The table grape industry in India has started loading shipments for Europe in the last two weeks, which is later than usual because of a growing season affected by rain. read more

Temporary Admission Status has been granted to the Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) and Fairtrade International by the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative, as shared on LinkedIn. Following the FSI-SSCI benchmarking announcement in 2021, social standards in... read more

Greenhouse rozwija się na terenie całej Afryki, gdyż producenci poszukują bardziej niezawodnych systemów produkcyjnych dostosowanych do zróżnicowanych klimatów, ograniczeń infrastrukturalnych oraz zdolności operacyjnych. Zimbabwańska firma GreenCon działa na kontynencie od ponad trzech dekad od swojego założenia. read more

Uniteca Fruit Logistica 2026 has sent a clear message: growth comes from tangible and measurable results for fruit and vegetable businesses. In line with the theme Let’s Grow, the Group showcased a range of new technologies based on artificial intelligence, automation, and. read more

Football speaks all languages: it ignites emotions, moves crowds, and bridges distances. And now it also becomes the key to narrating - in a simpler and more immediate way - a complex world like that of apiculture. It is from this insight that the new strategic approach takes shape. read more

From consumer-oriented varietal innovation to precision technologies for agriculture: the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2026 recognizes the allergy-friendly Pompure apple and the L50 Drone by ABZ Innovation. read more

Sorma Group, a leading technical partner for post-harvest processing of fruits and vegetables, presented at Fruit Logistica the Sorma Clipless, a packaging made entirely of single-material plastic, an innovation in net packaging. The advantages read more

Nitin Malakar from Maheshwar in Khargone district has shown that with vision, technology, and determination, agriculture can be transformed into a profitable and dignified business. A former Deputy Manager (Engineer) at JSW Group, Malakar left his high-paying corporate job behind. read more

The RHS Malvern Spring Festival is scheduled to be the first event of the RHS Floral programme in 2026. It will take place at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern from May 7th to May 10th, 2026. Known for showcasing new horticultural trends and innovations, the 2026 festival will introduce two brand-new features. read more

Data, technology, and skills at the service of decisions in the field. The second training session of the Agrometeo project promoted by Conserve Italia has ended in Bagnacavallo, a direct comparison moment between technicians and fruit-growing partners from Romagna to assess what has been achieved so far. read more

Oasis Grower Solutions has announced the release of a propagation kit aimed at retail consumers, designed specifically for home-based propagation. The brand-new Oasis RhizoPlug Sheet Propagation Kit features the newest generation of clean, pest- and pathogen-free substrate technology developed by Oasis, tailored for small-scale use. read more

Smithers-Oasis has issued the following response to the upcoming Church of England General Synod Motion to ban floral foam and require flowers used in designs to be locally grown: "Since the Church of England has not reached out to us to discuss our products and sustainability plan, and the read more

Australians apple and pear growers are going to benefit from a new national benchmarking initiative that aims to enhance industry profitability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. read more

The leading tech company Unitec made a comeback at Fruit Logistica this week, aligning with the event's theme 'Let's Grow'. They showcased their ability to deliver tangible results for their customers by enhancing efficiency in their supply chains. read more

Valentine's Day has always been associated with flowers, but the way bouquets are wrapped is undergoing a subtle transformation. The 2026 trends focus on soft colors and natural textures, indicating a change in how Valentine's bouquets are presented visually. This shift is particularly noticeable in Valentine's arrangements. read more

Italian cuisine, recently recognized as intangible cultural heritage of humanity, and the role of the agri-food supply chain were at the center of the first day of Fruit Logistica 2026, with the MOF - Fondicon Wholesale Agri-food Center as the main protagonist. read more

During the training session "Blueberry in focus - cultivation technology and pruning practice in a modern farm" (February 4th), one of the highlights of the program was a practical demonstration of pruning several blueberry varieties, including the 'Cargo' variety, led by Tomasz. read more

Presented in Berlin, at the Fruit Logistica fair (Kenya stand), the Italian Agrifood Technology for Africa project, the network of Italian companies in the agrifood supply chains that aim to expand their business in sub-Saharan African countries. read more

During the last board meeting of the interprofessional organization OI last week, the adherence of the business network Italmercati was unanimously approved, as well as the appointment of a new board member, the legal representative of the organization, Fabio Massimo. read more

Normative clarity, consistent application rules, adequate timelines, and protection of the single market are the main requests of the European fruit and vegetable sector in view of the entry into force of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). read more