Vietnam is taking steps to ensure the continued export of dragon fruit to the European Union despite stricter regulations on food safety and pesticide residue. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in Vietnam has stated that Vietnamese dragon fruit will be subjected to increased scrutiny under Annex II of the regulations. read more

Product and sales representatives from Enza Zaden recently completed a successful week at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Toronto, where the Tribelli® brand took center stage in the snacking category. A major highlight of the event was the official North American launch of Tribelli. read more

The Floraliën flower and plant show, held in Ghent, Belgium, once again demonstrated its role as a showcase for the country's ornamental horticulture industry. Signs throughout and around the Citadel Park guided visitors to the event, with large quantities of azaleas at the entrance serving as. read more

The PGI Vignola Cherry is back on the markets for a commercial season with positive prospects, which will continue until early July. The Consortium's forecasts speak of a good production, which according to estimates will be around 40-50 thousand quintals. read more

ClemenGold International, the South African-based 'House of Brands' known for ClemenGold mandarins, has teamed up with global fresh produce labeling specialist Sinclair and its representative HG Molenaar to introduce the Sinclair T55 - the world's first fruit label certified for both home and industrial use. read more

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Spain's Ministry of Agriculture anticipates a stone fruit season in Catalonia with minimal changes compared to last year, including slight increases in peaches and apricots, and consistent volumes for nectarines and Paraguayan peaches. This projection coincides with the commencement of apricot and cherry harvesting. read more

The current export campaign for Egyptian garlic is gaining momentum, despite a slow start, according to Mohamed Maatouk, CEO of R M Fresh. He explains, "The season took a turn in April, with a surge in orders from countries that rely on imported garlic or." read more

Despite an international scenario still marked by the instability of energy costs and logistics, which has driven food prices up across Europe, the Roman market is experiencing a return to acceptable and pre-holiday prices. read more

Lidl Italy is very active in promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables through a mix of creative marketing campaigns, contests, and educational projects. The most recent initiative in this area is a pop-up fruit and vegetable bar in the heart of the sports center in Rome, with an attached gazebo called " read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will start in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are organizing a World Cup Football Pool through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

A round table discussion on floriculture took place on the second day of the Greenhouse Industry 2026 forum. Artem Suvorov, a consultant at Strategy Partners, mentioned that the Russian flower market has been experiencing growth in recent years, attributed to increased sales and higher average prices. In 2025, the market saw growth in value terms. read more

The current mango market is marked by a crucial shift between the production regions in South America and West Africa, notably in terms of the transportation dynamics by air and sea. In the air transport sector, there is a noticeable shortage of supply that is impacting the mango market. read more

"Vietnam's dragon fruit export sector displayed signs of recovery at the beginning of 2026, with demand starting to diversify beyond its traditional reliance on China," says Henry Le from Funi Farm Import Export Co., Ltd. "In the first two months of 2026, total export turnover rose by approximately 15%." read more

The Fruit Day Expo of 2026 will be held in less than a month and is set to showcase various solutions for fruit growers, according to Iurie Fala, CEO of Moldova Fruct. He stated, "For the 8th year in a row, we are inviting companies that provide solutions for the fruit-growing industry, such as irrigation." read more

One Frio has recently acquired Granville Food Care, which will help the company strengthen its operations in Ireland and expand its temperature-controlled network throughout Europe. Granville Food Care has been a key player in Northern Ireland's frozen food supply chain for over 40 years. Headquartered in Dungannon, the company has a strong reputation in the industry. read more

The growth of the blueberry sector in Europe continues to attract producers, investors, and operators in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. At the same time, rising production costs, technical innovation requirements, and market developments are increasing the need for specialized knowledge. read more

On the occasion of Tuttofood, BMTI conducted an analysis on the current trends of wholesale prices in the agri-food sector in light of the conflict in the Middle East. The analysis, based on the surveys of the Chambers of Commerce and wholesale markets, highlights how, at read more

The fruit and vegetable sector in Italy is worth around 20 billion in production and remains the leading category for attracting customers in retail outlets, especially when it is able to innovate by responding to emerging consumer behaviors. How? Firstly, through new. read more

Often referred to as the "stinkiest tree of spring" because of its foul odor resembling rotting fish, the Bradford pear is a fast-growing ornamental tree prized for its white spring blossoms... and the problems it can cause. So far, authorities have prohibited the spread of the invasive tree in four states. New Jersey is the latest state to join the ban. read more