The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines is looking to expand its agricultural export range by promoting 10 additional high-value crops for the global market, following a rebound in banana exports, the department announced. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr., stated in a press release. read more

The current situation remains challenging for shiitake mushroom growers in Ukraine as electricity blackouts and a shortage of labor are making the season more difficult, according to Alina Makaliuk, customer communication manager for Shiitake mushroom exporter Nature Green Ukraine: "This year's shiitake...". read more

T&G Global Limited has secured another favorable ruling from the Supreme People's Court of the People's Republic of China, confirming the protection of its plant variety rights for the Scilate apple variety. In late December 2025, the Supreme People's Court issued a final judgment in favor. read more

Segrafruit, a Peruvian exporter, is advancing its international expansion by opening new commercial offices in Panama and Costa Rica in the upcoming weeks. These will join the existing office in Chile, as stated by the company's general manager, Brandon García Quevedo, in statements reported by. read more

The volumes of pineapples in the industry are significantly lower than usual at this time of the year. "Planting programs were affected by heavy rainfall. As a result, we began the year with limited supply and expect this situation to continue for another six to eight weeks," stated. read more

The green business market in Eastern Europe and Central Asia is evolving rapidly. New partnerships are being established, supply routes are expanding, and Central Asia is emerging as a significant market. Industry exhibitions in Astana are increasingly becoming crucial hubs for these developments. read more

A delegation from Bagu, an exporter from Castellón specializing in clementines and mandarins, will travel to Berlin to exhibit at Fruit Logistica (February 4-6, Hall 11.2, stand B-01). They will be presenting a detailed technical report on their XLO Clementine, which is expected to revolutionize the industry. read more

With a sense of melancholy, Tony Derwael sometimes looks back to earlier times. Times when exporters were constantly searching for new markets to sell their fruit. At the start of the season, the experienced trader warned that new export markets would need to be found this year, but to his... read more

Nigeria's pepper production is expected to increase steadily over the coming years, with industry projections indicating output could rise from the current baseline of 757,000–770,000 metric tons to as much as 800,000 metric tons by 2030. On this trajectory, the country would remain Africa's read more

"The world of fruit and vegetables is not usually at the top of recent graduates' wish lists, nor is it among the most referenced business master's programs," writes Silvia Balconi, the Orsero Group's brand and communications manager, on her LinkedIn page while sharing a recent brand initiative. read more

"According to Abdallah Tharwat, the Chief Operating Officer of Egyberries, an Egyptian producer and exporter of frozen strawberries, Egyptian strawberries have gained recognition on the international market. Egypt maintains its position as the third largest strawberry producer globally, with an annual" read more

RK Growers is an Italian company specializing in the production and international marketing of premium fruit. With over sixty years of experience and a strong presence in major world markets, the company is represented by President Paolo Carissimo. Offices and sales branches are located in. read more

Westfalia Fruit India has launched its Winter Mango campaign, introducing the premium Shelly mango from South Africa to help extend India's mango calendar beyond the traditional summer season. "India is the world's largest mango producer, with domestic output estimated at 22.8 million metric tons. read more

From February 10th to 13th, in Nuremberg (Germany), Natura Nuova will be among the protagonists of the new edition of Biofach, an international reference event dedicated to organic products, their evolutions, and the trends that are reshaping the sector. The company is based in Bagnacavallo (RA). read more

The popularity of Dubai-style chewy cookies, known as "dujjonku" in South Korea, is impacting the prices of several imported ingredients, according to market data and retailer feedback. Dujjonku is made by blending pistachio cream with kadaif, a threadlike pastry made from flour, cornstarch, read more

W handlu gruszkami obecnie panuje ożywiona sprzedaż. „Gruszki naprawdę sprzedają się wszędzie. Nawet tu i ówdzie słyszy się, że ludzie mają problem z brakiem możliwości sortowania” - mówi Arnold Wakker z firmy Service2Fruit. „Zauważamy także poprawę jakości, co powinno wpłynąć korzystnie na ceny niesortowanych partii. read more

Flamingo Horticulture Kenya is reinvesting VAT refunds to expand its operations in Naivasha, with the aim of increasing export capacity, creating 2,000 new jobs, and enhancing value addition in Kenya's horticulture sector. The company, a subsidiary of Flamingo Group International, announced the expansion. read more

The John Innes Centre and its academic and industry partners have secured UK government funding to advance precision breeding projects focused on fruit and vegetable production, following approval under the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 in England. Funding is provided through. read more

Berlin becomes the first international stage of LUV - The Table Grape Fair, which will be presented tomorrow, February 5th at 11:00 am during Fruit Logistica, at the Italian Fruit Village - Pavilion 4.2, Stand A12-A20-A30. read more

Wiskerke Onions processes approximately 28 million packages of onions per year, which necessitates a high level of operational reliability and automation. To meet this demand, the family-owned business has been collaborating with machinery supplier Symach for about twenty years, with a specific focus on packing. read more