Technology platform launched for fresh produce sector
Asia Fruit Logistica has announced the launch of FreshTech, a new platform focused on fresh produce technology that will debut at Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 in Hong Kong from 2 to 4 September.

The apple and pear industry will come together at Prognosfruit 2026.
The Prognosfruit Conference, the annual event for the European apple and pear sector, will be held in Constance, Germany, from 5 to 7 August 2026. The 2026 edition celebrates 50 years of

Is the new CAP really European? Italy Ortofrutta conference
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",

Moldova exports approximately US$41.5 million worth of walnuts annually.
The Republic of Moldova produces approximately 23,000 tons of walnuts in shells annually from around 18,000 hectares of orchards. According to sector data presented at a conference commemorating

The Spanish avocado conference is focusing on cultivation in northern regions.
The Ministry of Rural Development in Spain is organizing the second Technical Conference on Avocado Cultivation in Cantabria at the Center for Agrarian Research and Training (CIFA). The event,

The Hungarian vegetable sector supports the proposed 5 per cent VAT reduction.
The Délalföldi Gardener Community (Délkertész) stated that it anticipates Hungary's proposed decrease in VAT on fruits and vegetables from 27 percent to 5 percent to be implemented starting on

Thailand: Progressive growers are increasingly viewing protected cultivation as a way to offer organic and clean produce.
The second day of HortEx and AGRITECHNICA ASIA in Bangkok, Thailand, was dedicated to precision cultivation systems, plant nutrition, and monitoring technologies. Technical conferences and

The strawberry production substrate is entering a new commercial era.
The 3rd annual Plantlogic International Conference on Substrate Strawberry Technology, held in Ningbo, China, emphasized the rapid advancement of substrate-based strawberry production from a niche

SE Asia Meet Up 2026 will focus on consumer and trade trends in fresh produce.
Asia Fruit Logistica has announced the program for its SE Asia Meet Up, which will be held on May 18, 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok. The conference and networking event will gather

The production of Fred pears increases every year as market demand grows stronger.
When it comes to pears, Belgium is mainly known for the Conference variety, but in recent years, a number of promising new varieties have been introduced to the market. One of these is the Fred

"The B2B market is now acknowledging Conference pears, with a focus shifting towards further growth in Italy."
This year, VLAM participated in Macfrut in Rimini for the first time. Their participation in this trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector is part of a three-year promotion campaign for

Włochy będą gospodarzem międzynarodowej konferencji na temat gruszek we włoskim mieście Ferrara. Italy will host an international pear conference in the Italian city of Ferrara.
Interpera 2026, the international conference dedicated to the pear sector, will take place on 25 and 26 June 2026 in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, a region that accounts for around 60 per cent of

Eksport orzechów z Południowej Afryki wzrósł o 13,3% ze względu na rosnące zapotrzebowanie na świecie. South African nut exports have increased by 13.3% due to growing global demand.
Global demand for nuts is steadily increasing, driven by dietary trends and their use in processed products. South Africa is expanding its export market as production and market access improve.

Speakers have been announced for the upcoming fresh produce meet-up in Bangkok, focusing on Southeast Asia.
Asia Fruit Logistica has announced the initial lineup of speakers for its Southeast Asia Meet Up, scheduled to take place on May 18-19, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok. This conference and

Raspberry suggestions straight from Italy.
The recent Berry Con conference, organized in Nałęczów by companies Szałas Agro, 4Berries, i-Grow, and Agronom Plants, also allowed for a better understanding of the Italian raspberry

The 16th edition of medFEL has a lot in store for attendees. The event will feature exhibitors from the fruit and vegetable sector, showcasing their products and services. There will also be conferences, workshops, and networking opportunities for industr
medFEL returns to Perpignan on April 28th and 29th for its 16th edition. We take a look at the program and highlights of the 2026 edition, presented on Monday at a press conference. A growing

Poland is set to host the 14th International Blueberry Conference.
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"In order to be sustainable, we all need to make agreements."
John Kusters describes the first months after becoming chairperson of the Netherlands Fruit Growers Organization (NFO) in July as "challenging, but enjoyable." With his background as a Conference

Poland will host an international blueberry conference in March.
Poland remains one of the leading global producers of highbush blueberries and continues to host the annual International Blueberry Conference. The 14th edition of the conference is scheduled to

Italy's export industry cannot be missed: 6 billion reasons to be in Berlin.
Today the curtain rises on the 33rd edition of Fruit Logistica, scheduled to take place until Friday in the halls of the Berlin fair. In the coming days, we will closely follow the development of

The biggest blueberry conference in this part of the world will take place in Poland in March.
Today, Poland is one of the key players in the global highbush blueberry market. With over 13,000 hectares of plantations, we hold the position of a leader in Europe and the 5th place in the world

India has been advised to reconsider its decision regarding the import of apples from New Zealand due to the potential impact on Kashmir's economy.
The ruling National Conference in India has urged the central government to reconsider its decision to allow apple imports from New Zealand under a new trade agreement, citing potential risks for

In China, almost a million tons of blueberries were produced!
The Chinese blueberry sector continues to develop in terms of cultivation area, production volume, and export activity – according to data presented during the China International Blueberry

The outlook for grant support for Ukrainian agribusiness in 2026 is positive. The Ukrainian government and international organizations are expected to continue providing financial assistance and grants to support the growth and development of the agribusi
Ukrainian agricultural processing companies may access grant funding of up to USD 1 million from the U.S. government in 2026, according to Serhii Ostapets, project manager of the AGRO Program, who

"There was a market demand to explore the export potential of Conference pears in Italy."
In September, VLAM organized a tasting event for Belgian Conference pears at the Bologna wholesale market. There has been a growing interest from Belgian traders to explore export opportunities to