The Dutch horticultural machinery dealer Duijndam Machines officially broke ground on April 17, 2026, for a new facility at Zwedenlaan 10 in Hazerswoude-Dorp, Netherlands. This investment represents a major milestone in the ongoing growth of the family company. The ground-breaking ceremony was conducted... read more

The feijoa is primarily cultivated in New Zealand's Gisborne and Hawke's Bay regions, with substantial plantings also found in Waikato and Manawatu. Furthermore, there are producers in Nelson/Marlborough. Northland used to be a producer until guava moth grubs and an aggressive anthracnose fungus affected the feijoa crops. read more

The increase in papaya exports from Brazil in the first quarter of 2026 showed growth in both volume and revenue. According to data from ComexStat, shipments reached approximately 15 thousand tons, marking an 11 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025, when slightly over 13 thousand tons were exported. read more

With the first cucumber harvest in March and the first tomatoes in April, the main season for German organic greenhouse-grown fruit vegetables is now underway. Retailers can now increasingly replace imported produce from Southern Europe with domestically grown vegetables, notes EastFruit. read more

What does the future hold for the Italian fresh tomato supply chain? Not just a simple vegetable, but a symbol of Italian excellence that retailers increasingly use as a calling card for their produce department. However, at the same time, it is on the eve of important decisions. read more

Ostatnio Hainan doświadczał rozległych wysokich temperatur i suszy, które dotknęły wszystkie 18 miast i hrabstw na wyspie. Obserwowano suchość o nasileniu od umiarkowanego do ciężkiego w sąsiadujących obszarach na północy i wschodzie, co stanowi poważne wyzwanie dla produkcji liczi. read more

Yesterday, Tosca, in collaboration with Cabka, presented the new circular pallet Tosca CP 1208 at Macfrut, a next-generation solution designed to meet the needs of modern supply chains. The new pallet is positioned as a circular alternative to single-use packaging, offering a sustainable and reusable option. read more

The countdown for the 11th International Symposium on the Spanish Table Grape in Murcia has begun. With over 300 participants from more than 15 countries already confirming their attendance. Meanwhile, the Scientific Committee is reviewing over 50 abstracts and papers to finalize the program. read more

DESPAR Italia grows further in 2025

DESPAR Italia and the six companies forming the consortium reported a total retail sales of €4.64 billion for 2025, a 3.3% increase from the previous year across a total of 1,382 stores. Source: spar-international.com

Salling Group launches Netto 4.0 store concept in... read more

India produces over 320 million tonnes of fruits and vegetables yearly, but loses 15-25% after harvest due to inadequate cold-chain infrastructure, according to Akshat from Delmins Food. "Dehydration is transforming this wasted perishable produce into shelf-stable products that farmers and exporters can..." read more

Proteins have already become a stable part of the Italian diet, but fruits and vegetables have not yet found a clear language to meet this demand. It is from this gap between a now mature need and an offer that is still not easily understandable that the research "Perceived... read more

The German Potato Trade Association (DKHV) held its 20th regular general meeting on April 21, 2026, with over 50 participants at Borussia-Park in Mönchengladbach. The focus was on the current challenges facing the potato industry as well as the. read more

Australian banana growers are still able to provide a reliable and affordable supply of fresh fruit for households across the country, despite facing constant cost pressures at the farm level. The Australian Banana Growers' Council (ABGC) reports that growers are handling a series of price hikes in transportation, packaging, and other expenses. read more

The grape selection remained largely made up of shipments from South Africa. Alongside a variety of Arra, Sugra, and IFG types, Crimson Seedless, Thompson Seedless, and Autumn Crisp grapes were also on offer. According to the German BLE, availability saw a slight decrease. Shipments from Peru and Chile were also mentioned. read more

Before the Global AgInvesting's 2026 World Summit in New York on April 27-29, Colin Butterfield, Managing Partner at Solum Partners, provided insights on his upcoming session. Here's a preview of what to expect from the April 29 discussion titled "Retailer and Consumer Trends Reshaping Fresh." read more

Record numbers and business contacts from all over the world: Macfrutsi confirms an unmissable event for the Romagna fruit and vegetable sector. The cooperative world is among the protagonists of the 43rd edition of the event, with one of the great novelties of this year: the presence among the exhibitors. read more

The Council has adopted new rules on genomic techniques (NGTs) - the old NBTs - which establish a framework to support a more competitive and sustainable agri-food sector in the EU. read more