Premier trial gardens in three Southern states will host members of the horticulture industry as part of the Southern Garden Tour on June 2-4, 2026. The tour hosts are Young's Plant Farm in Auburn, Alabama, the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, and Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, North Carolina. read more

Bangladesh's export of vegetables, fruit, and processed agricultural products to the Middle East, Europe, and other destinations is facing disruption as cargo airfreight costs have nearly doubled following the ongoing war between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Exporters report lower read more

Lettuce celebrate: Morrisons' cult favourite salad bar is expanding in response to demand, becoming bigger, bolder, and protein-packed. Morrisons announced, "Our iconic salad bar is growing even larger and more exciting, with a variety of delicious new additions now available in stores - from flavorful sides and dressings to... read more

The green transition is materializing in packaging products, with new formats of paper trays designed to improve protection, visibility, and communication on the shelf. Introducing them is Gianluca Castellini, CEO of Smurfit Westrock, met among the stands of Macfrut, where... read more

Meksyk jest największym producentem awokado na świecie, z szacowaną produkcją wynoszącą 2,8 miliona ton. Niemal połowa produkcji awokado w Meksyku jest eksportowana do krajów na całym świecie. "Zgodnie z branżą, jesteśmy firmą silnie nastawioną na eksport" - mówi Mariana Palma, Starszy专kiegością卡。 read more

There was anticipation, and also quite a bit of curiosity, surrounding this edition of Macfrut: the first under the presidency of Patrizio Neri, inaugurated yesterday morning with a high-profile institutional framework culminating in the presence of Francesco Lollobrigida, Minister of Agriculture. read more

The Western Cape fruit industry is working to address the lack of locally based manufacturing for packhouse equipment. Grading systems, conveyor lines, and related technology have traditionally been imported for decades. The establishment of a production facility in Paarl signals a change in how packhouses may obtain their equipment. read more

"A major shift in the industry is the diminishing influence of multinational corporations and the rise of local exporters. In Panama, we previously depended heavily on multinational companies, but participating in international trade fairs has enabled us to connect with customers directly," said Isaías Zarzavilla, CEO of Isalbert Fruits S.A. read more

With the first cucumber harvest in March and the first tomatoes in April, the main season for German organic greenhouse-grown fruit vegetables is now underway. Retailers can now increasingly replace imported produce from Southern Europe with domestically grown vegetables. In addition to read more

Sunmount Flora Co., a horticultural company based in Taiwan specializing in Alocasia breeding, tissue culture, and international licensing, has officially launched its Spring 2026 Lookbook. The highlight of the catalog is the Alocasia 'Black Tortoise'. They are currently preparing for a read more

Tosca's new circular pallet, created in collaboration with Cabka, offers modern supply chains a PPWR-compliant, automation-ready, and circular alternative to single-use packaging. As European businesses, including FMCG companies, navigate stricter sustainability regulations while still upholding read more

AMIGO (All Maintenance In Good Order), the app that helps horticultural greenhouse businesses manage their service and maintenance in a simple and structured way, is launching a refreshed version. In recent months, AMIGO has collaborated closely with House of Devs on further development. read more

The Spanish stone fruit season has resumed at Van Dijk Foods. "We received the first volumes about 10 days ago, mainly from southern Spain, the Huelva region, but all of that is grown under plastic. As of yesterday, Murcia is also starting to pick up, with apricots and paraguayos, among others," read more

Woolworths, just like any other major retailer, receives mixed reviews from growers, but you won't hear any negative feedback about the supermarket chain from Andrew Smith, a Tasmanian apple grower working with R&R Smith. Woolworths has been a valuable partner in Smith's collaboration on Southern Bliss®. This partnership is now approaching a... read more

Mario Otsuka, CEO of Gold Fruit, stated, "We handle mangoes year-round, from January through December, exporting to Europe, the Middle East, Hong Kong, and Canada." He also emphasized the significance of their diversified production approach, which includes varieties such as Palmer, Keitt, and. read more

At Macfrut, Oranfresh is presenting a new line of automatic juice vending machines designed for the modern retail market. This proposal opens up interesting opportunities for the fruit and vegetable department, both in terms of profitability and enhancing the value of fresh products transformed in-store. read more

The uncertainty surrounding fertilizer supply and costs due to the war in the Middle East emphasizes the importance of utilizing other life forms present in the soil even before plants develop roots. Mycorrhizae play a crucial role in unlocking inaccessible phosphorus, micronutrients, zinc, and minerals that have been bound up after years of synthetic use. read more

The 43rd edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair for fruits and vegetables, kicks off under the best auspices at the Rimini Fair from April 21 to 23, 2026, for the first time earlier than the traditional placement in early May to avoid overlapping with read more

Using technology to support fruit farming, from the fields to the fruit and vegetable processing plant, is the concrete response to two increasingly urgent emergencies: cost reduction and the shortage of labor, especially skilled labor. This is the message conveyed by Angelo. read more

Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, started off on the first day (Tuesday, April 21) under the best auspices. Inaugurated by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Francesco Lollobrigida, the pavilions of read more