Akorn Technology, Inc. has been granted a National Science Foundation (NSF) Phase IIB Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award to further develop plant-based edible coatings for fresh produce. This innovative solution will facilitate the initial commercial use of essential oils in post-harvest applications... read more

Fall Creek® Farm & Nursery, Inc. has announced the appointment of Marc de Beer, Ph.D., as chief executive officer, effective October 13, 2025. De Beer brings two decades of leadership experience in animal nutrition and genetics to the company. Most recently, he served as president of Aviagen North. read more

Według wyników badania Nutrimétrie przeprowadzonego dla UNILET (francuskiej organizacji branży puszkowanej i mrożonych warzyw), 9 na 10 Francuzów nadal nie spożywa wystarczająco warzyw. W związku z tą sytuacją, przetworzone warzywa - "łatwe w przygotowaniu, dostępne przez cały rok i odpowiednie dla" read more

Seeka Limited has successfully introduced a new red nashi pear under the brand name Ruby Roo™. The variety was initially launched at Australia's Hort Connections Conference in Brisbane in June. Recently, Seeka also showcased the new variety at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, receiving positive feedback. read more

"Between February and June 2025, the quantity of PGI new carrots from Ispica increased from approximately 4,000 tonnes in 2024 to 4,500 tonnes in 2025, representing a 14% increase," reports Massimo Pavan, president of the Ispica Protection Consortium. "The quality was average, with good crispness and flavor." read more

Po uszkodzeniach spowodowanych przez Thrips parvispinus na plantacjach papryki w hiszpańskiej prowincji Almeria w zeszłym sezonie, plantatorzy odkrywają, że nie ma naprawdę skutecznych zabiegów fitosanitarnych przeciwko temu szkodnikowi, a upał tylko pogarsza sprawę. "Pomimo problemu z thripsami w zeszłym roku, my read more

Amir Karimi of fresh produce exporter Faina Universal Co. has stated that banana exports from India are showing signs of recovery as the export window approaches. He mentioned that although exports are not yet at peak levels, they are steady, with shipments still being sent to the Middle East, including regular deliveries to Jordan. read more

On Tuesday, September 16, the President of Assomela, Magnani, and the Vice President, Kössler, together with the Director, Missanelli, met with the Agriculture Committee of the European Parliament during a visit by European parliamentarians to Italy. The meeting took place in Parma. read more

Ecovative has sold its Netherlands-based subsidiary, Ecovative Spawn & Substrate BV, to the Klerken family, founders of Scelta Mushrooms. The business will continue under the new name Ourcelia and will focus on supporting the mushroom industry with spawn and substrate solutions. read more

From 1 October 2025, Starfruit and Central Fruit will merge and operate together as ADW Fresh Trade. These two Flemish importers were previously part of Group A. De Witte, and with this merger, they will unite as a single entity within the group starting in October. read more

"In branża kwiatowa, opakowanie to nie tylko ostatni szlif, ale też część historii. Od producenta do konsumenta, opakowanie zapewnia, że kwiaty są pięknie prezentowane i dobrze chronione podczas transportu. Od dziesięcioleci firma Koen Pack buduje swoją reputację na niezawodności, projekcie i zdolnościach..." read more

Egypt has transitioned from being a minor player in the blueberry industry to emerging as a significant player that is already attracting interest from numerous companies in Europe and the Americas. Two companies, one Spanish and one Dutch, have recognized the potential of the country and are working on projects using their own genetic resources. read more

At Fruitbedrijf Jongerius in Houten, the hard fruit harvest is in full swing. "We are currently harvesting Elstar apples and have a good crop. For Conference pears, we are seeing an average harvest this year, although the yields are much higher than last year when we had very few pears," says Norbert Jongerius. read more

Morocco has broken a new seasonal record for tomato exports, reaching 745,000 tons during the 2024/25 season (July-June), as reported by data from the Office des Changes via Global Trade Tracker and cited by EastFruit. Export earnings amounted to almost US$1.2 billion, representing an 8.3% increase from the previous year. read more

Latvian vegetable growers are reporting one of the most challenging years in recent memory, with rainy and cool weather causing harvests to be reduced by half in some regions and resulting in no yield at all for some farms. According to Zemgale Regional Television, crops like potatoes and pumpkins have been heavily affected. read more

Russian prosecutors are pursuing the seizure of assets belonging to businessman Denis Shtengelov, who is connected to the Dutch vegetable company HAK through his ownership structures. According to Russian authorities, Shtengelov is accused of supporting Ukraine's armed forces. read more

The new campaign for exporting Italian fruit by sea has started. While the production prospects, especially for apples and kiwis, look positive, logistics remains a complex field with improvements and new challenges. IFN discussed this with Riccardo Martini. read more

Since this week, the harvesting of the Coryphée apple, developed by Belgian breeder Zouk, has started. Approximately 45 hectares of this apple, which was nominated for the Product Made in Limburg award last year, are now being harvested. "The new season is shaping up very well. At the Bangels family's farm, one..." read more

NIAB, Nanjing Agricultural University in China, along with a team of international partners, has developed new technology for measuring fruit trees in three dimensions with unparalleled accuracy. read more

The new and large-scale research project "POMORROW - Potatoes for tomorrow" pursues no less a goal than the accelerated breeding of climate-resilient, robust, and high-performance potato varieties. This project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space Travel (BMFTR). read more