"Despite its sweetness and health benefits, the vast majority of consumers have never tasted a yellow kiwi. Have you ever considered that?" The numbers tell a surprising story," says Fabio Zanesco, CEO of the European KiKoKà Consortium, as he presented data. "In Italy, market penetration is read more

The 100% organic Juliet apple, produced exclusively in France by 190 growers, is launching its new campaign. Jean-Noël Carles, president of the association Les Amis de Juliet, provides us with the latest production update. Forecasts indicate 24,000 tons for this year after several planting phases (+100). read more

Landscape firms and orchid nurseries in Singapore applying for land plots from November will receive longer first-term land tenures under a revised tenancy model introduced by the National Parks Board (NParks) on October 13th. The current model offers an initial three-year tenure that is renewable. read more

The Cultural Landscape Foundation ("TCLF"), a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that focuses on education and advocacy, was established in 1998. Recently, they announced that Mexico City-based landscape architect Mario Schjetnan and his firm Grupo de Diseño Urbano (GDU) are the recipients of the 2025 award. read more

Several families from the Soroki area in Moldova joined forces to start blackcurrant production. They established a 62-hectare plantation, investing in modern technologies and equipment, which allowed them to start exporting fruits to

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Mocchau Highland has farms located in both the southern and northern regions of Vietnam, enabling the company to provide its customers with yellow and purple varieties throughout the year. "This unique advantage sets us apart at Mocchau Highland, a feature not all exporters in Vietnam possess," explains Cathy Phan, Sales Director at the company. read more

At the end of May 2026, Van Zanten Flowerbulbs in Hillegom will permanently close its doors. After more than a century and a half, one of the oldest bulb companies in the Netherlands will come to an end. The company, better known as the Royal Van Zanten, has its origins in the Veldhuyzen van. read more

Zachowanie jakości i świeżości bananów podczas długich tras eksportowych pozostaje kluczowe dla indyjskich eksporterów i może stanowić różnicę między odrzuceniem a sukcesem na rynku - twierdzi Deepak Rajmohan, dyrektor generalny GreenPod Labs, przedsiębiorstwa agrobiotechnologicznego. "Istnieją sposoby, aby zapewnić optymalny czas przechowywania. read more

AIPH has officially approved HortEx 2026 as a Category D International Horticultural Trade Exhibition. Organized by DLG Asia Pacific, Nova Exhibitions BV, and VEAS, this three-day event will be held from May 20 to May 22, 2026, at BITEC in Bangkok, alongside Agritechnica Asia. read more

Pineapple production in Costa Rica is expected to face a challenging outlook for the first half of 2026, as stated by Gustavo Zamora Alvarado, president of the Cámara de Piñeros Unidos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica's Chamber of United Pineapple Producers). The heavy rains from November to March have caused difficulties for many producers. read more

Indian kiwi importers are facing a turbulent season following the arrival of Chilean fruit, leading many to reconsider their plans due to market disruptions and changing sources of origin, according to Ajaz Raien, CEO of fresh produce importer Embrace Fresh. "The kiwi season was not very good for us because of" read more

According to the NIQ HomeScan MAT data of September 2025, the Private Label Brand (Mdd) market continues to show steady growth in Europe, driven mainly by the United Kingdom, where the presence of private labels is now well established, as reported by the Spanish website foodretail.es. read more

Along the flatlands of coastal Muar, workers are busy fertilizing flowering shrubs under an overcast sky. In a matter of weeks, some of these plants from the town in Johor state will be sent to Singapore to help beautify the city-state's streets and neighborhoods, nearly 400km away. read more

The Costa Rican banana industry has recently shared new data and technical findings that reinforce its commitment to social and environmental sustainability in a regional context where agricultural production is facing growing regulatory and environmental challenges. According to information from the National Banana read more

The recent approval by the European Union of biostimulants manufactured by Introlab positions the South African company to further enhance its connections with distributors, retailers, and growers in the region. Introlab's biostimulants are currently available in over twenty countries, with more than... read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and marketing of high-quality fresh fruit, proudly announces its partnership with the 38th edition of the SIM Marketing Award, the most prestigious academic recognition in Italy dedicated to young marketing talents, promoted by read more

Yesterday in Rome, in the presence of Italian and New Zealand institutional representatives, including the Ambassador of New Zealand to Italy H.E. Jackie Frizelle and the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida, Zespri brought together researchers and read more

Volodymyr Gurzhiy of Ukrainian apple exporter USPA Fruit says that depending on the region in Ukraine, this year's apple harvest is either similar to last year or smaller. "The current situation varies across the main apple-growing regions, as the frosts came in several waves and at different." read more

Flikweert Vision has signed a dealership agreement with Volm Companies to enhance the distribution and servicing of its optical sorting technology in North America. The agreement was finalized last week during a visit to Zeeland by Volm representatives Wayne DeCou, Equipment Director, and... read more

Ana Rita Matos, from the Portuguese fresh produce exporter Horticolas Casal d'Avo Lda (HCA), stated that the weather conditions in Portugal have affected the cabbage season. "This season has posed challenges for Portuguese cabbage growers due to unexpected frost and irregular weather conditions," she said. read more