New Zealand: HelloFresh found guilty of deceptive subscription practices
The Commerce Commission has reported that HelloFresh New Zealand, a subsidiary of the world's largest meal-kit company operating in 18 countries, has pleaded guilty to misleading consumers into reactivating their food subscriptions. read more

The Macfrut team is reinforced with the appointment of Paolo Borgio as the Event Manager of the Fair. "I enthusiastically accept this new challenge," says Paolo Borgio. "Our goal is to make Macfrut an increasingly strong global hub for fruits and vegetables, expanding networking opportunities and..." read more

Sweet potatoes and yams are often confused, but they are distinct crops. Yams, native to Africa and Asia, have a rough, bark-like exterior, while sweet potatoes, native to the Americas, have smooth skin. Despite their origin, most of today's global sweet potato supply comes from China. read more

In week 42, the Austrian online grocer Gurkerl celebrated a new milestone with its technology partners AutoStore™ and Veloq, the latest tech spin-off from its parent company Rohlik Group. Thanks to the latest automation technology, the company's Vienna location is now the most modern site. read more

October is a sowing month for the producers of the White Onion from Margherita Igp. However, it is unfortunate that, during these days of work for what will be the future harvest, episodes of seed theft and damage are multiplying in the fields. read more

In Générac, located in the Gard department of France, two new Reden agrivoltaic greenhouses have been installed at the Domaine des Côteaux site to cultivate the new Kikoka yellow kiwi variety. These new 3.8 MW greenhouses cover an area of 3.6 hectares. read more

Ecuador remains on high alert following an outbreak in early September, which authorities suspect to be Fusarium Race 4 (Foc R4T) in El Oro. While waiting for official confirmation, authorities are enhancing biosecurity measures to prevent the possible spread to nearby plantations. read more

Shoprite has continued its initiative to keep cabbage prices affordable for consumers across South Africa, investing about R24 million (US$1.28 million) between June 2024 and July 2025 to subsidize the cost of one of the country's most widely consumed vegetables. The retailer maintained the price. read more

The approaching Egyptian strawberry season has seen a notable rise in acreage, leading to production forecasts reaching historic levels. However, it seems that the growers' excitement for the fruit has not been met with a sufficient supply of seedlings. Khalid Albana, CEO of Legacy Farm for... read more

With more greenhouse and indoor cultivators adopting LED lighting, dynamic spectrum fixtures are becoming increasingly popular. However, this rising popularity has led to confusion: what exactly does "dynamic spectrum" mean? According to Henry Berman, Chief Customer Engagement Officer of Scynce LED and an early adopter read more

On Thursday, October 16, Amazone Plants celebrated a milestone in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands: the first pile was driven for the company's brand-new greenhouse complex. With this 1.6-hectare expansion, located right next to the existing nursery, Amazone Plants will soon grow to a total of. read more

Naukowcy z Instytutu Warzywnictwa i Dyniowatych Ukraińskiej Akademii Nauk Rolniczych opracowali nowe odmiany cebuli o nietypowych kształtach bulw, które wykazują wyższe plony i lepsze właściwości przechowalnicze w porównaniu z standardowymi odmianami. Według Victorii Rud, read more

Citrus fruits have been a traditional part of Polish households during the December holidays for over forty years, according to Marek Leżyński, sales manager at Fresh Factory. Marek is responsible for importing citrus fruits for the company with a particular focus on the Greek market. He states, "Demand is currently moderate; it's typical for this time of year." read more

Banana production worldwide continues to face significant losses due to Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) tropical race 4 (TR4). Management options are still limited, and resistant Cavendish varieties have not yet been developed. Growing evidence indicates that fungal pathogens are becoming more resistant to traditional control methods. read more

Company celebrates a "revolution" in the management of vine disease moria, utilizing innovative remote sensing techniques in conjunction with historical data. read more

Przed Kongresem Pomidorowym Fruitnet, który odbędzie się 11-12 listopada w Maladze, Hiszpanii, Fresh Focus Tomato rozmawia z Manuelem Hernándezem – specjalistą od uprawy pomidorów w Rijk Zwaan Iberica – na temat najnowszych osiągnięć specjalisty od nasion w walce z ToBRFV oraz ekscytujących odmianach. read more

Tesco is going to sell extra-large limited edition 'Monster Mash' swede in the lead-up to Halloween to encourage shoppers to revisit the old tradition of swede carving. read more

British-grown Butternut squash is receiving increased promotion thanks to a new collaboration involving the Veg Power campaign, seed breeders Sakata, supplier Barfoots, and retail partner Waitrose. read more

The growth was driven by products such as dragon fruits, pineapples, and passion fruits. The USA was the main destination country, followed by the European Union and Canada. read more

Exotica, a seedless mini watermelon variety developed by Hazera, is making waves after winning this year's prestigious Fresh Market Award 2025, presented during the Fresh Market B2B event in Poland. read more