South Africa is now a prime target for US President Donald Trump after he unexpectedly signed an executive order last Friday (February 7, 2025) restricting all funding to the country. The export fruit industry is preparing for the potential impact of this decision, particularly concerning the annual shipment of around 110,415 tonnes of citrus. read more

After previously imposing import duties on Mexico, Canada, and China, some of which were later suspended, U.S. President Trump has now approved new import duties on steel and aluminum. Effective March 4, he has implemented a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminum entering the U.S., a move of considerable significance. read more

According to a monthly survey, the total number of apples in storage on February 1, 2025, was 130 million bushels, which is five percent less than last February's total of 137 million bushels and 11 percent more than the five-year average for that date. Fresh apple holdings this February totaled read more

"Aldi South Group is the latest addition to the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI)," the organization shared on LinkedIn. "As a global retailer dedicated to sustainability, Aldi South Group incorporates responsible practices throughout its supply chain. Their Global Sustainability Strategy..." read more

Greenfood is furthering its expansion strategy in Sweden by establishing a new partnership with Odlarlaget. This partnership aims to enhance the distribution of Agtira's cucumbers through Greenfood's network of partners, such as retail chains, individual stores, and restaurants. The agreement covers the majority of the market. read more

In collaboration with Efficiency Technologies, the company is evaluating the valorization of all avocado by-products, including skins and pits, in order to optimize their use. read more

The Dutch company Farmhouse International has announced the acquisition of EFP International's operations. The acquired business will be integrated into Valstar, enhancing its sales activities in markets such as the Middle East, Ireland, Malta, and Cyprus. This expansion will further strengthen Farmhouse's presence in these regions. read more

Westfalia Fruit is dedicated to using every part of the avocado throughout the supply chain. Avocados imported for retail, food service, and wholesale customers undergo thorough inspection. Any avocados that are not suitable are processed at Westfalia's facility to create products such as avocado pulp, smashed avocado,... read more

The color of citrus peel has long been used as a traditional measure of ripeness. However, in mandarins from Chongqing, China, the peel and pulp do not ripen at the same time. While the pulp ripens, the peel remains green, impacting its commercial worth. A recent study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and... read more

Sezon arbuzów znowu rusza w Turi Sina w Rotterdamie. „Zbliża się Ramadan, będziemy tam nawet wcześniej niż w zeszłym roku. Spodziewamy się, że nasze pierwsze kontenery arbuzów z Senegalu dotrą w trzecim tygodniu lutego” - mówi Yahya Tas. Dostawy popularnych arbuza Crimson read more

The marketing team at Spring Meadow Nursery will introduce 32 new Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub varieties in a YouTube Live Stream event on Friday, February 21 at 12:00 PM ET. These shrubs are new to retail in 2025. The event will be structured as a lunch-and-learn style session. read more

The Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University and Kaiser Permanente have launched the Food is Medicine National Network of Excellence. This network is designed to exchange best practices in utilizing food as a form of medicine to improve health, equality, and effectiveness in healthcare. Founding members include: read more

The global logistics provider C.H. Robinson, which handles 37 million shipments each year, has published a new customer research study that focuses on the effects of changing tariffs and trade policies on global supply chains. The study indicates that alterations in trade regulations are projected to be one of read more

The South African exporters of fresh produce who participated in the Fruit Logistica Berlin international exhibition in Germany from 5 – 7 February 2025 arrived in the country today with a bag full of over 200 quality trade leads. The South African National Pavilion that was set up by the read more