Catalytic Generators, LLC, a leader in ethylene application technology for the fresh produce industry, and its sister company QA Supplies, LLC, have announced their sponsorship of the upcoming 2026 Fruit Ripening and Quality Management Workshop. This important event, an updated version on the East Coast... read more

W lipcu zeszłego roku został zatwierdzony nowy protokół, zwanym Systems Approach, umożliwiający import chilijskich winogron do Stanów Zjednoczonych. Ten nowy protokół zastąpił fumigację bromkiem metylu serią środków łagodzących i inspekcji na miejscu pochodzenia. "Największą korzyścią tego nowego protokołu było dla sektora chłodniczego. read more

The majority of blackcurrants are directed towards the processing industry, as an excellent ingredient for juices and jams. However, scientists from the James Hutton Institute in Scotland have received a five-year grant to develop new varieties of blackcurrants.

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Uva Brunetti Seedless presents its own line of high-quality seedless grapes, the result of over ten years of research and innovation that have led to the definition of a sustainable, competitive, and internationally recognized production model. read more

"Ryno Postma, the commercial director of The Oribi Aquaponics Group, acknowledges that we had significant lessons to learn in order to successfully cultivate salad vegetables aquaponically on a commercial scale. Through trial and error, they discovered that the fish in an aquaponics system..." read more

Across major fruit-growing and importing regions, packaging choices continue to vary widely, shaped by local handling practices, retail needs, and consumer habits, says Sukhdeep Sethi, managing director at AVI Global Plast, a packaging manufacturer from India: "We manufacture recycled PET punnets." read more

With the general theme "Science for sustainable fruit production", the sessions will highlight new research in the fields of robotics, imaging, and post-harvest technologies that are promoting smarter horticulture. read more

This spring marks 40 years since the development of two New Zealand apple cultivars, Scifresh and Scilate, now marketed internationally as JAZZ and ENVY. The varieties were created in 1985 by scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, which at the time formed part of the Department of. read more

The Chilean Stone Fruit Committee has released its initial forecast for the 2025-2026 season, predicting a significant increase in export volumes. Ignacio Caballero, the Committee's executive director, said, "We estimate the country will export 40.5 million boxes (each weighing 8 kilos) of stone fruits." read more

Sezon ogórkowy 2025 przyniósł wyższe plony niż w ubiegłym roku, ale był geograficznie zróżnicowany w zależności od okresu i producenta. "Pierwsza część sezonu była bardzo pozytywna, z dynamicznym rynkiem i dobrymi wolumenami do czerwca" - wyjaśnia Alexandre Picault, dyrektor. read more

Fruchtwelt Bodensee will take place from February 20 to 22, 2026, at Messe Friedrichshafen, serving as an international meeting point for commercial fruit production, agricultural technology, and distilling. Around 350 exhibitors are expected, with dedicated zones for farm shops and research. read more

Zespri has released its November forecast for the 2025/26 kiwifruit season, indicating higher per-tray return estimates for all fruit categories compared to its August forecast. The company stated that returns for Green, Organic Green, and Organic SunGold now surpass the upper range of the previous forecast. read more

Chociaż niektóre sady miały poważne trudności z następstwami przymrozków w Polsce, na szczęście dostępność jest nadal dobra, mówi Mateusz Wajnert, szef działu sprzedaży polskiego eksportera jabłek Galster: "Jesteśmy zadowoleni z tego, co udało nam się zebrać po zbiorach. W naszych sadach, read more

Bolthouse Fresh carrots are cultivated throughout the year in various selected growing regions known for their optimal climate and soil conditions, ensuring a steady supply of high-quality products. Karen White from Bolthouse mentions, "We grow carrots in California's San Joaquin Valley, Arizona, Washington, and Georgia." read more

Rynek awokado w Stanach Zjednoczonych umocnił swoją pozycję jako główny czynnik wzrostu globalnego sektora, zachowując wiodącą rolę w konsumpcji awokado. Według "Rocznika Rynku Awokado" IQonsulting, Ameryka Północna, głównie prowadzona przez Stany Zjednoczone, odpowiadała za około 34% - The United States avocado market has solidified its position as the primary driver of global sector growth, maintaining a leading role in avocado consumption. According to IQonsulting's "Avocado Market Yearbook," North America, primarily led by the United States, accounted for approximately 34%. read more

Who said that salad is just a side dish? With Bonduelle, salads become the protagonists of surprising dishes, capable of transforming from fresh and crunchy to warm and comforting, bringing to the table all the pleasure of versatility and sustainability. An invitation to break. read more

In September and October 2025, only three out of four active banana producers in Cameroon conducted exports. According to data released by the Banana Association of Cameroon (Assobacam), Boh Plantations Plc, now the smallest operator in the sector following the emergence of Compagnie des bananes de. read more

From wedding garlands and celebratory bouquets to ceremonial showers for revered guests, the fragrant blooms of Pakistan's gardens touch every corner of daily life. Flowers are also the raw material for perfumes, essential oils, and decorative exports, making them a versatile and economically important resource. read more

The French vegetable processor Bonduelle has agreed to sell its factory in Brazil to the local company Stella d'Oro Alimentos. The facility, situated in Cristalina in the state of Goiás, is Bonduelle's sole production site in the country. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. read more

Between January and September 2025, Peru exported US$743.248 million worth of blueberries, marking a 25.5 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, as reported by the Agro-export Management of the Association of Exporters. This data highlights the ongoing expansion of Peru's berry sector and indicates... read more