The commercial distribution of Greek blackberries and raspberries is advancing with high prices and high demand. According to Mrs. Antonia Psitta and Mr. Aggelos Spiliopoulos, owners of the cultivation and trading company Angelo Exclusive Fruit, based in Lapas, Greek berries are always in demand. read more

Ahold Delhaize launches 'Healthy Future Academy' to empower associates on health and sustainability. Ahold Delhaize reported: "Ahold Delhaize has launched the 'Healthy Future Academy', a new learning program designed to equip associates with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to further." read more

Modern farming techniques such as polyhouses and net houses are quickly changing the horticultural landscape of Prayagraj. This is increasing the income of farmers and establishing the district as a growing center for floriculture exports. According to district officials, these protected cultivation methods facilitate... read more

Growers Packers has introduced Garly, a new brand of freshly peeled garlic, now available in the European retail market. Peeled garlic has been popular in the foodservice industry due to its convenience, and is now making its way onto supermarket shelves. Garlic is a commonly used ingredient in cooking, but the task of peeling it can be time-consuming. read more

Frullà - the renowned brand that for over 30 years has been synonymous with 100% natural fruit smoothies and purees, without added sugars or preservatives - will participate in two important events in the food sector scheduled for the month of October: Anuga, the international trade fair reference point. read more

Smartphones are increasingly being utilized as field laboratories by potato agronomists, integrating CRISPR enzymes, isothermal DNA amplification, and optical readouts. These technologies, which have already been shown to be effective for late blight, are now being modified for early blight (Alternaria solani), a disease that causes yield reductions and… read more

Week 37 marks a new setback for the fruit and vegetable company Lcc: sales in terms of value are growing slightly, supported by an increase in the average price mix, while volumes are declining in all physical channels. After a very positive summer, potatoes show a reduction in September. read more

Również Government of Tanzania, poprzez Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA), rozpoczął sezon zakupu awokado 2025/2026 z naciskiem na kontrolę jakości i dodawanie wartości. Oficjalne rozpoczęcie miało miejsce 25 września 2025 roku w Regionie Njombe, pod przewodnictwem gubernatora regionu Njombe. read more

The Association of Producers and Exporters of Hass Avocados from Peru - ProHass has announced that the 2025 season is nearing its end with record-breaking results. To date, 98% of the expected volume has been exported, reaching a total of 690,000 metric tons—a figure estimated by the Association at the beginning of the season. read more

PIORiN has announced that blueberries from Polish plantations have been approved for export to the Vietnamese market. This decision was made by the Plant Health Service of Vietnam after an inspection conducted in Poland from August 26-29, 2025. read more

At the beginning of the autumn harvest, industrial processors in Moldova were paying 3.6-3.8 lei/kg (€0.18-0.19) for apples. However, by the end of the current week, some factories tried to reduce the "working price" to 3.3 lei/kg (€0.17) for apples delivered directly from orchards. Factory managers mentioned this change. read more

The season in Jalisco has progressed positively and steadily. Moisés Barbeyto, Antonio Núñez, and Jorge Hernández from DG Fresh Group note that their vertical integration strategy—covering production, packaging, and logistics—has contributed to consistent operations during the season. read more

Innovation and tradition: this is the route that guides La Grande Bellezza Italiana in the table grape sector, as emerged strongly during the recent IFN live broadcast (Click here to watch the live broadcast). In the comparison between producers and distributors, Leonardo Odorizzi, read more

In the distance, we saw Irene Schouten riding away with the fastest group, wearing Holex Flower cycling gear. Behind us, a colorful line of cyclists weaved through the meadows, many of them sporting Dutch Flower Group jerseys. It was just after 10 o'clock on Sunday morning, during the ride. read more

DiMuto has announced a partnership with Intel to help in the advancement of its PQAI (Product Quality Artificial Intelligence) and DACKY hardware solution for warehouse operations in the agricultural trade industry. The system is created to conduct AI-driven quality assessments on-site, without needing... read more

The Assembly of European Horticultural Regions (AREFLH) will hold its annual forum on 4 November in Brussels and online. The event will bring together representatives from European institutions, regional authorities, and professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector. The program will focus on the following topics: read more

The Italian plant nursery industry is making strides in international markets. Combining tradition and innovation, it also features a certification system that confirms the health and high quality of its products. For the third year in a row, Salvi Vivai will be attending Fruit Attraction. read more

Mangoes from Ecuador are about to start shipping to the U.S. "We are seeing a lower quantity compared to last year, but it is not affecting our quality, so we remain optimistic," says Cristina Jacome of dVida. She adds that the country's tropical climate and proximity to the equator are advantages. read more

Planasa recently participated in the International Blueberry Organization (IBO) Summit 2025 in Cape Town, an event that brought together global experts and stakeholders from across the blueberry sector. The company also hosted a Meet & Greet in the same week, attended by close to 100. read more

At the upcoming Fruit Attraction, Zetapack will present an advancement in the weighing machines sector. The company, based in Cesena, will unveil an innovation related to the AGV50 weigher, which was first introduced in 2024. CEO Nicola Antonacci describes it as a variation of the previous model. read more