Two experienced professionals in the fresh produce industry, Jan Rozema and Christian Bras, have collaborated to create Prime Fruit Partners (PFP), a new import company located in Barendrecht. Together, they bring a combined experience of over 40 years in the global fruit trade, with previous roles at SFI, Olympic Fruit, and Verdi. read more

The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of Korea has announced that Korean Shine Muscat grapes have been granted access to Australia. read more

According to a radio segment on NewstalkZB, persimmon exports from New Zealand have increased by 20 percent in the past year. read more

A Victorian vegetable grower has found that providing students with on-farm experience is crucial in increasing their vegetable consumption. read more

The French logistics company Seafrigo has announced its expansion into Chile with the opening of two new offices in the country - an operational hub at Santiago Airport and a commercial office in Las Condes, located northeast of the city. read more

Cibus Fund II, an investment fund specializing in sustainable food and agriculture, has announced the purchase of a majority stake in PSB Producción Vegetal, a Spanish company renowned for its expertise in fruit genetics and stone fruit breeding. The deal is set to be finalized in the second quarter. read more

W tym odcinku programu Slow Flowers, prowadzący rozmawiają z ceramikiem Frances Palmer, która spędziła dziesięciolecia tworząc sztukę, która fascynuje projektantów i artystów z całego świata. Frances omawia swoje życie i swoją nową książkę: Life with Flowers: Inspiration and Lessons from the Garden, praktyczną. read more

Sezon szparagów w Anglii jest teraz w pełni; oficjalny początek sezonu miał miejsce 23 kwietnia, w Dzień Świętego Jerzego. „Początek sezonu upraw w tunelach był dość przeciętny z pochmurną pogodą w styczniu i lutym,” powiedział Chris Chinn z farmy Cobrey. „W marcu jednak mieliśmy jasne, chłodne dni. read more

Full bloom is currently taking place in Pennsylvania for the upcoming 2025 apple crop. "It's pretty much in line with last year – there may be a week's difference," says Valerie Ramsburg of the Rice Fruit Company, mentioning that a month ago, the weather had caused the bloom to be about two weeks behind. "We've had some pretty warm..." read more

The use of appropriate fertilizers is crucial for the health of plants and the quality of crops. Well-prepared recommendations regarding blueberry fertilization can significantly contribute to improving the quality of fruits and protecting them from the consequences of unfavorable conditions.

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The Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas), under the leadership of President Guilherme Coelho, took part in a meeting in Brussels organized by the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil). The gathering brought together representatives from various. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced Echinacea Princess 'Citrus', their latest variety specifically developed for pot cultivation. This new variety has a naturally compact growth habit that creates an attractive, bouquet-like appearance. Princess 'Citrus' is the most recent addition to Terra Nova's Echinacea Princess series. read more

Granada jest cennym owocem o szerokim spektrum korzystnych właściwości. Jest szczególnie poszukiwany przez przemysł spożywczy, farmaceutyczny i kosmetyczny, stanowiąc jednocześnie jeden z czołowych produktów w swojej kategorii. Maszyna do obierania PND SM2 "Trendy wzrostu i przyszłe perspektywy potwierdzają, że" read more

In May, FreshPlaza will be focusing on melons and kiwifruit. Are you a grower, importer, or supplier of these products? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview; just let us know. You can contact info@freshplaza.com read more

Morocco has seen a rise in tomato exports to Norway, according to a report by EastFruit. Between July 2024 and March 2025, Morocco exported 5,000 metric tons of tomatoes to Norway, marking a 37.9% increase compared to the same period in the previous season and a 28.9% rise over the total of the season before that. read more

"Trochę presji powraca na rynek mango," mówi Ive Lambert z Starfruit. "Pod koniec marca wolumeny znacząco spadły z powodu okresu przejściowego między peruwiańskim a iworyjskim sezonem. Ale w tym tygodniu, duża ilość mango z Peru dotarła ze względu na opóźnione dostawy." read more

In the heart of the island of Mallorca, the company Agroilla, founded 35 years ago, produces strawberries all year round. "Strawberries from Manacor are our company's main product, in which we have specialized, along with other fruits such as melon, watermelon, and vine tomatoes." read more

Egipt osiągnął solidny wzrost w eksporcie daktyli palmowych do Wietnamu przez trzeci z rzędu sezon, zgodnie z informacjami z EastFruit. Dane pokazują, że Egipt wyeksportował 365 ton daktyli palmowych do Wietnamu w ciągu pierwszych ośmiu miesięcy obecnego sezonu (lipiec 2024 - luty 2025). Oznacza to wzrost o 50%. read more

Ocean Network Express (ONE) achieved a notable financial turnaround in FY2024, reporting a full-year profit of $4.244 billion, marking a substantial increase compared to the previous year. This positive performance was achieved despite spot freight rates declining post the Lunar New Year, mainly attributed to vessel operations. read more

Smaller players in the blueberry market are causing quite a stir - although the volumes of their production cannot yet match industry giants, their actions are changing the global supply map. What will blueberry exports look like in 2030? Analysis

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