The breeding company BASF | Nunhems is introducing several new tomato varieties this season. In the large vine segment, there are resistant successors to existing varieties, and in the specialty segment, an increasing number of options with resistance are becoming available, including in snack tomatoes. read more

Exotic Roots entered the exotic fruit and vegetable import market five years ago. However, the fifth anniversary will no longer be celebrated at the old office in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, as the company moved to new premises at Dinkel 5 in Rotterdam this week. "We're growing fast, and this new… read more

This summer, Chiquita is launching a banana-themed public transport campaign in London, celebrating the 10th year of its seasonal branding initiative in the UK capital. From June 30 to August 3, six branded, zero-emission buses will be circulating on some of the city's busiest routes as part of the... read more

Moldovan producers are ready to deliver fruit that meets European standards, despite the late spring frost that affected some orchards in Moldova. EcoFarm-Prod, a company from the village of Vadul-Rașcov in the Șoldănești district, has kicked off the export season with the first shipments of cherries. read more

For the first time in 12 years, it will be possible to start distributing fruits and vegetables in schools starting from the month of October. This will allow to enhance the different varieties of horticultural products, respecting their seasonality, and ensure effective planning. read more

Asda will become the first UK supermarket to offer Scottish-grown golden raspberries, as the rare summer fruit arrives in selected stores this weekend. The limited-edition berries, grown by Bruce Farms in Perthshire and supplied through Scotty Brand, will be available while stocks last. read more

Last week, Skylar Rae® white cherries from Italy made their debut in the Hong Kong market and sold out quickly. Kevin Au Yeung, who heads the Asian market at RK Growers Srl, mentioned that the variety will be introduced in the Singapore market this week, continuing its... read more

A shipping container located at the EPIC Campus in Littleton, Colorado, has turned into an unexpected training facility for future controlled environment agriculture (CEA) professionals. Inside, high school students are cultivating crops hydroponically, from seed to harvest, while also developing technical skills. read more

Brazil's fruit exports reached $1.38 billion in 2024, with over one million tons of fresh and processed produce exported globally. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is focused on enhancing the international market presence of Brazilian agricultural products. Minister Carlos Fávaro. read more

DENSO Corporation has confirmed the acquisition of Axia Vegetable Seeds, a vegetable seed breeding company based in the Netherlands that specializes in developing top-quality tomato seeds for greenhouses worldwide. This acquisition represents a significant move in DENSO's strategic expansion into the AgriTech sector. read more

The season of Ondine has begun, the premium flat nectarine. 2025 marks the launch of the new campaign Snack the Summer, which aims to win over consumers through a pop image: the visual resembles a cone shape and the communication has a light tone. read more

Po dwunastu dniach intensywnych i wzajemnych ataków między Iranem a Izraelem, podczas których cały świat wstrzymał oddech w oczekiwaniu na potencjalne dramatyczne konsekwencje, takie jak zamknięcie Cieśniny Ormuz lub przedłużający się konflikt, zawarto rozejm 24 czerwca, uspokajając sytuację. read more

Mimo trudności klimatycznych, logistycznych i finansowych, produkcja ananasów na północy Kostaryki pozostaje stabilna i cieszy się dużym popytem na rynku międzynarodowym. Tak twierdzi Alfredo Volio, prezes i dyrektor generalny Upala Agrícola, jednego z głównych eksporterów kraju. "W tym roku było bardzo" read more

In the face of the uncertainty caused by the threatened US tariffs on South Africa and other African countries, African economies are encouraged by a new free trade agreement with China. read more

In 2021, the Belgian tomato specialist Tomeco, who markets their products through Coöperatie Hoogstraten, began experimenting with growing mini watermelons in greenhouses. The results were so promising that since 2022, as part of a local initiative, they have started to officially include them in their product range. read more

In 2021, the Belgian tomato specialist Tomeco, who markets its products through Coöperatie Hoogstraten, began experimenting with growing mini watermelons in greenhouses. The results were so promising that since 2022 they have been expanding this initiative as part of a local effort. read more

When it comes to the main factors driving growth in the fresh fruit category, fresh-cut checks all the right boxes. Whether it's about healthier snacking, convenience, the increase in single-person households, higher disposable incomes, or the demand for more exotic and premium options, fresh-cut fruit has it all. read more

A new social enterprise has been established by researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Nottingham to assist farmers in selling excess produce to community-based buyers such as food banks, social supermarkets, and small food producers throughout the UK. read more

The first Scottish-grown golden raspberries will be available on Asda shelves this weekend, as the rare summer fruit is set to go on sale in selected stores. read more

Equifruit, the market leader in Fairtrade bananas in North America, has a compelling message for attendees of this month's Organic Produce Summit in California: Upgrading to Fairtrade bananas for an entire year costs less than a single sock. read more