Fraser-Jones will be responsible for sales activities in North America and will also oversee international procurement and product management in the areas of stone fruit and citrus fruits, the company announced. He will report directly to Danny Dumas, Senior Vice President of Sales. read more

At the end of June, Europe's persistent heatwave persisted without relief. A heat dome hovered over the continent, causing temperatures to soar above 40C in many parts of France and leading to the closure of hundreds of schools and even the Eiffel Tower. Meanwhile, a touring 'Heat... read more

Tina Andres, Chairwoman of the Organic Industry Association, said: "In times of tight budgets, it is important to distribute public funds effectively. The Federal Organic Food Industry Association advocates for its model of a streamlined CAP funding. EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen would do well..." read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has submitted updated policy recommendations to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission. read more

This corresponds to a decrease of 4.3% compared to the same period of the previous year. While container and RoRo traffic increased, a decrease was recorded in the transportation of dry and liquid bulk goods. The bottlenecks at the terminals, caused by a combination of logistical issues, read more

The necessary progress is expected to be achieved through the European flagship project Common European Agricultural Data Space (CEADS), in which 36 partners from 15 countries are involved. From the German side, the Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering (IESE) is participating. read more

On the upcoming 19th and 20th of July, the most imposing castle in Trentino, Castel Beseno, will host To The Tower, a unique event. It will be a two-day event of sports, culture, and territory, with a focus on sustainability organized by Aquila Basket Trento to celebrate its. read more

Among the rows of a peach orchard, in the heart of the countryside of Ravenna, the Peach and Nectarine of Romagna PGI told its story in the most authentic way possible: where it is born and grows. This was the essence of the event that took place last night at the Nonni di Fossolo farm. read more

The first container, containing 23,000 kilos of Ecuadorian Tango mandarins bound for California, was loaded at the port of Guayaquil on July 14, marking the start of exports of this fruit grown in Pimampiro, in the province of Imbabura. The shipment is scheduled to depart for the United States on July 21. read more

In the 2024/2025 season, California peppers grown in Andalusian greenhouses, particularly in Almeria, achieved a record average price, as reported by Hortoinfo based on data from the Andalusian Regional Government's Price and Market Observatory. The average price paid to growers was... read more

At the United Selections showhouse in Nakuru, Kenya, three standout rose varieties are catching the attention of visiting growers and buyers. Elvis Musyoka, Sales Manager at United Selections, walks us through Hot Wave, Rise & Shine, and Nova Vita, three promising varieties that are gaining traction. read more

W pierwszej połowie 2025 roku import warzyw do Ukrainy na zupę borszcz osiągnął wartość 152,018 miliona dolarów, obejmując ziemniaki, marchewki, buraki, kapustę i cebulę. Dane Służby Celnej państwa (SCS) wskazują na znaczący wzrost importu ziemniaków o 7,9 raza, łącznie 121 606 ton, kosztując read more

South Africa sells approximately one-fifth of its macadamias to the United States. The industry organization Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) has calculated that, according to reports in the South African media, imposing a 30% tariff on macadamias could result in annual losses of R460 million (25.7 million euros). read more

"Canada has the opportunity to increase investment in the Western Cape," was the main message from a significant meeting in Cape Town between François-Philippe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Finance, and Dr. Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism. read more

Global fresh fruit markets are currently experiencing significant structural changes, as indicated in Rabobank's most recent World Fruit Map released in July 2025. Although several trends from the 2018 edition persist, such as the high demand for blueberries and avocados, as well as the leading roles of the U.S. and Europe in fruit imports, there are also emerging developments worth noting. read more

The harvest of red, oblong tomatoes began on 12 July 2025 in the inland areas of the province of Foggia in southern Italy's Apulia region. It was a complex start, though not unexpected. Massimo Cardente, the sales manager of Carden & Leon Corporation, assesses the current campaign for quality. read more

In the landscape of solutions for the defense of vegetable crops, Syngenta is launching PERGADO® VEG, an innovation based on a simple yet effective principle: combining two complementary active ingredients to ensure broader and more efficient control of the main fungal diseases. read more

"What's most important is that we listen carefully to customers," begins Miguel Demaeght, Fruit Sales Manager at the BelOrta cooperative in Belgium. "Based on that, we must find products that are interesting and profitable for clients as well as growers. That can sometimes be a challenging task." read more

Vietnam's ambitions to reach an export target of US$8 billion in fruits and vegetables may fall short amid a rebound in early 2025. Challenges such as seasonal surpluses, inadequate processing infrastructure, and inconsistent adherence to international quality standards hinder sustained growth. read more

Inside a greenhouse in the village of Jarkynbaevo, Kyrgyzstan, rows of flowerpots stretch across the floor. Each one, carefully planted and nurtured by young farmer Jologon Kozhoshev, tells a story of return, resilience, and ambition. After years spent working abroad, Jologon came home to his village to pursue his passion for farming. read more