The Italian apple-growing campaign is based on solid fundamentals: high quality, in many ways excellent, and well-calibrated availability, ensuring continuity without the typical worries of surplus phases. In a European context far from abundant, with "right" stocks and read more

Uganda's flower sector is experiencing consistent growth, fueled by over $200 million (approximately Shs740 billion) in investments, as reported by industry data. Read more on Monitor. read more

Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries to the European Union can continue under the established quotas, which have not yet been reached, and with preferential treatment. read more

Organic products are now a stable presence on shelves worldwide. The demand is increasing, but so is the supply, and for a buyer, distinguishing what truly brings value has never been so complex. It is in this context that Italy can offer something different: read more

Origin is among the main purchasing drivers in the fruit and vegetable sector: 38% of consumers consider it one of the main selection criteria (Source: Annual Consumer SG Marketing research 2026). Brio, a company within the Alegra Group specializing in organic fruits and vegetables, is a partner of Alce Nero. read more

Ramadan is approaching, and this traditionally boosts sales at Tovano, a nut and dried fruit merchant based in Maasdijk. "After all, it is a period when dates are essential for breaking the fast, but walnuts and almonds are also important items during this time," says Richard Strijbis. read more

Morocco has begun to revive its watermelon export sector after a significant decline in 2024, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 11 months of 2025, Morocco exported 175,000 tons of watermelons valued at US$190 million, marking a 54% growth compared to 2024. France read more

A fully equipped vegetable processing line, manufactured between 2015-2016, is available for online auction. The machinery was used for only one month and is in outstanding condition. This production line is specifically designed for washing, drying, and packaging vegetables, preparing them for sale. read more

Croatia has introduced a new regulatory framework for the fruit and vegetable sector with the implementation of the Rulebook on Market Standards and Compliance Controls for fruit and vegetables, certain processed fruit and vegetable products, and the banana sector on 1 January. The regulation... read more

The first shipments of red apples from Piedmont under the brand name La Grande Bellezza Italiana have already been sent to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia by sea. Chiara Gaiardoni, who works in the sales office and serves as an executive assistant, provided some additional information. She mentioned that the apple exports are part of a series of other shipments. read more

The protected clementine variety Sando, which originated from a spontaneous mutation in the Plana Baixa region of Castellón, Spain, is gaining popularity in Italian citrus farming due to its excellent performance and its strategic positioning in the Italian market. read more

The new year has started with optimal expansion prospects for domestic soil-less strawberry cultivation. Throughout 2026, 10 new hectares dedicated to soil-less systems will be installed in various Italian regions. These systems are designed and built by Combimetal Carrera, a company specializing in... read more

As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce consider the possibility of getting married at her Watch Hill mansion, The Providence Journal is reaching out to different wedding vendors to find out what would be needed for Rhode Island to host a wedding suitable for the most popular woman in the world. If Taylor Swift decides to go through with it, it would certainly be a glamorous event. read more

Kalifornia jest domem dla bogatego przemysłu awokado, zdecydowana większość owoców uprawianych jest w południowo-wybrzeżnej części stanu. Jednak w ostatnich latach awokado zaczęło rosnąć dalej na północ, w regionie delty Sacramento. W zeszłym roku odbył się drugi komercyjny zbior w regionie. read more

A technical field tour focusing on blueberry production systems will be held in Peru before the International Blueberries Seminar in Lima 2026. This one-day visit is included in the official program and aims to give participants the opportunity to observe, compare, and discuss pot-grown and soil-grown blueberries. read more

Maroko has started to revive its watermelon exports after a significant decline in 2024, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 11 months of 2025, the country exported 175,000 tons of watermelons valued at $190 million, marking a 54% increase compared to 2024. read more

Fresh cargo specialist Contour Logistics made the strategic decision to focus on providing agile sea freight services for exporters. They chose not to invest in cold storage depots or other fixed assets. "Our main strength lies in our small size and agility," explains the managing director. read more

Zi-Vision and Naddeo have entered into a partnership to serve the Benelux region and Germany. The collaboration will provide technical consultancy and processing solutions for the food industry. Zi-Vision is an independent technical consultancy and project management company specializing in serving the food sector. read more

In this first update of the year, the interim CEO of Royal FloraHolland, David van Mechelen, reflects on the past month and provides a glimpse into the future on behalf of the RFH management team. The new year began with a fresh, cold start, both literally and metaphorically. January brought us... read more

In the midst of the turmoil that has been affecting Iran since late December, the Iranian government made the decision to close mobile and internet networks nationwide starting on January 8, causing a prolonged blackout. In terms of the fresh produce trade, this blackout has led to a read more