The Avo Connections, the annual forum of the Australian avocado industry, will take place at the Brisbane Convention Centre on June 4th, preceding this year's Hort Connections event. read more

Buyers of fruits and vegetables from important export markets in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions will be arriving in Brisbane tomorrow to see Australia's top-quality horticultural products firsthand. read more

The breeding company Agriom has been running its own trial garden in Limuru, Kenya for the last two years and will be making its first appearance at the IFTEX 2025 trade fair, where it will showcase a variety of its newest products. "During IFTEX, we aim to demonstrate to visitors the projects we are currently developing and highlight the progress we have made." read more

At the headquarters of OGS Südbaden, tons of asparagus and strawberries are delivered, picked, and dispatched to regional food retailers. In calendar week 16, the first tunnel-grown strawberries were offered to retailers, followed by outdoor-grown produce in calendar weeks 18-19. From now on, the... read more

South Africa has overtaken Chile as the top apple exporter in the Southern Hemisphere, according to data from Hortgro. As of Week 22, South Africa has outperformed Chile by 2.6 million cartons, giving them a 16% advantage. The geographical location of South Africa is a key factor in its strong position. read more

The melon and watermelon season started in the second half of April in Almeria, following the typical schedules, despite irregular weather conditions. "This spring we've experienced consistent rainfall and below-average temperatures, particularly in March and April. Although these conditions have read more

Intermediate resistance to ToBRFV, excellent shelf-life, elegant cluster with intense red fruits, cost-effective labor optimization, quality Made in Italy production. These are the main characteristics of TIPM24-3104, the new cherry tomato resistant to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit. read more

Farmers from Agia, Greece, organized a tractor protest on May 27 due to a lack of compensation for their 2024 cherry, chestnut, and apple crops. The protestors stressed that this year's early cherries have been severely affected by frost, with damage claims exceeding 70–80%. The farmers were demanding fair compensation for their losses. read more

The season for Peruvian blueberries in 2024/2025 ended in April with over 318,000 tons exported. This represented a rebound from the previous season, which was impacted by unfavorable weather conditions. Despite the positive outcome, the industry is now confronted with new challenges that will demand its read more

Ministry of Agriculture of Lithuania has requested the National Crisis Management Center for a state of emergency declaration due to damage from spring frost. According to Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT, 70-80% of the fruit and berry harvest has been affected, with some regions experiencing complete loss. read more

Rynek winogron w Peru odzyskał znacząco w sezonie 2024 po wpływie ekstremalnych warunków pogodowych, w tym zjawiska El Niño i cyklonu Yaku, w 2023 roku. W tym kontekście firma Proserla zlokalizowana w Jayanca (Lambayeque) zdołała ustabilizować swoją read more

In recent years, the situation concerning the protection of strawberry plantations has been becoming increasingly complicated. Each season brings new challenges with different pathogens becoming more problematic. Various types of pests are also becoming more damaging. This is mainly associated with a change. read more

In the center of Lille, Monoprix, the French supermarket concept targeted at urban, quality-conscious consumers, provides an interesting example of how fresh fruits and vegetables are displayed. Monoprix is recognized for blending a diverse, sometimes international product selection with a lifestyle-oriented approach. read more

Gerard Kenens reflects on the organic hard fruit season with satisfaction. Despite facing a challenging growing season that led to lower volumes, sales were successful, according to the organic grower. "Sales proceeded quite smoothly. Overall, prices at the auction were good. I believe we were sold out around." read more

At LuBa Fresh in Venlo, the first Sicilian grapes arrived ten days ago. "As every year, the first grapes are very popular and hardly touch the ground," explains Lucien de Wit. "Volumes are still limited, as these grapes come from tunnel cultivation. In about two weeks, the first grapes from..." read more

Po początkowych projektach z papierem z rośliny stożkowej w Grupie Schwarz w 2022 roku, ten zrównoważony materiał opakowaniowy teraz zyskał swoją pozycję na rynku. Choć roślina stożkowa została dotychczas wykorzystywana tylko do opakowań dla organicznych owoców i warzyw, producent OutNature GmbH otrzymał już pierwsze

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After initial projects with cup plant paper in the Schwarz Group in 2022, this sustainable packaging material has now established itself on the market. Although cup plant has so far only been used for organic fruit and vegetables, the manufacturer OutNature GmbH has already received initial read more

"We have just launched the watermelon campaign. At this early stage, we have not yet received any feedback from end consumers. However, we are struggling to keep up with customer demand due to the volumes we are dealing with. The initial price quotes appear to be reasonable," says Alessio Mattia, the sales manager of Agrieuropa. read more

In the 2025 season, many blueberry producers are facing new challenges - reducing the residues of active substances in the fruits they sell. That's why it's worth considering the new possibilities offered by a biological fungicide called Julietta. Thanks to its new properties, this fungicide is becoming increasingly popular among farmers. read more

Yunnan's Dongkui waxberries were introduced to the market in mid-May, with the most common varieties being the Yunnan-grown Biqi and Dongkui types. Fujian Dongkui waxberries are projected to be available by late May. The early-season waxberries from Yunnan have displayed growth and yield patterns similar to previous years. read more

A new hydrangea with impressive flower power made its first appearance at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 – and it's suitable for all spaces, bringing elegance to a border or window box with little effort. Introduced this year, the Hydrangea Groundbreaker® Blush™ is the world's first genuine groundcover hydrangea. read more