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Solanum melongena (Pick-&-Joy Aubergine) from Vreugdenhil Young Plants in De Lier was awarded the Show Your Colours Award IPM 2026 on Thursday, 29 January, during the IPM 2026 trade fair in Essen, Germany. The prize was presented to Petra Vreugdenhil at the Show Your Colours presentation. read more

Two weeks later, the flood waters that submerged orchards have receded: in some areas, "massive issues" with oleo on lemons are expected, while waterlogged fields and damaged roads have disrupted citrus black spot spray programs, which an exporter has warned could increase disease pressure. read more

Apofruit Italia, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with around 2,700 members in the most renowned areas of Italy, confirms its participation – Hall 2.2, Stand A-40 – at Fruit Logistica, the leading international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector scheduled from February 4th to 6th, 2026. read more

Kenya is intensifying its efforts to improve port efficiency as the upcoming avocado harvesting season approaches, aiming to safeguard the quality of fruit and facilitate the export of perishable produce. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry Lee Kinyanjui emphasized the importance of efficient port operations. read more

Sun World International will present a partner-centric perspective at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, Germany (Feb. 4-6, 2026). As the company enters 2026, a significant year marking five decades since its establishment, it is emphasizing future-oriented strategies. The showcase for this year reflects a broader global vision. read more

Napięcia między Iranem a USA dotykają eksportu zielonych bananów Cavendish z Indii - twierdzi Mariam Ali z firmy Preciouss Import & Export. "10 naszych kontenerów utknęło tam bez żadnej wartości rozliczenia. Eksporterzy zamieniają dwa kontenery bananów na jeden kontener jabłek tylko po to, aby jakoś dostać zapłatę." Zgodnie z... read more

Quality, sustainability, varietal innovation. With these fundamental principles, Apofruit Italia will participate in Fruit Logistica 2026 (Hall 2.2, booth A-40) with a wide range of products 100% made in Italy. An important novelty will be the Italian avocado project, currently in progress. read more

On January 26, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan with representatives from the Heze Peony Development Service Center in China, in the presence of Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov. read more

The South African stone fruit sector is demonstrating ongoing coordination between export operations and adherence to social and environmental standards as the 2025/26 season advances. Preliminary compliance data from the current stone fruit season suggest that producers are meeting the necessary requirements. read more

"The news was received with pride and excitement across the organization," says Rushabh Shah of Osho Chemical Industries, which has recently received multiple awards. "Employees viewed the recognition as a meaningful validation of the culture they help build every day. It reinforced a strong sense of accomplishment and motivation within the team." read more

In an agricultural experiment, a young farmer from the Pampore area of Pulwama district has launched Kashmir's first independent initiative for tulip bulb production. This initiative could substantially decrease the Valley's reliance on imported bulbs and create new opportunities for rural employment. read more

The avocado markets in Europe are predominantly influenced by limited supply due to unfavorable weather conditions in Spain and Morocco. In countries like Germany and the Netherlands, there are only enough avocados to meet the demand, as Spanish avocados are scarce and harvesting has been delayed, leading to supply constraints. read more

The severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have affected vegetable supplies. "There is really something wrong," says Pieter de Ruijter of 4Fruit Company from Ridderkerk. In Almería, for example, numerous greenhouses are underwater. "One cooperative had no power, another had..." read more

The beginning of February signals the end of the planting season for deciduous fruit trees in Greece. Only a few apple and almond saplings are left to be planted. However, this season, Indian buyers have purchased a large quantity of apples, leaving fewer for Greek growers. "There was a surge in demand for apple saplings. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of Moldova organized a meeting with representatives from the fruit and vegetable processing sector to address existing challenges and outline key priorities for future development. Participants proposed enhancing state assistance for processing companies and... read more

Tight labor availability and rising wages are making farming more challenging than ever, not only globally but also in India, according to Shailendra Tiwari of Bangalore-based agri-tech firm Fasal. "We observe farmers grappling with operational complexity, where manual execution falls short in precision tasks. However, automating…" read more

Ecuador has joined Brazil and CAF to launch a regional initiative aimed at improving the genetic resilience of the Cavendish banana against key pests affecting Latin America. The cooperation was formalized through a letter of intent signed by the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador. read more

Between 2022 and 2025, Ukraine allocated over UAH 1.12 billion (€28 million) in state grants through its support program for horticulture, berry production, and viticulture, as reported by the Ukrainian Berry Association. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has estimated that Vietnam's total export turnover of agricultural, forestry, and fisheries products in 2025 will reach US$70.09 billion, marking a 12 percent increase compared to the previous year. The United States continues to be the largest export market. read more

Star South Fruits has been a leading player in the South African pomegranate industry for over fifteen years, solidifying its position as a major supplier of pomegranates. Once their own pomegranate plantations are fully established, Star South Fruits could potentially have the largest area of pomegranates planted in the region. read more