Initiated in 2020, the cultivation of blueberries in Brittany by producers of Prince de Bretagne is entering a new phase of development. From the second half of July, the first containers of blueberries will be appearing on the shelves, to the delight of consumers searching for tasty, fresh, and locally grown produce. read more

Dutch sensor start-up Plense Technologies has announced that it is closing its doors. The company, based in Delft, The Netherlands, shared the news on LinkedIn. Plense was founded in February 2023. Just over a year later, it officially entered the horticultural tech market, focusing on the read more

Stocks of Gala and Jazz apples in the UK are nearly depleted, but there are still significant volumes of Magic Star and Bramley apples in storage. According to Tony Harding, Technical and Procurement Director at Worldwide Fruit, "The fruit has stored well this year with no major issues." The Southern Hemisphere is currently in. read more

Walmart customer calls cops after his self-checkout avocado mishap charged $1,300
A Walmart customer called the police after mistakenly overcharging himself for avocados at the self-checkout kiosk and then accused the store of "robbing" him. The unusual incident was reported by a Walmart employee. read more

L'Insalata dell'Orto (www.linsalatadellorto.it), among the main players in the Italian fresh-cut industry and the leading European producer of edible flowers, was one of the first companies in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector to implement a Sustainability Report. In recent months, it has been working on the new edition of the... read more

Starting from last June 26th, the joint meeting of the Market Commissions (Fruit and Vegetables, Fish, Flowers, Meat, and Gastronomy) of the agri-food sector was called to express its opinion on the tariff revision for handling services and the new logistics regulation. read more

Apofruit is celebrating its first 65 years of existence by giving itself and its over 2,700 members throughout Italy a special gift: the expansion of the plant located in Altedo di Malalbergo, in the lower Bologna area, a facility dedicated to processing twelve months a year. read more

From late June to early July, the Hainan durians in China reach maturity and are introduced to the market. "We are currently prioritizing durian promotion and tasting events this year, and have not yet started commercial sales. This decision is influenced by our cultivation strategy and the weather conditions this year," stated Mr. Wei... read more

"Carlos Reuven states that the increasing demand for artificial intelligence is causing challenges for data centers in terms of grid capacity, congestion, and community acceptance. On the other hand, as efforts to decarbonize intensify, greenhouse growers are feeling pressure to transition away from fossil-based heating." read more

Technical visits, exhibition area, on-field demonstrations, workshops, and fair tours. All this in Bordeaux from October 7th to 10th, 2025 with the International Asparagus Days (IAD) and International Berries Days (IBD). Two events in one, a meeting point for stakeholders in two complementary sectors. read more

We are pleased to inform you that the Autumn Edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt will be held on Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Hazerswoude-Dorp/Boskoop, The Netherlands. This premier trade fair will gather national and international buyers, retailers, and wholesalers with top growers from both. read more

After forever changing the world of household appliances, Dyson is now aiming to transform the way we cultivate. They are doing so with a technologically advanced greenhouse, spread over 26 acres in the heart of Lincolnshire, England, where an unprecedented cultivation system promises to. read more

"We have seen an increase in out-of-home consumption over the last two months compared to the same period last year, while demand for tomato pulp and puree in the retail segment has remained stable and balanced," said Gaetano Torrente, CEO of La Torrente Srl and President of the Food Chain. read more

CIHEAM Zaragoza, the Spanish branch of the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies, and ANOVE, the Spanish National Association of Plant Breeders, have signed a framework agreement to promote collaboration in training, research, and innovation in plant breeding. read more

The United States may face difficulties in obtaining an adequate supply of fresh tomatoes for sale in its grocery stores and restaurants if the government proceeds with its intention to end a longstanding trade agreement with producers and exporters in Mexico. read more

The Irritec Group has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Agrifim de Colombia, a pioneering company with over 45 years of experience in introducing drip irrigation technology in Colombia. read more

The FPJ Sustainability Special delves into the most recent challenges, innovations, and initiatives in eco-friendly production and sustainable supply chains. read more

The Natural Circular Economy Initiative (INAK) has jointly with the IK Industrial Association for Plastic Packaging, Plastics Europe Germany, European Bioplastics, Polykum, C.A.R.M.E.N. and the nova-Institute published a position paper that provides specific recommendations for... read more

Belgium's leading pear exporter, Belgian Fruit Valley, is predicting a "much better crop" this season due to favorable growing conditions and a rebound from previous weather-related challenges. Marc Evrard, the commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, stated that the initial projections for Belgian pears are promising. read more

Innowacje, zmiana klimatu i możliwości w UE były kluczowymi tematami podczas Fruit Focus 2025, ze szczególnym naciskiem na to, jak innowacje mogą pomóc w radzeniu sobie z tymi wyzwaniami. read more