The Indian apple market is currently experiencing an unusual season characterized by a plentiful domestic supply and a significant decrease in imports from Turkey. Despite strong local production, particularly from Kashmir, changes in international trade patterns are starting to impact availability. read more

After the successful first edition in Milan in March 2025, which gathered more than 120 blueberry growers from various countries such as Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Serbia, Romania, Belgium, Georgia, Morocco, Guatemala, and Chile, the second edition of the blueberry conference will once again be held in Milan. The event is... read more

Introducing Italian Agrifood Technology for Africa, a project aimed at creating a network of non-competing Italian companies in the agrifood sectors. These companies are looking to expand their business in Sub-Saharan African countries by establishing strategic partnerships. read more

"Green oranges? That's normal here," they say at Boerderij Goliath, where they understand exactly how Suriname's tropical climate affects citrus cultivation. The farm and plantation, established in 2010, have grown into a major player in Suriname's fruit sector today. 350 hectares of oranges and read more

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) for September, released today on October 22, 2025, indicates a strong beginning to Christmas sales with some encouraging figures. Out of the 13 categories tracked by member garden centers, 10 showed positive growth compared to 2024, with clothing being among the top performers. read more

Wild chimpanzees in Côte d'Ivoire and Uganda consume the equivalent of a bottle of beer's worth of alcohol daily by eating ripe, naturally fermented fruits such as figs and plums, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, suggest that this behavior supports the concept of the "drunken monkey." read more

A high-tech rose cultivation model is changing the lives of hundreds of K'Ho ethnic minority households in Lâm Đồng Province's Central Highlands. As Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20) approached, the rose-growing village at the base of Langbiang Mountain was filled with activity. read more

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Around two-thirds of Italy's clementine production, and more than 60% of its cultivated area, are located in Calabria. The province of Cosenza alone accounts for 46% of national output, with the Sibari Plain and Corigliano-Rossano as key production areas. read more

The main Italian wholesale markets generate over 11 billion euros in turnover and involve more than 26,000 employees in 22 facilities located throughout the country. Approximately 80% of the estimated turnover is concentrated in the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Climate change is having an increasing impact on the structure and competitiveness of the global blueberry industry. The rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and more frequent extreme events like droughts, heat waves, and frosts are changing production patterns and commercial viability. read more

Greek authorities have seized over 39 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a shipping container loaded with bananas at the port of Piraeus, as reported by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE). The drugs were concealed in 34 makeshift packages within the external refrigeration unit. read more

Entrepreneur Stijn Martens, a speaker at RetailDetail Night, continues to believe in the potential of online supermarkets. He hoped to make his Belgian online supermarket, Hopr, successful through an innovative marketplace model. At the event, he will explain why he still believes in this vision. read more

The Fruitnet Tomato Congress will be held in Malaga on 11-12 November, bringing together the key players and decision-makers in the European tomato industry for discussions and networking in southern Spain. read more

Przed Kongresem Pomidorowym Fruitnet, który odbędzie się 11-12 listopada w Maladze, Hiszpania, koordynatorka hodowli pomidorów w firmie HM Clause, Katarzyna Grabka, rozmawia z czasopismem Fresh Focus Tomato o walce z ToBRFV, adaptacji do wyzwań klimatycznych i sile tej kategorii. read more

Lidl has increased both revenue and profits as it continues its expansion in Britain. read more

Children participating in the Eat Them To Defeat Them campaign are consuming an impressive 60 percent more vegetables than children who are not involved in the campaign. read more

Robbert Biemans, the business development manager for high-tech tomatoes at Hazera Seeds in the Netherlands, believes that real tomato innovation begins by involving every participant in the supply chain - and that now, more than ever, includes retailers. read more

The Dutch horticultural cluster HortiRoad2India will be returning to India from 27th October to 2nd November for a mission that signifies the beginning of the newest phase in the collaboration between Dutch and Indian partners. read more

An initiative by Edeka to sell almonds grown in Spain and Portugal instead of Californian almonds in its stores has been welcomed by the sector. The retailer said the move comes in response to consumer demand for more sustainable products. read more

Dole China and Truval are once again collaborating with the popular television characters, the Smurfs, to promote Belgian Conference pears in China this season. They have plans to expand the campaign to Tier 3-5 cities across the country. read more