This year's edition of Macfrut trade fair is the most international in history. It will be attended by over 800 key buyers (+20%) and exhibitors from five continents. The presence of 5 ministers has been announced (Lebanon, Syria, 2 from the Dominican Republic, and Italy). The event

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Rozwiązania opakowaniowe wielokrotnego użytku są wykorzystywane przez producentów oraz detalistów w celu poprawy przewidywalności cen, zarządzania kosztami oraz spełnienia wymagań regulacyjnych. Model SmartCycle firmy IFCO zapewnia zcentralizowany system dla wielokrotnego użytku opakowań, wspierając operacje w świeżej branży spożywczej. read more

Obecnie trwa sezon zbiorów owoców pestkowych w Dalian, Chinach, a główne odmiany obejmują wiśnie dalijskie, nektarynki i śliwki. Pan Li z Dalian Nongfutong Fruit and Vegetable Professional Cooperative zajmuje się lokalnym pozyskiwaniem i handlem owocami pestkowymi. Według Pana Li... read more

Growers and greenhouse owners are increasingly looking for solutions to help them maintain control as complexity in their operations continues to increase. They are seeking solutions and technologies that will keep their operations stable, provide clarity in daily decision-making, and effectively utilize the growing stream of greenhouse data. read more

In 2024, over 14 thousand tons of Fairtrade-certified bananas were sold in Italy, showing a 1.5% increase compared to the previous year, according to the Social Balance Sheet of Fairtrade Italy. Fair trade continues to be a concrete lever in the global fruit and vegetable supply chain. read more

Pink Lady Europes will be one of the protagonists at Macfrut 2026 (Hall 3, stand 111), where it will present to industry operators the results of the season and the brand's development prospects. The participation in the fair comes at a positive stage for the brand, in a context of read more

The supply of premium segment packable table potatoes continues to decrease, while discount-grade potatoes remain available and are being sold consistently. Weuthen GmbH reports that the consumption of table potatoes in Germany is still increasing. Substandard potatoes in the Rhineland are... read more

A garden center located in Lincolnshire has gone into administration after nearly thirty years in operation. Opperman Plants Ltd has been providing millions of ornamental and tropical plants to retailers and wholesalers across the UK annually since 1997. This family-owned business is situated in Spalding. read more

The Frutti di Gil, a joint venture between Gruppo Orsero - a leader in the distribution of fruit and vegetable products - and Cerchia Holding of the Molari family - specialists in varietal selection and berry nursery - will be present at Macfrut 2026 with a stand in Pavilion D2 (Stand X). read more

Nespak and Ciesse Paper will be attending Macfrut to demonstrate how packaging for fruits and vegetables can evolve in a tangible way, combining product protection, industrial practicality, shelf appeal, and more options in materials. Visit stand D3-73 to learn more about the innovations from these two Italian companies. read more

In Polish greenhouse farms, strawberry harvest has been in full swing for a few days now. Consumers, as well as retailers from selected supermarket chains, are eagerly awaiting better availability of these first, Polish red fruits. We know how they look and taste. read more

Liczby same za siebie przemawiają. "Do 2035 roku Houston wyprzedzi Chicago i stanie się trzecim co do wielkości miastem w USA. W czasie, gdy widzimy stany w USA tracące populację, Teksas wciąż rośnie o 1000 nowych obywateli dziennie" - mówi Dante Galeazzi, prezes Texas International Produce. read more

As part of the Blueberry Factory 2026 project, long-term observations are being conducted on the impact of a substrate based on brown coal on the condition and productivity of highbush blueberry shrubs. One of the analyzed plots is the 'Bluecrop' variety, where - we. read more

Maersk announced investments in two inland facilities in Rio Grande (RS) and Paranaguá (PR), expanding its logistics network in southern Brazil. The developments respond to demand for integrated logistics solutions and reflect the role of Brazil in South American trade flows. Rio Grande and read more

"We have the confidence to 100% guarantee our clients' delivery, barring force majeure," begins Wim Kleinjan, CEO of Fruity Pack. That is because of the new strategy this Dutch fruit and vegetable processor implemented after the COVID-19 pandemic. Wim explains that the restrictive measures read more

New Zealand persimmon growers are anticipating a successful season this year, despite some concerns due to recent adverse weather conditions. "We are cautiously optimistic," says Ian Turk of the New Zealand Persimmon Industry Council. "Growers are generally happy, but recent weather challenges have tempered our outlook a bit." read more

W tym roku sezon eksportu cytrusów z Egiptu do Azji przyniósł mieszane rezultaty, kształtowane przez zarówno globalną dynamikę rynkową, jak i wyzwania geopolityczne. Podczas gdy ceny na miejscu pochodzenia były bardziej stabilne w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem, eksporterzy borykają się ze zwiększającym się naciskiem spowodowanym wzrostem kosztów logistycznych i słabnącymi

The Egyptian citrus export season to Asia has seen mixed results this year, shaped by both global market dynamics and geopolitical challenges. While pricing at origin has been more stable compared to last season, exporters are facing increasing pressure from rising logistics costs and weak read more

W kwietniu raporty z Mołdawii wskazywały, że niektórzy eksporterzy orzechów włoskich mają niesprzedane zapasy zeszłorocznego produktu o wartości kilku milionów euro. Sytuacja ta nastąpiła po wcześniejszych zmianach na rynku pod koniec zimy. W drugiej połowie lutego popyt i ceny orzechów włoskich wzrosły. read more

Carrefour is now launching in Guinea and Nigeria. Carrefour continues its expansion in Africa by signing franchise agreements with local partners in these two countries. The French group's goal is to become the largest food retailer in Africa. read more

Windset Farms® is improving its capacity to provide fresher, better-tasting, and more consistent greenhouse-grown produce by investing in advanced growing systems, data-driven agriculture, and expanding their production network across North America. This commitment was highlighted by Steven Newell, the President of the company. read more