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SanLucar has announced two new tennis collaborations in Germany. The brand is partnering with the Berlin Tennis Open from June 14th to 22nd and the SanLucar Ladies Open in the city of Aschaffenburg from July 7th to 13th. read more

Mexico has exported its first shipment of pitahaya to the US using an innovative new phytosanitary treatment. read more

Asiafruit Magazine will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. To commemorate this milestone, the premier fresh produce business publication and news service in Asia is conducting a survey of the industry to analyze the changes that have occurred in the market over the last three decades, and to predict how it will evolve in the coming years. read more

Asiafruit Magazine will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. To commemorate this important milestone, the premier fresh produce business publication in Asia is conducting a survey of the industry to understand how the market has evolved over the past three decades and how it is expected to develop in the future. read more

Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) has announced the launch of FreshData, a new industry-developed, market price reporting digital platform at Hort Connections 2025. read more

"María Elena Villablanca, Verfrut's Europe Manager, said, 'This year has been very good for us.' The campaign was characterized by a shortage of containers and high tariffs, but also by the quality and market expansion of our main fruits: kiwi, cherry, and grapes." read more

The 23rd China Kunming International Flower Expo (KIFE) and Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo (IFEX) will be held from September 19 to 21, 2025, at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event will gather over 500 exhibitors from various countries… read more

Dzisiaj przypada ostatni dzień IFTEX 2025. Wczoraj, drugi dzień targów, rozpoczął się od wydarzenia Tech for Breakfast, zorganizowanego przez Chrysal i Lima Labs AI. Odbyło się ono przed oficjalnym rozpoczęciem targów w Visa Oshwal Centre, a wydarzenie otworzyło pyszne śniadanie, które stworzyło ciepłą atmosferę. read more

Six Zimbabwean small-scale flower growers are scheduled to attend the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) 2025 in Europe, which will take place from November 4 to 6, 2025, at Expo Greater Amsterdam in Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands. One of the local flower producers and a former floriculture consultant will accompany them. read more

This season, potato growers in Latvia are facing challenges due to unpredictable weather patterns. While some early potato plantings started on time, the sudden arrival of cold temperatures and high humidity is causing concerns about potential yield results. Some growers have been struggling to read more

The pineapple sugar apple, also known as the "pineapple custard apple," is a popular specialty fruit from Taitung County in southeastern Taiwan. This fruit is recognized for its sweet taste, creamy texture, abundant flesh, few seeds, and nutritional value. Zhang Jian, who oversees read more

A few days after the storm in North and Central Limburg, the Netherlands, and just across the border in Germany, the impact is gradually becoming clearer. It is confirmed that several greenhouses sustained damage, either to their roofs from hail or to their crops from flooding. Particularly in read more

The avocado sector in Spain, especially in the Axarquía of Malaga and the Costa Tropical of Granada, has experienced a recovery thanks to the rains in spring and autumn 2024 and the early months of 2025. These regions, along with southern Portugal, account for 75% of the country's avocado exports. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, a company specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, has announced expansion projects that will increase its national ripening capacity in France by 30,000 tons, bringing the total capacity to 174,000 tons, a 21% increase. The expansion will take place at the Sorgues facility in southern France. read more

The table grape campaign in Mazzarrone (CT), one of the main production areas in Italy, has officially started under the best auspices. The first greenhouse harvests have already begun, while the full-scale entry of the varieties is expected in a few weeks. read more

The stone fruit season in Morocco is advancing, with the harvests in Taroudant and Marrakech slowly transitioning to those in Meknes. The majority of the country's production is currently focused in the Meknes/Saïss region, which serves as a key indicator of the industry's status nationwide. Othman read more

Belgium: Blockades at Lidl due to "unbearable" workload

Lidl employees in Belgium have set up blockades at the discount chain's five depots, citing an "unbearable" workload. This has led to a complete shutdown of supplies to the stores. Unions are calling for a specific plan to address the situation and improve conditions. read more

Mahesh Pipariya, a farmer from a small village in Gujarat's Rajkot district, is more than just a cultivator of crops—he's aiming to redefine the future of Indian agriculture. What sets him apart is his unwavering commitment to sustainable farming and his remarkable success in transforming the agricultural landscape. read more

Organic kiwi imports from New Zealand are currently at their peak for organic SunGold, with organic Green kiwis soon to follow. Awe Sum Organics is currently shipping organic SunGold kiwis under the Zespri label from New Zealand, and organic Zespri Green kiwis will begin shipping shortly. read more

Plant Products has appointed Gregor Hoffmann as General Manager of Agrotech. Gregor succeeds Roman Kölbl, the founder of Agrotech, who will continue to support the company in a strategic capacity. Gregor Hoffmann said, "I am honored to take on this new role and help guide Agrotech through a dynamic period." read more