Summer fruits and vegetables are beginning to make their way into wholesale markets, and at the Agroalimentare Center in Treviso, the season is opening with some encouraging signs despite some slowdowns due to unstable weather. The president of the market, Engineer Francesco, is preparing to provide an initial assessment. read more

In North America, the citrus season in California is coming to an end with high demand for Navel and Valencia oranges. The arrival of South African Navels guarantees a steady supply. In Brazil, the 2025/26 orange harvest in the São Paulo citrus belt is projected to reach 314.60 million boxes, fueled by... read more

The strike in the banana sector in Panama has caused a complete breakdown in operations in the main production areas. Road blockades are preventing access to farms, the transportation of goods, and the export of products to international markets. "The entire banana sector in the country is shut down. We are unable to access the." read more

In week 18, sales of fresh fruit and vegetables by imposed weight show a slight increase, while Packaged Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) exhibit a slight decrease. Among distribution channels, self-service stands out, while the others remain more in the shadows. Tomatoes... read more

On May 17th, the Gulf of the Island, in the province of Savona in Liguria, will once again host one of the eight stages of the Golden Trail World Series circuit (the "Golfo dell’Isola Trail") and Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit, will be present. read more

The avocado industry in Morocco is continuing to grow rapidly, with exports breaking records for the second consecutive year and surpassing 100,000 tonnes this season. The increase in export volumes is remarkable, nearly doubling compared to the previous season. Despite this growth, average prices have seen a significant decline. read more

Lu Dao, an emerging lifestyle concept store in China, has introduced a "flower market shop" at its Shanghai Qingpu location. This innovative space combines fashion apparel, carefully selected furniture, and live horticultural installations. Customers can choose from a variety of fresh-cut flowers, tropical plants, and potted plants. read more

HB RTS, a company that offers reusable transportation products, has replaced its current debt facilities with a new financing package worth EUR 145 million. This refinancing was conducted in collaboration with AustralianSuper and Rabobank, resulting from a market process that led to securing favorable terms. read more

As Chinese consumers are increasingly looking for high-quality imported products, Latin American exports, such as Chilean cherries and Brazilian orange juice, are gaining a strong presence in the Chinese market. Supported by China's consumption upgrade and opening-up policies, these exports are thriving. read more

The World Union of Wholesale Markets represents 189 wholesale markets in 49 countries, and this week their conference was held in Johannesburg, home to one of the biggest in the world and crucial to food security throughout the region. Food security is the principle on which WUWM was founded. read more

Ponad sześć lat temu Marc Paauw założył Paauw Industrial Refrigeration Solutions, firmę specjalizującą się w projektowaniu i instalacji zaawansowanych systemów przemysłowej chłodnictwa i zamrażania, systemów dojrzewania oraz systemów wstępnego chłodzenia. Ponad 90% klientów firmy działają w branży świeżych produktów spożywczych. read more

The Terra di Romagna artichoke campaign is now in full swing. There are currently over 20,000 artichoke plants in production at Società Agricola Guidi in Roncofreddo, a town in the province of Forlì-Cesena in northern Italy. Umberto Benvenuti, manager of the Albisole plant, takes stock of the situation. read more

When the world feels uncertain, Americans turn to planting. This is the main message of Garden Media Group's recently released Garden Pulse: Spring 2025 Analysis, which confirms what retailers have been noticing: the trend of gardening continues despite other industries experiencing slowing traffic and declining sales. read more

There is a material that, despite being one of the oldest used in the fruit and vegetable sector, does not emerge underestimated in the debate on the sustainability of the supply chain: wood. It is precisely to overturn this perception that the Ripack Consortium has chosen to present itself at Macfrut 2025 with a clear read more

Washington State orchardist Neal Carter, co-founder of Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) and creator of the nonbrowning apple, recently revealed a strategy to rejuvenate the U.S. apple industry by combining genome editing, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Carter presented his innovative vision. read more

Według konsultingu Asociatividad, sektor eksportu daktyli, który sprzedaje 1,9 miliona ton wartości 2,6 miliarda dolarów, oferuje możliwości dla Peru. Popyt skupia się na dwóch makrosegmentach: etnicznym i nutraceutycznym, z podsegmentami wysokiej, średniej i niskiej ceny, w zależności od. read more

The horticulture department in Andhra Pradesh is planning to increase mango exports to regions such as the UK, Australia, the Middle East, and the USA, as reported by the Times of India. The department's goal is to train farmers in three state regions to produce a minimum of 200,000 tons of mangoes. read more

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Thirty-seven workers at a supermarket in Catania were reportedly employed "a significantly higher number of hours than those provided for in the contract, with wages that, in the most serious cases, would have amounted to 1.6 euros per hour with monthly salaries of 700-800 euros for." read more

Fresh and Tasty (FT) Microgreens are moving to a larger, three-acre site at Glanllyn Farm in Wigfair, near St. Asaph. The company was founded by husband and wife team Steve and Laura Holland in 2021, and they have never looked back since. They supply up to 50 varieties of microherbs and microgreens. read more