Morocco's imports of mangoes and guavas continued to increase in 2025, reaching record levels for the fifth consecutive year, according to EastFruit. In 2025, Morocco imported 21,900 tons of mangoes and guavas worth US$16.5 million. This represented a 40% increase compared with 2024 and nearly read more

Egipcian mangoes maintain their strong presence in international markets, primarily due to the wide variety of over 200 different mango types available, a well-developed local processing industry, and enhanced post-harvest handling techniques. Amr Kadah, the export manager at Fruit.farm, explains that the total area dedicated to mango cultivation... read more

KQ Cargo has introduced seven weekly flights between Amsterdam and Nairobi, Kenya, in order to enhance flexibility and improve cargo connections to Africa. The updated schedule aims to strategically place cargo closer to important African markets via Nairobi, facilitating faster deliveries and strengthening connections. read more

India is regarded as one of the most dynamic opportunities in global commerce, according to Walmart Inc President and CEO John Furner. The US-based retail giant has sourced goods worth USD 40 billion from India thus far. read more

Producing dried figs, which used to be a popular product in the Moroccan market, has decreased in recent years due to climatic and industry-specific reasons. Local Moroccan figs have been increasingly substituted by Turkish figs, particularly in the retail industry. Mohamed Ezzaam, a grower and processor, is one of those who have been affected by this trend. read more

Marcel van der Pluijm has been involved in exporting vegetables to North America since 1993 and established his own company, Feeling Fresh, in 2019. However, he has rarely faced such a challenging season for Spanish greenhouse vegetable exports in all those years. "Normally, these are strong months for. read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will begin in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are organizing a World Cup Football Pool through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

Przez ostatnie dwie dekady rolnictwo przeszło od sektora głównie manualnego i fragmentarycznego do branży, w której konkurencyjność coraz bardziej dyktują dane i technologia - mówi Sanjay Borkar, współzałożyciel i dyrektor generalny FarmERP z siedzibą w Indiach. "Największym wyzwaniem zawsze było zapewnienie widoczności. Kiedy gospodarstwa, read more

Operating as a small, family-run company, Acrobat PCA has carved out a specialized niche in the North American greenhouse industry. The company specializes in designing and constructing combined power-control-automation panels, offering solutions that incorporate various automation platforms. read more

The road of PDO as a lever for the relaunch of the Verona fruit and vegetable supply chains. After the Verona Igp Radicchio, more recently, the Verona Igp Peach reemerged in the spotlight thanks to the work of the new Consortium and a renewed productive and commercial prominence. read more

Hapag-Lloyd is expanding its operations in West Africa by launching a new office in Cotonou, Benin. The office will commence operations on May 20th and will allow Hapag-Lloyd to better cater to its customers in Benin with a dedicated local presence. Benin is becoming a more significant market for the company. read more

This season, Prefiro GmbH from Weingarten (Germany) is introducing its automated solution for harvesting green asparagus under real field conditions and warmly invites interested growers to witness the current stage of development firsthand. "Following thorough development efforts, we are now..." read more

While many companies in greenhouse horticulture choose to specialize, Tomato Masters decided to take a different approach. Originally focused on tomatoes and located in Deinze as part of the Tomeco cooperation, the company expanded into peppers in 2023. With the help of VLAM, peppers became a new focus alongside tomatoes. read more

The Chief of Staff Office of the President of Brazil has instructed the Ministry of Ports to lift restrictions on shipping lines participating in the auction for the new STS 10 container terminal at the Port of Santos in São Paulo state. This decision was detailed in a technical note issued by the office. read more

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 decision-makers from Southeast Asia and other regions to discuss developments in the fresh produce market. read more

When the Canadian Produce Marketing Association's board of directors for 2026 met last week before the annual trade show and conference, Jennie Coleman from Equifruit noticed something in the room. "I was re-elected, so this is my second term, and we now have nine women on the board," read more

Ukraine's fruit and vegetable market is experiencing a significant challenge: a lack of modern storage facilities, with an estimated shortage of around 340,000 tonnes. This deficiency directly affects production efficiency, price fluctuations, and the sector's competitiveness, as reported by EastFruit. read more

In the 2026 season, strawberry growers once again had to face exceptionally difficult weather conditions. A several-day wave of strong frosts, and in some places even freezes, became a serious test for many plantations. During the next inspection as part of the Strawberry Project... read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will begin in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As part of our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms, we are arranging a World Cup Football Pool. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

UAE Flowers has reported that the floral industry in the UAE has successfully managed one of the most disruptive supply chain challenges in recent years, with March 2026 being the peak of the pressure. Despite a 120 percent increase in the cost of essential floral supplies and sharp temporary spikes. read more