As the Chilean cherry industry anxiously awaits the delayed arrival of the vessel Maersk Saltaro, carrying over 1,300 containers of cherries bound for China early next month, the industry association Frutas de Chile has acknowledged that "it's a very complicated situation." They will wait until the end of the season to assess the total impact. read more

The It's Bio project focuses on the varietal innovation of organic Tango mandarins, targeting Italy, Belgium, and Greece. Financed by the European Union and the Aop Gruppo Viva, it involves Almaverde Bio, Apofruit, Codma Op, Ca’ Nova, Coop Sole, and Aop La Mongolfiera. read more

Celebrating the New Year at the Flower Fair, the Shenzhen Flower Fair exudes a strong Chinese New Year atmosphere. The 2025 Spring Festival Flower Fair in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, officially started on January 22nd at the Netherlands Flower Town and will run until February 12th. read more

The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has raised concerns about the suspension of the KLM/MartinAir service to Zimbabwe, emphasizing its potential effects on the horticulture sector, which is largely dependent on the European market. KLM/MartinAir's decision to stop flights to Zimbabwe is based on... read more

With about forty exhibiting companies, Italy, located in hall 2.2, with its 1000 square meters of total area, confirms itself as the largest private collective at Fruit Logistica. Alongside Cso Italy, the National Association Fruitimprese and the Calabria Region are also present. read more

With France as the main export destination, Frutas Montosa has already adapted in 2022 to the French ban on plastic packaging for fresh fruit, and has been expanding its commitment. read more

In Italy, the annual production of mandarins and clementines generally ranges from 600,000 to 700,000 tons, depending on the climatic conditions and the performance of the years. read more

The Harvard Business School has published one of its renowned case studies on Equifruit, a pioneering importer and marketer of Fairtrade bananas in the North American market. Co-owners Jennie Coleman (President) and Kim Chackal (VP, Sales & Marketing) were present at Dartmouth College. read more

Mushroom cultivation in Spain is facing growing challenges, with the sector experiencing rising costs in recent years. Factors contributing to this include significant increases in straw prices for compost, the spread of pests and diseases with fewer effective treatments to combat them due to common European policies, and significant. read more

Chợ Lách District in the Mekong Delta province of Bến Tre in Vietnam has earned a well-deserved reputation in the southern region for its long-standing tradition of cultivating flowers, ornamental plants, and seedlings. The district has become a key hub for this industry. read more

The demand for implementing sustainable techniques in greenhouse flower cultivation is increasing due to growing environmental consciousness and the rising market interest in eco-friendly products. Conventional flower cultivation usually involves significant water usage. read more

On Friday, January 24th, the sustainability project "Remote Sensing for Floriculture" was launched at Landgoed Tespelduyn in the Netherlands in the presence of all partners involved. This project focuses on detecting plant diseases and crop abnormalities using artificial intelligence (AI) and drones. read more

Popyt detaliczny i konsumpcja domowa pozostają stabilne i nadal poprawiają się w miarę zbliżania się końca stycznia. Wolumeny były wolniejsze w zmianie w tym miesiącu, ale jest to typowe dla tego okresu roku i biorąc pod uwagę fakt, że nie było nadmiaru ziemniaków na początku tego sezonu, popyt i podaż. read more

The horticulture industry in Zimbabwe has announced that it plans to utilize regional airfreight hubs to transport produce following the recent suspension of the KLM/MartinAir service to Harare. KLM had been a key link to Amsterdam, which is Zimbabwe's primary market destination and acts as a gateway for the industry. read more

From regal lavenders to fiery red carnations, Lucknow's Raj Bhavan is once again set to transform into a canvas of vibrant flora with its upcoming annual flower show. The announcement for the event has now been made, and the show will kick off on February 7 with an inauguration ceremony. read more

Tosca, a global leader in plastic packaging and 100% reusable and recyclable pooling solutions, will participate in Fruit Logistica 2025, the leading trade fair for the fresh produce industry (Berlin, 5-7 February). Visit us at Hall 27, booth C31. read more

A team of researchers from Chungnam National University in South Korea has developed an innovative edible biofilm that could revolutionize the food packaging industry. The new film, based on chitosan (CS) and gallic acid (GA), allows for the extension of the shelf life. read more

A recall has been issued for the D. Effe T. brand Lemon Delight and Tartlet with Forest Fruits in Canada due to potential Salmonella contamination, impacting products distributed in Ontario. The recall covers all best-before dates up to and including December 11, 2025. The affected Lemon Delight... read more

Fruit and vegetables are the essence of a UNESCO heritage such as the Mediterranean Diet, and Apofruit Italia takes a further step forward to ensure an offer increasingly focused on the quality and healthiness of its basket. The Romagna Cooperative, which aggregates more than all over Italy read more

The Agriculture and Food Authority in Kenya enforces the Crops (Horticulture Crops) Regulations, 2020, to ensure that only mature avocados are harvested and exported. This is done to sustain international markets and minimize disruptions in the crop cycle caused by the harvesting of immature fruit, which can lead to... read more