From September 23rd to 25th, 2025, the eleventh edition of Seed meets Technology was held at Vertify in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands. This year, the exhibition space was expanded, providing more companies with the opportunity to present their products. A new feature was Seed meets Talent on. read more

Equifruit has been named one of Canada's top growing companies by The Globe and Mail for a fourth year in a row. Ranked #174 with a growth rate of 195 percent, this is the company's highest position on the list so far. "We're so proud to be included again on this year's list," says Jennie Coleman. read more

The Antwerp investment company Ackermans & van Haaren (AvH) is investing 22 million euros in the Indian family-owned nut, dried fruit, and seed producer VKC Nuts, according to a report by De Tijd. With this investment, AvH will acquire a 16.6 percent stake in VKC Nuts. VKC Nuts, which will soon celebrate its centenary, is the company in question. read more

Ghanaian Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has visited the Show at the Efua Sutherland Children's Park in Accra. She went round the various stands and interacted warmly with exhibitors, entrepreneurs, and young innovators showcasing Made-in-Ghana products and green solutions. read more

Argos Greenhouse Solutions is an Israeli company that has been designing and delivering high-tech, turnkey greenhouse projects since 2005. Their projects have reached various continents and climates, including the snowy expanses of Central Asia, the humid lowlands of Southeast Asia, and the developing agricultural regions. read more

The apple harvest in Estonia this year has been impacted by cold spring conditions and a rainy summer. The islands have experienced a poor crop, while in Southeast Estonia, yields are closer to average. Variability has also been observed between different apple varieties grown in the same area, with some being more affected than others. read more

Sezon jabłek w Iranie przebiega stabilnie, z silnym popytem ze strony krajów Zatoki Perskiej oraz Pakistanu, który zaczyna się wyłaniać jako dynamiczny rynek. Takie informacje pochodzą od Payama Mohammadi Aghdama, irańskiego eksportera i dyrektora generalnego firmy Holden Harvest. Sezon rozpoczął się pod koniec sierpnia z niższymi wolumenami produkcji. read more

The EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aims to enhance access to the Indonesian market for European farmers and food producers. The agreement involves the elimination of high tariffs and cumbersome procedures for EU agri-food exports, although certain sensitive products are excluded from this liberalization. EU agri-food exports to... read more

W pierwszej połowie 2025 roku produkcja awokado w Meksyku wykazuje pozytywny trend w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Salvador Miranda Aguilar, dyrektor generalny Grupo Sanell, twierdzi, że deszcze miały korzystny wpływ, co przekłada się na większe ilości i lepsze dostawy dużych. read more

Banana biomass, a by-product of banana cultivation, is currently being repurposed into a horticultural substrate by Southeastern Fiber Corporation, a biotechnology company located in North Carolina, USA. CEO Christopher Curzon discusses the company's efforts and the unique qualities of their banana-based product. read more

"Potato prices have been high in recent years, which has impacted [the Netherlands'] competitive position. With prices ranging between €0.35 and €0.50, you price yourself out of the export market," says Wim Tuinstra of the Dutch company, Jan Tuinstra BV, commenting on the collapse of the potato market. read more

This summer, a new model of leek planter was unveiled in the Ain region of France. The demonstration was arranged by Agrivaloire, a company that focuses on selling leek plants, asparagus shoots, and equipment. The new machine is specifically created to cater to the requirements of farmers who prepare beds for growing leeks. read more

Tanzania's horticulture industry is exploring a promising opportunity as China trials a newly developed type of small tomatoes designed for fresh consumption. This move may allow Tanzanian farmers to embrace the technology, grow the crop, and access China's extensive market. read more

The European Union and Ukraine have agreed to extend the validity of their current road transport agreement until 31 March 2027. The agreement, initially signed on 29 June 2022, aims to facilitate Ukraine's access to global markets by simplifying road transit through EU countries. read more

Del Monte Italia and Spreafico have announced a strategic partnership where Spreafico will take the lead in commercial development of Del Monte branded products in the Italian market. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that increased trading activity is causing carrot prices to rise in Ukrainian farms. The primary factor behind this price increase is the decreased supply of carrots on the market due to seasonal factors. read more

Cape Town, South Africa - The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) gathered industry leaders, growers, retailers, decision-makers, and scientists for four days of intense discussions and strategic meetings during the 2025 Summit. In Cape Town, various topics were discussed, including... read more

Equifruit, the market leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas in North America, has been recognized as one of Canada's top growing companies by The Globe and Mail for the fourth consecutive year. With a growth rate of 195 percent, the company has secured the 174th spot on the list, marking its highest position to date. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has announced expectations for a high-quality harvest of a sufficient size to meet market demands throughout the season. read more

Equifruit, the market leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas in North America, has been recognized as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies by The Globe and Mail for the fourth consecutive year. With a growth rate of 195 percent, Equifruit is ranked 174th on the list, marking its highest position to date. read more