Seven horticultural leaders have joined the jury for the AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards 2026, an event that celebrates excellence and innovation in the global ornamental horticulture industry. Each year, the event brings together industry leaders, growers, and innovators from around the world. read more

The iconic Chiquita bananas will be grown, for the first time, in Italy. With the "Italian product" bananas, the brand is starting production in the heart of Sicily alongside the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio, creating a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and quality. read more

Chiquita bananas will be cultivated for the first time in Italy, a pioneering initiative. With Italian-grown bananas, the brand is starting production in the heart of Sicily in collaboration with the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio. read more

BLOOM FRESH International Limited (BLOOM FRESH™), a global leader in the selection of new premium fruit varieties, responsible for iconic varieties such as Cotton Candy®, Sweet Sapphire® and Sweet Globe®, has achieved another decisive victory in Italy in the fight against... read more

"Macfrut, with the move to the Rimini Expo Centre, is experiencing years of extraordinary growth, finding its own precise identity in the international trade fair landscape, thanks to the bet on two elements that make it unique." This is how Patrizio Neri, the new president of Macfrut, begins. read more

F.lli Orsero - a leading brand in high-quality Extra Premium fruit - will participate in the 2025 edition of Fruit Attraction, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector scheduled to take place from September 30th to October 2nd at the Ifema Feria center in Madrid. read more

In South Africa, a ratio of 60:40 between ocean and air cargo is common for blueberries. Antoinette van Heerden, logistics manager at the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum and moderator of the international blueberry summit logistics panel, noted that this ratio fluctuates quite a bit between seasons. read more

A price difference between different varieties of Egyptian pomegranates is growing as consumer awareness is more prominent these days, says CEO Mariya Dermendzhieva of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland: "Egyptian season 2025 seems like the 'War of the cultivars'. A few years ago, people were... read more

Plátano de Canarias, in collaboration with the vending company Tareca, has launched the first phase of its initiative to promote the consumption of fresh fruit in schools and colleges through vending machines. This innovative program aims to make it easier for young people to choose bananas over other snacks. read more

The agricultural organization ARAG-ASAJA has condemned what it calls a "new disloyalty" by the European Union towards the EU agricultural sector, following the modification of the trade agreement protocols between Europe and Morocco. According to the organization, this change will enable the... read more

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the peak periods for fruit consumption in China. With the festival approaching (October 6 this year), demand for Peruvian blueberries has risen, driving a steady increase in prices. Earlier in the season, however, abundant domestic supply kept blueberry prices stable. read more

DP World Peru announced that its business unit, DP World Logistics, in partnership with Fruitist, conducted the first charter flight of perishables to the United States. The operation involved shipping over 100 tons of blueberries to New York. The Peruvian branch of the Dubai-based multinational… read more

Costa Rica continues to be the top producer and exporter of fresh pineapples globally, mainly sending them to the United States and Europe. Approximately 65% of our country's production is shipped to North American buyers, positioning us as a market leader, while the remaining portion is exported to Europe, where there is demand. read more

From September 30 to October 2, Enza Zaden will be participating in Fruit Attraction (booth 10B09A), showcasing two of its brands: Tribelli Seedless, a seedless mini sweet cone pepper, and easyQs, a mini cucumber. Tribelli Seedless was developed as a variation of the existing Tribelli line, offering... read more

In Sicily, prickly pears are increasingly emerging as a key player in the ecological transition, circular economy, innovation, and sustainability. Sicily is the leading region in Europe in terms of dryland cultivation, with Opuntia ficus-indica showcasing adaptability. read more

The citrus, persimmon, and pomegranate season has already started in the Spanish Levante region. This season is characterized by challenges in both production and marketing due to the ongoing sector restructuring. The traditional agricultural model is in need of reform to ensure its survival and continuity. read more

Garden centers maintained steady sales in August 2025, with overall turnover up 3% compared to August 2024 and 12% compared to August 2023, as reported by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) September Market Update. Following a strong spring, summer sales growth has slightly slowed down, but the retail sector is still performing well. read more

Mr. Mukund Thakar, Founder of Sai Roses and Pawana Sanskruti FPC, has been honored at HortiConnect India 2025 in Bangalore for his contributions to the floriculture industry. This recognition celebrates his remarkable journey from a humble 1000 square meter polyhouse to 50 acres of world-class facilities. read more

Dutch outdoor vegetable crops are enjoying good yields. "That is actually true for all products, but also for the competitors, so there is enough product on the market," says Coen Swager of TB&S. "For instance, we do notice some price pressure in red and white cabbage sales. For the most part, read more

Is it still possible to grow lettuce without aphids? At the moment, there are serious doubts. That became very clear during the Lettuce Chain Day held on Thursday. Because of the complexity of the issue, the entire supply chain is now working on a joint approach. At Vertify in Zwaagdijk, the read more