Westfalia Fruit GmbH is part of one of the leading multinational providers of fresh fruit and related products for international markets. As the German subsidiary, we are one of the largest importers of exotic products such as avocado, mango, and pomegranates. read more

Fresh Carriers Co. (FCC) and Zespri have successfully completed the first kiwifruit charter using a low-emission fuel, with the Kowhai ship docking at Nangang Port in Shanghai. read more

Rada dyrektorów Summerfruit Australia ogłosiła powołanie Carrie Starkings, nowej dyrektor generalnej tej organizacji od zaraz. read more

Nomaan Khilji, Director of the Indian fresh produce trader Khilji Brothers, mentions that the Indian mango season has been affected by unexpected weather changes, leading to a decrease in yield. "This mango season has been a bit of a mixed bag. While the initial signs were quite promising, with good flowering, the read more

The main innovations in water saving and new irrigation technologies are the protagonists at Macfrut's Water Campus 2025, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th May 2025, organized by Anbi (National Association of Italian Reclamations) and Cer (Canal). read more

Melinda supports the activities of Lilt, the Italian League for the Fight against Cancer. For some weeks, the Consortium has been engaged in providing complimentary supplies of its Renetta apples, one of the three PDO varieties from Val di Non, to accompany the activities organized by the organization. read more

The new Association of Producer Organizations (Aop) founded by Op Vog, Vip, and Vog Products is called Alpoma. It was presented today in Terlano by the presidents Georg Kössler (Vog), Thomas Oberhofer (Vip), and Johannes Runggaldier (Vog Products). Cooperation as a lever for the... read more

Agdia has launched a new product for rapid, in-field detection of Orchid fleck virus (OFV) on its ImmunoStrip platform. Orchid fleck virus is an emerging Dichorhavirus that is transmitted by Brevipalpus mites (also known as flat mites or false spider mites). First reported in Japan, OFV has now read more

Emile Aleman, functional manager at Levoplant, has been working at the orchid nursery with five branches for seven years. As the focal point for IT, data, and cybersecurity, he sees digitalization increasing rapidly. From analog robots to smart screens that can be controlled remotely—everything is changing. read more

The second edition of Fruit Attraction São Paulo began with a lively atmosphere and a significant expansion compared to the previous year. From occupying a single pavilion in its first edition, the event has now expanded to two pavilions, indicating the increasing interest from producers, buyers, and international visitors. read more

Według danych z Comtrade, usługi statystyczne Organizacji Narodów Zjednoczonych, w porównaniu eksportu pomidorów hiszpańskich, holenderskich, marokańskich i tureckich, Holandia była krajem przewodnim pod względem eksportu od 1 września 2023 do 31 sierpnia 2024 roku, a następnie Maroko, Hiszpania i Turcja. W analizowanym okresie Holandia eksportowała. read more

The Teagasc Horticulture Development Department has released the 2025 edition of its Horticulture Crop Input Prices report, which shows ongoing inflation of input costs in all sub-sectors of the Irish horticulture industry. This fifth annual report offers a comparison of input costs year-on-year. read more

The growth of the Brazilian fruit sector was evident at the Fruit Attraction fair in São Paulo, which doubled in size during its second edition and is expecting over 16,000 visitors. The event featured full pavilions, live culinary presentations, technical sessions, and business opportunities. read more

The Resource Innovation Institute (RII) announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Directors. "The future of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) depends on optimizing unit economics and demonstrating the sector's value to society," said Derek Smith, Executive Director of Resource Innovation Institute. "RII plays read more

Z chłodniejszymi wieczorami w ostatnim tygodniu, popyt konsumencki i sprzedaż detaliczna były silniejsze niż oczekiwano. Ogólnie sektor usług spożywczych był również solidny w ostatnich tygodniach, a popyt na ziemniaki utrzymuje się na wysokim poziomie. Istnieje pewne negatywne nastawienie ze strony niektórych przedsiębiorstw przetwórczych ziemniaków. read more

Egypts exports of fresh grapes to Finland have significantly increased, reaching 3.8 thousand tons by the end of 2024, valued at over $14 million. This volume is almost three times higher than in 2023, signaling a new milestone in Egypt-Finland trade relations. read more

To strengthen the Habanero chili production chain through collaboration between science and the agricultural sector, Yucatan's Scientific Research Center (CICY) announced the launch of two new Habanero chili seed varieties: Mayan K'iin and Mayan Chac. These new varieties will allow producers to... read more

The Ukrainian company Agroprodservis has initiated the planting of an apple orchard in the village of Nastasiv, situated in the Ternopil region. The orchard will span around 10 hectares, with plans to plant 29,800 apple trees, mainly consisting of. read more

Dole Fresh Fruit Co. has placed an order for 400 Star Cool 1.1 refrigeration units, which will include the Sekstant telematics system. The decision is part of the company's broader efforts to increase operational efficiency and address ongoing changes in the refrigerated transport market. read more

The first mango export center in Yemen's Hodeida province has been launched in the al Sa'id area of the Bayt al Faqih district. This facility, developed in partnership with the Bayt al-Faqih Multipurpose Cooperative Society, has initiated its operations by dispatching its first shipment to Oman. read more