The apple season in India is currently in transition, with harvests in Himachal Pradesh almost done and the Kashmir season just starting, according to Bijesh Thelakkatt, CEO of fresh fruit importer PJJ International Fruits. "The quality and quantity of the domestic apple crop have been excellent this year." read more

Mpac successfully completed stage five of their facility expansion in February this year, in time for the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season. The expansion took 11 months to complete. "The expansion increased our static coolstore capacity by five million trays, 19 million kgs of fruit, 3.6kg per. read more

The Elmia Garden fair in Jönköping, Sweden, once again offers a mix of decorations, vases, pots, bulbs, packaging, plants, and, of course, flowers. It is the place for Swedish florists and garden centers to get informed and inspired. But the fair is more than that—it is increasingly read more

The 16th Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair, taking place on January 23-24, 2026, in Kielce, Poland, will feature the "Under Cover" conference. This event will focus on the present challenges and future directions in greenhouse and tunnel cultivation, with involvement from researchers, growers, read more

Jagoda explains: "Sezon na jagody w Indiach rozpoczyna się każdego stycznia i trwa aż do końca kwietnia, a dostawy są teraz dostępne przez cały rok" - mówi Karan Parashar, dyrektor importerów świeżych owoców Exotic Imports Pvt. Ltd. read more

Even though spring is the most productive and flowering season, many flowers also grow in autumn. The most common flower in the fall is the rose, which is primarily grown in Mersin and the surrounding region. Rose is followed by gladioli, gerbera, lilies, and casa blanca (oriental lily). read more

Last year, the German company EW Group acquired the Spanish plant breeding company Planasa in order to expand its portfolio to include plants. Planasa's nursery, which is one of the largest in the world according to commercial director Manuel Garcés, was established in 1973. It initially focused on white and green asparagus, and later expanded to include endives. read more

Helena Hartley has recently come back from a morning in the Loskop Valley, where a vegetable grower has been testing Rijk Zwaan's iceberg varieties for better shelf life. According to her, the seed company's Iceberg range has a significant market presence in South Africa. She is often on the move. read more

Green Factory, a Polish producer in the vegetable, salad, and fresh convenience food sector, has completed the acquisition of three Eisberg companies from Bell Food Group in Poland, Hungary, and Romania. After receiving regulatory approval, the companies are now under the ownership of Green Holding Group. read more

A shipment of peppers from Albania was rejected by Slovenian authorities after testing showed that the pesticide residues exceeded the legal limits. The case was classified as an "alert" under the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). The peppers were halted on September 5 after laboratory testing. read more

This week marks the third story I have reported on for FPJ in as many weeks regarding a polytunnel planning application being refused or rejected. read more

A new report released by Rabobank has revealed that Peru has overtaken Chile to become the world's leading table grape exporter - a change described as a "significant shift" for the industry. read more

Cambridgeshire exotic vegetable grower David Mwanaka has been visited by Princess Anne in recognition of his efforts to establish a business focused on growing produce that is in demand among African, Asian, and Latin American communities in the UK. read more

The event, organized by the South African industry association BerriesZA under the theme "Connecting Minds, Growing Futures," brought together leaders, innovators, producers, exporters, and stakeholders from 32 countries along the entire value chain. read more

With less than a month to go, the stage is set for top growers, exporters, importers, and marketers to discover new opportunities for Latin American produce in Asia and other regions at the first Asia Fruit Logistica Meet Up in Peru. The event will be held on October 28-29 at the Swissotel in Lima. read more

Amazon India has announced that it will expand Amazon Fresh to over 270 cities nationwide, offering fresh fruits, vegetables, groceries, and household essentials to millions of customers across India. read more

In the meeting held on September 26, 2025, the Joint Potato Stock Exchange Committee of Bologna - after a careful analysis of the results obtained from the marketing of potatoes harvested in this campaign and of the production and commercial situation in Italy and the main production basins. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has recently announced 22 varieties to pair with select 2026 Paint Colors of the Year as announced by major paint brands. The company's lineup features a diverse range of hues and tones that complement the versatility and tranquility of the most prominent indoor and outdoor trends for the upcoming year. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has recently announced 22 varieties to complement select 2026 Paint Colors of the Year introduced by major paint brands. The company's selection features a variety of hues and tones that enhance the versatility and tranquility of the prominent indoor and outdoor spaces for the upcoming year. read more

During Fruit Attraction, the World Avocado Organisation (WAO) presented an analysis of the avocado market, with a particular focus on Italy, where the consumption of this fruit is experiencing significant growth but with ample room for further development. To delve deeper into the topic, read more