Producers and companies from Colombia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Peru, Guatemala, and Panama have joined a new campaign against gender-based violence. The campaign, called "Silence does not protect," is spearheaded by the Latin American and Caribbean Coordinating read more

Tesco has introduced a watermelon pizza kit to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables as part of their daily 5 A Day recommendation. read more

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest apple and pear marketer in South Africa, is partnering once again with local retailer Food Lover’s Market and the food support agency, FoodForward SA, to help fight hunger through the annual World Hunger Month campaign. read more

The researchers believe that their system could serve as an alternative or complement to cooling, MIT announced. At the core of their approach are micronails made of silk. These micronails can penetrate the tough, waxy skin of plants without eliciting a stress response. read more

California Berry Cultivars (CBC) has released a statement in response to Driscoll's announcement that it would appeal a decision by a US federal court that ruled in favor of CBC in a lengthy patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies. read more

For 15 years, the cooperative fruit-growing families of the Lake Constance region have been actively involved in the Apple Project, working to preserve and promote biodiversity. Surveys have shown that the diversity of wild bees in the orchards has stabilized at a high level – and read more

Poland's Fresh Factory is investing in new sorting, packing, and repacking technology to meet the increasing demand from its retail and wholesale customers, especially for high-value products such as plums, cherries, and blueberries. read more

In Europe, a small apricot harvest is expected in 2025. Frost damage in the Caucasus region has now been largely assessed. In Turkey, there has been a total crop failure in the main growing areas. Harvest failures are also reported in Moldova, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Greece. read more

Especially noticeable is the significant price increase for blueberries: at 11.32 euros per kilogram, they are around 48.4% higher than the previous year. Light table grapes also increased substantially - by 39.2% to 3.50 euros per kilogram. Foreign strawberries currently cost read more

Las exportaciones españolas de frutas y verduras frescas a Europa alcanzaron las 3,3 millones de toneladas en el primer trimestre de 2025, lo que representa un crecimiento interanual del 1 por ciento.

Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables to Europe stood at 3.3 million tonnes in the opening quarter of 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 1 per cent. read more

Wietnam od dawna był jednym z głównych rynków eksportowych dla Pana Apple. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced a remarkable selection of expert speakers for its Thailand Meet Up, scheduled to take place on June 25, 2025, at the Carlton Hotel Sukhumvit in Bangkok. read more

The stakeholders of the Moroccan tomato industry convened yesterday in Agadir for the fifth edition of the Morocco Tomato Conference organized by GreenSmile. More than 600 participants took part in the full-day event focused on Moroccan tomatoes, with 200 international attendees coming from 20 different countries. read more

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Google is aiming to revolutionize virtual meetings by enabling participants to appear as 3D figures on screen. In partnership with HP, they are working on a display that can convert 2D images into 3D, according to a report by Androidnews. This innovative technology, called Google Beam, utilizes artificial intelligence to achieve this transformation. read more

During the FlowerTrials event from June 10-13, Walter Blom Plants will showcase three new cultivars: Hemerocallis 'Stella', Verbascum 'Peach Champagne', and Polemonium 'Violet Eye'. These introductions coincide with the company's 15th anniversary, highlighting its evolution into a specialist in perennials. read more

At the Strawberry Inspirations plantation in Hornigi, the season is picking up pace. The plants are nearing the end of blooming, and the first fruits are already ripening. This is a crucial moment to ensure high quality yield – both in terms of taste and post-harvest longevity. In this phase, even read more

Many industries in agriculture, including the apple industry, are increasingly adopting automation. For example, Scotian Gold Cooperative in Coldbrook, Nova Scotia is now in its second season using a presort system. This system is an eight-lane high-speed system that sorts apples through 39 flumes, with water being used. read more

Last Saturday, René and Gerda Arkesteijn harvested their first batch of greenhouse cherries in Kwintsheul. Previously, they cultivated ornamental plants such as amaryllis, but they had to stop due to the Dutch energy crisis. René mentioned that what started as a simple hobby soon grew into a full-fledged business. read more

Grzegorz Kasprzak from the village of Budy Liskowskie near Kalisz shows that even a small farm can be successful if it focuses on taste, quality, and close contact with customers. His brand - Rajska Truskawka (Heavenly Strawberry) - has gained recognition among local consumers, and sales have increased. read more