frequently employed in the cultivation of specialty crops. However, the decomposition rates of peat and the respiration patterns of plants grown in peat mixtures are not fully understood. In a study, researchers cultivated lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and petunia (Petunia sp.), representing food and ornamental plants respectively. read more

As the European mango season comes to an end, Biotropic has started importing certified Demeter and organic Tommy Atkins and Keitt mangoes from Brazil. The fruits are sourced from Fazenda Tamandua, a long-standing partner of the company recognized for its biodynamic cultivation methods. read more

Red Sun Farms showcased its fresh innovations in the tomato and cucumber categories to retail partners and new customers at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show this year. "IFPA was a tremendous success for our team," said Carlos Visconti, CEO of Red Sun. read more

SPAR's partner in China is modernizing supermarkets. One of the supermarkets undergoing renovations is the SPAR Shandong Qingdao Jimo District Baolong Plaza Supermarket, which emphasizes fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish. Another renovated store is the SPAR Shandong Yantai Longkou Poly Plaza Supermarket. read more

The Spanish fruit and vegetable season has started again. Paul van Groningen from Hudepa, who works as a commercial agent in Spain with his wife Maria Elena, recently toured growers and packing stations in the Almería region and shared his observations. "In several read more

The gerbera industry is making significant progress in automation and quality control with the introduction of the GearStation Gerbera, an AI-powered vision solution that streamlines and incorporates the quality assessment process into existing bunching machines. Created by Gearbox, in a strong partnership with. read more