The Nutrano Produce Group has recently announced the appointment of David Jordan as its new chief executive. read more

The Vice Chairman of Gao Hui Commune in Tianjiang District, Chongqing, China, live-streamed to assist in selling millions of peonies that were in danger of being destroyed by hail. Thanks to these live streams, 34-year-old Xu Chang, the Vice Chairman of Gao Hui Commune, has become highly sought after. read more

A now published pictorial guide is helping California citrus growers identify the damage caused by early-season pests on various citrus varieties. The guide, titled "Comparing the Fruit Rind Scarring Caused by Three Early-Season Pests in Mandarin Species and Sweet Orange," was. read more

As of May 1, Diogo Elias, who had been the Senior Vice President of Avianca Cargo since 2023, has assumed the position of CEO of the company. In his new role, Elias will oversee Avianca Cargo's growth, consolidation, and innovation strategies, ensuring the company's continued success. read more

Fruit, vegetables, ornamental plants - everything of this kind that arrives at Frankfurt Airport as an import shipment is checked here: The Hessian Plant Protection Service is responsible for ensuring that neither plant pests nor diseases are brought into Germany and the EU via this route. read more

EastFruit analysts are noting a significant increase in export prices for Egyptian oranges on FOB terms. In mid-April 2025, prices ranged from $0.43 to $0.45 per kg, but they have now risen to $0.66 per kg. This surge in prices is mainly due to seasonal factors, a decrease in the harvest, logistical difficulties, and a growing demand for citrus fruits. read more

A cold front is currently moving across large parts of the DACH region. This phase of the season is particularly crucial for fruit growers. Following the latest hailstorms last weekend, the damage to Austrian agriculture is estimated at 1.9 million euros. This is according to an initial assessment. read more

The international fruit and vegetable trade fair Macfrut 2025 officially opened its doors on Tuesday, May 6, at the Rimini Expo Centre, as reported by EastFruit. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Italy’s Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, during the event. read more

Spring is in the air along with the scent of fresh produce, lush plants, and herbs, all thanks to Grow NYC. Known as the sustainability resource for New Yorkers, Grow NYC recently celebrated its 39th annual spring plant distribution, hosting one of the largest and oldest greenery sales for the local community. read more

The Latvia-based company Carbon Less Future (CLF) is developing a new approach to reforestation using shipping containers. Their innovative tree-growing system, based on vertical farming techniques, can produce up to 33,600 saplings in one cycle. The system is designed to enhance efficiency and optimize the reforestation process. read more

Singapore: Grab ogłasza powołania liderów w Singapurze i Wietnamie Grab ogłosiło powołania liderów w Singapurze i Wietnamie, obowiązujące od 1 lipca 2025 r. Alejandro Osorio, który obecnie kieruje Grabem w Wietnamie, został mianowany dyrektorem zarządzającym Grab Singapur. Ma Tuan Trong, obecnie read more

The blueberry season of 2025-26 is expected to be one of the most intense and complex seasons to date, with export forecasts exceeding 400,000 tons. Luis Miguel Vegas, the manager of Proarándanos, has cautioned about the significant challenges the sector will encounter this year. In terms of logistics, the plan read more

The Makueni County Government in Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TradeMark Africa (TMA) to establish an Export Supply Hub (ESH). This initiative is designed to reduce post-harvest losses and improve access to international markets for mangoes, avocados, and French beans. read more

Pracownicy norweskiego dystrybutora owoców odkryli paczkę kokainy w pudełku z bananami, co doprowadziło do odkrycia zapasów o łącznej wadze 147 kilogramów przez celników. To zdarzenie jest częścią serii incydentów związanych z ukrywaniem kokainy w przesyłkach owoców. Odkrycie, które miało miejsce 3 kwietnia, ma wartość uliczną wynoszącą 170 tysięcy. read more

As global trade dynamics shift, the Mercosur-EU trade deal faces potential hurdles, with Brazilian officials anticipating a challenging diplomatic journey. Countries like France, Poland, and Italy may try to block the agreement, while a coordinated campaign against it is expected in the summer. read more

Last season, Castilla y León retained its position as the leading potato producer in Spain, with over 17,000 hectares planted out of nearly 70,000 hectares nationwide. Despite a 1.9% decrease in total potato acreage in Spain, Castilla y León experienced a 2% increase. Out of Spain's nearly two million tons of potatoes produced, Castilla y León contributed significantly to the overall output. read more