Planasa, a company specializing in plant genetics and a part of the German family-owned EW Group, has announced an agreement to acquire Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. (IFSI), a U.S.-based company engaged in vegetable genetics research and licensing dent corn genetics. The transaction aims to read more

For weeks now, there has been discussion about slower commodity sales across various items. Dennis Sever from Exotic Growers, Inc. mentions that this trend is not limited to the exotics and tropicals he specializes in, but currently, he is especially experiencing it with dragon fruit. "The volume is... read more

On Mashujaa Day, the Kenya Flower Council celebrated one of its own members who is a leader in social and environmental sustainability within the country's floriculture industry. The Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Flower Council, Clement Tulezi, was honored as a National Hero. read more

"apple fruit quality are excellent, especially for Gala apples," commented Joao Juma, export manager for Portuguese apple exporter United Growers, regarding this year's apple harvest in Portugal. read more

Friday, 10th October was a special day for the Denimpex team. "We celebrated the 70th anniversary of our beautiful family business with the entire team," says Joey Deen, representing the third generation. "Denimpex was one of the pioneers in importing onions to Europe from New Zealand and Egypt." read more

Introducing Italian Agrifood Technology for Africa, a project aimed at supporting Italian businesses in the agrifood sector looking to expand their business into Sub-Saharan African countries. read more

The second day of the press tour dedicated to the PGI Leonforte Peach brought the specialized press to the heart of the Enna territory, where the cultivation of this fruit has been a model of identity agriculture for decades. read more

Banana markets around the world are experiencing a variety of trends as contract discussions, changes in imports, and seasonal shifts influence supply and pricing. Dutch importers are currently in the process of finalizing contracts for the upcoming year, with pressure from Ecuadorian growers to increase prices. Meanwhile, European markets are dealing with decreased demand. read more

The harvest of Hatch chile crop in New Mexico has wrapped up a bit earlier than the long-term average, similar to last year when a cold snap caused the crop to finish early. "The quality of the chiles this year was outstanding," said Preston Mitchell from The Hatch Chile Store. read more

The Chilean Fruit Table Grapes Committee released its first export forecast for the 2025-26 season, estimating 63.3 million 8.2 kg standard boxes. This represents a 6.9 percent decline from the previous season. "The decrease is due to an acceleration in varietal replacement, a process that is. read more

A sacred fig tree stands amidst a sea of plants in the Wilmot Botanical Gardens greenhouse, the same type of tree under which the Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment. The tree is decorated with vibrant heart-shaped decorations, each containing a message of gratitude from a student whose life was touched by it. read more

Po kilku miesiącach bezczynności na plantacjach bananów w Bocas del Toro, Chiquita Panama wznowiła działalność, co oznacza powrót firmy po przerwie w produkcji spowodowanej strajkiem wcześniej w tym roku. Minister Pracy i Rozwoju Pracy Panamy, Jackeline Muñoz, stwierdziła, że więcej read more

IFCO, a global provider of reusable packaging for fresh food, has expanded its logistics operations in Southern Italy with new hubs in Puglia, Lazio, and Sicily. The expansion aims to improve the availability of reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for local growers and strengthen the supply chain. read more

Indiea continues to be a significant supplier of onions to the UAE, but this year has presented unique challenges, according to Rajendra Kumar Pattnaik, Director of Jaguar Greens Foodstuff Trading LLC, a fresh produce importer based in the UAE. "In the last month, the UAE onion market has experienced a significant drop in prices due to an oversupply." read more

"Once everyone got back into the swing of things after the summer vacation, the whole of Europe had promotions," says Mike van Namen from the Dutch company VN Trading, which grows and sells mushrooms. "That led to a shortage, and Dutch mushrooms sold well. That benefits prices." Mike adds that the read more

The murder of Bernardo Bravo Márquez, president of the Apatzingán Valley Citrus Growers' Association, has once again highlighted the impact of organized crime violence on rural Mexico. His death this week reflects the challenges faced by many lemon, avocado, and tomato farmers in regions where. read more

Its heart is in Italy, but its eyes are firmly on the world - Futura srl is a company that designs, builds, and implements fruit sorting and packaging technologies, and it is continuing on the road to innovation. CEO Omar Papi is speaking about this. Omar Papi and his father Leonardo have been involved in the business in the past. read more

Just a few steps from the Arco della Pace in Milan, yesterday afternoon Del Monte and Spreafico presented a project to stakeholders and professionals in the sector aimed at marking an important milestone for the Italian fruit and vegetable market. The new partnership between the international giant read more

It is time to take a new approach for the agricultural sector in the Emilia-Romagna region, which has been struggling for years due to the brown rot caused by the fungus Stemphyllium vesicarium, as well as the massive attacks of the Asian stink bug Halyomorpha Halys. The new approach is outlined in the project. read more

Longwood Gardens' most celebrated flower has returned triumphantly earlier this week, generating excitement usually reserved for parades. After a two-year break, the Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum — the largest of its kind outside of Asia — arrived at the conservatory on a flatbed truck, welcomed by the crowd. read more