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

From Manerbio (BS), La Linea Verde is looking towards the ready-to-eat market, offering solutions to the challenges of a sector that struggles to gain momentum. The ready-to-eat market in Italy generates a total turnover of 850 million euros. By including salads, the value would reach a billion euros, reports suggest. read more

Ecuador, the world's largest exporter of bananas, has continued to increase its shipments to the United States in 2025 despite facing higher import tariffs. José Antonio Hidalgo, the executive director of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) and coordinator of the Ecuadorian Banana and read more

Tapp has formed a partnership with FreightWise, a logistics company that specializes in transporting floriculture products between Latin America and the Netherlands. This collaboration enables flower growers in Colombia and Ecuador to buy Tapp dataloggers directly through FreightWise. read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters in Morocco has rejected a "disinformation campaign" by European media outlets targeting Moroccan tomatoes. In a statement, the association emphasized that Moroccan produce still complies with rigorous inspection standards and... read more

The Bucha community received a gift of 100,000 tulip bulbs from the Netherlands. Bucha's mayor, Anatoliy Fedoruk, made this announcement. Municipal workers will plant the tulips in Bucha City Park, and by springtime, they will bloom across large meadows. The initiative was organized by Smit Flowers. read more