Seeka Limited is expecting a record year in 2025 and has submitted its earnings forecast to the New Zealand Stock Exchange for the current year. Seeka has forecast a record pre-tax profit ranging between NZD$33.0m and NZD$37m for the year 2025, an increase from the record $30m profit in 2024. Notably, the New Zealand kiwifruit industry is expected to play a significant role in this positive outlook. read more

The cherry season in Lebanon has ended after a brief period, with a significant decrease in volumes affecting major commercial activities. Despite this, Lebanese growers are optimistic and eagerly anticipating the next season. Mazen Bou Chebel from Fav... reported this information. read more

The search for alternatives to inorganic substrates has led to new applications of organic fibers in recent years. One relatively new product for soft fruits and vegetables was introduced by Profile Products: the HydraFiber Coir slabs, a blend of their patented wood fiber with coir. read more

The zbiór wiśni w Wielkiej Brytanii jest na poziomie około 40% ukończony, z większością wczesnych owoców trafiających na rynek krajowy. "Od początku lipca zauważamy zainteresowanie ze strony rynków eksportowych" - powiedział Jon Clark, Dyrektor Zarządzający Fruit World International. "Zainteresowanie z zagranicy ma tendencję rosąć." read more

Niedawne opady deszczu w Nowym Meksyku opóźniły początek sezonu papryki Hatch. "Mieliśmy dość duży monsun w drugiej połowie czerwca, i nadal pada deszcz," mówi Preston Mitchell ze sklepu z papryką Hatch. "To opóźniło datę rozpoczęcia sezonu bardziej niż oczekiwaliśmy." read more

From July 9 to 11, 2025, Dalat Hasfarm hosted its annual Flower Trials at the Da Ron and Da Quy farms, under the theme "House of the Future," envisioning the future home of floriculture. During the event, Dalat Hasfarm welcomed experts, partners, and customers from Vietnam and abroad to visit. read more

Wyniki handlu detalicznego w Wielkiej Brytanii odbiły się w czerwcu, twierdzi organizacja branżowa. Brytyjska Rada Handlu Detalicznego - której członkami są głównie większe sklepy - stwierdziła, że wydatki były o 3,1% wyższe w ujęciu pieniężnym niż rok wcześniej, wzrost z 1,0% rocznym wzrostem w maju i drugim największym wzrostem w tym roku. BRC powiedziała, że wyższe… read more

Kenya is about to reveal a plan to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by the end of the year. read more

On the commercial blueberry plantation of the 'Bluecrop' variety, owned by Dr. Paweł Krawiec, an evaluation of the effects of using organic Carbomat mulch supplied by Carbohort is being conducted. The mulch in this part of the farm has been spread out. read more

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"Completing the entire supply chain of a fresh product and processing it before it reaches consumers is the most effective way to enhance its value. This approach not only boosts profitability but also ensures continuous monitoring of quality parameters, which might otherwise be." read more

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