The Terminal Muelle Sur (TMS) at the Port of Callao handled agricultural shipments worth US$3.666 billion (FOB) in 2024, including flagship products such as avocados, grapes, and blueberries, according to DP World. read more

The Belgium-based company Foodbag delivers meal boxes throughout Belgium every week, priding itself on quality, flexibility, and sustainability. Foodbag sources fresh ingredients from over 100 local suppliers and provides home delivery through its own. read more

The Terminal Muelle Sur (TMS) at the Port of Callao handled agricultural shipments worth US$3.67bn (FOB) in 2024, including flagship products such as avocados, grapes, and blueberries, according to DP World. read more

The Spanish strawberry association Freshuelva has announced the preliminary results of its pilot clinical trial with the University of Huelva (UHU) regarding the potential benefits of strawberry consumption for the menstrual health of young women. read more

The citrus industry, the main sector for the export of fresh products to the USA, stated that they are seeking clarity on what the customs duties would mean for the industry. South Africa exports approximately 100,000 tons of citrus fruits to the USA annually, and recently there has also been a read more

Polityka cłowa prezydenta Trumpa postawiła meksykański biznes z awokado w trudnej sytuacji, z potencjalnie zagrożonymi rocznymi obrotami na poziomie prawie 3 mld dolarów.

President Trump's tariff policy has left the Mexican avocado business under a dark cloud, with almost US$3bn in annual sales potentially at stake. read more

In March, prices for block peppers of all colors skyrocketed at Spanish marketing facilities. At that time, there was no quantity compensation available. Ongoing promotions at European supermarket chains still needed to be fulfilled, and the goods were available. read more

The inventory reduction in March is 473 tons lower than the five-year average. The table apple main and premium varieties are expected to last until the end of the managed phase. Consumers can continue to enjoy a wide and high-quality selection of apples. read more

Rozpoczęła się trzyletnia kampania promocyjna mająca na celu zwiększenie popytu na owoce jagodowe w UE, prowadzona przez holenderską organizację GroentenFruit Huis przy wsparciu kilku innych grup branżowych. read more

The introduction of additional tariffs risks disrupting global supply chains, driving up prices, and restricting market access for farmers and agricultural cooperatives on both sides of the Atlantic, which could have significant economic consequences for the agricultural sector. read more

The citrus industry, the most important sector for the export of fresh produce to the USA, stated that it is seeking clarity on what the customs duty would mean for the industry. South Africa exports approximately 100,000 tons of citrus fruits to the USA annually, and recently, read more

Maroccan fruit exporters are warning about significant delays in shipments to Europe due to severe congestion at the Port of Tangier-Med. According to a report in Rue20, the increasing number of trucks transporting fruits and vegetables to European consumers has resulted in shipments being held up for several days. read more

Chilean federation of fruit producers, Fedefruta, stated that the 10 percent tariff announced by President Trump on Wednesday for all exports to the US would be highly damaging to both producers and workers in Chile. read more

The Agroponiente Group held a special event this week to celebrate its B-Corp accreditation, which it received at the end of last year. It is now one of only 200 companies in Spain and 9,400 companies worldwide to have received this sustainability certification. read more

Italy’s fresh produce exporters and machinery suppliers may suffer a substantial decline in export earnings due to a newly imposed 20 percent tariff on sales to the US. read more

The fresh produce industry in South Africa is trying to assess the effects of the 30% tariff hike on all South African imports into the US, which was announced by President Donald Trump yesterday (2 April). read more

The winners of the first Fresh Produce India Awards are leading greengrocer chain KPN Farm Fresh, the World Avocado Organisation, and major farmer-owned fresh produce supplier Sahyadri Farms. read more

According to the farmer, not only the dryness is a problem. The combination with strong winds during the weekend of calendar week 13 led to damage to the freshly sown seeds. "The sand began to blow away, then a large layer blew off the plot," says Tijdens. read more

Egypt has recorded impressive growth in the fruit trade and has become one of the most dynamic exporters in the world. In recent years, the country has significantly expanded its exports of fruits and vegetables - faster than many other countries with a long tradition in this sector. read more

Insects like houseflies, fruit flies, blowflies, hoverflies, and mosquitoes all belong to the order Diptera, which includes over 125,000 known species and possibly over a million species in total. The new study shows that nearly 600 of these species... read more