The US is planning to implement tariffs against Canada and Mexico on Tuesday, March 4th, but the specific rate has not been finalized. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick mentioned on Sunday that the tariffs will proceed as scheduled, with the exact terms contingent on the results of negotiations. read more

The FPJTech & PackagingSpecial highlights innovation and creativity in technology for fresh produce, including automated packhouse machinery, harvesting robots, and the newest supply chain software. read more

Source.ag, a Dutch AI solutions provider for vegetable growers, has announced that Mexican tomato producer Finka has become a customer in order to improve precision and efficiency in the company's operations. read more

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has announced that it is moving forward with the development of the Maritime Logistics Zone in Zeebrugge. read more

Tesco is extending its Fruit & Veg for Schools program for another year, with the goal of reaching more schools across the UK. read more

Logistical challenges and intense international competition create a difficult situation for Chilean table grape exporters in 2024/25. However, there is an expectation of a significant improvement in the market for late-season fruit, as reported by Portal Agro Chile. read more

Morrisons has announced a series of new senior appointments and staff promotions. read more

The South African table grape industry has packed 94 percent of its crop estimate of 76.4 million cartons by the end of week 8 of the packing season. read more

Australasian kiwifruit producer Seeka has started harvesting its SunGold kiwifruit, with the first fruit of the season being picked from various orchards in Gisborne and Hawke's Bay on 3 March. read more

Gratulations to Costa Group on this exciting new project of cultivating blueberries in Laos. What motivated the group to start production in Laos and what benefits does the region offer compared to current growing locations? read more

Costa Group launched its new project to cultivate berries in Laos on Saturday, March 1st. read more

In 2024, the team from the Netherlands Agricultural Network (LAN) at the Netherlands Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, participated in activities aimed at improving food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, and facilitating trade. Working closely with partners from Ethiopia and the Netherlands, the main focus was on strengthening market linkages. read more

"We are in the middle of the harvesting and marketing season. Thanks to the rain between late January and early February, our lemons are reaching a larger, ideal size, and thus fully falling into the premium segment. We are shipping an average of six to eight pallets a day, but we are expected to increase… read more

Exotic flavor for the best gelato cup in Italy, saffron and blueberry gel for the best praline, and gluten-free, lactose-free citrus-scented tiramisu from Sicily: these are the winning proposals of the National Pastry Championships in their respective categories. read more

A cyber attack on the South African Weather Service on 26 January 2025 by a group identified as RansomHub has gone almost unnoticed by the fresh produce sector. None of the farmers or production managers contacted by FreshPlaza were aware that South Africa's national meteorological service had been targeted. read more

As the speaker pointed out, biological protection can be achieved through introduction - meaning the settlement of beneficial organisms in places where they did not occur, colonization - meaning the occupation of sites where there were few of them, and protection - meaning the preservation. read more

"The demonstration last Friday of the tractors is yet another sign, if it was needed, of a state of suffering in the agricultural sector. And the Polesine area is no exception, especially regarding certain types of crops such as cereals, soybeans, corn, and fruit farming." read more

T&G Global has reported improved financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, attributing the recovery to strong demand and higher pricing for its premium apple varieties. The company recorded a pre-tax loss of $6.8 million, a significant improvement from the $64.2 million loss. read more

Not a tough man or woman as the hero of a story, but a broccoli, carrot, or tomato. 'The Brock-'n-roll Show', 'Join me, WorTEL?', and 'You are my little tomato' are just a few of the adventures featuring fruits and vegetables in the books published by the Flemish publishing house Höngry. "Fruits and... read more

The Tunisian deglet nour campaign faced slow demand due to production issues and a decrease in quality this season. The period from January to March, which is crucial for supplying key markets for the month of Ramadan, was a missed opportunity this year. "The season is simply not" read more