Nover Logistics, a specialist in collective transportation of flowers and plants, has invested in four fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks. This collaboration with mobility partner AGAM represents a significant milestone towards achieving emission-free transport in the floriculture sector for both companies. read more

DV Fresh is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. What started as a one-person business in Belgium in 1998 has, under founder Dirk Verkinderen's leadership, evolved into a vegetable processing company with a global presence. This year, the family's second generation has also joined the company. "It's read more

Five years after the first COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia, members of the agriculture and mining sectors in the Northern Territory looked back on their activities during the pandemic. While many parts of the country shut down, primary industries in the Northern Territory kept operating. Paul Burke, at that time read more

The Sicilian melon campaign officially began about ten days ago and is getting ready to kick into high gear around the middle of the month, coinciding with Easter. "There are all the conditions to repeat last year's excellent campaign," says Maurizio Bartolini. read more

The weekly appointment with La Borsa della Spesa is back, the weekly service created by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, offering useful tips for all consumers who wish to purchase fresh and seasonal products, without... read more

Gdy sezon na orzechy laskowe zbliża się do końca w Nowej Zelandii, producenci zachęcają do zwiększenia badań mających na celu poprawę lokalnej produkcji. Stowarzyszenie Producentów Orzechów Laskowych Nowej Zelandii, reprezentujące około 70 interesariuszy, zauważa, że lokalna produkcja spełnia jedynie 10-15% corocznej 200-tonowej demandy. Deb Whiteside read more

Table grapes are a seasonal product, with the market experiencing fluctuations throughout the year. Italian grapes are dominant during the summer and autumn campaigns, while grapes from overseas become more prominent in supermarkets during the winter and spring seasons. read more

Significant increase in strawberry prices at the beginning of this week: demand remains high, focused mainly on the Lucanian product. Quantities of new Italian potatoes, mainly from Sicily, and artichokes are increasing. Demand for asparagus remains stable. read more

The recent announcement of increased trade tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump may accelerate the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement negotiations, according to Jorge Viana, head of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex). Viana remarked, "I don't think Brazil should ... read more

In August 2024, Van den Brink completed phase 4 of its new building. "As part of this expansion, we invested in 16 ULO cold stores, two work cells, and a spacious shipping area with 2,000 m² of production space for packing apples, pears, citrus, and other products," says Peter van den Brink. read more

The French strawberry season started slowly due to cold weather, but is now ramping up with intense production. A record peak is expected in early April. Last week, over 1,000 tons of Gariguette strawberries were harvested, along with a large quantity of round strawberries. read more

Rośliny cytrusowe w Georgii eksplorują potencjał wejścia na rynek soku, jak podkreśliła Lindy Savelle, dyrektor wykonawczy Stowarzyszenia Cytrusowego Georgii. Według Savelle, "Hamlins oraz być może niektóre wczesne odmiany Valencii mogłyby się sprawdzić tutaj w Georgii." Jednakże pozostają pewne pytania. read more

The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the Malda district administration have started plans to export 1,000 tons of Malda mangoes to Japan. A meeting in Malda was attended by farmers, exporters, and officials such as Sandeep Saha and SK Mondal. read more

Tomato Masters in Deinze has become the first in Belgium to install solar panels within their greenhouses, a project developed by the Swiss startup Voltiris. The panels are designed to hang in greenhouses without hindering the growth of the tomato plants. They specifically filter the light. read more

HHLA Italy and Maersk have launched a new weekly shuttle service to the Port of Trieste. The first vessel of the E17 service has recently arrived at this terminal. This maritime connection between Port Said, Trieste, and Venice strengthens the Mediterranean logistics network, underscoring the importance of Trieste. read more

The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in the month of February show a year-on-year decrease in value of -1.5% and in volume of -2.5%. read more

The onion market is currently heavily favoring the growers, according to Toine Stoop of Stoop AgroTrade. "If you want to purchase onions in May, you'll have to pay 30 cents, otherwise you won't be able to get them. At the moment, the retail bundle price may be 30 cents, but the prices vary from 17 to 30 cents overall. read more

In recent weeks, there have been rumors circulating about the potential imposition of new tariffs on Mexican agricultural products amidst the trade tensions between Mexico and the United States. However, Mexican avocados, which are governed by the provisions of the trade agreement between Mexico, the United States, and Canada... read more

Kolejna eskalacja napięć handlowych między USA a Chinami dotyka eksporterów owoców ze stanu Waszyngton. Chiny ogłosiły 34% celną odwetową na towary z USA, obowiązującą od przyszłego czwartku, w odpowiedzi na podobne cła na chińskie importy nałożone przez prezydenta Donalda Trumpa. Producenci owoców z Waszyngtonu stoją przed ponownymi... read more

Chapainawabganj, known as the mango hub of Bangladesh, received rainfall on Sunday night after a long period of dry weather, bringing relief to local mango growers. The district experienced multiple rounds of rain starting around midnight, easing concerns related to drought. Farmers acknowledged that mango is the read more