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

In August, the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables in Italy returned to negative territory after months of growth. However, the increase in the average price mix allowed the sales value to remain positive. Among the main categories, it is fruits that are mostly penalizing the department's performance, while... read more

Major banana producer and exporter associations from Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, and the Dominican Republic have issued a joint statement expressing their concern about the sourcing policies of European supermarkets, which they claim overlook industry challenges. They argue that these policies are not taking into consideration the difficulties faced by the banana industry. read more

The 12th edition of the International Propagation Seminar (IPS) recently gathered over 100 high-tech propagators, researchers, and stakeholders from more than a dozen countries such as the Netherlands, Italy, Canada, Mexico, and Finland. Organized by Grodan, this annual event has read more

A recent conflict has arisen in the lighting industry in North America, with the National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD) openly challenging the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) and claiming that its actions have negatively affected the industry. In response, DLC has stated that... read more

Bangladesh mango exports have increased in 2025, with shipments reaching 2,194 tons by the end of September, a 66% rise from 2024 when 1,321 tons were exported. In 2023, exports amounted to 3,100 tons. Officials stated that the growth was supported by improved quality and a higher percentage of fruit meeting export standards this year. read more

According to Eurostat, in July 2025, the European Union imported chanterelles worth €5.4 million from Russia, marking a 17% increase compared to the same month last year. This figure also represents an 8.7-fold increase compared to June. Lithuania was the largest purchaser, accounting for €4.5 million of the total. read more

Copa and Cogeca have reacted to the finalization of the EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, pointing out both potential opportunities and areas that need more clarification. The agricultural and cooperative organizations emphasized that, although the agreement could bring benefits to some EU industries, there are aspects that still need to be clarified. read more