The global blueberry industry is heading into the late 2020s with a production capacity never seen before and a more diverse supply base across different regions, as highlighted by analysts at EastFruit. The global planted area is expanding, with estimates suggesting a growth of at least 10% each year. read more

Less risk, more safety for operators, and optimization of intervention times. The use of drones for phytosanitary treatments has yielded encouraging results, and following a new request made by the regional Phytopathological Sector, the Ministry of Health has... read more

On April 3 and 4, the 6th AMHPAC Agricultural Social Responsibility Symposium took place in Guadalajara, Jalisco. This event provided a platform for participants to discuss anticipated sustainability trends for the year, offering a unique opportunity for stakeholders in the protected vegetable sector. read more

During the auction in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, Starflor organized a Meet & Greet event for buyers and growers this week. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the range of products from the associated growers. Starflor not only provides sales support but also manages logistics for its international growers. The outcome? A successful event that fostered valuable connections between buyers and growers. read more

Brazilian fruit exports are facing several challenges, such as a lack of refrigerated infrastructure, high internal logistics costs, and delays in certifications, affecting both quality and competitiveness. Hevile, a company based in Brazil with over 27 years of experience... read more

In recent days, the sixth edition of the gastronomic competition "La Cucina del BenEssere" took place at Riolo Terme (RA), at the headquarters of the IPSSAR - State Hotel Institute "Pellegrino Artusi". The event was organized by the Romagna company Natura Nuova in collaboration with the Riolo Institute. read more

During Holy Week, The Shopping Bag, the weekly service created by BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, offers useful tips for purchasing fresh, seasonal products without sacrificing savings and sustainability, even during. read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has approved International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2025, which will celebrate global floriculture and innovation over 17 days. As cherry blossoms fade and spring deepens across Korea, anticipation is blooming for International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2025. read more

Sustainabloom has been announced as a GlobalG.A.P. Community Member. Sustainabloom's commitment to providing education, research, and resources for sustainability in the floriculture sector is echoed in GlobalG.A.P.'s mission of creating safe and more responsible farming practices. read more

During what some exporters described as the "most pleasant" table grape season in many years, South Africa increased its export crop by 5 percent, shipping a record volume of 77.4 million cartons. read more

The two organizations believe that this will be extremely problematic in the long run, as it directly contradicts "scientific findings" and endangers the "long-term sustainability of the industry." The aim of this letter, which the German read more

AI is a broad field, but in recent years it has come to mean simply "LLMs", or language learning models, as tools like ChatGPT have exploded in use for a variety of content creation tasks. The danger is that when the public recognizes the enormous resources being drained by such general-purpose AI models, it may overlook the potential for advancements in other areas of artificial intelligence. read more

Jaguar is aiming to enhance its sustainability reputation through the introduction of its new Harvest of Hope program. The company stated that its goal is to make a tangible, measurable impact directly at the source, rather than prioritizing extra certifications or formalities. read more

Skutki nowej polityki celnego prezydenta Trumpa są już odczuwane przez międzynarodowy sektor morski, według raportu Mundo Marítimo. read more

The Tradeview platform by Vizion, which monitors, measures, and analyzes trading flows in container shipping in real-time, shows that bookings for container imports from the USA reached 169,000 TEUs in the past seven days, compared to 516,000 TEUs in the previous week. read more

In recent months, analysts from EastFruit have observed price hikes in the worldwide lemon market, driven by export limitations and growing demand. Turkey's decision to temporarily halt lemon exports on April 8, 2025, with the goal of stabilizing domestic markets, caused disruptions in supply chains. Although the ban was read more

Rijk Zwaan is proud to announce the opening of a new facility in De Lier, the Netherlands. This expansion further enhances the company's capacity for vegetable breeding, seed cleaning, processing, storage, and packaging, allowing it to meet the growing demand from. read more

After engagement by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), Defra has confirmed an extension to the current plant passport easement, allowing EU suppliers to continue attaching UK Plant Passports to retail-ready plants before shipping. This extension is for 19 months beyond the original 30. read more

Yesterday, on April 10, CPMA exhibitors and attendees returned to the trade show floor for one last time before the doors closed at 4:30 pm. Exhibitors were satisfied, but they noted that it was less crowded compared to the first day. While this is typical, this year many members of the produce industry were present. read more

W przechowywaniu owoców i warzyw oraz w uprawie w szklarniach, temperatura i wilgotność są kluczowymi czynnikami bezpośrednio wpływającymi na jakość produktu. Zbyt wysokie temperatury mogą prowadzić do psucia, podczas gdy niska wilgotność może powodować odwodnienie. Tradycyjne metody monitorowania często napotykają problemy, takie jak: read more