Source.ag, a leading company in AI solutions for vegetable farmers, has revealed a collaboration with Sigrow, a supplier of wireless sensors and an expert in hardware designed for precise and efficient gathering of microclimate data. read more

Maersk has announced the completion of a state-of-the-art cold store in Rotterdam, which it said marks the latest addition to its network of owned and leased specialized warehouses. read more

According to the Minister, the precipitation deficit is at an alarming 70% and the irrigation reservoirs are on average only a quarter full. In some regions, irrigation and thus the planting season have only started slowly. In other regions, including Doukkala, Al-Haouz... read more

The price of salad cucumbers has increased significantly by 50.1%. Bell peppers (+12.5%) and table pears (+12.3%) have also seen substantial price increases. On the other hand, some products have significantly decreased in price. Mini vine tomatoes (-28%), oranges (-23.7%), and bananas (-20.8%) have all experienced price drops. read more

Between December 2023 and November 2024, a total of 88% of the amount of lamb's lettuce was purchased in the retail sector, but the discount stores had to relinquish almost three percentage points to the full-range retailers compared to the previous year. When it comes to purchasing lamb's lettuce, the shopping locations outside of the read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA is a key event in Novacoop Mediterranea's calendar, as "this international trade fair is not only an opportunity to strengthen relationships with our customers and plan for the upcoming spring and summer campaigns, but also a..." read more

Chile exported 397,417 tonnes of fresh citrus in 2024, slightly less than the 399,824 tonnes shipped during the previous year, as reported by the Chilean Citrus Fruit Committee. read more

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has entered into a five-year licensing agreement with Advance Berry Breeding (ABB), granting it the rights to cultivate the Malaika (ABB135) and Zawadi (ABB136) raspberry varieties in Portugal and becoming a key member of ABB’s Gold Programme. read more

The first asparagus was grown by Andries De Pauw from De Molenkouter (from Sint-Katelijne-Waver) and purchased by Délidis from Gierle for 2,000 euros (250 euros per 500-gram tray). BelOrta doubled this amount, raising a total of 4,000 euros for the Yamina-Krossa Fund. read more

Research has shown that ethylene is a factor in grapes, especially in newer sweet, aromatic Muscat varieties. The RYPEN Case Liner has been specially developed to reduce ethylene and ensure better condition upon arrival at the export destination. read more

Japan imported a total of 1.599 million tonnes of fresh produce in the calendar year 2024, which is nearly equal to the 1.593 million tonnes imported in 2023, as per the most recent data from the Ministry of Finance. read more

Rozpoczęcie sezonu eksportu południowoafrykańskich winogron przebiega pomyślnie, dzięki dobrym warunkom zbiorów i sprawnie działającej logistyce. read more

The Perth Markets Group (PMGL) has announced the completion of its new multi-tenant cold chain warehouse named S2. Completed at the end of December 2024, the facility is strategically situated at PMGL's prime 51-hectare Canning Vale site and demonstrates PMGL's continued dedication to development. read more

Przemysł awokado w Meksyku nadal handluje z niepewnością, obawiając się, że amerykańscy konsumenci ostatecznie zapłacą wyższe ceny, jeśli zostaną nałożone nowe cła na import. Sytuacja ta nastąpiła po odroczeniu wprowadzenia nowego cła w wysokości 25% na import z Meksyku, które miało zostać nałożone przez prezydenta USA Trumpa. read more

The Greek fresh produce exports have greatly benefited from the recent inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen Area, which took effect on January 1st. The significant delays that were previously experienced at the border crossings between Greece-Bulgaria and Bulgaria-Romania have now disappeared. read more

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