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The Australian horticulture industry recognized exceptional contributions at the 2026 Horticulture Awards for Excellence, which took place at the Hort Connections 2026 Gala Dinner in Adelaide. read more

Niedawno grupa brazylijskich producentów owoców odwiedziła Indie, aby ocenić potencjał jednego z największych rynków konsumenckich na świecie, w ramach wizyty zorganizowanej przez rząd brazylijski. read more

Equifruit, the leading Fairtrade-certified banana importer in North America, has published its first Impact Report, commemorating 20 years of sourcing 100% Fairtrade bananas and delivering positive outcomes for banana farmers and workers. read more

Unia Europejska i Kenia ogłosiły nowe inwestycje w ramach strategii Global Gateway, w tym finansowanie mające na celu wzmocnienie infrastruktury handlowej i transportowej wzdłuż Korytarza Północnego, jednego z głównych szlaków logistycznych Afryki Wschodniej. UE przeznaczy 17 milionów euro (19,5 miliona dolarów amerykańskich). read more

On June 11, the FIFA World Cup will start in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Together with our international fruit and vegetable and horticulture sites, we are organizing a World Cup Football Pool. Who is the greatest football expert in the international fruit and vegetable industry? read more

The New Zealand government has proposed changes to the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022 aimed at strengthening intellectual property protection for horticultural varieties and supporting long-term investment in breeding programs. Minister of Trade and Investment and Agriculture, Todd McClay, has spearheaded this initiative. read more

Italy continues to prove particularly dynamic in expanding destination markets for fruits and vegetables thanks to diplomatic work and phytosanitary agreements. The latest news concerns table grapes, which will now be able to be exported to South Africa following the signing of. read more

Przemysł globalnych borówek nadal ewoluuje, napędzany postępem technologicznym, badaniami genetycznymi i rosnącą konkurencją między krajami producenckimi. W tym kontekście, pozostanie na bieżąco z wiedzą jest kluczowe dla zwiększenia efektywności produkcji i pozostania konkurencyjnym. With this read more

Carrefour Romania: Popular beyond trendsThe Seasonal Taste Barometer by Carrefour Romania and NielsenIQ shows a rise in popular health foods, like Greek yogurt, tuna, and plant-based milk. Beyond trends, Carrefour Romania recommends a balanced shopping cart, using the '5-4-3-2-1' rule: 5 read more

Turkey and Canada have agreed to initiate initial discussions that may result in a prospective free trade agreement, as stated in a joint announcement released by both governments. This announcement came after a meeting between Turkey's Minister of Trade, Ömer Bolat, and Canada's Minister of Trade. read more

Fox Solutions has established a strategic partnership with JASA, a leading company based in the Netherlands specializing in weighing and packaging automation. The goal of this partnership is to introduce comprehensive packaging and automation solutions to the American produce market. With this collaboration, Fox Solutions is now able to provide complete packing lines for… read more

A study published in the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes has found that long-term organic management can influence soil microbial communities and may help crops better withstand water stress. Researchers compared two avocado orchards in Spain's Axarquía region. One orchard had been managed… read more

The Australian pineapple supply will continue to be limited until well into spring as growers replant following the disruptive natural flowering event in January. Despite this, prices have remained stable and demand continues to exceed the available fruit. Anthony Dobson from Tropical Pines stated that the industry is currently focused on recovering from the event. read more

In the Netherlands, Roam Technology has obtained a special authorization for the continuous dosing of the well-known Huwa-San technology in irrigation systems. This means that Dutch growers now have the ability to use a biocide that can be continuously dosed in-line to maintain water quality and prevent biofilm buildup. read more

With the conclusion of the Puglian productions, a new phase of the broccoli campaign opens for Fortini Ortofrutticoli. The Bolognese company, which has been engaged for years in the development of a specialized supply chain dedicated to this product, is indeed starting to source from Spain. read more

Scott Technology has recently secured new contracts in Europe and North America within the Materials Handling & Logistics (MHL) sector, with a total value exceeding NZ$12 million. These contracts involve projects in the vegetable and potato processing industries. Additionally, one of the contracts involves extending an ongoing automation project with a Dutch vegetable company. read more

The trading activity on EastFruit platforms decreased by 5% in week 23 of 2026, primarily due to reduced sales from participants in Ukraine. However, there was an increase in activity among traders from Uzbekistan and Egypt, and offers from Azerbaijan, Moldova, Armenia, Poland, and Serbia also returned. read more

Italia Ortofrutta Unione Nazionale is pleased to present the conference "Is the new CAP 2028-2034 truly European? Challenges and critical issues for the organized fruit and vegetable system", scheduled for June 19, 2026, at the Chamber of Deputies – Parliamentary Groups Room in Rome. read more

Jörg Sturmberg founded his now-established company JERSA Fruchtimport in the mid-1980s. At that time, the garlic import business was still in its infancy, but garlic has since become a staple ingredient in almost every kitchen and a year-round product. read more

The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) is introducing vapour heat treatment (VHT) technology to support the export of mangoes and other fresh produce. Bangladesh produces around 2.5 to 2.7 million tons of mangoes each year, with about 800 varieties cultivated. read more