The premium apple brand Rockit is facing pressure to secure higher margins for its growers following the voluntary administration of one of its producer licensees in New Zealand. read more

"Despite its sweetness and health benefits, the vast majority of consumers have never tasted a yellow kiwi. Have you ever considered that?" The numbers tell a surprising story," says Fabio Zanesco, CEO of the European KiKoKà Consortium, as he presented data. "In Italy, market penetration is read more

The 100% organic Juliet apple, produced exclusively in France by 190 growers, is launching its new campaign. Jean-Noël Carles, president of the association Les Amis de Juliet, provides us with the latest production update. Forecasts indicate 24,000 tons for this year after several planting phases (+100). read more

Landscape firms and orchid nurseries in Singapore applying for land plots from November will receive longer first-term land tenures under a revised tenancy model introduced by the National Parks Board (NParks) on October 13th. The current model offers an initial three-year tenure that is renewable. read more

The Cultural Landscape Foundation ("TCLF"), a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that focuses on education and advocacy, was established in 1998. Recently, they announced that Mexico City-based landscape architect Mario Schjetnan and his firm Grupo de Diseño Urbano (GDU) are the recipients of the 2025 award. read more

The technical days of the International Asparagus Days and International Berries Days in Bordeaux have successfully concluded, attracting top global experts in asparagus and berries. There were over 125 exhibitors and 1200 visitors from more than 25 countries. read more

"The great challenge today is to combine environmental, economic, and social sustainability. In Brussels, we have been saying this for years, but there is still a lack of true balance between these three elements." This was stated by Paolo De Castro, president of Nomisma, speaking at a conference in Rome celebrating 40 years of... read more

Several families from the Soroki area in Moldova joined forces to start blackcurrant production. They established a 62-hectare plantation, investing in modern technologies and equipment, which allowed them to start exporting fruits to

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Mocchau Highland has farms located in both the southern and northern regions of Vietnam, enabling the company to provide its customers with yellow and purple varieties throughout the year. "This unique advantage sets us apart at Mocchau Highland, a feature not all exporters in Vietnam possess," explains Cathy Phan, Sales Director at the company. read more

The Moroccan soft citrus season has started despite ongoing difficult weather conditions, but producers are showing increased resilience. Despite the loss of acreage due to multiple years of drought and a shift towards smaller fruit sizes, Moroccan soft citrus fruits continue to be grown... read more

The apple harvest in the northwest United States is reaching its last month, with growers reporting good crop yields but also mentioning some weather-related difficulties. Recent heatwaves in Washington have affected earlier crop estimates, as stated by Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Apple Commission. read more

At the end of May 2026, Van Zanten Flowerbulbs in Hillegom will permanently close its doors. After more than a century and a half, one of the oldest bulb companies in the Netherlands will come to an end. The company, better known as the Royal Van Zanten, has its origins in the Veldhuyzen van. read more

A new chapter is beginning at MBG Marketing as Brian Bocock steps in as chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2025. Bocock is a lifelong grower, innovator, and respected leader, with roots that run deep in the blueberry fields. Bocock's 36-year journey with the company began in the [...] read more

Sakata has acquired the onion and shallot seed business of UK-based Allium Seeds Ltd, expanding its breeding and research activities in Europe. This acquisition comes after a 12-year collaboration between the two companies, during which they focused on developing intermediate and long-day onion varieties for the UK and Irish markets. read more

Zachowanie jakości i świeżości bananów podczas długich tras eksportowych pozostaje kluczowe dla indyjskich eksporterów i może stanowić różnicę między odrzuceniem a sukcesem na rynku - twierdzi Deepak Rajmohan, dyrektor generalny GreenPod Labs, przedsiębiorstwa agrobiotechnologicznego. "Istnieją sposoby, aby zapewnić optymalny czas przechowywania. read more

Huelva is known as a region for berry cultivation, but few are aware of the potential for growing Goji berries. The province's excellent weather conditions and the increasing demand for superfoods are creating a great opportunity for farmers and entrepreneurs. "At our nursery in the heart of read more

After participating in Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid, Food Freshly introduced new advancements in extending the shelf-life of blueberries and other delicate fruits. The company will also be showcasing these technologies at the Global Produce & Floral Show (GPFS) in Anaheim this week. read more

AIPH has officially approved HortEx 2026 as a Category D International Horticultural Trade Exhibition. Organized by DLG Asia Pacific, Nova Exhibitions BV, and VEAS, this three-day event will be held from May 20 to May 22, 2026, at BITEC in Bangkok, alongside Agritechnica Asia. read more

Pineapple production in Costa Rica is expected to face a challenging outlook for the first half of 2026, as stated by Gustavo Zamora Alvarado, president of the Cámara de Piñeros Unidos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica's Chamber of United Pineapple Producers). The heavy rains from November to March have caused difficulties for many producers. read more

Dostawa borówek z Peru nabiera tempa. „Podczas gdy ilości z Perunie były początkowo niskie, produkcja od tego czasu przyspieszyła i kraj jest obecnie dominatorem globalnej podaży” - mówi Sarah Consalo, dyrektor finansowy i dyrektor ds. partnerstw globalnych w firmie Consalo Family Farms. „Obecnie eksport" read more