Sun World International and Pairwise have announced the establishment of a joint venture to work together in the specialty fruit sector, starting with the creation of a pitless cherry. Sun World will hold exclusive commercial rights to this genetic innovation as they aim to be the first to enter the market with a high-quality product. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association's Global Produce & Floral Show, scheduled for October 16-18 in Anaheim, CA, will showcase the highest number of global buyers in the event's history. Retail, foodservice, and wholesale industry leaders from various countries will be present on the show floor, engaging with exhibitors. read more

SunGold kiwifruit has been marketed as a potential opportunity for affluent foreigners to secure New Zealand residency through the government's Active Investor Plus visa scheme. The program was revised earlier this year to attract foreign investment, as stated by Immigration Minister Erica. read more

Bioline AgroSciences has announced that Viridaxis, a Belgian company renowned for its high-quality parasitoids, is joining the Bioline AgroSciences group. Viridaxis has developed a unique technology for the large-scale breeding of various parasitoids that effectively control aphids on crops. read more

In Moldova, recent September rains have caused cracking in table grape varieties, sparking concerns about their quality and export potential. Cracking happens when berries split due to abrupt shifts in moisture and temperature, and is seen as a significant problem for late-season grapes. read more

Vine tomatoes were mainly sourced from the Netherlands and Belgium, while round tomatoes came from Poland and Belgium. Almost all beef tomatoes were sourced from Belgium. Cherry tomatoes primarily came from the Netherlands and Italy. The selection was completed with domestic shipments, as per the... read more

During the Blueberry Factory final, ICL experts - Andrzej Miąsko and Dr. Eng. Diana Wieczorek - summarized the experiences of growers with products from this company and presented new interesting directions in fertilizing American blueberries. read more

Wattie's New Zealand has clarified that the decision to decrease peach production in Hawke's Bay is due to a decrease in demand, rather than the recent announcement of the parent company Kraft Heinz splitting its global operations. Peach growers in Hawke's Bay were informed that their fruit would no read more

AD Ports Group has started implementing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services in its worldwide fleet and terminal operations. This effort is a key component of its digitalization program, designed to provide real-time data for vessels and ensure reliable connectivity for ports and terminals. read more

Huseyin Dilsiz, who returned from Germany to his hometown Rize in northeastern Turkey 12 years ago, started growing succulents. What began as a hobby has evolved into a business in recent years. Despite initial doubts that cacti wouldn't thrive in the rainy climate of Rize, he successfully cultivated them. read more

According to preliminary estimates in August 2025, although the national consumer price index is expected to decrease by 1.6%, mainly due to the decline in energy prices, the food price index continues to show no respite. read more

On Sunday, September 14, much of Belgium celebrated the 43rd edition of the Day of Agriculture. This annual event, organized by Boerenbond and Landelijke Gilden, gives the public a chance to peek behind the scenes of modern farming and horticulture. Around 40 farms and read more

Wzrost sprzedaży detalicznej w Wielkiej Brytanii w sierpniu był wyższy niż oczekiwano, informuje ONS. Brytyjska sprzedaż detaliczna wzrosła o silniejsze niż przewidywane 0,5% w sierpniu, dzięki słonecznej pogodzie, ale wzrost sprzedaży w lipcu został nieznacznie skorygowany w dół, pokazują oficjalne dane. Biuro Statystyki Narodowej poinformowało, że wolumen sprzedaży w lipcu read more

FruitMasters will be introducing its new raspberry variety, Rubin, and showcasing its Smart Fruit Hub at the upcoming Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid. This event is one of the major gatherings for the global fruit and vegetable industry. Fabien Dumont, the International Sales Director, stated: read more

Tesselaar Alstroemeria from Luttelgeest, the Netherlands, has been a prominent player in the floriculture industry for many years. Producing over 30 million stems per year on a ten-hectare farm, this family-owned business specializes exclusively in growing alstroemeria. Their recent decision to utilize read more

W październiku sektor owoców ponownie zaznacza kluczową datę w kalendarzu: Fruit Attraction. Wydarzenie stało się wizytówką branży, prezentującą trendy, innowacje i możliwości networkingowe. Niemniej jednak, Viveros Mariano Soria podkreśla, że "marginesy zysku, które stają się coraz węższe, nie są jeszcze określone w". read more

The harvesting of the Sweet Sensation pear has started, with growers anticipating a volume of just over 6 million kilograms this season. Inspector Co van Wiggen mentioned that the fruit size is slightly smaller than in previous years, but the color is reported as good, and most pears are within retail size. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the leading association of fruit growers in the UK, has revealed its 2025 awards for the sales of British apples and pears to supermarkets from September 2024 to August 2025. Tesco has been recognized as the British Apple Retailer of the Year for selling 34,043 tonnes of these fruits. read more

According to David Nel from GROW Fresh market agency, there is currently an abundance of potatoes in the South African market, leading to lower prices compared to this time last year. This is due to good yields in the current season thanks to favorable weather conditions, resulting in a national deflation in potato prices. read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) dropped by 6% to $1,913 per 40ft container, marking the 14th consecutive week of decline. After two weeks of moving in opposite directions, the major trade routes, Transpacific and Asia-Europe, are now both trending downwards. read more