BLOOM FRESH International Limited (BLOOM FRESH™), a global leader in the selection of new premium fruit varieties, responsible for iconic varieties such as Cotton Candy®, Sweet Sapphire® and Sweet Globe®, has achieved another decisive victory in Italy in the fight against... read more

In South Africa, a ratio of 60:40 between ocean and air cargo is common for blueberries. Antoinette van Heerden, logistics manager at the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum and moderator of the international blueberry summit logistics panel, noted that this ratio fluctuates quite a bit between seasons. read more

A price difference between different varieties of Egyptian pomegranates is growing as consumer awareness is more prominent these days, says CEO Mariya Dermendzhieva of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland: "Egyptian season 2025 seems like the 'War of the cultivars'. A few years ago, people were... read more

The agricultural organization ARAG-ASAJA has condemned what it calls a "new disloyalty" by the European Union towards the EU agricultural sector, following the modification of the trade agreement protocols between Europe and Morocco. According to the organization, this change will enable the... read more

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the peak periods for fruit consumption in China. With the festival approaching (October 6 this year), demand for Peruvian blueberries has risen, driving a steady increase in prices. Earlier in the season, however, abundant domestic supply kept blueberry prices stable. read more

Costa Rica continues to be the top producer and exporter of fresh pineapples globally, mainly sending them to the United States and Europe. Approximately 65% of our country's production is shipped to North American buyers, positioning us as a market leader, while the remaining portion is exported to Europe, where there is demand. read more

Mr. Mukund Thakar, Founder of Sai Roses and Pawana Sanskruti FPC, has been honored at HortiConnect India 2025 in Bangalore for his contributions to the floriculture industry. This recognition celebrates his remarkable journey from a humble 1000 square meter polyhouse to 50 acres of world-class facilities. read more

On September 9th, AgriFutures growAG. and Hort Innovation co-hosted a webinar with UK-based AgriTech E, focusing on innovation needs in Australia's horticulture sector and opportunities for international collaboration. The session introduced the growAG. platform and featured insights from an. read more

The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) has set a target to reduce the country's dependence on imported red onions by up to 30% by 2030 through a structured local seed production programme. Director General Datuk Dr Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani said the initiative aims to boost domestic red onion production and decrease reliance on imports. read more

Bloom Fresh International Limited has achieved another significant victory in Italy in the battle against intellectual property infringement. After years of legal proceedings, the Court has delivered final judgments in favor of the company, granting over €750,000 in damages, costs, and penalties against... read more

The European Commission has approved €4.2 million in emergency support for Latvian farmers to mitigate the damage caused by adverse weather this year, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture. The aid must be distributed to farmers by April 30, 2026, and the ministry is currently preparing the payment conditions. read more

The pleasing development is primarily thanks to apples, which increased by just under a quarter (+24.67%) in quantity to 586,445 tons and also gained 22.25% in value, reaching over 676 million euros. Kiwis also recorded excellent results: the green, yellow, or red fruits increased in. read more

The South African supplier Tru-Cape has announced that it has achieved its highest ever packout of Pink Lady apples this season. Both of its packhouses have reported an increased proportion of fruit that met the brand's guidelines. read more

According to the commission, the agreement for the agricultural sectors of both sides is largely balanced. There will be no liberalization for sensitive agricultural products such as rice, sugar, and eggs. The same applies to fresh bananas, ethanol, modified starches, and proteins. "Limited trade quotas" will be in place. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC), a fruit producer, has started harvesting commercial quantities of Malaika, a premium raspberry variety developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB). read more

This way, you can better control your digital risks and minimize potential damages. The initiative is part of the recently launched project "Resilient Producers," an industry-wide initiative focused on achieving cyber resilience. read more

Nowe dane ze strony rządu Nowej Zelandii ujawniły, że konsumenci w całym kraju zmniejszyli spożycie owoców i warzyw w związku z presją finansową. read more

Bipartisan group of US legislators has called on US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to prioritize market access for US blueberries in trade talks with key Asian partners. read more

Hyderabad residents who are planning to decorate their homes with flowers or make Bathukammas will need to spend less on marigolds but more on roses during the upcoming festival season starting Monday. The price of roses has increased, while the cost of marigolds (banthi), traditionally used for home decoration, has decreased. read more

In week 38, the FPC Rose (Flower Product Committee) visited Kenya and interacted with farms, freight forwarders, breeders, and the local team at Royal FloraHolland. The program offered valuable insights into local production, sustainability efforts, and logistical hurdles, while... read more