"We have observed that supermarkets prioritize Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as long as they are not too expensive. Therefore, they often opt for certifications such as Rainforest Alliance or organic, which do not have minimum price guarantees like Fairtrade bananas. This places pressure on Fairtrade bananas..." read more

The delivery of large quantities of lower-grade almonds to value-added manufacturers in Turkey has resulted in increased sales volumes in the Australian almond industry in January. Processors are expected to end the 2024-25 season with one of the lowest carry-over stocks in history as they work to clear warehouses of all inventory. read more

Dry and pressed flowers can be used for various purposes, including creating decorative floral crafts, greeting cards, wall hangings, floral arrangements, calendars, floral balls, festive decorations, and other creative displays. Dried flowers are important export products in both India and. read more

These improvements have allowed the company to further technify the actions it carries out, incorporating one of the most modern calibrators on the market in this process, which has increased the capacity to process product by up to 20 tons per hour.

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The third edition of Regina di Puglia, the Italian table grape festival, will take place in Noicàttaro, in the south-east of Bari, Italy, on 20-23 July, 2025. read more

The Spanish avocado specialist Montosa has been awarded the MujerAGROseal, a certification that distinguishes companies that apply active equality policies in the workplace. read more

The market and retail sector are increasingly demanding evidence of measures to promote biodiversity – and VIP has plenty of them, as the association states: VIP and its member farmers implement numerous measures in accordance with the Bioland guidelines. read more

On the one hand, the association welcomes the planned reintroduction of the agricultural diesel tax refund as well as measures to reduce energy costs. On the other hand, however, the additional burdens resulting from the CO2 pricing for mushroom, vegetable, and ornamental plant businesses under glass remain. read more

Tomato producers in France and Morocco are prepared to sign a bilateral agreement to regulate tomato seasonality and ensure fair competition in the French market, as reported by Réussir. read more

Dole France has announced a new partnership with perishable logistics specialist Primever that aims to revive the Port of Sète's role as a major hub for importing fruits such as citrus, bananas, avocados, and mangoes. read more

In the next five years, the FS fleet is planned to be renewed with modern and more diverse vehicles in order to better meet market demands. The purchase of 110 electric locomotives, 25 hybrid or alternative fuel-powered vehicles is envisaged. read more

The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has concluded a series of discussions with government stakeholders to enhance relationships and evaluate market access issues. read more

The global orange juice sector is facing unprecedented upheaval due to factors such as climate change, disease, declining production, and uncertainties surrounding tariffs and trade. This turmoil will lead to winners and losers among both growers and processors. read more

The plantations are concentrated in three zones: Itapúa, Alto Paraná, and Cordillera, with the current annual production standing at around 7,500 tons. read more

The ongoing trade tensions between the two countries are a well-known challenge for the California almond industry, which was significantly impacted by Trump's first trade war in 2018. At that time, China was targeted by tariffs and retaliatory measures as a key export market. read more

The DUH has now filed an objection against this. The approval of the predecessor product Roundup PowerFlex was already terminated by the BVL in November 2024 after the DUH had previously filed an objection and lawsuit. read more

An important meeting of citrus growers in South Africa, a delayed budget speech by the national minister of finance, and the court case between International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) and shipping giant Maersk are all key events this week that impact the citrus industry. read more

Recently, we wrote on the pages of fresh-market.pl about what to expect from wholesale lemon prices in the near future. Additional information coming from southern Europe indicates that these predictions were accurate. So, what important developments are happening in the lemon market? read more

Według Narodowego Stowarzyszenia Producentów Borówek (ANPM), plantacje borówek w Portugalii mają pokryć około 3000 hektarów w 2024 roku, co stanowi znaczący wzrost w porównaniu z 43 hektarami zanotowanymi w 2010 roku. "Szacuje się, że w 2024 roku uprawa borówek zajmie około 3 read more

This cold snap is expected to be temporary, but it can be very dangerous. Therefore, we need to prepare for these March temperature drops, which can be harmful to many crops after a heatwave. What should we do then? read more