People enjoy blueberries that are crunchy, juicy, and sweet. If they are too soft or sour, imperfections that are not visible to the naked eye, they are typically rejected. Magnus, the grading machine from Optimum Sorting designed for delicate fruits, is able to detect these imperfections. Steve Raskin, the Chief Sales Officer at this Dutch company, elaborates on this... read more

Workers from the Inspectorate of Trade Quality of Agri-Food Products in Gdańsk stopped a shipment of up to 50 tons of frozen strawberries from Egypt. During the inspection, they found "numerous product defects", and their description best indicates that the fruits had never

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George Smith, the future Master of London's Worshipful Company of Fruiterers, began his career in the fruit industry on December 20, 1964, at Covent Garden's Floral Hall Yard. At the age of eight, he would eagerly await the morning fruit deliveries, immersing himself in the vibrant market atmosphere. read more

The GreenLand Group from Colombia promotes its sustainability strategy with a triple impact model: economic, social, and environmental. "At GreenLand, we wake up every day determined to generate well-being and progress for those around us. We choose sustainability as our route to make a positive impact. read more

Mimo obiecujących prognoz dotyczących zbiorów, pojawia się trudna kampania eksportowa na świeże czosnek pochodzący z Egiptu. "Terminy sadzenia przebiegły zgodnie z planem, a warunki wzrostu były głównie dobre. Niestety, w listopadzie otrzymaliśmy informację, że nasz najważniejszy klient detaliczny spożywczy w Niemczech. read more

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) 2025/40, recently published in the Official Gazette, which prohibits plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables weighing less than 1.5 kg, unjustifiably penalizes not only packaging manufacturers, but also the entire

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MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has just launched iReefer, which the company hails as 'the most advanced container monitoring system for reefer cargo'. This solution allows customers to track and monitor their temperature-controlled shipments in real-time, from anywhere in the world. read more

Van Ooijen Citrus is once again offering Egyptian oranges and mandarins. Director Gerry van Ooijen is pleased with the expansion of the product range, despite the complexity of these products. Margins are not always favorable due to competition and numerous suppliers, but the Dutch company values the service provided by Egypt. read more

President Donald Trump has fulfilled his campaign pledge to increase tariffs on imports from China, imposing a 10% duty on all Chinese products. This action, which is part of a larger trade strategy that also affects Mexico and Canada, has caused Beijing to contemplate its response while proceeding cautiously… read more

Just days before the ninth edition of Myplant, Italy's largest trade fair for green professionals (February 19-21, 2025, Fiera Milano-Rho), the International Green Expo reveals important data about the industry on a global scale. However, these figures do not completely meet the requirements. read more

The protectionist policy implemented by the Trump administration has started just a few days ago (click here for more details) and the first ones who could suffer the consequences are American citizens, with fruits and vegetables costing more at the supermarket. read more

Kolumbijskim producentom kwiatów będzie teraz łatwiej oddychać, ponieważ będą mogli kontynuować eksport 900 milionów łodyg do Stanów Zjednoczonych bez cła, rynek który był kiedyś zagrożony z powodu sporów między prezydentami obu krajów w przeddzień Walentynek, najbardziej romantycznego święta w USA. read more

The export campaign for Chilean kiwi berries is now in the starting blocks. The first Chilean kiwi berries are expected to arrive at our premises between the beginning and middle of calendar week 6, so our customers will be supplied for the first time in calendar week 7. This is approximately when the harvest begins. read more

In January, Dimitrios Spanos, Founder and Director of Grape Evolution, along with his team, visited South Africa to introduce growers to the latest table grape varieties developed by Israel's Agricultural Research Organisation (ARO), known as the Volcani Institute. Grape Evolution is the read more

Invernaderoville is a Greenhouse City where many vegetable and flower families live happily next to each other and grow together. The families get together for kids to play and also learn about various things that happen in the wonderful Invernaderoville. Does this not sound like the typical read more

For anyone who grows plants commercially, you are likely familiar with the fact that pesticides, plant growth regulators, and fertilizers can sometimes cause undesired effects or damage to crops (phytotoxicity). Products used for greenhouse sanitation, such as those used to clean biofilm from water lines, can also lead to similar issues. read more

"The herb market is thriving. Jorne Leemans and Jolien Vanden Berghe, who have been leading the family-owned company Dilpack since 2024, state that they have achieved a 30% growth in their own production and a 10% overall growth in the past year. Dilpack, a Belgian company, specializes in packaging and..." read more

Holland: Retail turnover up by 1.5% in December

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that retail turnover was 1.5% higher in December 2024 than it was in December 2023. Turnover in supermarkets was down by 5.7%, while turnover in specialty shops was up by 5.6%.

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The Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas) aims to close the gap between Brazil's position as the third-largest fruit producer globally and its 23rd position in the export rankings. Waldir Promicia, the founder of Abrafrutas, notes, "Few bilateral agreements. read more

Avocados are becoming increasingly popular across Europe, however the growth varies from country to country. Spain is leading in household avocado consumption, buying the highest amount of avocados each year. On the other hand, Italy is an emerging market that is expanding annually. Italy offers numerous opportunities for avocado producers. read more