Through numerous discussions with farmers, technology experts, and investors, Kyle Barnett, the host of the CropTalk podcast since 2019, has observed both the enthusiasm and challenges faced by the North American greenhouse and vertical farming industry as it transitions from a phase of venture capital support. read more

Innovar Global and Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) have formed a global licensing partnership to develop and commercialize the Australian-bred Procado® (SHSR-04) avocado rootstock in various important markets worldwide. The partnership's goal is to assess the rootstock's performance in major... read more

Hungary: SPAR invests over €14 million in store modernisation

SPAR Hungary has dedicated over €14 million to modernize stores across the country. The revamped supermarket in Nyíregyháza has introduced the SPAR toGo concept, with new refrigeration units and improved fruit, vegetable, and... read more

The przemysł owoców kamionkowych w RPA oczekuje, że w sezonie 2025/26 wolumeny eksportu wzrosną o około 5% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Korzystne warunki zimowe i dobre kwitnienie wspierały owocowanie i ogólną jakość w większości obszarów produkcyjnych. Pogoda i perspektywy produkcji. read more

The heat has accelerated the growth of brassica and leafy vegetable crops in Spain's primary production regions, but exports have not yet picked up due to the supply still available in central and northern European countries. However, the switch to Spanish produce is definitely anticipated to happen soon. read more

The domestic fresh-cut flower industry of lilies has gradually established five core production areas represented by Kunming in Yunnan, Lingyuan in Liaoning, Foshan in Guangdong, Yanping in Fujian, and Lian Yungang in Jiangsu. As for bulb supply, imported bulbs continue to dominate the market. read more

Bonduelle, a leading company in the vegetable market in Italy, is introducing two important innovations: the launch of four new Pastallegre references to be enjoyed hot in the fresh fruit and vegetable counter, and the arrival of the first frozen Pastallegre range. This double launch effectively meets the demands of the market. read more

Jabłka są jednymi z głównych upraw owoców w Azerbejdżanie, ciesząc się dużym popytem zarówno na rynku lokalnym, jak i międzynarodowym. Geografia i klimat kraju sprzyjają szeroko zakrojonej uprawie, co umacnia jego pozycję jako rosnącego gracza w regionalnym handlu jabłkami. Azerbejdżan jest jednym z czołowych producentów jabłek na...

Apples are among the main fruit crops in Azerbaijan, with strong demand both locally and internationally. The country's geography and climate support wide-scale cultivation, positioning it as a growing player in the regional apple trade. Azerbaijan is one of the leading producers of apples in... read more

Chiquita has announced the addition of 1,000 new 40HC refrigerated containers to its logistics network, as part of a supply agreement with Dutch Container Merchants (DCM). The new reefers are equipped with Carrier Transicold OptimaLine refrigeration systems and Controlled Atmosphere technology. read more

Maersk has officially opened the Belcon Cold Store facility in Cape Town, marking a significant milestone in the company's investment of over US$100 million in South Africa's cold chain infrastructure. read more

In collaboration with Western Sydney University (WSU), Hort Innovation has introduced a new initiative aimed at tackling the significant workforce shortages in the Australian horticultural industry. read more

The new kiwi season is just around the corner. Not in New Zealand, or closer to home in Italy or France, but right in the Dutch town of Bunnik. At Djûke Smith, Van der Maat's Nieuw Slagmaat farm, a family business where her parents and partner also work, the first organic yellow kiwis are read more

With Hurricane Melissa making landfall yesterday as a Category 5 weather event - projected to be the strongest hurricane the island has ever seen - at press time, reports indicate that the hurricane will hit the southern coast of the island the hardest. This is the section of the island where read more

SPAR's partner in China is modernizing supermarkets. One of the supermarkets undergoing renovations is the SPAR Shandong Qingdao Jimo District Baolong Plaza Supermarket, which emphasizes fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish. Another renovated store is the SPAR Shandong Yantai Longkou Poly Plaza Supermarket. read more

The Spanish fruit and vegetable season has started again. Paul van Groningen from Hudepa, who works as a commercial agent in Spain with his wife Maria Elena, recently toured growers and packing stations in the Almería region and shared his observations. "In several read more

From Manerbio (BS), La Linea Verde is looking towards the ready-to-eat market, offering solutions to the challenges of a sector that struggles to gain momentum. The ready-to-eat market in Italy generates a total turnover of 850 million euros. By including salads, the value would reach a billion euros, reports suggest. read more

Tapp has formed a partnership with FreightWise, a logistics company that specializes in transporting floriculture products between Latin America and the Netherlands. This collaboration enables flower growers in Colombia and Ecuador to buy Tapp dataloggers directly through FreightWise. read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters in Morocco has rejected a "disinformation campaign" by European media outlets targeting Moroccan tomatoes. In a statement, the association emphasized that Moroccan produce still complies with rigorous inspection standards and... read more

The Bucha community received a gift of 100,000 tulip bulbs from the Netherlands. Bucha's mayor, Anatoliy Fedoruk, made this announcement. Municipal workers will plant the tulips in Bucha City Park, and by springtime, they will bloom across large meadows. The initiative was organized by Smit Flowers. read more

Kolendra jest produktem dostępnym przez cały rok w Thorndon Park Produce w Gawler River, South Australia. "Zauważamy, że popyt na naszą kolendrę wzrasta zimą i w trudniejszych warunkach uprawy," powiedział Anthony De Ieso z firmy. "Niestety, z powodu łatwości uprawy kolendry, jest to produkt, który" read more