Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has urged for more exploration of native plant species to enhance the country's floriculture industry, stated Deputy for Research and Innovation Utilization R. Hendrian on Thursday. He made these remarks at the Floriculture Indonesia International (FLOII). read more

KRONEN GmbH in Kehl is a global player in a specialized niche. Founded in 1978, the family-owned company manufactures machines that wash, cut, dry, and package fruit, vegetables, and lettuces. However, CEO Stephan Zillgith emphasizes, "We do not offer standard products. Our strength lies in our customer-centric approach." read more

Lidl, one of the largest players in the retail sector in Europe, announces its continuation of the partnership with UEFA alongside the UEFA women's national teams until 2030. Following the successful collaboration where Lidl served as the official partner of UEFA Women's EURO 2025, reaching over 400 million. read more

Import of fresh apples to India is increasing significantly, with the marketing year 2025/26 expected to witness over 50% higher arrivals compared to the previous year, according to Santosh Chauhan of Chauhan EXIM, a Mumbai-based fresh fruit importer-exporter. "This notable rise is leading to a robust, steady read more

The grape season in Brazil is progressing well with promising quality and volume. However, the international market has been affected by external factors that are reshaping export strategies. Renato Alves, the commercial director of Coana, a Brazilian grape exporter, explains that the 2025 season is full of challenges but also opportunities for growth. read more

The yellow kiwi harvest season in Asturias is coming to a close, with forecasts suggesting it will surpass 300 tons. The demand for this variety has been steadily increasing in recent years due to its sweeter flavor and strong acceptance in the market. Around 250 tons of the total yield are from the ten hectares of farmland. read more

Na początku sezonu eksportu cytrusów w 2025 roku logistyka pozostawała głównym problemem dla producentów, z wydajnością portów i dostępnością kontenerów wśród kluczowych wyzwań. W miarę zakończenia sezonu, branża informuje o poprawie przepływu owoców przez porty, zwłaszcza w Durbanie. read more

Toluna, a world leader in market research, announces the official launch of its Synthetic Personas in Italy, now available in Italian through the Toluna Start platform. With this new feature, Toluna brings one of the most advanced innovations to the Italian market. read more

Z sezonem borówek 2025/26 w toku, struktura eksportu w Peru nadal wykazuje wysokie skupienie i zdefiniowane regionalne przywództwo. Niewielka grupa eksporterów kontroluje większość przesyłek, podczas gdy La Libertad i Lambayeque zachowują dominację w produkcji. Sektor łączy skalę, logistykę. read more

The Indian demand for fruits received a boost in preparation for the Diwali festival, which took place from Monday to Thursday. Iranian exporters took advantage of this demand, especially for apples and kiwifruits, according to Amirhossein Azizi, CEO of the Iranian exporter Bezhit. read more

As Greece's southernmost island prepares for the winter cucumber season, the propagation lines at AGRIS Horticulture are in full swing. From its Crete facility in Ierapetra, the company is producing hundreds of thousands of young plants that will soon fill greenhouses across the region. read more

Lithuanian agtech company, Freya Cultivation Systems, has officially partnered with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) to co-develop advanced food production systems for use in space. The collaboration focuses on orbital and lunar missions aiming to overcome key limitations in earlier NASA-era. read more

As the owner of A. Mataw Impex, which exports fresh vegetables, and Chimady NV, specializing in frozen vegetables, he is well versed in the developments within the Surinamese fresh produce industry. Since 2011, he has been involved in export activities, initially by cultivating his own vegetables, but now by sourcing them from other suppliers. read more

In the Middle Ages, mushrooms were considered supernatural due to their astonishing growth rate. One day, there was nothing to see, and the next morning, a fully grown fungus had appeared. "That must be witchcraft!" people thought at the time. Today, we know better. Still, that ability to read more

The partnership between online grocer Rohlik Group and Sereact is aimed at expanding the use of AI robotics beyond pilot projects and individual locations. The rollout will start with 24 robots being deployed at Rohlik's German and Austrian brands - Knuspr and Gurkerl - in fulfillment centers in Berlin and Vienna, with Frankfurt to be included later. The program is designed to scale up the use of AI robotics in grocery operations. read more

In week 41, the fruit and vegetable section with fixed weight interrupts the series of negative trends from previous weeks, showing growth in volume accompanied by slight deflation. All channels show an increase, except for hypermarkets. In particular, discount stores and... read more

A Chinese family became popular on the internet after consuming 5.5kg of durian in just 30 minutes outside Chiang Mai International Airport. The fruit, purchased earlier that day, was not allowed to be taken on their return flight due to its strong smell. Instead of wasting the expensive fruit, the family decided to eat it all. read more

India's fruit markets are experiencing a high influx of apples from Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh due to a successful harvest. Truckloads of fruit are being delivered to the Batasingaram market daily, meeting the urban demand throughout the country. The arrival of apples from Himachal Pradesh started towards the end of the season. read more

A new research project funded by Hort Innovation and carried out in collaboration with the CSIRO is exploring the impact of tree carbohydrate levels on avocado production nationwide in Australia. The project seeks to create a non-invasive and scalable approach to measure carbohydrate changes in avocado trees. read more

Brazilian grapes are starting to arrive on the European and UK markets this week. "Our Brazilian grapes used to have a much bigger window, going from mid-October and mid-December. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case, as year after year the Europeans are extending their season and read more