The severe weather in Spain has caused some unexpected issues for outdoor crops. "We thought we would have a quiet winter, as we've had fairly stable growing conditions throughout the season and good prices. But winter had a sting in the tail over the last ten days," says Thomas Bos of Thomasol. read more

According to Alison Tolson from Avorama, based in New South Wales, the 2024 Australian avocado harvest was a bumper one for most growers. "We had good crops and good prices last year," said Alison. "As avocados tend to be bi-annual, the 2025 season volumes are looking to be 20% down on last." read more

This year, the volume of kiwis decreased by approximately 30%. The French kiwi season will end a month earlier than usual. "We are finishing up with grading," says Alexandre Cancel. "Due to this decrease in production, we will have larger fruits with excellent shelf life and taste." read more

DP World and Maersk have signed an eight-year agreement to expand maritime services at DP World's terminal in the Port of Santos, Brazil. The collaboration aims to increase container-handling capacity and improve service reliability at one of Brazil's busiest ports. DP World currently operates read more

For most companies, the focus is on mass production, efficiency, and low costs. However, at PUURgroenten in the Netherlands, purity is the primary concern. In 2012, Han Lammers and his wife Saskia began cultivating edible flowers, herbs, and vegetables innovatively in ponds. read more

We assessed the condition of the strawberry plantation belonging to Mateusz and Magdalena Włodarczyk after the winter. During the inspection, we evaluated whether there were any frost damages visible on the crowns of the strawberries. We also checked the soil parameters, humidity, temperature, and EC. read more

In February, Peru exported 17,799 tons of fresh onions for $7.69 million. The export volume increased by 11%, but the value decreased by 6% due to a 15.5% drop in the average price, which was $0.43 per kilogram. Spain became the main destination, replacing the United States. read more

The Golden Vineyard of Ciriacono Loris continues to actively participate in the Sicilian horticultural campaign with intense and rewarding harvesting and marketing activities. Loris Ciriacono says: "We cultivate green zucchinis and red and yellow peppers, the fruits of our ongoing dedication and meticulous care." read more

In southwestern Yunnan Province, China, early-ripening blueberry varieties are currently being harvested, while most regions in the country are just beginning to see their blueberry bushes bloom. Farmers are engaged in the picking and packing process, ensuring that fresh berries reach markets. read more

The cherry grading, sorting, and packing industry is currently experiencing a significant transformation, largely due to artificial intelligence (AI). AI is revolutionizing the industry by optimizing sorting systems, improving quality control, and enabling predictive maintenance. These advancements are making packing lines faster, more precise, and more efficient. read more

The production of bananas in Ecuador and other Latin American countries is facing one of the most serious threats in recent years: banana wilt disease, caused by the bacterium Ralstonia solanacearum race 2 - as reported by Portal Fruticola. This bacterial disease, considered one of the most read more

On March 23, 2025, the Italian Classic Duathlon Championship of Venus Triathlon Academy will return, and eDole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, will once again be the sponsor for the second consecutive year of this eighth edition. read more

Confagricoltura expresses concern about the decision of the European Council to introduce tariffs on agricultural products and fertilizers coming from Russia and Belarus. The measure is supposed to also affect nitrogen-based fertilizers imported from Russia – by more than 25%. read more

The production of ornamental plants in Mexico is a job-generating activity that has been growing in recent years. However, it is negatively affected by phytosanitary issues, particularly those caused by Phytophthora. Studies on Phytophthora in ornamental nurseries are scarce in Mexico. The objective is to read more

Predicting and managing the risk of late frosts more effectively, one of the meteorological phenomena that, in recent years, has caused the most serious damage to thousands of farms in the country. An achievable goal thanks to the new frontiers of innovation. read more

Jest powszechnie wiadomo, że Maroko przeżywa jedno z najgorszych susz w swojej zarejestrowanej historii meteorologicznej. Raport opublikowany przez Generalną Dyrekcję Meteorologii opisuje skalę kryzysu: To najdłuższa susza, jaką kiedykolwiek doświadczyło to państwo; 2023 rok był najsuchszym w read more

The Ipercoop store in Gravina di Catania (Ct), the food locomotive of the Katanè shopping center, located at via Salvatore Quasimodo, has been reopened after renovations that have changed its image, layout, and offerings, as previously reported on Gdoweek. The hypermarket, read more

Maf Roda Group has announced the acquisition of Strauss, a company specializing in processing and automation in the horticultural sector. Based in Germany, Strauss is known for its expertise in asparagus technology, making it a strategic addition for Maf Roda and enabling the company to diversify its operations. read more

Authorities at Transnet have initiated measures to improve operations at South African ports following disruptions caused by wind which impacted fruit exports in February. Oscar Borchards, Transnet's acting managing executive for terminals in the province, announced a recovery plan, which includes acquiring... read more

Following the brands Fino Fresco (for Italian products) and Fresco del Sol (for Spanish products), De Mooij Amsterdam is now launching a new brand for products grown on Dutch soil: Classiq. "We will offer various specialties from our own country under this new brand. We are starting with read more