Interpera 2026, the international conference dedicated to the pear sector, will take place on 25 and 26 June 2026 in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, a region that accounts for around 60 per cent of Italy's cultivated pear area and production. The event will be organised by CSO Italy on behalf of AREFLH… read more

Egypt has strengthened its presence in the garlic market in Italy, with exports growing by 55 percent in 2025 to reach a record level, as reported by EastFruit. Data from Italy's National Institute of Statistics indicates that Italy imported 2,750 tons of Egyptian garlic, with a total value exceeding €4.5 million. read more

The winners of the Fresh Produce India Awards 2026 are Westfalia Fruit India, a leading avocado marketer; Sweet C, a premium mandarin brand; and Namdhari's Group, a seed-to-shelf agribusiness. read more

Zadziwiająca szybkość, z jaką zmieniają się nawyki konsumenckie w Indiach, tworzy nowe możliwości dla dostawców świeżych produktów, przy czym trend zdrowia i dobrostanu, pojawienie się platform szybkiego handlu oraz dynamicznie rozwijający się kanał horeca napędzają popyt na wysokiej jakości owoce i warzywa. read more

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In Honselersdijk, in the Dutch greenhouse region of Westland, Villa Curcuma is the only farm in the Netherlands that grows cut curcuma under glass. Growers Dean and Mike Zuidgeest cultivate the crop on one hectare, next to Villa Gerbera, where they also grow gerberas. read more

Liczba producentów finger lime w Australii wzrosła w ciągu ostatnich kilku lat. Nadal jest wielu małych producentów pozyskujących z niewielkiej liczby drzew, aż po producentów, którzy mają setki drzew. "Zauważyliśmy, że coraz więcej producentów zaczyna działać, w tym wielu małych producentów wchodzi do branży. read more

From 8 to 10 April, Royal FloraHolland (RFH) attended the Flora Expo Astana 2026 in Kazakhstan. The exhibition proved to be a significant and professional international gathering for the floriculture industry. This was made possible by the chance to engage in thorough discussions with growers and stakeholders. read more

York-based agri-tech company, AgriSound, has initiated a European field trial in collaboration with the international food group, Importaco, to study the impact of regenerative farming on pollination and crop performance in almond orchards. The pilot project, conducted during the 2026 bloom season, involves the deployment of AgriSound's Polly TM monitoring technology. read more

The China-Laos Railway is being utilized as a logistics route for transporting tropical fruit shipments from Southeast Asia to China. This supports the flow of durian during the peak harvest period. Various varieties from Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia are now available in the market. This month, the Lancang-Mekong Express... read more

From 8 to 10 April, Royal FloraHolland (RFH) participated in Flora Expo Astana 2026 in Kazakhstan. The exhibition evolved into a robust and professional international hub for the floriculture industry. This success was partly due to the chance to engage in in-depth conversations with growers and. read more

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Highbrook business zone, overlooking the upper reaches of the Tamaki River, is the sweetest-smelling working environment in east Auckland. This is where about half of the upper North Island's flower produce for the retail market is traded, and where hard-working individuals come together. read more

Nigeria's potato sector is being prepared for growth through increased collaboration between the government and private investors. Dr. Olufemi Oladunni, Chief Executive of the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute, emphasized that working together is necessary to enhance productivity and boost yields. read more

Solomon Mumbi, CEO of Kenyan avocado exporter Avohass, stated that it is a positive season for Kenyan avocados so far. He mentioned that the current avocado season in Kenya is progressing well overall, with a steady supply of good-quality fruit. Mumbi also noted that there are strong volumes, especially for Hass avocados, and emphasized the good quality of the produce. read more

HM.CLAUSE Italia, a global leader in vegetable seeds, is investing in fennel, the first historical species of the Italian branch, through a project dedicated to enhancing its value in the national and European markets. HM.CLAUSE's goal is to increase consumption and exports. read more

Nie jest rzadkością, że ziemniaki i marchew wymagają specjalistycznego sprzętu do usuwania kamieni i ziemi z ich bulw i korzeni. Szczególnie dotyczy to pewnych regionów we Włoszech i określonych rodzajów gleby. Aby maksymalizować jakość produktu i plon, zakład Apofruit w Altedo w Bolonii we Włoszech, read more

The first shipments of Verna lemons from Spain are now being seen on the shelves of European supermarkets, as the Primofiori lemon season is coming to a close. A decrease in Verna production and an increase in prices are anticipated. This is likely to result in a higher supply of Southern lemons... read more

A homemaker from Padnuru village near Mura in Puttur taluk of Mangaluru, Karnataka, has turned her passion for cultivating aquatic flowering plants into a successful business. While many nurseries typically specialize in growing ornamental plants in soil, Pushpagiri Nursery is unique for focusing on read more

According to Kimberly Rudas, representative and owner of Industria 4.0 Panama, the pace of Panamanian pineapple exports has remained stable in 2026. This is despite significant changes in the fruit's commercial destinations, driven by shifts in international demand. The company continues to export between four and read more

Urschel is going to introduce the Little Gem Aspire Dicer, a new cutting innovation for fruit and vegetable processing, at upcoming trade shows, including: Interpack Processing & Packaging in Düsseldorf, Germany, from May 7-13; The National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., from read more