The Dutch breeding company Axia Vegetable Seeds was recently acquired by the Japanese company Denso Corporation. Denso is already known in the Netherlands following its earlier acquisition of Certhon. The question now is: What are Denso's plans with the tomato breeding company? "Becoming a global read more

The crisis between Chiquita Brands and the government of Panama enters a new chapter with the announcement of the dismissal of the last 1,189 daily workers in the country's banana plantations. The news was reported by Reuters on July 17, confirming that the exit of the... read more

For week 30, a decrease in temperatures is expected compared to both the previous week and the same period in 2024, although it is a slight decrease. The country will be essentially divided in two, with different weather conditions between the North and the South, where the heat will... read more

Dutch breeding company Axia Vegetable Seeds was recently acquired by the Japanese company Denso Corporation. Denso is already known in the Netherlands following its earlier acquisition of Certhon. The question now is: What are Denso's plans with the tomato breeding company? "Becoming a global leader in tomato breeding." read more

In the past three seasons, potato cultivation in Poland, with a primary focus on processing and seed potatoes, has faced challenges. The high prices in neighboring regions have limited imports, leading to market instability and putting pressure on buyers to accept lower-quality tubers. read more

From the 3rd to the 5th of September 2025, Asia Fruit Logistica will return with an even richer and more engaging content offering, thanks to the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, the lively informative hub of the event. Designed and curated by Asiafruit Magazine, this space will be the reference point. read more

From special items like mini zucchinis and okra imported from their home country of Syria, to seasonal fruits and selected herbs, since November last year a new cash & carry market called Alamir Grosshandel GmbH has been located on Herzogstraße in Gelsenkirchen. The young company's customers... read more

SPAR Slovenia encourages sustainable shoppingIn July, SPAR Slovenia joins the International Plastic-Free Month celebrations. SPAR Slovenia sells over 65% of its fruit and vegetables without packaging and further reduces plastic packaging by using more eco-friendly and recycled materials. Source:... read more

The ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research, Pune, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bayer Crop Science Ltd. to collaborate on contract research focusing on the bioefficacy of pesticides in rose cultivation. The MoU establishes a joint project titled "Evaluating the Toxicity of… read more

The dynamic landscape of potato cultivation has undergone significant changes due to climate variations, evolving trade practices within Europe, and shifting consumer preferences towards processed potatoes. These shifts will be discussed at the professional conference "Current Issues and Practices of Seed Potato Propagation." read more

By 2:00 a.m., the road from Dadar Station to Mumbai's Sau Meenatai Thackeray Flower Market comes alive. Trucks arrive at the municipal market, transporting 8 to 20 tonnes of marigolds (genda) and chrysanthemums (shevanti) from districts like Sangli, Satara, Kolhapur, Pune, and Nashik in central... read more

Auchan's initiative to promote French apricots at €2.15/kg [2.50 USD/kg] is not being well received by the Peaches and Apricots of France producers' association and the Federation of French Fruit Producers (FNPFruits). They are denouncing it as a "real provocation" at a time when the French... read more

Jameela avocados are at the beginning of the Rwandan season, with small volumes currently being harvested and exported to the UK. "Starting in September, we have 2 containers per week scheduled, but the Rwandan season will pick up momentum during September, when we anticipate exporting from 5-8 containers per week." read more

The French plum season looks very promising, with the first varieties going on sale at the end of June. "All the American-Japanese varieties are of really high quality this year. These include Soriana, Obilnaya, which is nearing the end of its season, Ruby Sun - whose harvest has begun - Sapphire, and read more

Na Cultivate 2025 w Columbus w stanie Ohio (USA), pot lilia Tiny Massive zdobyła nagrodę Retailers' Choice Award dla Najlepszego Nowego Produktu. Ta wyróżniona odmiana jest częścią serii Lily Looks Sensation, opracowanej przez holenderską firmę Arroyo Liliumbulbs we współpracy z Mak Breeding. Arroyo read more

Anyone who thinks that growing plants is boring has clearly never visited Tropical Green in northern Costa Rica. Here, tropical cultivation is combined with innovative, eco-friendly solutions—and a herd of over 700 sheep. The nursery has been a reliable partner of Adomex, the top player in the cut foliage market. read more

Successive warning bulletins in Morocco predict a hot summer with frequent and prolonged heatwaves. Temperatures have already soared to 45 degrees in some regions early in the summer, sparking fears of a repeat of the challenging conditions experienced in the summer of 2023. read more

The fruit processing industry in Germany is currently facing significant challenges due to a shortage of various types of fruit used in industrial processing. This shortage is also impacting fruits that are typically well-supplied to the fresh market in Germany, such as cherries. Additionally, the organic market has been almost completely affected by this shortage. read more

The problem with fruit flies in Senegal, worsened by unusual climate patterns, has had a significant negative effect on the mango export industry in the last three to four years. Between 2021 and 2024, export quantities dropped from 21,000 to 9,000 tons (according to industry sources) because of various factors, with the fruit fly being a major issue. read more

CK Hutchison's proposed sale of more than 40 ports to BlackRock and MSC is facing potential obstruction from China. The Wall Street Journal reports that Chinese authorities are demanding that Cosco, a Chinese shipping company, acquire a stake in the deal, or else risk Beijing's intervention to block the sale. read more