5th International Africa Avocado Congress is scheduled to take place on 27-30 May at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. read more

Tesco plans to increase sales of its plant-based meat alternatives by 300 percent by December 2025, stating that its customers are increasingly choosing dishes where vegetables are the main focus. read more

Największa holenderska spółdzielnia owocowa Fruitmasters otworzyła nowoczesne centrum logistyczne i pakowania jako część swojej strategii prowadzenia przyszłościowej, zoptymalizowanej łańcucha dostaw owoców.

The largest Dutch fruit cooperative Fruitmasters has opened a state-of-the-art logistics and packaging center as part of its strategy to operate a future-proof, streamlined fruit supply chain. read more

Over 1,000 fruit producers from the Canary Islands have come together to enhance the export of tropical fruits from the islands. The recently formed organization, the Association of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Producer Organizations of the Canary Islands (Tropicán), includes growers from seven different organizations. read more

Included are new companies from Brazil producing yams, lychees, and grapes. Other companies come from Egypt, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, Colombia, and Morocco. They present a wide range of products during online meetings, including mangoes, avocados, and ginger. read more

The Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards were presented by the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) on 6 May, honoring companies and individuals who are making a notable impact on packaging in Australia and New Zealand. read more

Dzięki współpracy z Joy Wing Mau i Aeon Retail, indyjskie mango Superplum są teraz dostępne w Chinach po raz pierwszy. read more

Peru should invest in the cultivation of pineapples because the country has tropical and subtropical areas with optimal conditions: dry soils, good sunlight, and favorable altitudes. read more

The leading tomato producers are increasingly investing in large high-tech greenhouses to increase production, reduce costs, and operate more sustainably. The goal is to ensure a continuous supply of high-quality tomatoes. In addition to state-of-the-art technology and the read more

Sollum Technologies has published the findings of a new case study investigating the effects of dynamic LED lighting on mini-cucumber production. read more

According to industry experts closely monitoring the walnut plantations in the state, ideal weather conditions are leading to a promising start to the season, as communicated by California Walnuts. read more

In addition, the jury awarded another prize to the YoungStar, a newcomer who was honored for their commitment. Congratulations to all the winners! read more

Zapotrzebowanie na świeże owoce krojone wzrosło w Korei, gdzie sprzedawcy poszerzają swoje linie produktów, ponieważ konsumenci szukają wygody. read more

Paolo Bruni, the president of the industry association CSO Italy, participated in the celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of Apofruit, one of Italy's most important fruit and vegetable cooperatives and a significant exporter to global markets. "It is an honor for me to be here, because read more

The fresh produce industry in Italy has the potential to expand by building stronger relationships with suppliers in Africa, according to Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

A new 40-hectare glasshouse development in Essex, aimed at producing nearly 30,000 tonnes of tomatoes annually, has entered the planning stages. read more

In the 2024 harvest, South Africa exported around 21,000 tons, and even in Zimbabwe - although a much smaller producer - the quantities have continued to increase. read more

Chiquita Panama has reported that it lost 450,000 boxes of bananas intended for export this week as a result of a week-long strike by farm workers that has halted its operations in Bocas del Toro. The company has also cautioned that the continuing strike is leading to the deterioration of its plantations. read more

The blueberry marketing season in Southern Africa ended only in early February, but the new campaign has already begun. read more

As reported by QS referring to the BVL, the insecticide containing the active ingredient cyantraniliprole may be applied against aphids as virus vectors on potatoes for seed production in open fields, beyond the existing authorization, under emergency authorization. read more