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Pure Flavor® is introducing Organic RedRoyals® Sweet Cherry Tomatoes. This certified organic variety is grown in a high-tech greenhouse environment, delivering flavor and dependable quality all year long. Building on the strength of the RedRoyals brand, the launch of an organic variety was a read more

The marketing of watermelons is proceeding at a fast pace. The climate also favors the Italian melon campaign, which boasts excellent quality. The apricot market is recovering, while the cherry market is declining. Prices are still slightly high for large-sized peaches and nectarines. read more

House Fair 2025 concluded last week at the Innovation Center in Pijnacker, The Netherlands, marking another successful edition of this annual event. Held from June 10th to 13th, the fair welcomed over 250 participants, including over 60 companies from across Europe, Asia, and North America. read more

The Ministry of Public Security of Costa Rica recently reported intercepting 33 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a container of fresh fruit destined for Belgium. Costa Rican authorities discovered the illegal packages at the APM Terminals Container Terminal in Moín, Limón. read more

"Maturation is the moment when a fruit stops being just a biological structure and becomes a commercial product with a high perceived value. It is there that the quality game is played." Speaking is Maria Rosaria Stile, Research & Development Manager at K-Adriatica, who tells us. read more

For sixty years in the fruit and vegetable trade and production sector, the D'Aprile company, based in Tarantino, in Palagianello, specializes in citrus fruits. Their production calendar includes apricots, persimmons, table grapes, and watermelons. read more

The international trade landscape has been disrupted by Trump's increased tariffs, along with instability in the Red Sea region and the widespread impacts of climate change. The logistics industry is striving to address unforeseen challenges and adapt towards sustainability. There is a rising emphasis on locally sourced goods. read more

The planned Bangladeshi fruit fair in Qatar has been thrown into uncertainty due to escalating tensions in the Middle East following the Iran-Israel conflict, as reported by Samakal. The Qatari government has temporarily closed its airspace, resulting in the cancellation of two flights between Bangladesh and Qatar. read more

The Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has announced the withdrawal of 77 end-use pesticide products from the Kenyan market due to safety concerns. In a statement on Monday, June 23, CS Kagwe stated that the decision was made in response to the necessity of reviewing pesticides currently registered in Kenya. read more

The cultivation of mini watermelons and melons will have a bit of a late start, as weather conditions have caused flooding and other inconveniences, says Tania Silva, who handles sales for fresh fruit exporter Rush Farms Portugal: "Due to the storms and bad weather in Portugal and Spain, the read more

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in Kenya has announced regulatory actions affecting the use of certain pesticide products. This follows a comprehensive review of active pesticide ingredients managed by the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB). As of June 23, 2025, 430 end-use read more

Kwiaty mówią uniwersalnym językiem. Symbolizują miłość, świętowanie, wyjątkowe chwile, a czasem nawet smutek. Dlatego świeże kwiaty są popularnym prezentem lub dekoracją na różne okazje. Globalny rynek florystyczny, wart około 55 miliardów dolarów, prognozowany jest na około 85 miliardów dolarów. read more

"Supermarkets want locally-grown herbs all year," says Raymond van der Burgh of Europe Retail Packing (ERP). That is easy during the European summer, with production, depending on weather conditions, from roughly May to October. There is, however, notes Raymond, a hiccup in the winter when local... read more

Let's conclude the analysis on the management of peach and nectarine sales in large-scale retail trade (GDO) started yesterday (click here for more details), by examining other factors that influence the purchasing decision: display space, packaging types, presence of brands, and price levels. read more

"This inauguration is not only an important milestone for our company, but also the beginning of a new chapter for the already established PEF technology," said Dr. Stefan Töpfl, Managing Director of Elea Technology GmbH, at the official opening of the modern company headquarters. read more

Since last week, more companies have started buying raspberries. It is still the timid beginnings of the harvest and fruit sales season, but we already know the starting prices for this year. We have also checked the prices at which raspberries are being sold.

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The Greek Valencia orange season is currently facing unfavorable conditions. In the prefecture of Laconia, where the majority of this crop is cultivated, the sorting machines in the packing plants are yielding disappointing results for the growers. Approximately 30% of their crop is being rejected as unsuitable. read more

Hadija Jabiri, założycielka GBRI, rozpoczęła swoją drogę w biznesie rolnym będąc jeszcze studentką w Tanzanii. Pierwotnie planując produkcję mydła, Jabiri zmieniła kierunek ze względu na ograniczenia finansowe, gdy banki odmówiły finansowania jej zamierzonej fabryki. Jej zmiana kierunku doprowadziła ją do uprawy warzyw.

Hadija Jabiri, the founder of GBRI, started her agribusiness journey while still a student in Tanzania. Originally planning to manufacture soap, Jabiri shifted gears due to financial constraints when banks refused funding for her intended factory. Her pivot led her to vegetable farming. read more

Ecuador's banana sector relies on sea freight that can take up to 55 days to arrive because of the detour taken around the Cape of Good Hope. Record spot prices have reached $16 per 43-pound box, and stringent controls are in place due to the sanitary threat of moko. All of these factors have contributed to a slowdown in the sector. read more