A campaign has been launched in the United Kingdom urging the government to ban plastic stickers on fruit and vegetables. The initiative is led by Milena Tomaszewska, Miss Earth Wales Water 2024/25 and founder of the sustainability platform Circularity Champions, who has created a petition to support this cause. read more

As climate-adaptive farming methods such as vertical and greenhouse cultivation expand globally, the need to ensure reliable access to essential crop inputs, especially potassium, becomes more urgent. Controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) systems rely on consistent delivery of nutrients to sustain yields. read more

From October 6 to 9, 2025, the foyer in Straelen-Herongen will be transformed into a vibrant showcase of African flowers. Each day from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Thursday until 12:00 p.m.), visitors can discover a colorful presentation featuring the latest assortment from African rose. read more

In August, the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables in Italy returned to negative territory after months of growth. However, the increase in the average price mix allowed the sales value to remain positive. Among the main categories, it is fruits that are mostly penalizing the department's performance, while... read more

Bananeras Association of Ecuador (ABE), has highlighted the issue and called for a fairer pricing system to reward the sustainability efforts of Ecuadorian banana producers. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) in the U.S. reported fiscal third-quarter revenues of US$357.7 million, up 10% year-on-year. The increase was driven by higher avocado volumes and pricing discipline despite oversupply conditions. The company stated that its vertically integrated model, combining read more

Strengthening its position in foreign markets, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and the development of healthy products. With these objectives, OrtoRomi will once again be a key player at Fruit Attraction, where it will participate with its own 36 sqm stand (pavilion P04, stand 4E02). The ranges read more

Major banana producer and exporter associations from Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, and the Dominican Republic have issued a joint statement expressing their concern about the sourcing policies of European supermarkets, which they claim overlook industry challenges. They argue that these policies are not taking into consideration the difficulties faced by the banana industry. read more

The 12th edition of the International Propagation Seminar (IPS) recently gathered over 100 high-tech propagators, researchers, and stakeholders from more than a dozen countries such as the Netherlands, Italy, Canada, Mexico, and Finland. Organized by Grodan, this annual event has read more

Two main solutions for fruit and vegetable packaging will be the main focus of GNA's debut as an exhibitor at Fruit Attraction. The company, located in the center of the Emilia packaging valley near Bologna, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling packaging machines for food. read more

Pink Lady is presenting at Fruit Attraction (stand 10D17-hall 10) with strong numbers that promote its strategy and a series of targeted communication projects. The numbers read more

The Victorian asparagus season has started, with a plentiful supply of this popular spring vegetable arriving at the Melbourne Market, as reported by traders at Victoria's wholesale fruit, vegetable, and cut flower trading center. Spring is bringing a diverse range of fruits and vegetables into peak availability. read more

A recent conflict has arisen in the lighting industry in North America, with the National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD) openly challenging the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) and claiming that its actions have negatively affected the industry. In response, DLC has stated that... read more

Bangladesh mango exports have increased in 2025, with shipments reaching 2,194 tons by the end of September, a 66% rise from 2024 when 1,321 tons were exported. In 2023, exports amounted to 3,100 tons. Officials stated that the growth was supported by improved quality and a higher percentage of fruit meeting export standards this year. read more

Desch Creative Studio has released the 18th edition of Colour Your Story, the trend and inspiration magazine for professionals in horticulture. This issue highlights the primary color themes for Spring/Summer 2026, with a special emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and brand storytelling. read more

According to Eurostat, in July 2025, the European Union imported chanterelles worth €5.4 million from Russia, marking a 17% increase compared to the same month last year. This figure also represents an 8.7-fold increase compared to June. Lithuania was the largest purchaser, accounting for €4.5 million of the total. read more

Fairtrade campaign for promoting more sustainable and affordable shopping is launching. In October, Fairtrade Weeks will be activated, involving synergy between retailers and some brands with special promotions in numerous points of sale across the country. read more

Copa and Cogeca have reacted to the finalization of the EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, pointing out both potential opportunities and areas that need more clarification. The agricultural and cooperative organizations emphasized that, although the agreement could bring benefits to some EU industries, there are aspects that still need to be clarified. read more

Apofruit, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with 2,700 members in various regions of Italy, is currently presenting the results of the spring 2025 settlement, which includes strawberries, asparagus, new potatoes, small fruits, and vegetables. The details are being explained and commented on by the cooperative. read more

On September 22-23, eleven flower companies organized a flower variety open day with the theme "More Varieties, More Choices." Thousands of new varieties were introduced, including roses, hydrangeas, lisianthus, anthuriums, phalaenopsis, chrysanthemums, sunflowers, potted carnations. read more