As flower orders increase before Mother's Day, global digital payments company Checkout.com is assisting Interflora in providing efficient payment solutions on a large scale. Through this partnership, Interflora has achieved a 95.4% net acceptance rate across its European markets, the highest they have ever experienced, thus aiding in the efficient delivery of orders. read more

After conducting an online survey for cherries, it is now time to focus on apples, which aims to assist 104 families of Golden apple producers in the Alpes de Haute Durance. Apples are currently the second most consumed fruit in France, right after bananas. Challenges such as aging orchards and competition from Eastern Europe are being faced. read more

The Egyptian table grape season is set to begin in early May, with early varieties cultivated in a consistent environment with stable acreage and mild weather conditions, as stated by Mohammed Ezzat, CEO of Green Nile. "The table grape acreage in Egypt has remained relatively stable, with... read more

Nowhere in Europe are more spring onions cultivated than in the 'Gemüsegarten Pfalz' (the Palatinate vegetable garden). Dieter Stubenbordt cultivates the fresh onion vegetables around his Hortulanushof near Zeiskam on 450 hectares; he estimates the total acreage of his farm at 1,200 to 1,500. read more

"Nikt nie chce iść i zobaczyć sałatę. Sałata to sałata, ale kawa to doświadczenie. To owoc, to wiśnie, to kolor, to podróż, to kultura. To historia. Jeśli możemy przyciągnąć ludzi do drzwi tą historią, możemy pokazać im, na co naprawdę jest zdolne tego rodzaju rolnictwo." read more

The Miyazaki mango, also known as the "Egg of the Sun," is one of the most expensive fruits globally, with prices reaching approximately US$3,600 per kilogram. Grown in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, this mango is cultivated under specific conditions. read more

Niemniej jednak, mimo zimowych fal i gwałtownych opadów śniegu w niektórych regionach Chin na początku 2025 roku, produkcja czosnku w kraju i poziom eksportu powinny pozostać stabilne - informuje FreshFruitPortal. read more

The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has released a new report examining international fruit and vegetable supply chains and their influence on pricing. read more

Mediterranean fresh produce distributor Orsero Group has enhanced its position in the Canary Islands banana industry through a new partnership between its Spanish subsidiary Hermanos Fernández Lopez and Cupalma, the largest cooperative and agricultural producer on the island of La Palma. read more

As part of its ongoing efforts to respond to the evolving needs of the reefer market, Dole Fresh Fruit Co has decided to enhance its fleet by incorporating Maersk Container Industry's Star Cool 1.1, which was introduced in September 2024, in order to improve operational efficiency and sustainability. read more

Scales Corporation, the largest apple export company in New Zealand, predicts that premium varieties such as Dazzle, Posy, and Diva will make up 80 percent of its export volumes by 2027. read more

Avocados Australia has been awarded A$200,000 in trade promotion funding through the Asean-Australia Centre’s 2024/25 grants programme, the organization has confirmed. read more

There was a volume decrease of 15% and a value decrease of 41% in January compared to the same month in 2024. However, the outlook indicates continued growth for this year. Fresh Fruit stated that the decline was due to a significant. read more

The shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has released its annual report for 2024 and shared its financial outlook for the current year. read more

This is a decrease of 4.4%. Since 2012, almost one in five businesses has closed down. The total vegetable growing area has increased by 3.2% to 126,800 hectares in 2024, and the total harvest quantity has increased by 6.1%. However, the development is mainly in favor of field vegetable crops. read more

The second-tier cooperative based in Oliva/Valencia achieved a turnover of 67 million euros during this period, representing a significant increase of 21.8% compared to the previous season, and a positive result of 1.9 million euros. Additionally, the assembly decided to... read more

This value is expected to increase to $2.399 trillion by 2032, with a projected average annual growth rate of 6.64%. The report highlights that China is the world's largest producer of fruits and vegetables. Data from the nutrition and read more

The Saudi Arabian brand Milaf Cola, which is said to be the world's first date-based soft drink, will be available for purchase in the UK starting in May. read more

The Italian apple supplier Vip reports that the recent initiation of a project aimed at developing herbicide-free apple production in South Tyrol has been widely embraced by its member growers. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced that Natalie Dyenson, the chief food safety and regulatory officer, will be leaving the organization for a new position. read more