The Interfresh EurAsia - Fresh Fruit, Vegetable Packaging, Storage, Logistics and New Technologies Fair, which has been held since 2018, took place in Izmir from September 18-20, 2025, bringing together visitors and exhibitors from over 70 countries. Interfresh hosted 158 exhibiting companies… read more

The 2025 season turned out to be exceptional for aronia growers. The purchase prices of fruits, which until recently were hovering at the profitability threshold, reached record levels this year. The purchase started at 2 PLN/kg, and at its peak it even exceeded 5.5 PLN/kg. This

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Ensuring consumers an increasingly wide and innovative offer for on-the-go consumption, characterized by high value-added products both in content and service. This is the objective that Conserve Italia, the leader in fruit juice in the vending channel, with two out of three cartons. read more

The persimmon marketing season starts with cautious optimism. "This year, we anticipate a normal crop similar to previous seasons, although we have already suffered some losses from hailstorms in early September and are still at risk from future storms," said Fernando Martí of Morondo, a company. read more

Laxman Savalkar, Director at Magnus Farm Fresh Limited, an Indian fresh produce grower-exporter, stated that India's pomegranate exports have remained stable despite weather challenges and fluctuating demand from Europe. "This season experienced abnormal rainfall and temperature changes which impacted early production. read more

Local potato varieties in Moldova are becoming increasingly rare, and traditional Moldovan breeds may disappear entirely. Most potatoes currently cultivated in the country originate from the Netherlands or Germany. Even varieties sold with labels claiming to be "original Moldovan" are of foreign origin. read more

Bengaluru is the Indian hotspot of horticulture this week. Today, the trade show HortiConnect India kicked off, but yesterday the Technology Vision 2030 conference took place, focusing on challenges and opportunities in the horticultural market. With over 600 growers present, a lot of knowledge was shared. read more

With the summer season now behind us and temperatures dropping, the attention of the fruit and vegetable sector shifts to autumnal excellences. Among these, the Calabrian clementine stands out, a symbol of Made in Italy and a protagonist in both national and international markets. Taking stock at the starting line read more

A true sensation in the world of agriculture: Ukrainian farmers have successfully harvested the first-ever red-and-black sweet corn, a unique hybrid developed by the seed company MNAGOR in Vinnytsia. Marketed under the name "Bordo", this super-sweet variety (Sh2 type) combines a striking appearance with resilience. read more

That Flower Feeling (TFF) has announced a new milestone: TFF is now a fully independent, freestanding entity—no longer administered by CalFlowers. This transition signals a new era for the floral sector and opens critical opportunities for industry-wide support and engagement. After five years read more

September in Wielka Brytania oznacza: Konferencję Pomidorową. Dziś odbywa się ona w Warwickshire, gdzie sektor pomidorowy Anglii się zbiera. Wartość sektora pomidorowego w Wielkiej Brytanii szacowana jest na 1 miliard funtów. Tylko 20% tego pochodzi z produkcji w kraju - więc wciąż istnieje

In September in the United Kingdom means: British Tomato Conference. Today it takes place in Warwickshire, where the English tomato sector comes together. The value of the tomato sector in the UK is estimated at £1 billion. Only 20% of this comes from domestic production – so there is still read more

"Dużo produktów, ale mało iskry w handlu," obserwuje Pieter de Ruiter z firmy 4Fruit. "Zauważasz, że wszyscy mają dużo czasu na przyjrzenie się handlowi, i zawsze coś znajdą. Na początku tygodnia miałem nadzieję, że sytuacja szybko się poprawi, ale szybko okazało się, że...

"There are plenty of products, but little spark in the trade," observes Pieter de Ruiter of 4Fruit Company. "You notice that everyone has plenty of time to look at the trade, and then people always find something. Earlier this week, I had hoped things would improve soon, but it quickly became clear..." read more

The Melbourne Market and National Flower Centre, Victoria's wholesale hub for fresh produce and cut flowers, celebrated 10 years at its Epping location with a community gathering on August 28, 2025. The event included speeches, shared stories, and a large cake adorned with fruit, vegetables, and. read more

The PEWU - Pear Efficiency Water Use project is currently underway, initiated in 2024 with the aim of reducing water consumption in pear production, one of the flagship products of the Emilia-Romagna region, which is now facing challenges due to the effects of climate change. read more

OptiGroup today announced the acquisition of important segments of the FRIS (Food, Retail, Industry, and Services) division previously owned by Paardekooper. The parent company, Koninklijke Paardekooper Group, recently filed for bankruptcy in the Netherlands. The acquisition does not cover the Paardekooper Horti segment. read more

Mekonnen Solomon, an expert in horticulture at the Ministry of Agriculture in Ethiopia, reminisces about his childhood in Merti-Methera, a town established by the Dutch agricultural company Handelsvereniging Amsterdam (HVA). HVA has been actively engaged in large-scale farming in Ethiopia's Rift Valley for many years. read more

In the last ten years, the cultivated area for tomatoes in Spain has remained between 43 and 47 thousand hectares, with a production of 4-5 million tons. Two-thirds of the production goes to the industry, while 1.5 million tons are used for the fresh market. Domestic consumption has decreased to 12 kg per capita. read more

Ahold Delhaize announced the departure of Julia Vander Ploeg from its Supervisory Board. Julia will step down from the board on October 1, 2025, after serving since April 12, 2023. read more

On the occasion of the "European Organic Day," established in 2021 to celebrate and promote organic agriculture and food, raise awareness about its benefits, and monitor progress towards more sustainable farming, a presentation was made at the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

The Consortium of PGI clementines from the Gulf of Taranto plays a strategic role in coordinating the players along the supply chain and promoting this Italian citrus fruit on the markets. Among the most active companies within the consortium is Gianni Stea Import Export Srl, an Apulian company... read more