35 years of Agrosimex – from a family business to a leader in innovation in orcharding and berry production.
2026-02-11 00:00
With over three decades of development, 500 employees in the Group, and 1.27 billion PLN in turnover in 2025, this is what Agrosimex looks like today. During a press conference marking the company's 35th anniversary, members of the management board summarized the company's history. They presented innovations for the 2026 season, as well as...
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Langkloof tornado rips through orchards
2026-02-11 00:00
On the verge of the Royal Gala, Packham and Forelle harvests in the Langkloof, a hailstorm accompanied by what has been described as a tornado, ripped through the eastern part of the valley late Thursday afternoon. The Granor Passi juice factory opened over the weekend to process the thousands of fruits.
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In 2025, a total of 45,700 tons of shrub berries were harvested in Germany from an area of approximately 9,000 hectares. Although the cultivation area decreased slightly by 2.0% compared to the previous year, the harvest volume increased by 23.5%. This information was provided by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
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Legumes: consumption is growing, but Italy relies on imports
2026-02-11 00:00
Peas, beans, chickpeas, and lentils are present on the tables of more than half of Italians who eat them at least a few times a week, with household spending reaching 1.3 billion euros per year. This is what emerges from a Coldiretti analysis of Istat data.
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A stable harvest and high-quality fruit are achieved despite challenging growing conditions.
2026-02-11 00:00
The apple harvest for 2025 in the Lake Constance region is characterized by very good quality and stable quantities. With around 250,000 tons of dessert apples, almost a quarter of the national fruit production of 1.07 million tons comes from the second-largest growing region in Germany.
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Introducing a new display-ready lidded mango carton.
2026-02-11 00:00
Mission Produce has announced the release of its new 4-kilogram lidded mango carton, a consumer-friendly packaging option aimed at assisting retailers in organizing displays and increasing mango sales. "As the demand for mangos continues to grow, retailers are seeking solutions that are both..."
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"Jest dostępna całkiem spora ilość dużych pomarańczy z Walencji"
2026-02-11 00:00
The CEO of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland, Mariya Dermendzhieva, announced that the Egyptian Valencia orange season is ramping up this week. She mentioned that after a challenging yet successful lemon season and a brief overlap of Navel and Valencia seasons, they are now entering the peak of the Valencia orange season.
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Nuts are no longer a distinct presence in Portuguese agriculture.
2026-02-11 00:00
The nut industry in Portugal has undergone a process of transformation and recognition over the last twenty years, according to Nuno Russo, executive director of the Portugal Nuts association. "Within the wider modernization of Portuguese agriculture, the nut sector has experienced significant growth and development," he said.
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Panama is set to export more than 700 containers of melons and watermelons to Europe.
2026-02-11 00:00
Roberto Linares, the Minister of Agricultural Development, visited APSECU para el Mundo S.A. in El Corozo and Agro Export Pacific S.A. in Potuga, Herrera, on February 6, at the start of the 2025-2026 melon and watermelon export season, to promote increased national production and strengthen.
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"W Cadiz wioski zostały ewakuowane, a pola zostały całkowicie zalane przez ulewny deszcz."
2026-02-11 00:00
Dutchman Hanno Wonink has been living in the province of Cadiz, Spain since 1997. After engaging in cut flower cultivation for 12 years, supplying the Dutch flower auction, he transitioned to growing open-field vegetables. Since 2005, he has been in charge of procuring carrots for Dutch traders.
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Obecnie zachodzą pewne zmiany w dostawach cebuli w całej Ameryce Północnej. "Na rynku krajowym jest obecnie dużo cebuli. Warunki uprawy były bardzo korzystne, a w tym roku dodano dodatkowe akry do uprawy w różnych rejonach magazynowych" – mówi John Harris z Paradigm Fresh.
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Lemon harvesting conditions are getting better in California.
2026-02-11 00:00
California lemon growers and shippers are happy about the improved harvesting conditions. CJ Buxman from Sunny Cal mentioned, "We now have less fog and clear skies, providing more opportunities for harvesting. We are hopeful that all the remaining fruit on the trees will be able to be processed and reach the market."
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Just a few days after the closing of Fruit Logistica, it is already time for another fair in the fruit and vegetable sector - still in Germany. In Nuremberg, BIOFACH 2026 has opened its doors, a key event for organic products in Europe and an international platform for professionals.
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Schoneveld Breeding joins the De Groot en Slot family business.
2026-02-11 00:00
Schoneveld Breeding is now part of the family-owned company De Groot en Slot. Together, the two companies envision a promising future where they can advance sustainability and innovation in the agricultural and horticultural sector. Schoneveld Breeding has been dedicated to this goal for years.
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W ostatnich latach znacznie zwiększyła się objętość przechowywania ziemniaków w regionach uprawy ziemniaków. Ten rozwój jest napędzany z jednej strony przez wymagania partnerów marketingowych, którzy chcą uzyskać wysokiej jakości ziemniaki od producentów przez cały rok. Z drugiej strony, w większości przypadków, przechowywanie.
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Flavors and networking in Berlin with Mit - Meet Italian Taste at Fruit Logistica 2026
2026-02-11 00:00
An important "off-site" event has been confirmed, the fourth edition of Mit - Meet Italian Taste, took place on Thursday, February 5, 2026 in the heart of Berlin. Organized concurrently with Fruit Logistica, the event transformed the prestigious
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The Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) continues to be one of the main threats to the global tomato industry, prompting seed companies to intensify investments in genetic research and the development of increasingly high-performing varieties.
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Chiquita has finished sequencing the entire genetic information of bananas in order to develop disease-resistant varieties.
2026-02-11 00:00
Yelloway B.V., a joint venture between Chiquita and KeyGene, has successfully finalized a banana pan-genome project aimed at facilitating the development of disease-resistant and climate-adapted banana varieties. The pan-genome encompasses the genetic diversity found within Musa acuminata, the species that serves as the basis for commercial banana cultivars.
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"Tworzymy rozwiązania oparte na sztucznej inteligencji dla producentów roślin i szkółek"
2026-02-11 00:00
In Hall 3.1 of the latest edition of Fruit Logistica, dedicated to innovation and agritech, one lone Moroccan company was among the exhibitors: PCS-Agri. "We are a start-up based in Agadir, we develop AI-based agritech solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of operations for growers and."
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Morocco achieved its highest lemon export volumes in five seasons during 2024/25, reversing a four-year decline, according to EastFruit.
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