You say Melinda and immediately think of apples. But at this time of year, cherries are taking the stage. And the numbers speak for themselves: the Val di Non Consortium estimates a production of about 2,500 tons for the 2025 campaign, which rises to 2,900 tons if you consider read more

The Eden Field Days will be back on August 5, 2025. This yearly event is free to attend and is held at the Cairo & Doutcher agricultural company's premises in Cairo Uzi, Copertino, in the Apulia region. The event offers a chance to discover the history and future of the Eden pear. read more

Wyevale Nurseries' 2026 promotional catalogue targeted at retailers was unveiled at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show this week, showcasing a wide range of new British-grown varieties (June 2025). The top commercial grower is highlighting a selection of its plant promotions. read more

In June, three delegates from Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) visited Australia to explore counter-seasonal horticulture export opportunities. They interviewed Australian growers and horticulture experts to assess the feasibility of potential future export opportunities. read more

Vendors at the Mapusa flower market had to end their business early on Saturday after the electricity department cut off power supply to the premises due to outstanding power bills. This incident has been a major embarrassment for the Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) as the council has failed to clear the... read more

A software package developed and validated at The University of Queensland can customize safe, efficient, and chemical-free crop protection using RNA interference (RNAi). The dsRNAmax software is designed to create double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) that targets pest and pathogen species while avoiding unintended off-target species. read more

Regarding some recent news that appeared in newspapers about a dispute involving the US company Del Monte Foods Inc., Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP) wishes to clarify the situation with an official statement. read more

In order to achieve the desired consumer satisfaction with their varieties, seed companies are placing their research focus on increasing productivity, quality, reliability, innovation, and versatility. Some of the recent accomplishments with the Piel de Sapo were showcased at BASF Vegetable Seeds' What's Next event. read more

The Bergerac Criminal Court has delivered its verdict: a one-year suspended prison sentence and a €50,000 [58,900 USD] fine. On Monday, June 30th, the manager of Fruits Rouges du Périgord (currently in receivership), located in Capdrot, Dordogne, was convicted of fraud. Over 400 read more

Bananas have been officially classified as an agricultural product in Russia, according to a government decree published on the legal information portal. This means that bananas are now considered equivalent to traditional crops like potatoes, grains, and apples. This classification allows bananas to be... read more

Po więcej niż 20 latach na czele branży świeżych produktów spożywczych i opakowań, Bart Triemstra zdecydował się dwa i pół roku temu założyć własną firmę. Dwa miesiące temu Tri-Pack otworzył swoje własne biuro na terenie parku biznesowego Honderdland w Maasdijk. "Na początku działalności Tri-Pack, read more

W lipcu 2025 r. Bloom Fresh International Limited z powodzeniem obroniła swoje prawa własności intelektualnej w Chinach w ramach sprawy naruszenia dotyczącej odmiany winogron IFG 10, która jest sprzedawana pod nazwami handlowymi SWEET GLOBE™ i Sweet Earth™. Nieautoryzowany producent działający w read more

Vietnam has experienced a notable increase in fruit and vegetable exports to the United States in the first four months of 2025, with shipments totaling $154 million, marking a 66% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from Vietnam Customs. This growth occurred despite broader challenges in. read more

Trwałe i zrównoważone opakowania na pora. To było to, o co poprosiła międzynarodowa firma handlująca owocami i warzywami Frankort & Koning, prosząc Smart Packaging Solutions o pomoc. "Razem opracowaliśmy solidne tacki z tektury przeznaczone spełnienia potrzeb dzisiejszych i jutrzejszych. Nasi producenci dostarczają... read more

Plans to attract larger and more prestigious events to Victoria Park in Southport are in progress, following approval to increase the park's official capacity by 50%. Sefton Council has granted permission to raise the limit on the number of attendees permitted at an event held in one of the North West's read more

Catalonia's largest food bank, Banc dels Aliments, has partnered with Europe's biggest wholesale fresh food market, Mercabarna, in a project focused on rescuing fruit and vegetables from being wasted. The initiative, known as Foodback, operates as a food recovery center where wholesale companies. read more

Sezon wiśni przebiega dość dobrze dla spółdzielni Sicoly. „Jest gorąco, ale nadal można to znieść pod względem produkcji. Jesteśmy dobrze wyposażeni, aby zapewnić, że temperatura w sadach pozostaje akceptowalna” - wyjaśnia Jean-Bernard Cherblanc, dyrektor sektora Świeżych Owoców w read more

"The increase in taxes to 10%, while representing a critical element for some sectors, was still a manageable threshold in terms of economic support. But the proposal of raising it to 17% would be unsustainable and could jeopardize the competitiveness of our" read more

The week starts again with "La Borsa della Spesa", the weekly informational service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, which highlights the most cost-effective seasonal products, ideal for saving money during the high summer temperatures. read more

At Sil Moonen's farm in Roggel, the blueberry season has started well. "We had great weather during the flowering phase, which led to a perfect fruit set. The harvest is looking good, although the recent hot weather has caused some challenges for us. read more