Approaching the end of the year! Let's refresh our memories on the month of October. In the Netherlands, Schneider B.V. was declared bankrupt, while Royal Van Zanten's flower bulb company announced it will close its doors in 2026 after 164 years. At the same time, the international read more

In the Silifke district of Mersin, Turkey, the early mulberry harvest has started, and there is a high demand for this product, which is grown completely naturally without the use of pesticides. 70% of the mulberries are being exported to Dubai, Qatar, and Iraq; however, growers are facing challenges. read more

In 2016, at the age of 24, Yamir Ramos founded Joya Fruits, a company that focuses on exporting 230 containers of mangoes in the 2025/2026 season. The company also regularly exports avocados and other products from Peru's agro-export sector. Currently, Ramos leads a team of 11 young professionals, with a strong emphasis on quality. read more

Egipt osiągnął w tym roku znaczący sukces na amerykańskim rynku, dostarczając rekordowe ilości czosnku do Stanów Zjednoczonych, jak podaje EastFruit. read more

The New Zealand machine manufacturer CR Automation collaborates closely with the fruit industry to create solutions that guarantee fruits meet export standards. One of the solutions developed to address the issue of pest contamination, which was affecting exports to important markets, is a high-pressure fruit washer. read more

The rząd Wielkiej Brytanii potwierdził, że Program Producentów Owoców i Warzyw nie zostanie przedłużony poza 31 grudnia 2025 roku, po pytaniu skierowanym do Ministerstwa Środowiska, Żywności i Wsi (Defra). W pisemnej odpowiedzi z 10 grudnia 2025 roku minister Defra Angela Eagle wyjaśniła, że... read more

The French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) is denouncing cases of fraud involving foreign pears being sold as French after two cases were discovered in the Ile-de-France region. The pears in question are from Belgium and possibly the Netherlands. The discovery was made following a series of tips received by ANPP around the 6th. read more

In this "Holiday Special" La Borsa della Spesa, the service of BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, offers a valuable guide to make the right choices to share during the holidays. At a time of year when spending usually weighs more on the read more

The novelty coleus Lime Edge (marketed internationally as Skeletal) has been named the 2025-26 Flower of the Year in Japan. The award is presented by the Japan Flower Selection Association (JFSA) following an intensive, multi-stage trialing and evaluation process that recognizes standout plants. read more

We are in the heart of the artichoke countryside and, as often happens, the picture that emerges is a mix of positives and negatives. On one hand, a production that, at least in Sardinia, is offering significant results in terms of quantity and quality; on the other hand, a market that struggles to keep up. read more

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has increased its efforts to diversify Rwanda's export markets by expanding horticultural exports to new destinations such as the Middle East, India, and China in addition to traditional markets. Export agreements have been signed with China for products such as read more

Global IME Bank, and Mr. Kumar Kasaju Shrestha, President of the Floriculture Association of Nepal, signed the memorandum of understanding. read more

The increasing focus on organoleptic quality and the enhancement of early productions in the fruit and vegetable supply chain is driving producers and research centers to identify more targeted harvesting and storage strategies. This experimentation fits into this context. read more

There are thousands of creative works from all over the world that have participated in the international contest, confirming the strong global recognition of the Marlene® brand: illustrations, recipes, poems, and musical pieces inspired by the "Daughter of the Alps" and the values that the brand embodies. read more

Po 20 latach współpracy, Quik's Quality Potatoes i OptiServe postanowili pójść o krok dalej. Trzeci sorter Xcalibur, będący częścią nowej linii produkcyjnej specjalności ziemniaczanych, został niedawno zainstalowany w fabryce Quik's w Holandii. Ta firma rodzinna może teraz rozszerzyć swoją. read more

Carrefour BuyBye is expanding rapidly in Belgium with the launch of the Reckon.ai microstore. This second AI-powered microstore is a result of a partnership between Carrefour and the Accor Group. Arnaud Lesne, Director of Innovation & Partnerships at Carrefour, announced the news in a LinkedIn post. read more

On November 21st, Viscon Group, Division Q, and Koppert Cress officially confirmed their collaboration during a signing ceremony in Monster. The partnership signifies a significant advancement towards fully automated post-harvest processes at Koppert Cress, which includes seamless software integration and advanced technology. read more

Trzy nowe przewodniki zostały dodane do rosnącej listy zasobów udostępnianych przez Sustainabloom, aby uprościć obszar zrównoważonego rozwoju flory kulturowej i wesprzeć członków branży w przyjęciu praktycznych, opartych na badaniach rozwiązań. Nowe przewodniki dotyczą oświetlenia i oszczędzania wody i dołączają do obszernej read more

The winners of the Marlene celebrates 30 years competition have been announced, an initiative strategically designed to strengthen the bond between the brand, the territory, and the international audience. Thousands of creative works from around the world participated, including illustrations, recipes, poems, and musical pieces. read more

A family-owned carrot farm in the UK is harvesting approximately 150 tons of carrots per day, seven days a week, to meet the seasonal demand leading up to Christmas. Poskitts, located in Kellington, North Yorkshire, aims to supply around one million bags of carrots to supermarkets across the country. read more