In the plain of Sibari, the pomegranate campaign of Op Agricor from Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza) has officially started. Op Agricor is a point of reference for high-quality fruits and citrus fruits, with a specific focus on sustainability and environmental respect through organic productions. read more

The Gimhae Flower Distribution Center in South Korea will be constructed at the location of the Yeongnam Horticultural Agricultural Cooperative Federation in Gimhae, with an investment of 46 billion square meters. The center aims to introduce distribution innovation through the implementation of electronic auctions, making Gimhae the largest... read more

Esselunga presents the sixth edition of its Sustainability Plan, confirming a path that combines economic growth, innovation, and social and environmental responsibility. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has submitted its Autumn Budget proposals to the Chancellor, urging for immediate measures to alleviate pressures on its member businesses and unleash the environmental horticulture sector's capacity to contribute more than £51 billion to the UK economy by 2030. read more

Stable production volumes are essential for expanding Korea's agricultural exports. Despite strong demand and well-established sales channels, the lack of domestic production hinders export capacity. Pears, along with strawberries, are highly valued as premium Korean fruits in international markets. Buyers read more

The Texas produce industry and its partners are seeking support from the industry and the public to link the 1944 Water Treaty to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will be reviewed starting in July 2026. This comes after frustrations among stakeholders in the Rio Grande region. read more

The European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES) will be introduced on Sunday, October 12, with phased implementation expected to reduce disruption at border crossings. EES is designed to automatically register non-EU citizens as they cross into the Schengen area. On their first entry, read more

Nova Siri Genetics, a research and innovation company specialized in strawberry and small fruit varieties, also participated in Fruit Attraction this year. Nicola Tufaro, a breeder at Nsg, tells us about the new proposals and growth strategies. What new developments did Nova Siri Genetics present this year? read more

A new project focusing on enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the Kurdish vegetable sector has been initiated in Sulaymaniyah. This initiative is based on a comprehensive market analysis carried out last year and involves collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the value chain, including farmers. read more

DP World has extended its partnership with the German shipping line Hapag-Lloyd for another ten years, continuing their collaboration at the Port of Santos, Brazil's largest container terminal. The renewed agreement, which started in 2014, guarantees that Hapag-Lloyd vessels will continue to make calls at the port. read more

The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has announced a public stakeholder consultation for two floral schemes: the Kenya Flower Council (KFC) for its Flowers and Ornamentals Sustainability Standards (FOSS), and MPS for its MPS-Socially Qualified (MPS-SQ) standard. This consultation is currently underway. read more

Freshfel Europe participated in the 11th annual EU conference on financial instruments of the EAFRD, which took place in Milan and was organized by fi-compass, the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission, and the European Investment Bank (EIB). read more

Ten partner organizations presented their latest technologies and demonstrated how sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence can make apple cultivation more efficient and sustainable, according to the research center. read more

The JSE-listed KAL Group has announced that the new U.S. tariffs could pose challenges for specific agricultural sectors, but are not expected to have a major impact on South Africa's overall agricultural recovery. Instead, they may speed up the process of diversifying into other markets. KAL Group CEO Sean Walsh stated. read more

Royal FloraHolland believes in a flourishing future. A future in which growth does not harm people or the environment, but instead arises from sustainability and innovation. A future in which their members not only provide beautiful products, but also contribute to a healthy, green. read more

Food security cannot be achieved without high-quality seeds and plant innovation, essential tools to address the increasing demand for food of a global population set to reach 10 billion people by 2050. This is the message that Assosementi conveys. read more

evolved into a broader discussion on sustainability and innovation. read more

As the southern Hemisphere fruit export season begins, growers and exporters are exploring ways to enhance the freshness and ripeness of the fruit upon arrival in Northern Hemisphere markets. Rypen offers products that capture and regulate ethylene levels both during and after harvest. read more

The potato harvest in the UK is advancing, however, growers are feeling the pressure to sell their stock due to limited storage capacity. Market reports suggest that there are high yield expectations for the 2025/26 season, exacerbating concerns about oversupply in both the UK and the EU. There are also variations in different regions... read more

Over 62,000 smallholder farmers in Tanzania have participated in training provided by the World Vegetable Center - Eastern and Southern Africa (WorldVeg) as part of the Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I) project, which aims to enhance vegetable production systems. Speaking read more