Spotlights dedicated to blueberries in the new episode of Macfrut Academy, focusing on technologies and packaging. Join us on Thursday, March 6th at 5:00 PM (Italian time) for the second video lesson dedicated to one of the most dynamic products in the global fruit and vegetable industry. The berry supply chain. read more

Ostatnie zmiany cen na rynku świeżych produktów rolnych wykazały zauważalne wahania, szczególnie w przypadku jabłek i warzyw. Jabłka odmiany Egremont Russet zanotowały spadek średniej ceny za kilogram z £1.36 w poprzednim tygodniu do £1.20. Ten spadek o 12% wskazuje na potencjalną zmianę. read more

The greenhouse at Janity Flowers in Bruchem, Netherlands, is full of white chrysanthemums. Kennedy, introduced to the market by Dekker Exclusive about seven years ago, remains one of the most popular chrysanthemum varieties. Eight growers in the Netherlands cultivate this variety, but at Janity. read more

Rynki limonek i mango w Brazylii stale borykają się z wyzwaniami, spowodowanymi wahaniem popytu, logistyką, konkurencją między krajami producentami oraz rygorystycznymi wymaganiami fitosanitarnymi. "Nasze podejście polega na zaspokojeniu wymagań rynku europejskiego. Dostosowujemy się do potrzeb każdego klienta, aby zapewnić... read more

According to the latest report published in January by the USDA (click here for more details), global lemon production for the 2024/25 season will decrease by 6%, reaching 10.2 million tons. There will be a shortfall of approximately 651,000 tons of product due to... read more

REO presented its five-year plan to its grower-cooperators and employees at a launch event on Sunday, March 2. "REO demonstrates its relevance daily in the rapidly evolving fresh fruits and vegetables industry. Maintaining the status quo might be tempting, but it is not an option. New market trends and customer preferences require us to stay agile and innovative." read more

During the AIPH Spring Meeting, delegates from the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) visited Royal Park Rajapruek to delve into the lasting impact of the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 Expo. Nearly twenty years have passed since Thailand's inaugural AIPH-approved event. read more

José Manuel Fernandes confirmed that the export of lemons from Portugal to Brazil has been resolved after a decree addressing phytosanitary conditions was published. The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries stressed the importance of starting the necessary processes to achieve this goal, highlighting previous obstacles. read more

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