The season for prickly pears in the province of Malaga, Spain, particularly in Coín in the Guadalhorce valley, has been longer and more productive this year. According to José Miguel Guzmán, owner of the El Tío Lo Chumbo estate, abundant rainfall has helped increase both yields and fruit sweetness, prolonging the season. read more

Bangladesh has exported mangoes and jackfruits by sea for the first time to the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and several European countries. Previously, these fruits were exported only by air. According to the Chattogram Plant Quarantine Station, 39,141 kg of mangoes were shipped. read more

Po ponad wieku działalności, kurtyna zamyka się na bogatej historii firmy Degenhardt Blumenzwiebeln, jednej z wiodących niemieckich firm zajmujących się cebulami kwiatów. Wraz z zakończeniem działalności firmy, cały asortyment - od maszyn do uprawy i przetwarzania, po traktory i urządzenia handlowe - będzie dostępny do sprzedaży. read more

The Australian avocado grower and exporter, The Avolution, is currently cultivating avocados in the Tristate area, which includes Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales, and preparing for the upcoming Western Australian season. Despite facing some challenges with rain and windy conditions, the overall production has been good. read more

At the request of Procomer and the Costa Rican ministries, Pafru S.A. is participating in this year's Fruit Attraction in Madrid for the first time, with an exclusive presentation in the conference room above Hall 12. The focus of the presentation will be on the new varieties and consumer demand. read more

The owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export, Apostolos Tsinoglou, noted that lower kiwi production in Greece is due to the frosty weather and water issues. He mentioned that early kiwi varieties such as Tsechelidis and Greenlight have been affected by these conditions, leading to reduced harvests. read more

W ramach tygodnia Seed Meets Technology, odbywają się badania polowe w Holandii od 23 do 25 września. Badania obejmują 1,300 m² działek warzywnych, prezentując ponad stu odmian w wielu kulturach. Seler jest kluczowym elementem, z nowymi odmianami dwufunkcyjnymi na wystawie. Mendel read more

The Mazzonisi Group is getting ready to participate in Fruit Attraction 2025 with its wide range of premium fruits and vegetables (Italy collective, stand 8C12). The upcoming campaigns will be led by Matteo Mazzoni. read more

Algerian Deglet Nour dates are now available on the market. "This season shows a notable improvement from the last one, both in terms of quantity and quality," says Ahmed Mayof, an Algerian exporter. Mayof attributes the difference between the two seasons to climatic conditions. read more

The decision of a future bride to grow her own wedding flowers has gone viral, leaving viewers stunned by the breathtaking results. The woman, who is getting married in just under a month, shared a TikTok video with the caption: "Maybe it was a bad idea to try growing all my own wedding flowers...just read more

AgroFresh will showcase its postharvest technology range at Fruit Attraction 2025. The company will present solutions such as SmartFresh, Harvista, FreshCloud Inspection, and Rubens. Moreover, Rubens has been submitted for the Fruit Attraction Innovation Hub Awards in the digital category. read more

"Industries of avocado in Mexico are still very fragmented and lack institutionalization," according to Pedro Somarriba, President of Avoworks. Despite having a value of approximately $6 billion in the U.S, the sector operates in a manner similar to small, family-owned businesses, presenting significant opportunities for scaling up. read more

This business delivers farm-fresh produce from South Korea within 72 hours. When Martine Shin relocated from South Korea to Singapore four years ago, she was disappointed by the quality of fruits available in supermarkets - often either overripe, underripe, or lacking in taste. Determined to offer a better option, she started her own business. read more

Badź Researchers from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) and China's Yunnan University have conducted field trials in Sargodha to test a pest management system designed for tomato cultivation. The trials were carried out as part of the Yunnan Fruit-Vegetable-Flower IPM International Joint Lab. read more

Euro Plant Tray (EPT) is an initiative established by stakeholders from various sectors of the European floriculture industry. The goal is to introduce a range of reusable plant trays with the support of a shared pool system. Royal FloraHolland has been a partner in this initiative since the beginning of 2023. read more

Western Australian orchardist Sam Licciardello, a third-generation grower from Donnybrook, emphasized the challenges of engaging consumers and the importance of collaboration within the fruit sector to increase awareness and knowledge. Licciardello and his wife, Vanessa, oversee 45 hectares of apple orchards. read more

The avocado production season in Morocco is advancing smoothly with favorable weather conditions, after experiencing significant losses from heatwaves in June and August. Although estimates of the losses differ among experts, the current focus is on achieving a high percentage of large fruits to improve commercial... read more

With the demand for blueberries increasing year-round and the supply still struggling to keep up, breeding company Fall Creek sees an unprecedented opportunity for growth. Strategic timing of harvests in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia could help bridge the annual supply gap, while introducing new high-performing varieties. read more

A campaign has been launched in the United Kingdom urging the government to ban plastic stickers on fruit and vegetables. The initiative is led by Milena Tomaszewska, Miss Earth Wales Water 2024/25 and founder of the sustainability platform Circularity Champions, who has created a petition to support this cause. read more

From October 6 to 9, 2025, the foyer in Straelen-Herongen will be transformed into a vibrant showcase of African flowers. Each day from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Thursday until 12:00 p.m.), visitors can discover a colorful presentation featuring the latest assortment from African rose. read more