Peter Stuurman (1950) has been active in the international world of transport and logistics for 55 years. This is a perfect moment to reflect on the career of this industry veteran—a journey that included emigration to Austria and extensive operations in the Middle East. In recent years, he has... read more

Supermarkets and foreign distribution platforms continue to demand a steady and ample supply of Italian lemons, even as the season is coming to a close. The market remains lively, partly due to quality issues with lemons imported from other countries. read more

Kanada officially opened its market to fresh apples from Ukraine, starting in early 2025. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency approved Ukraine's export program after collaborating with Ukraine's food safety authority (SSUFSCP). In order to export apples to Canada, Ukrainian growers, packers, and exporters are required to comply with the regulations set by both countries. read more

Sunkist is featuring its California-grown grapefruit and launching a new way to enjoy it - the 3lb. and 5lb. Grapefruit Combo Bags, available for nationwide shipping. This is happening as the demand for citrus is increasing and customers are looking for fresh, flavorful convenience. "Grapefruit brings a read more

The Moroccan government has announced a subsidy plan to support the export of fresh citrus fruits, excluding the "Nadorcott mandarin" variety, with a financial assistance program in place until 2028. This initiative was outlined in a joint decision by the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Finance. read more

The Mazzoni Group (Pavilion B1, Stand 115 and joint exhibitor at Pavilion B4, Stand 003 with the Dolce Passione Consortium) will be at Macfrut where they will showcase their excellent products. Ondine, volumes at full capacity; excitement for the Giotto black skin watermelon. read more

Golden Bee Import Export Company was established three years ago with the purpose of exporting premium fruits and vegetables from Vietnam. The company is based in Ho Chi Minh City and operates three packing houses with a workforce of over 150 employees. "Our focus is on exporting top-quality exotic fruits from Vietnam," the company explains. read more

Harmoniz Seeds is poised to inaugurate a cutting-edge research and development facility in Ontario, Canada, with the goal of offering earlier access to tomato, pepper, and cucumber varieties customized for North American growing conditions. Set to open on May 14, 2025, the facility represents a strategic expansion of... read more

Naukowcy z Texas A&M AgriLife Research opracowali obiecujące podejście do zwalczania dwóch głównych chorób rolniczych w Stanach Zjednoczonych: zółtej plamistości cytrusów i paskowatości ziemniaków. Poprzez wykorzystanie antybakteryjnych peptydów pochodzących ze szpinaku, czyli defensyn, badacze wykazali znaczące poprawy. read more

The overseas Vietnamese community is recognized as an effective distribution channel that influences Vietnam's export growth and cultural influence globally. In 2016, 4.5 million Vietnamese people lived in 109 countries and territories, a number that has since increased to over 6 million residing in more than 130 locations today. Overseas... read more

The EastFruit team continues to analyze the global blueberry market. After examining the overall global blueberry trends, we focused on the market leaders such as Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Spain, as well as reviewed the emerging aggressive exporters. Today, we will provide a detailed analysis. read more

Budowa nowej fabryki koncentratów soków owocowych rozpoczęła się w wiosce Kobolchyn, w regionie Czerniowieckim na zachodniej Ukrainie. Zakład będzie mógł przetwarzać do 1500 ton owoców dziennie. Według władz regionalnych, głównymi produktami będą sok jabłkowy. read more