The revision of the apple protocol for Vietnam has been successfully completed. This was announced by CSO Italy, on behalf of the other organizations that worked to achieve this result: Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane, Assomela, and Fruitimprese, which collaborated with the Central. read more

Ekstremalne warunki pogodowe i niepewność rynkowa obciążają producentów owoców do konserwowania na całym świecie. Od Europy po Stany Zjednoczone, plantatorzy zgłaszają mniejsze zbiory, węższe marże i konkurencję ze strony rynku świeżych owoców dla brzoskwiń żółtego miąższu. W Południowej Afryce producenci owoców do konserwowania nadal pozostają pod presją.

The impact of extreme weather and market uncertainty is being felt by canning fruit producers globally. From Europe to the U.S., growers are reporting smaller harvests, tighter margins, and competition from the fresh fruit market for yellow cling peaches. In South Africa, canning fruit growers continue to face pressure. read more

Ahold Delhaize launches 'Healthy Future Academy' to empower associates on health and sustainability. Ahold Delhaize reported: "Ahold Delhaize has launched the 'Healthy Future Academy', a new learning program designed to equip associates with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to further." read more

Modern farming techniques such as polyhouses and net houses are quickly changing the horticultural landscape of Prayagraj. This is increasing the income of farmers and establishing the district as a growing center for floriculture exports. According to district officials, these protected cultivation methods facilitate... read more

Również Government of Tanzania, poprzez Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA), rozpoczął sezon zakupu awokado 2025/2026 z naciskiem na kontrolę jakości i dodawanie wartości. Oficjalne rozpoczęcie miało miejsce 25 września 2025 roku w Regionie Njombe, pod przewodnictwem gubernatora regionu Njombe. read more

PIORiN has announced that blueberries from Polish plantations have been approved for export to the Vietnamese market. This decision was made by the Plant Health Service of Vietnam after an inspection conducted in Poland from August 26-29, 2025. read more

At the beginning of the autumn harvest, industrial processors in Moldova were paying 3.6-3.8 lei/kg (€0.18-0.19) for apples. However, by the end of the current week, some factories tried to reduce the "working price" to 3.3 lei/kg (€0.17) for apples delivered directly from orchards. Factory managers mentioned this change. read more

The season in Jalisco has progressed positively and steadily. Moisés Barbeyto, Antonio Núñez, and Jorge Hernández from DG Fresh Group note that their vertical integration strategy—covering production, packaging, and logistics—has contributed to consistent operations during the season. read more

In the distance, we saw Irene Schouten riding away with the fastest group, wearing Holex Flower cycling gear. Behind us, a colorful line of cyclists weaved through the meadows, many of them sporting Dutch Flower Group jerseys. It was just after 10 o'clock on Sunday morning, during the ride. read more

On September 1st, Kees Scheffers started as the new greenhouse division manager at Vertify Naaldwijk, the Netherlands. "I'm 56 years old and was born and raised in Maasdijk," he shared in Vertify's newsletter. "I still live there with my wife Petra. Horticulture runs in my veins. My parents had read more

A rare variety of pineapple from Costa Rica has gained international attention after being featured on the YouTube channel MrBeast 2, which has over 52 million subscribers. The Rubyglow, grown in Buenos Aires de Puntarenas by Fresh Del Monte, was tasted by Nolan Hansen and Majd Khader in a video. read more

The annual Discovery Field Days hosted by Enza Zaden in Twisk focused on the theme "Resistance makes the difference," with a specific emphasis on Intermediate Resistance (IR) Nasonovia Nr:1. Growers, partners, and specialists from the Netherlands and other countries came together over three days to discuss current... read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh salads and vegetables and ready-to-eat meals, will be present for the first time at the 17th edition of Fruit Attraction, an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector that will take place in Madrid from September 30th. read more

W ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy 2025 roku, wartość eksportu owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu szacowana jest na 6,11 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich, co oznacza wzrost o 8,3% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w 2024 roku. Na podstawie obecnej wydajności, sektor ma szansę osiągnąć wartość eksportu na poziomie 8 miliardów dolarów w tym roku. Owoce i warzywa. read more

The import of Hayward kiwi from Greece has started, while the production of persimmons is picking up. There is a change in variety for prickly pears, now with the first Sicilian Bastardoni. New apple varieties, Nicoter and Annurca, are entering the market. read more

This pioneering agricultural sustainability initiative in Europe is being implemented on over 4,000 acres (1,619 hectares) of lettuce, brassicas (including broccoli, cauliflower, and other cabbage varieties), and celery crops in the Campo de Cartagena region of Murcia, Spain. It aims to improve. read more

The vision of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and the determination of its alumnus, Avtar Singh Dhindsa, laid the foundation for one of India's most successful land diversification projects: floriculture and flower seed cultivation. Avtar, who grew up in Langrian village in Punjab, began read more

The German company Food Freshly will be showcasing pre-cut apple slices as a substitute for whole apples in school meals at this year's Fruit Attraction. This concept has been utilized for over 15 years in countries like the US and Canada and is now being introduced to European markets. read more

The iconic Chiquita bananas will be grown, for the first time, in Italy. With the "Italian product" bananas, the brand is starting production in the heart of Sicily alongside the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio, creating a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and quality. read more

Chiquita bananas will be cultivated for the first time in Italy, a pioneering initiative. With Italian-grown bananas, the brand is starting production in the heart of Sicily in collaboration with the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio. read more