Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) has increased by 70% over the past 4 weeks, following President Donald Trump's decision to "pause" import tariffs, which resulted in a resurgence of US-bound traffic after the initial drop in transpacific volumes. Freight rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles have surged by 57% to $5,876 per 40ft container. read more

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The Prognosfruit Conference, Europe's annual event for the apple and pear sector, will return to France for the first time since Toulouse in 2012. Prognosfruit 2025 will take place in Angers from the 6th to the 8th of August 2025. Organised by WAPA in cooperation with ANPP (Association Nationale read more

This week, Frankort & Koning will receive the final shipment of melons from overseas. "Due to delays, we are currently three weeks behind compared to last year," says Gino van Lin. "These shipping delays have negatively impacted the overseas season. In the first half, the quality of the melons was still quite good, but the..." read more

After two days, Floriexpo 2025 is coming to a close today. The expo is being held at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is one of the largest high-volume B2B floral shows in North America, bringing together floral category vendors with mass market floral buyers. read more

The Valencian company Logifruit, which rents, sanitizes, and stores containers and pallets for transporting consumer goods in the supply chain, closed 2024 with a 7% growth in its sales volume, reaching 163 million. In 2024, the company, which is committed to a sustainable logistics model, achieved... read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat małe pomidory utrzymują swoją popularność na chińskim rynku ze względu na ich powszechne zainteresowanie, wygodę, umiarkowane ceny oraz odpowiedniość dla branży hurtowej i gastronomicznej. Poza tradycyjnymi czerwonymi, żółtymi i zielonymi odmianami, pojawiają się także nowe kolory, takie jak czarne, białe, i read more

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UK: CO-OP is introducing a significant change to its in-store services by providing parcel lockers. Customers who use Royal Mail for sending and receiving online orders will have access to these parcel lockers starting this summer. This will allow individuals to conveniently drop off pre-labelled Royal Mail parcels and returns at any time, 24/7. read more

Over the course of three days, the Visa Oshwal Center in Nairobi, Kenya, welcomed visitors from around the world for IFTEX 2025. Nearly 200 exhibitors showcased their products and services from Monday through Thursday. According to the organizer, HPP Exhibitions, approximately 6,000 visitors attended the event. read more

Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, stated that the grape season ended a few weeks ago. Despite some lingering challenges from the previous year, the overall season was quite positive. read more

In a global scenario marked by climate change and plant diseases, Italian kiwi is facing crucial challenges. To respond with innovation and vision, QUALITY KIWI is born, a project promoted by Apofruit Italia, with the contribution of Ri.Nova, CREA, and partners. read more

The severe thunderstorms with hail that occurred over the past weekend have resulted in significant damage to horticultural businesses, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia. Preliminary estimates suggest that the total losses amount to a seven-figure sum. In the aftermath of the hail, broken glass can be seen among the tomatoes in the greenhouse. read more

The table grape season started with promising signs for the 'La Bella Assai' winery in Mazzarrone (CT), one of Sicily's emblematic production areas. Harvesting operations commenced on May 3rd, with high-quality yields and a favorable market response already in place. Antonio Bellassai, the company's owner, read more

Household consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables shows positive signs in the first quarter of 2025. The volumes purchased by families have increased by 2% compared to the first quarter of 2024, reaching approximately 1.29 million tons. Even more significant is the growth in the value generated by these purchases. read more

Late last year, the new apple variety GoodnessMe® was introduced at Interpoma 2024. The apple was presented for the first time in Bolzano, where a larger hall had to be booked at the last minute due to overwhelming interest. Wouters Fruit holds the exclusive European license for the GoodnessMe. read more

In just a few days, Amsterdam will become the horticultural technology capital with the hosting of Green Tech, scheduled to take place from June 10 to 12. Companies from around the world will showcase their products and latest innovations in intensive greenhouse agriculture at the event, demonstrating that this industry is flourishing. read more

Shoppers in the UK will now have more options when purchasing bananas, thanks to a new initiative by Tesco aimed at reducing household food waste. Bananas are one of the most commonly bought items at UK supermarkets, but they are also one of the most wasted due to their quick ripening. read more

Between May 22 and June 2, 2025, Rosselkhoznadzor intercepted several shipments of imported flowers found to be contaminated with quarantine pests. In the Amur Region, 16,000 infected stems were blocked at the Kani-Kurgan checkpoint. Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) were detected in… read more

The 2025 season was supposed to be a breakthrough for many Polish raspberry producers conducting modern cultivation in tunnels. Unfortunately, instead of success, many of them are struggling with a dramatic situation. Despite preparing the infrastructure and investing hundreds of thousands of złoty. read more