In recent years, there has been a growing demand to reduce the use of chemicals for weeding orchards. This shift is a result of EU guidelines moving towards more sustainable practices, as well as major retail chains imposing strict limitations on herbicide usage. While it is feasible to successfully eliminate weeds through mechanical means, the appropriate... read more

The new promotional advertising campaign for Selenella, scheduled throughout the winter, focuses on the power of TV and the charisma of Gerry Scotti - an iconic face of the small screen already associated with the brand - to tell the "values of the land" and the quality of the 100% Italian products. read more

Field trials conducted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Dutch grower Teboza have shown that the AVL Compact S9000 asparagus harvesting robot achieves similar yield and quality to manual harvesting while operating three to four times faster under typical conditions. Researchers noted read more

Produkcja jabłek i gruszek w Europie będzie nieznacznie wyższa niż początkowo oczekiwano w tym sezonie, głównie ze względu na korzystne warunki pogodowe pod koniec lata, co oznacza, że odmiany środkowo- i późnosezonowe będą większe i lepiej zabarwione. read more

United Exports, the exclusive marketer of Ozblu blueberries, has announced that its Southern African Ozblu farms have achieved the highest score – Platinum Status – in their first independent environmental audits conducted by the Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (Siza) and Linking. read more

Wysoka, niezwykła popyt na pomarańcze i cytryny do produkcji soku o odpowiedniej jakości na rynkach zagranicznych przyczynił się do rekordowej sprzedaży południowoafrykańskich owoców cytrusowych w tym roku. read more

A revitalized fruit and vegetable department focusing on sustainability is one of the innovations in Waitrose's first-ever 'Home of Food Lovers' concept store, which has opened in Newbury. read more

The value of citrus imports into the European Union increased by 34 percent between January and July of 2025. According to data from Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Mapa), the average price per tonne was €1,009, compared to €751 in the same period the previous year. read more

Fyffes has been acknowledged for its "leadership, innovation, investment, and ingenuity" in the areas of environment, social, and governance (ESG) at the Business Post Leadership Awards ceremony held recently in Dublin. read more

The logistics company Maersk announced that it achieved "strong" financial results in the third quarter of 2025, which were fueled by operational enhancements and proactive cost-cutting measures. read more

Jason Te Brake, the chief executive of kiwifruit marketer Zespri, has stated that in-store sampling at Tesco and Sainsbury’s has contributed to a significant increase in sales during the spring and summer in the UK. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) of Korea has announced that Korean persimmons have been granted access to China after 17 years of negotiations. read more

Biotechnology company Metagen Australia has promoted Queensland-based agricultural professional Liam Riedy to the position of general manager as it enters its next growth phase. read more

The continued warm weather is affecting the demand for many fruit and vegetable products. The pomegranate campaign is in full swing, with volumes still not very high for persimmons but increasing for clementines. The quantities of Italian Navel oranges and chestnuts are also on the rise, with abundant supplies for the... read more

To jest świetny czas dla przemysłu dyniowego. Maurizio Carbonini, menedżer sprzedaży w OP Mantuafruit, omawia rynek tego produktu, który włoska firma produkuje od trzech do czterech lat. "Dzisiejsze czasy są bardzo korzystne dla dyni. Popyt jest wysoki, podobnie jak ceny. Mamy read more

A viral trend for realistic fruit-shaped ice creams has sparked nationwide mania in New Zealand, with one Christchurch dairy selling $20,000 worth in a single day. The colorful treats, shaped, scented, and flavored like mangoes, peaches, lemons, and more, went viral on TikTok, attracting huge attention. read more

The international presentation stages of Macfrut 2026 continue. In November, the fruit and vegetable fair (scheduled from April 21 to 23, 2026 at the Rimini Expo Centre) will be introduced in Central and South American countries. Patrizio Neri highlights the support of Ice. read more

The new weekly shopping tips from La Borsa della Spesa are now available, a service created by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, offering consumers an essential guide to seize the opportunities for autumn shopping with the best value. read more

During the Subtrop Marketing Symposium 2025 in White River, Mpumalanga, Shelly Vorster, the marketing director at the World Avocado Organization (WAO), announced that avocado consumption in the EU has exceeded one million tons for the first time, reaching 1.07 million tons. The EU now accounts for about 30% of the total. read more

During the IAD-IBD trade show, Laure Sandoval, the managing director and founder of EAGL Sanodev, showcased several innovations such as AgroProtect and AgroActiv. These products are specifically designed to assist growers in fighting against pests and diseases. The company has been dedicated to developing alternative solutions for over twelve years. read more