Georgia's peach season started in early May, about ten days earlier than usual. "We are excited to be up and running and it's great to have an early start," says Will McGehee with Genuine Georgia, representing Georgia's peach growers. The early start is due to an unusually dry March and April. read more

Pink Lady is expanding its promotional activities in Italy with a roadshow in the city markets of Milan, Rome, and Bologna, aiming to strengthen its presence in the normal trade and consolidate the relationship with consumers in places of daily shopping. Commercial presence. read more

Move over matcha - it's Ube's time! SPAR reported: 'The "ube trend" refers to the global rise in popularity of ube (pronounced oo-beh), a bright purple yam from the Philippines. Ube has long been a staple in Filipino desserts such as ube halaya, halo-halo, cakes, and breads. Its deep violet color and unique flavor have captured the attention of food enthusiasts around the world. read more

The second day of HortEx and AGRITECHNICA ASIA in Bangkok, Thailand, was dedicated to precision cultivation systems, plant nutrition, and monitoring technologies. Technical conferences and discussions on the exhibition floor brought together growers, suppliers, and researchers to explore practices in protected cultivation. read more

Tudana, producent truskawek z Turkmenistanu, zakończył pierwszą wysyłkę eksportową świeżych truskawek do Dubaju, Zjednoczonych Emiratów Arabskich. Zakłady produkcyjne firmy znajdują się w dystrykcie Ak Bugday w regionie Ahal. Według przedstawiciela firmy, producent również eksploruje read more

Pink Lady® strengthens its presence in Italy with a new promotional tour that involved some of the most iconic city markets in Milan, Rome, and Bologna. A new project for the brand in the local markets channel, which reinforces Pink Lady®'s multi-channel strategy. read more

A lecture on increasing Serbian exports of processed fruits and vegetables to the European Union was organized by the Serbian Chamber of Commerce. The session emphasized export strategies for frozen and dried fruits and vegetables, as well as companies operating in the hot processing sector. read more

The Ministry of Transport in China has imposed fines on nine international container shipping lines and seven domestic non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs) for violations related to freight rate filings. Some of the shipping companies mentioned include MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and CMA CGM Group. read more

Lachuta Farm, a chrysanthemum grower based in Nyeri, is continuing to establish its presence within Kenya's floriculture sector. Although relatively new to the market, the company has focused on developing its chrysanthemum assortment and strengthening its position among international buyers. read more

In week 24, FlowersTrials will once again open its doors to professional visitors from the international horticultural sector. As usual, Selecta will be exhibiting at its site at Kwekerij Bloem & Tuin (Oude Campsweg 4, 2678 KN De Lier, Netherlands) – alongside Evanthia and, for the first time. read more

The berry brand Driscoll's emphasizes that food safety is a fundamental priority for them. They ensure that all their fruit suppliers undergo regular, independent checks to verify compliance with local regulations regarding pesticide usage. read more

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North Korean trading companies are actively seeking out Chinese buyers for fresh vegetables and fruits grown at the Sinuiju Comprehensive Greenhouse Farm, a large agricultural complex that opened earlier this year near the Chinese border. This initiative is part of a broader effort to diversify. read more

Global geopolitical tensions are causing disruptions in petrochemical and energy markets, leading to increased instability and higher costs in ethylene supply. Particularly in regions like Asia, supply is becoming constrained and prices are on the rise. This situation is generating uncertainty for industries reliant on a consistent supply. read more

Orsero S.p.A. ("Orsero"), a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables, presents the main sustainability results achieved in 2025 and the new Sustainability Strategic Plan 2026-2031, confirming its leadership in the sector. read more

Danziger is inviting growers, retailers, wholesalers, buyers, and industry partners to explore the latest offerings at Flower Trials 2026, scheduled for June 9-12 in the Netherlands. This year, Danziger's exhibit will showcase new genetics, valuable grower insights, retail trends, and branded products. read more

Brooklet Farms picked its first Hass avocados of the season in March. The timing has been fairly typical overall, although seasonal conditions earlier in the year created a few challenges. "Despite that, fruit maturity and market timing have lined up reasonably well for us," said Lucy Philips. read more

A new greenhouse complex for rose production has been launched in the Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan with financing from the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. The 1-hectare facility uses hydroponic technology for rose cultivation. More than 60 million soms (€620,000) were invested in the project. read more

According to the research by the Osservatorio eCommerce B2C Netcomm – School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano, in 2026 online product purchases are worth around 42.6 billion euros (+6% compared to 2025), against a total value (products+services) of B2C eCommerce purchases. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 ogłosiła Imberri jako oficjalnego partnera świeżych produktów rolnych na edycję z 2026 roku. Partnerstwo zostało ogłoszone podczas spotkania AFL SEA Meet Up, które odbyło się w Bangkoku 18 maja, gromadząc przedstawicieli branży świeżych produktów rolnych z całej Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. Imberri, mające siedzibę... read more