July 9 has come and gone, a day when U.S. President Donald Trump had planned to implement reciprocal tariffs on several countries. Letters have been sent to countries targeted by the president, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, and more, threatening to increase tariffs. read more

The peruvian Tahiti lime export season is showing signs of growth, with an estimated 25-30% increase in volume compared to last season. The country has two important export periods: from week 1 to week 23-24, and then from week 40 onwards. This seasonality allows Peru to supply the market. read more

Zespri is experiencing a strong demand for SunGold kiwifruit in the main European markets. The recently concluded season in the northern hemisphere has shown positive results: stable volumes, improved fruit quality, and an increasingly efficient supply chain. The company has managed to read more

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida is leading a project, headed by AI scientist Nikolaos Tziolas, to improve agricultural understanding through a conversational AI platform. This initiative is backed by a $297,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food. read more

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables reached 1.6 million tons, recording a 5% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. At the same time, the total expenditure reached 2 billion euros, for a... read more

Egyptian pomegranates arrive on the market in late July/early August, with an expected increase in volumes, according to Amr Kadah, export manager at Fruit.Farm. The exporter says, "We will start the season's harvest with the Early 116 variety, followed later by Manfaluti, Baladi in South Egypt." read more

The arrival of the first crates of red currants and blackberries heralds the start of the summer season at HANOS. "Seasonal products deserve more attention," begins Henk Verwoert, fruit and vegetable buyer at this Dutch hospitality wholesaler. "We're using these fruits to refocus the spotlight". read more

Egypt is increasing its presence in the international fresh strawberry market, with exports to Germany reaching their highest level in the past five marketing years. Data from the German Statistical Office and Global Trade Tracker, reported by EastFruit, shows that there was a shipment of 3.69 thousand metric tons between July 2024 and read more

Del Monte returns to TV with a new summer campaign dedicated to Honeyglow pineapples, the protagonist of a commercial airing on Italian broadcasting channels Rai (Rai1, Rai2, Rai3, RaiSport, RaiNews until July 12) and LA7 (until July 26). Extra sweet, juicy, and irresistible, the Honeyglow pineapple is at the center of a read more

W tym niespotykanym rozszerzeniu, MSC zwiększył swoją flotę o 365 173 TEU w tym roku, wzmacniając swoją pozycję jako wiodącej na świecie firmy przewozowej kontenerów. Różnica między MSC a kolejnym liderem branży, Maersk, znacząco wzrosła w wyniku tej strategicznej manewru. Strategia MSC read more

Recent funding has bolstered Nile, a South African online trading platform, in its expansion efforts. Operating in more than fifty countries and forming partnerships with Indian digital trading counterparts, Nile's goal is to support all types of trading and procurement transactions for farms. read more

A regional network capable of recovering fresh food surpluses and redistributing them to those in need. It's called Solidarity Logistics Emilia Romagna Markets and is a project that started in Parma and has involved other members of the fruit and vegetable markets business network. read more

"Summer is here," begins Jacco van Paasschen of Dutch company Fruit Freshi. "Now is the time when generally the softest fruit is eaten throughout Europe. However, we've long not referred to 'the season' having started, as we can offer high-quality, delicious soft fruit all year round." Jacco van... read more

Residues from plant protection products that are banned in the EU exceeded limits in strawberries of Polish origin. A total of 4,800 kilos of these strawberries reached Estonia, although a risk assessment indicated a very low threat to human health. Triinu Allika, head of the food department at the Agriculture and Food Board, stated this information. read more

"The 2024-2025 pear season began with challenges. Hail showers and reduced production in many areas of Europe, particularly in Belgium, led to early uncertainty. However, marketing organizations, with support from retail partners, were still able to sell a significant amount." read more

Despite spring frosts and unfavorable weather across Ukraine, the country's 2025 processing tomato harvest is expected to remain steady at around 550,000 tons, roughly the same as last year, according to the World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC). All tomato crops were planted on schedule. read more

Fireworks were replaced with "flowerworks" this past Fourth of July at Outrigger's oceanfront resorts at their Kaanapali, Kauai, and Kona locations. Instead of traditional fireworks lighting up the night sky, thousands of fresh flowers were released from Blue Hawaiian Helicopters onto attendees. read more

Romania: Kaufland aims to have 250 hypermarkets in Romania and Moldova by 2030. Kaufland Romania achieved a turnover of €3.97 billion from March 2024 to February 2025, thanks to its emphasis on fresh products, a wide range of choices, and competitive prices. The German retailer's contribution to the read more

Durian cultivation in Thailand's lower northern region is thriving in 2025, with six provinces—Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phrae, Phitsanulok, Tak, and Nan, reporting notable increases in both cultivation area and output. As of June, Uttaradit leads with over 93.1 square kilometers under production. read more

Produkcja truskawek znacząco się rozwinęła w ostatnich latach, szczególnie w segmencie czwartej klasy (gotowe do jedzenia). Kiedyś ograniczone do zbiorów wiosennych, teraz truskawki są uprawiane przez nawet 10 miesięcy w roku, zwiększając zapotrzebowanie na wydajny i wyspecjalizowany sprzęt do przetwarzania. read more