The family business began in the mid-1890s. Sarah Gillespie's great-great-great Aunt Clara and Uncle Al Grande operated the John Grande Greenhouse on Grande Avenue in Indianapolis. Soon, the Grandes expanded into a full-service florist shop and changed their name to John Grande and Sons. read more

Italians are reconsidering their diet in terms of health and are starting to fill their shopping carts with fruits and vegetables again. After years of declining consumption, fruits and vegetables are regaining space in daily expenses, supported by a growing need for trust in brands that can guarantee quality. read more

In week 40, sales volume of fruit and vegetables by imposed weight remain declining, but the negative trend is slowing down compared to previous weeks, while the average mix price remains nearly stable. Among physical channels, only supermarkets show a slight growth. read more

Lazzeri has unveiled its new Poinsettia Collection 2026, a catalogue that reflects the company's passion, innovation, and long-term vision for poinsettia breeding. "This year, we're proud to introduce our new flagship variety, Superba Galaxy, featured on the cover of the catalogue," says the. read more

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Greece have performed impressively in Egypt, but unfortunately, the market is now experiencing a downturn," said Mr. Elbahy. "The competition from other apple varieties, especially from countries like Poland and South Africa, has intensified, leading to a decrease in demand for Greek apples." He added that the current situation calls for strategic marketing efforts to boost the sales of Greek apples in Egypt. read more

During the period from July to September 2025, Brazil experienced a 4.4% year-on-year decrease in orange juice exports, as reported by CitrusBR, the Brazilian industry association. This decline was attributed to a reduced harvest and lower consumer demand in key markets. Despite these challenges, Brazil still holds the position of being the world's largest exporter of orange juice. read more

Yesterday in Murcia, PROEXPORT, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters of the Region of Murcia, welcomed 21 Korean melon producers who are members of Korea's National Melon Union. This visit to Spain is part of an academic and agronomic program aimed at exploring some of. read more

The predominant batches were clearly from Germany, with only a few potato imports from France and the Netherlands in some cases. There was a wide variety of available varieties, and the quality was impressive. According to the BLE, availability increased and in some places exceeded storage capacity. read more

Merci bus: over 45,000 visitors at 100 stops. Migros reported: "After a successful journey covering 8,500 kilometers throughout Switzerland, Migros' Merci bus tour ends in Bussigny, canton of Vaud, on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Highlights: A very special highlight was provided by former employees." read more

Veg Power has expanded its mission to include fruit for the first time as part of its ‘Attack the Snack campaign’. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced that it is developing a Global Fresh Produce and Floral Sustainability Framework, which will focus on creating new tools and guidance on key sustainability issues relevant to the production community and supply chain. read more

This time, the organizer, the Austrian consulting company gfa-consulting GmbH, has chosen the Hungarian capital Budapest as the event location. The conference, which will take place at Hotel FLOW around 30 kilometers from the airport, is said to be entirely dedicated to the organizers. read more

Fruit Logistica’s communications director for Spain and Latin America, Silvia de Juanes, discussed the role of innovation as a driver for competitiveness when she took part in a round table at this week’s Fruit and Vegetable Production and Distribution in Southern Spain 2025 conference. read more

According to the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor, as reported by reefertrends, the head of the authority, Sergei Dankvert, held talks with representatives of the Indian Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, as well as the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. read more

This week's signing of the new protocol for imports of South African stonefruit into China has also opened the door for the country's blueberries and cherries. read more

"We wish for producers to use less plastic, provide a consistent taste, and offer smaller packaging units," says Sascha Fleischer from Edeka Mühlenkamp. "From customers, we hope they refrain from squeezing the fruits and pay attention to ripeness cues - this way, there will be less waste." read more

Avocados From Mexico has chosen actor and comedian Rob Riggle to lead a nationwide consumer marketing campaign in the United States. read more

With the Greek kiwifruit harvest officially starting on 15 October, exporters are already sounding a note of caution. Frosty conditions during the spring ensured that Greek stone fruit suppliers experienced an especially challenging season in 2025, including the country's cherry growers, whose crops were particularly affected. read more

At a meeting in Rome attended by the Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida and the New Zealand Ambassador Jackie Frizelle, company representatives discussed technological advancements that promise a boost for a sector that is... read more

The persimmon season in Germany is short. Promotional offers in the grocery retail sector (LEH) last for a period of 15 weeks, from mid-September to the end of December. Throughout the rest of the year, there are sporadic individual promotions, but they are not significant. read more