At Fruit Logistica, Pink Lady Europe (Hall 5.2, Stand A10) will unveil the strategic roadmap for 2026, guided by the new brand platform So Crunchy. So Juicy. So Cool. The brand is experiencing volume growth in key countries, including France (+5%), Italy (+5%), and Ireland. read more

Morocco's growers and exporters now have a new way to access the UK and Northern Europe markets. Thanks to the new DP World Atlas short-sea reefer service, tomatoes, blueberries, and other high-value fruits and vegetables can now be transported faster, fresher, and more reliably. read more

New Zealand grower and marketer Te Mata Exports began harvesting their exclusive a1™ apple variety on January 19th in both Gisborne and Hawke's Bay. "This was approximately a week earlier than anticipated," said Sarah McCormack, CEO of Te Mata. "We experienced exceptional growing conditions in spring and..." read more

Higher export volumes from the Philippines influenced global banana trade in the first nine months of 2025, as reported by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. The FAO estimates that global banana exports, excluding plantains, increased by 6 percent in 2025. read more

Ecuador, the world's leading banana exporter, is leading a regional initiative to genetically enhance the Cavendish variety to resist phytosanitary threats such as Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (R4T) and Moko. These diseases, which are widespread in Latin America, present significant risks to the banana industry. read more

The Eden Gold commercial campaign, featuring the exclusive snack pear from Greenyard Fresh Italy, is reaching its final stages. This season marks a clear turning point for the project, as described by Roldano Calzolari, Manager of Greenyard Fresh Italy, in an interview with IFN. read more

JCLM Farming is undergoing its largest infrastructure expansion since starting plug plant production in 2023, in response to increasing demand from Australia's commercial strawberry industry. The nursery, based in Tasmania, is expanding its plug plant facilities to increase capacity by adding another two. read more

"In a market previously challenged by weak roots and inconsistent quality, Levente by Enza Zaden is rapidly becoming the yellow pepper of choice for North American greenhouse growers," said Erica Bistratini, Sales Representative & Product Developer at Enza Zaden. "Highly productive, compact and read more

Spain: Alcampo invests over €52 million in store renovations in 2025
Spanish grocery retailer Alcampo has invested over €52 million in 2025 to renovate 26 stores across nine Spanish autonomous communities. These investments were allocated to adapt stores to evolving shopping habits and enhance. read more

Jako zbliża się Święto Wiosny, wzrasta zapotrzebowanie obywateli na zakup kwiatów świątecznych do dekoracji domów oraz na podarowanie ich przyjaciołom i rodzinie jako znaków noworocznych życzeń. Główne rynki kwiatowe, takie jak Dounan Flower Market, Garden Expo Flower and Bird Market, read more

Potato consumption in South-East Asia has been steadily increasing over the past decade, indicating evolving dietary preferences and the growth of urban food markets in the region. Data from the International Potato Centre shows that per capita potato consumption in South-East Asia has risen from 4.33 kg in. read more

Farm-gate potato prices in Spain have dropped due to the global trade dynamics in frozen frying potatoes. This decline is particularly affecting potato-producing regions like A Limia, where potatoes are crucial to the local agricultural economy. read more

Too Good To Go, the anti-waste company founded in Denmark in 2016, continues to expand internationally. After the United States and Australia, the company will be setting up shop in Japan in 2026, its 21st location. It has also confirmed its excellent results in France. Currently present in 4… read more

Bulgarian fruit and vegetable producers are still under pressure from increasing imports, as official data indicates that the volume of incoming imports far exceeds exports. Local products are becoming less prominent in international markets, while imported fruits and vegetables are taking up a larger portion of retail space. read more

W lutym FreshPlaza skupi się na wszystkim, co związane z Republiką Południowej Afryki. Czy jesteś producentem, importerem, eksporterem, zajmujesz się pakowaniem lub chłodzeniem? Jeśli w jakikolwiek sposób jesteś zaangażowany w biznes świeżych produktów rolnych, chcielibyśmy usłyszeć od Ciebie. Możesz przesłać nam kilka informacji, lub możemy zadzwonić do Ciebie w celu... read more

During the XI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops held in Victoria (Australia) on January 18-23, 2026, the XII International Symposium on Kiwifruit was officially introduced to the global scientific community, technicians, and agricultural entrepreneurs. The upcoming symposium will be held in [location to be specified]. read more

With the Spring Festival approaching, the demand for festive flowers is increasing as citizens purchase them to decorate their homes and give to friends and family as New Year greetings. Major flower markets, such as the Dounan Flower Market and the Garden Expo Flower and Bird Market, are experiencing a surge in activity. read more

Queensland's 2025-26 onion season stayed generally on schedule for Qualipac, a fourth-generation Australian family business that grows, packs, and supplies vegetables to both domestic and international markets, despite weather challenges during the production period and increased demand leading up to. read more

Sezon czosnku egipskiego rozpoczął się pozytywnie. Wolumeny nadal rosną zgodnie z zauważanym w ostatnich latach trendem wzrostowym, a klimat sprzyja zarówno lokalnej produkcji, jak i konkurencyjnej pozycji - powiedział Ralph Nakhal z egipskiej firmy Tomna for Agricultural. read more

Producers of frozen fries in the EU are still experiencing a decrease in demand from markets outside the EU, even though they have lowered their export prices. Meanwhile, suppliers from other countries are increasing their volumes. The competition from China and India has become stronger, leading European producers to make adjustments to their pricing, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more