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The British berry industry is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with total grower revenue reaching an estimated £577 million in 2023. This figure represents the farmgate value of UK-grown berries, excluding imports and retail margins. The sector supports 16,317 full-time equivalent jobs. read more

Havatec has appointed Ruud Duivenvoorden, a respected industry figure, as its new Sales Manager. Duivenvoorden, who previously worked at Koen Pack advising clients on flower sleeves and plant packaging, will now leverage his experience and expertise to promote Havatec's solutions,... read more

Turkish authorities have revised their hazelnut production forecast for the 2025/26 season. Due to unfavorable weather conditions in April, the Black Sea Exporters' Association (KiB) has issued an updated estimate, projecting a total crop size of 609,400 tons. This figure includes 370,400 tons from the eastern Black Sea region. read more

The Agroseguro consortium has reported that the storms at the start of May affected 80,000 hectares of agricultural land in Spain. The most affected regions are the Ebro valley (Aragon, Navarra, and La Rioja), Castilla-La Mancha, and Murcia. However, these are preliminary figures, as farmers are still assessing the full extent of the damage. read more

On May 6, the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service released the March 2025 trade figures, showing that domestic pistachio exports reached 20.8 thousand metric tons (mt). This reflects a 9.8% increase from February 2025, but a 41% decrease compared to March 2024, and it is 14% below the five-year average (2019/20-2023/24). read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its 2024-2025 Florida all-orange production forecast, estimating a total of 11.6 million boxes. This represents a slight increase of less than 1% from the previous forecast but a 36% decrease from last season's final production figure. read more

The Fenaco cooperative had a stable financial year in a challenging environment. Net revenue decreased to CHF 7.29 billion (USD 8.7 billion) primarily due to price factors. The operating profit (EBIT) remained constant at CHF 107.2 million (USD 128 million) compared to the previous year. read more

PhytoAlert is an initiative from the biosector and was further developed on behalf of the Phytophthora Taskforce by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), with co-financing from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature (LVVN), the European Union. read more

In January-March 2025, China exported apples to Russia with the highest figure since 2019, according to an analysis by RIA Novosti based on data from Chinese customs. During the first quarter, shipments of Chinese apples to Russia totaled $12.4 million, which is 1.5 times more than in the previous period. read more

Debut at Macfrut 2025 for Smurfit Westrock, a new global entity resulting from the recent merger between the Irish Smurfit Kappa and the American Westrock. The world's leading group in the paper-based packaging solutions sector boasts incredible figures: over 20 million tons of. read more

Brazil stands as the third-largest fruit producer globally, following China and India. In 2024, Brazil's fruit exports reached USD 1.3 billion, doubling the figures from a decade ago. Despite this growth, the nation ranks 23rd among global fruit exporters. To enhance their position, 40 Brazilian… read more

Matching the record figures of the past edition was truly an impossible feat. Additionally, other trade shows in the food industry sector coincided with ours, and a last-minute train strike (the last one is always the next one) certainly played a role. read more

He emphasized the economic benefit of operating production facilities in all major regions worldwide. In light of the current market developments related to the US tariff announcements, Elvermann stated, "We produce locally for local markets. Especially in... read more

If it's not peach paradise, it's very close. That's the impression that the visit to the agricultural amphitheater of the Eleuteri company left me with. This is how the plot of 32 hectares entirely dedicated to the cultivation of flat nectarines is called, designed in a configuration. read more

MedFEL 2025 has now closed its doors. The official figures have not been released yet, but the organizing committee, SPAS Organization, has confirmed that it was a very successful year. "We are very pleased, it was a great edition." Let's recap the highlights of the 2025 edition. read more

The municipality of Itatiba, located in São Paulo, Brazil, anticipates a persimmon harvest of approximately 5.2 thousand tons this season, mirroring the figures from 2024. The Municipal Secretariat of Environment and Agriculture confirms that there have been no major setbacks such as fruit abortion or hailstorms. read more

Po przeprowadzeniu aktywnej kampanii merchandisingowej przed Ramadanem, Natural Delights® świętuje niebywały sukces w tegorocznym sezonie sprzedaży, prezentując wpływ kulturowo istotnego marketingu oraz dobrze wykonanych tematycznych wystaw sklepowych. Według danych firmy Circana do 23 marca, read more

Behind the success of Morocco's relatively new blueberry and avocado industries lies the decline of the strawberry sector, which is becoming less attractive to growers. Acharki Abdeslam, director of the Interprofessional Federation of Soft Fruit in Morocco (Interproberries Morocco), is the key figure driving this shift. read more

The Dutch ornamental horticulture and food horticulture sectors are projected to surpass the revenue level of 2023 in 2024. While official figures for Q4 are still pending, an estimate in a new report by BDO indicates that the total annual revenue will exceed that of the previous year. read more

The Dutch ornamental horticulture and food horticulture industries are projected to surpass the revenue level of 2023 in 2024. While official figures for Q4 are not yet available, an estimate in a new report by BDO indicates that the total annual revenue will exceed that of the previous year. The report, which will be read more