"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

As reported by reefertrends, the harvest began last month and Brad Siebert, CEO of New Zealand Avocado, anticipates a strong start to exports. Initial estimates suggest that the overall volume of the industry is slightly lower compared to last season. However, it is expected that... read more

Picota producers in Spain's Jerte Valley are emphasizing quality, fruit size, and the development of new varieties as they increase their presence in the competitive cherry market. read more

South African fresh produce exporters to the US will face a 30% tariff starting from August 1st. read more

Based on this situation, Alnatura has been exploring alternative scenarios for the continued operation of Alnatura Bio Supermarkets in Switzerland since February 2025. Despite intensive efforts, no new partner has been found who could take over the Alnatura stores in line with the brand and as. read more

The cultivation area for peaches and nectarines in China has generally decreased in recent years. In key production regions such as Shandong and Hebei, some farmers growing conventional peaches have switched to more profitable crops, especially cherries. read more

The smart assistant Tally is now rolling through a EUROSPAR in Vienna and an INTERSPAR in Eisenstadt. Its task is to scan shelves and check if there is enough merchandise available. The goal of deploying Tally is to support employees in their work and enhance the shopping experience. read more

After a successful stonefruit season in Egypt, grower-exporter Pico quickly shifted its focus to grapes, as promising early varieties arrived in good condition, as reported by regional sales manager Muhammad Fayed. read more

In June, three delegates from Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) visited Australia to explore counter-seasonal horticulture export opportunities. They conducted interviews with Australian growers and horticulture experts to assess the feasibility of future export opportunities. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) in Cambodia announced on July 5th that the country can now directly export durian to China. This comes after the approval of 112 Cambodian durian farms and 30 packing facilities. read more