On September 9th, AgriFutures growAG. and Hort Innovation co-hosted a webinar with UK-based AgriTech E, focusing on innovation needs in Australia's horticulture sector and opportunities for international collaboration. The session introduced the growAG. platform and featured insights from an. read more

The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) has set a target to reduce the country's dependence on imported red onions by up to 30% by 2030 through a structured local seed production programme. Director General Datuk Dr Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani said the initiative aims to boost domestic red onion production and decrease reliance on imports. read more

Bloom Fresh International Limited has achieved another significant victory in Italy in the battle against intellectual property infringement. After years of legal proceedings, the Court has delivered final judgments in favor of the company, granting over €750,000 in damages, costs, and penalties against... read more

The European Commission has approved €4.2 million in emergency support for Latvian farmers to mitigate the damage caused by adverse weather this year, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture. The aid must be distributed to farmers by April 30, 2026, and the ministry is currently preparing the payment conditions. read more

The ascent of the Gandolfo Group, a Lombard company with its headquarters in Figino Serenza (Como) and a presence at the Ortomercato in Milan, continues. Today, it is one of the protagonists in the national fruit and vegetable market. In a complex environment, the group continues to grow: "At the beginning..." read more

The pleasing development is primarily thanks to apples, which increased by just under a quarter (+24.67%) in quantity to 586,445 tons and also gained 22.25% in value, reaching over 676 million euros. Kiwis also recorded excellent results: the green, yellow, or red fruits increased in. read more

The UK berry grower Chambers has joined the Marionnet Label cane-fruit genetics development programme. read more

The topics of the Berry Technology Forum include choosing the right cultural substrate for successful berry fruit production, AI-controlled drainage monitoring, selecting the appropriate greenhouse for optimal crop management, and the effect of sunlight on plants as a production factor in polytunnels. read more

The Italian brand F.lli Orsero has launched a limited edition banana pack with the aim of encouraging consumers to find creative ways to use the fruit peel. read more

Miguel Ángel García Correa has been appointed as CEO of Granada-based Grupo Empresarial La Caña. This decision is part of a planned and gradual generational transition process aimed at strengthening the transfer of knowledge and values, ensuring continuity of a business model centered on innovation. read more

Peter Durber from Tropifresh, an importer and wholesaler of exotic products based in New Spitalfields, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's FPC Fresh Awards. Other notable winners included the horticultural investment firm Greosn, pioneering strawberry producer Dyson Farming, and sustainable glasshouse grower Thanet Earth. read more

Ahold Delhaize uruchomił Healthy Future Academy, nowy program edukacyjny zaprojektowany, aby wyposażyć pracowników w wiedzę, umiejętności i pewność siebie potrzebną do dalszego integrowania zdrowia i zrównoważonego rozwoju w ich codziennej pracy. read more

The South African supplier Tru-Cape has announced that it has achieved its highest ever packout of Pink Lady apples this season. Both of its packhouses have reported an increased proportion of fruit that met the brand's guidelines. read more

By clicking on the images, you will enter the galleries of this year's German Fruit & Vegetable Congress - enjoy! read more

According to the commission, the agreement for the agricultural sectors of both sides is largely balanced. There will be no liberalization for sensitive agricultural products such as rice, sugar, and eggs. The same applies to fresh bananas, ethanol, modified starches, and proteins. "Limited trade quotas" will be in place. read more

Dole is launching a new variety of pineapple, which it plans to market as a premium product under the brand name Colada Royale. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC), a fruit producer, has started harvesting commercial quantities of Malaika, a premium raspberry variety developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB). read more

Hortifrut has created a range of new products and packaging options aimed at anticipating trends and increasing the consumption of berries. read more

Bridges, roadways, safe truck parking lots, and sites ready for network connections are waiting for visible investments. Against the backdrop of budget deliberations for 2025 and 2026, the question arises: Will the money go where the trucks are driving? Therefore, the BGL is pushing for a return to... read more

This way, you can better control your digital risks and minimize potential damages. The initiative is part of the recently launched project "Resilient Producers," an industry-wide initiative focused on achieving cyber resilience. read more