Könst Alstroemeria proudly celebrates a significant milestone: 80 years of commitment to the art of breeding. Since its establishment in 1946, this family-owned company has been dedicated to developing unique, dependable, and inspiring genetic innovations in cut flowers, particularly focusing on Alstroemeria. read more

Lan Handling Deutschland has appointed Carsten Fouquet as head of sales for the DACH region, effective 1 January 2026. The role covers Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and forms part of the company's plans to expand its local commercial structure in the region. The appointment coincides with Lan... read more

Operating through a network of over 500 smallholder farmers, Afri Foods is a Rwandan agrifood exporter founded in 2019 by Sakina Usengimana. The company is positioned at the intersection of gender inclusion and technology-enabled scaling, and currently specializes in exporting avocados and chilies. read more

Low-pressure system "Elli" has arrived. In Lower Saxony, snow chaos reigns on the A2 near Hanover, and the lane toward Dortmund is closed after an accident. The German Weather Service (DWD) expects up to 20 centimeters of new snow. In Berlin and North Rhine-Westphalia, however, people can. read more

Apofruit confirms its participation at Marca (booth D/54-E/51, pavilion 19). The cooperative, which has concluded the celebrations for the 65th anniversary of its foundation, will showcase various proposals for gdo partners. Investments in varietal innovation for Candine Apples. read more

The international fruit and vegetable trade is facing crucial decisions, and the answers come from the innovative strength of the sector itself. Products and technologies capable of creating added value, of exciting consumers, and of rethinking the very concept of creation. read more

Kazakhstan increased its fruit and berry exports in the first ten months of 2025, shipping 197,600 tonnes abroad, up 33.5% compared to the same period in 2024. Export earnings reached $27.6 million. Melons and watermelons led the growth, with shipments up 22.9% to 91,400 tonnes. Major buyers. read more

Fruit Logistica will gather companies involved in the global fresh produce supply chain. With exhibitors from over 90 countries, the event offers a platform to exchange ideas on advancements, technologies, and operational strategies in fresh fruit and vegetable logistics. read more

"We are grateful to Minister Lollobrigida for the important work of protection carried out in favor of Italian and European farmers during the last informal meeting of EU Ministers. Sebastiano Fortunato, President of the Consortium for the Protection of the PGI Pachino Tomato, commented in this way." read more

Ukranian consumers may face a 15-20% increase in apple prices in the upcoming months due to escalating storage expenses and frequent power outages. Farmers lacking proper storage facilities have already sold the majority of their stock, thereby making the market reliant on large cold-storage warehouses. read more

Aldi contributed to the delivery of over 1.5 million meals to those in need during the Christmas and New Year period by donating surplus food from its stores across the UK. read more

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A new distribution center is currently being built in Nieuw-Reijerwaard in Ridderkerk. DC Logipoint in Ridderkerk is a new, high-quality logistics development with a BREEAM Excellent certification, spanning a total of 20,783 m². Out of this, around 18,112 m² is dedicated to warehouse space. read more

The gerbera product group emphasizes sustainability. In line with this, they have adopted the Fc555 - Royal FloraHolland's newest multi-use flower bucket - to which the product group has made a substantial contribution. This innovation alone saves the gerbera product group 250,000 kilograms. read more

From 27 to 30 January 2026, Flanders, Belgium, will once again showcase its presence in the international horticulture industry at the International Plant Fair (IPM) in Essen, as reported by VLAM. Featuring a robust stand design, cutting-edge plant innovations, and an emphasis on sustainable solutions, the Flemish... read more

Niedawno Círculo de Empresarios przedstawiło swoje "Stanowisko" w sprawie sektora rolnego w Hiszpanii. Jednym z głównych punktów było stwierdzenie, że dzięki głębokiej transformacji ostatnich dziesięcioleci Hiszpania należy do najbardziej konkurencyjnych krajów na świecie. Círculo de Empresarios to grupa myślicieli. read more

Australian stone fruit imports are gaining momentum in India now that the South African season has wrapped up, with three airfreight shipments landed, says Mumbai importer Arun Uttamchandani of Pushpbhuj Impex. "We have mainly imported white nectarines and violet peaches so far. The season did not read more

Cora Seeds will be present at Marca, scheduled on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 1G Stand E/6G). The Italian seed company will showcase several new products, including the "Malizioso" cocktail tomato, the "Corabell" midi plum tomato, as well as the range of "MaxiFresh" watermelons. "We are bringing new products to Bologna. read more

Eyes focused on Flia 2026: for twenty years the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award has been considered an indicator of future trends. Among the numerous applications received, two independent juries of experts have selected ten innovations that will be presented in dedicated exhibition areas. read more