The mid-season competition has caused a decrease in prices for South African avocados in the traditional markets of Europe and the UK in recent weeks, following a successful season so far. read more

The major forces driving changes in fresh produce packaging include consumer preferences for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging, regulatory requirements for food safety and labeling, advancements in technology for packaging materials and designs, and the push for greater convenience and shelf-life extension.

These forces are impacting the way the business operates by requiring companies to invest in research and development to create innovative packaging solutions that meet these demands. Companies are also having to adapt their supply chains to accommodate the changes in packaging materials and designs, as well as comply with new regulations. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on transparency and traceability in packaging, which is influencing how companies track and communicate information about their products to consumers. Overall, these changes are driving the industry towards more sustainable, safe, and convenient packaging solutions for fresh produce. read more

Growers and land managers will have the ability to access both future and historical soil health data through a groundbreaking new soil health 'cube' that has utilized artificial intelligence to create a digital replica of the Earth. read more

The European Union, Russia, and South Korea are now the main destination countries. The EU purchased 4.81% more fruits compared to the previous year, with significant increases seen in Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland. read more

Bionext has been fighting since 2009 for a ban on patents on natural properties of vegetable crops. In this type of patents, companies falsely claim a property that occurs naturally in plants as their invention. This allows them to obtain exclusive rights to. read more

The latest figures show that the certified area for vegetable cultivation has increased by 1.3%. At the same time, the number of quality seal holders has decreased by 4%. This suggests an increase in the size of the sector, as, on average, larger farms receive the quality seal. read more

Libya and France are the countries that import the most Tunisian citrus fruits. According to the Tunisian National Agricultural Observatory (Onagri), as reported by reefertrends, this increase is mainly attributed to the orange variety 'Maltaise'. read more

The Belcon Logistics Park will be part of a network of three cold storage facilities that Maersk will operate in South Africa by the end of 2025. The facility will be officially inaugurated in the last quarter of the year, but will begin receiving cargo for some customers as early as June. read more

As reported by the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, there have been no price changes here. Most recently, cleaned and sorted produce in crates was being paid between 60 and 65 euros per 100 kg. To bridge the gap until the new harvest, early onions from Southern Europe are being used. read more

VIP focuses specifically on research and development to optimize every phase of the production process and ensure product quality. read more

Therefore, it was not possible to rely on the usual seasonal quantities. Now it seems that the tide is turning, as the number of promotions in the retail sector is increasing significantly. read more

Due to the rain of the past few days, the plants were able to grow even better than was possible through irrigation. On the other hand, the days and nights in the past week were a bit cooler again, which slowed down the growth a bit. All in all, it was read more

The initial shipment of fresh mangoes from Bangladesh has arrived in China, landing at Changsha Huanghua International Airport in Changsha, located in Hunan Province in central China. read more

Frutania CEO Markus Schneider has not regretted the move to the south, which he dared to take a few years ago with the founding of a branch in Oberkirch. This decision resulted in the establishment of the sister company Fruitfels GmbH, which serves the retail food sector. read more

The 2025/26 California table grape season has officially started, with harvesting commencing in mid-May in the Coachella Valley in Southern California. Grapes will continue to be harvested in the Coachella Valley through mid-July before moving north to the San Joaquin Valley. read more

Australia's Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) National Management Group (NMG) has announced that it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate the virus from Australia after a meeting on May 29th. read more

Australia's Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) National Management Group (NMG) has announced that it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate the virus from Australia following a meeting on May 29th. read more

In Waukesha, Wisconsin, the West Suburban YMCA is tackling climate and accessibility issues by implementing a new indoor hydroponic garden using Fork Farms' Flex Farm technology. This initiative, funded by a grant from YUSA, introduces vertical farming into the local community. read more

World Potato Day, dedicated to this precious tuber by FAO today on May 30, had the slogan in 2024 "Harvesting diversity, nourishing hope": it is precisely the enhancement of the different origins of potatoes that the innovative project OQAS is based on. read more

Kalifornijskie kiwi z Hayward nadal są wysyłane i planuje się kontynuację dostaw aż do pierwszego tygodnia sierpnia. "Mamy wyjątkową jakość na koniec sezonu" - mówi Al Bates, prezes Sun Pacific Shippers, zauważając, że firma zainwestowała znacząco w kontrolowaną atmosferę oraz etylen. read more