"Nie do wiary," mówi Mike Duivenvoorden z firmy Duif Flowers, holenderskiego eksportera kwiatów i roślin. "Nigdy nie wyeksportowaliśmy tylu kwiatów do Szwecji na Dzień Kobiet jak w tym roku. Mamy około trzydziestu klientów w Szwecji, a dla niektórych z nich popyt jest bezprecedensowy."

"It's unbelievable," says Mike Duivenvoorden from Duif Flowers, a Dutch exporter of flowers and plants. "We've never exported so many flowers to Sweden for International Women's Day as we have this year. We have about thirty clients in Sweden, and for some of them, the demand is unprecedented." read more

Agriculture is unable to express its full production potential also due to a lack of active ingredients for phytosanitary defense. This is in essence what emerged during the Coldiretti Verona Hortifruit Consultation, which took place a few days ago at the headquarters on Viale del. read more

"The flagship products that define our brand include PGI Sicilian blood orange, PGI lemon of Syracuse, bitter orange, and a selection of refined citrus mix marmalades, all available in 360-gram jars," explains Sofia Mammana (in the photo), the young administrator of Agrisicilia, a family-owned company. read more

The Terp Squashpackers is expanding its production and trade of organic bulk pumpkins. The first tender for producing and supplying 600 tonnes of Amoro will be issued in March. Participation in Fruit Logistica in Berlin confirmed that more and more organic growers in the EU are switching to organic farming. read more

Water was the subject of conversation during a Fresh Produce Forum session on the first day of Fruit Logistica. read more

The export volumes of European vegetables to the US may not be huge, but imposing a 20-25% tariff on EU imports would definitely pose challenges for those looking to enter the US market. read more

South Africa has successfully obtained market access to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines after a decade of negotiations. Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen stated that this accomplishment is a major milestone for the country's agricultural industry, which will help to enhance its economic growth. read more

By the end of 2035, the market is expected to reach a volume of 5.8 million tons and a total value of 6.3 billion US dollars. Overall, there will be an upward trend in consumption in the EU over the next ten years. In 2024, banana consumption in the read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with The Nunes Company through its vegetable division, Mann Packing, to broaden the distribution of Broccolini. read more

The Fresh Seminar "Organic Imports of Fruits and Vegetables - More Security in Dealing with Bureaucratic Requirements" on March 20, 2025 provides an overview of the legally required import procedures for organic products. Participants will receive background information on the. read more

The weeks-long cool weather in the Mediterranean region has greatly affected the raspberry season. Especially the low night temperatures repeatedly delayed ripening, causing the supply to be scarcer than in other years. As a result, the demand from producers increased. read more

The United States' intention to apply additional charges on ships operated by Chinese companies or constructed in China that visit American ports as a way to challenge China's influence in the maritime industry is expected to have significant impacts on global shipping, as outlined by a leading global shipping company. read more

As QS reports citing the BVL, the plant protection product containing the active ingredient cyantraniliprole is allowed to be used in apple cultivation for the control of the apple blossom weevil beyond the current authorization. The emergency authorization for Minecto One applies for the period. read more

Among the prey consumed were a wide range of bees, wasps, flies, beetles, butterflies, moths, and spiders. Although the European honeybee was the most common bee species found in hornets - it was present in all the nests examined and in almost all of them. read more

Based on two fruit fly species, researchers have discovered that even small differences in gene regulation can influence the development of eyes. This was the same gene, whose activation timing significantly affects eye size and therefore vision. read more

In addition, Dachser supports food banks in building efficient logistics structures. As the third pillar of the cooperation, Dachser helps the food bank state associations expand their networks and collaboration with food manufacturers in order to rescue even more food. read more

Bananas are an important export crop worth 11 billion US dollars annually and crucial for the economies of many countries. However, in just over half a century, 60% of the regions currently growing bananas will no longer be able to. read more

Sodexo UK and Ireland has released a nutrition report showcasing the collaborative efforts of its dietitians, nutritionists, chefs, and supply chain. read more

Foodservice wholesaler Sysco GB recently hosted its inaugural parliamentary reception to underscore the significance of the UK's food supply chain, its beneficial effects, and the obstacles it encounters. read more

Peru's Inka's Berries has announced that it has sent blueberries to Taiwan for the first time. The company stated that this shipment represents "a new milestone in its history and is the result of great teamwork and dedication that we put into everything we do". read more