Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has responded to a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump threatening higher import duties unless a new trade agreement is reached, reaffirming Japan's commitment to continued negotiations. Speaking on Tuesday, Ishiba said he would work toward an agreement. read more

On June 15, 2025, a rose variety created by the company Pheno Geno Roses was solemnly christened in honor of the Imperial House of Habsburg and the 150th anniversary of Praskac Pflanzenland. "The Rose of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria is truly unique. Its vibrant pink color makes it" read more

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet has appointed Andrea Montagna as co-chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025. This leadership addition marks a new chapter in the company's journey. The introduction of the co-CEO structure is part of a thoughtful, long-term succession plan designed to build on its strengths and drive continued growth. read more

With a value of just over €100 million, hazelnuts are the crown jewel of Georgia's fruits and nuts exports. Last year, they brought in nearly four times as much foreign currency as mandarins, blueberries, or stone fruit. The vast majority—90% already shelled—heads to the European Union. read more

At Teeuwen Telers in Helden, Limburg, the new crop of parsnips is once again coming off the production line. "We began last week, which is a week earlier than last year. The demand is decent, although there is still Spanish product available in the market," says Geert Teeuwen. He is the sole producer in the Netherlands. read more

Rok po wprowadzeniu swoich odmian hybrydowego prawdziwego nasion ziemniaka w Kenii, Solynta informuje o próbach uzyskiwania plonów 3-4 razy wyższych niż lokalne odmiany. W miarę jak ta holenderska firma eksploruje dodatkowe rynki, uznaje ona stopniowy tempo innowacji rolniczych. Według Charlesa Millera, read more

Imported kiwi from India is steadily increasing due to rising consumer demand for high-quality fruit. Retailers are becoming more aware of quality factors such as firmness, sweetness, and origin-specific traits, indicating a more sophisticated market. Hanissh Battra, founder of fresh produce. read more

A new study¹ from the University of California, Davis, published in the peer-reviewed journal Food & Function, provides the first clinical evidence showing that regular consumption of grapes – just 1 ½ cups per day – can improve muscle strength and boost irisin levels in postmenopausal women. read more

Among all the fruits sold by Frugisol at Rungis, there is a pineapple variety that has earned a place in a selection of fresh products known for their exceptional taste quality. This pineapple is the Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet variety from Kenya. Fernando Da Silva, who has been in the business for 31 years, is in charge of selecting the best fruits for the company. read more

"There was absolutely nothing, just bushland, chickens, goats, and a whole lot of mud." This is how Olav Boenders described the land at Wagagai when he and his wife Marion arrived in Uganda in November 1999 to support the De Witte family in setting up what was then a rose nursery. Now, more than read more

Effective August 1, 2025, Vestfold Blomst A/S (Larvik, NO) and PLS Nordic A/S (Odense, DK) – both part of the Noviflora family – joined forces with PS! Scan-Plant A/S (Odense, DK). This makes Noviflora a shareholder of Scan-Plant, along with its two current owners Kim Jensen and Brian. read more

On 6 July 2025, Mila Nijhof (formerly Den Engelsman) passed away at the age of 51. Mila came to the Netherlands as a young woman and, at the age of 22, joined Minnaar Holland as a native Russian speaker, marking the start of her long career in the world of fresh produce. After her time at read more

In South Africa, all fruit packhouses are faced with the same dilemma: how to balance super-efficient operations with the well-being of human workers? Packhouses in Western Europe and Australia appear to have fewer people compared to the bustling activity of a packhouse in Hoedspruit. read more

The cherry harvest has now started in the later-ripening regions of northern Germany. Christian Bohn, the managing director of Gerkens Fruchtgroßhandel GmbH in Hamburg, reported that they were able to offer the first cherries from their own protected cultivation in the Altes Land region in week 27. read more

Following the shareholders' meeting held in recent days, the corporate positions of CONOR, a company within the Agribologna Group and a leader in the distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables in Italy, are being renewed. For over 60 years, CONOR has been dedicated to the selection and distribution of... read more

The 2025 World Food Innovation Awards, organized by FoodBev Media, have awarded the Best Food Innovation Award to the Rubyglow pineapple, an exclusive variety grown in the Buenos Aires de Puntarenas region, Costa Rica. This variety, resulting from over 15 years of research and two years of... read more

Before Russia's full-scale invasion, Kherson used to produce over 1.5 million tonnes of watermelons annually, nearly a third of Ukraine's total production. In 2022, 90% of the fields were lost to occupation, infrastructure was destroyed, and the land was mined. Today, early watermelons are back on Ukrainian shelves, but... read more

The horticultural company Grinora Fruit, located in the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine, is currently harvesting up to 100 tons of sour cherries per day, mainly from the Kelleris and Lutovka varieties. This information was provided by the company's chief agronomist, Yurii Ovchar, in an article for the magazine. read more

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet ogłosiło, że Andrea Montagna została mianowana nowym współdyrektorem generalnym, z dniem 1 lipca, w celu przyspieszenia wzrostu i innowacji w całym swoim biznesie w Stanach Zjednoczonych. read more

The premium mandarin brand Sweet C, known worldwide for its naturally sweet, seedless fruit, has kicked off its Summer 2025 consumer campaign, 'Blue is the New Orange', in India. The launch event took place in Gurugram and featured an evening of wellness, conversations, and a citrus-themed celebration. read more