The Dutch company Cesil has formed a commercial alliance with the Chilean exporter Cespy Chile SPA for the seasonal supply of fresh Royal Gala and Granny Smith apples destined for the European market. Currently, Royal Gala apple production is concentrated in Chile's sixth and seventh regions. read more

Morocco has experienced a significant growth in its avocado cultivation and exports. Data indicates that from October to December 31, 2024, the country exported 42,000 tons of avocados. The projected harvest for 2024/2025 is approximately 90,000 tons, with an anticipated export volume of between 80,000 to 90,000 tons. read more

Great optimism for vegetables: eggplant is booming, tomatoes are on the rise, and peppers are holding steady (click here for more information) ... only the zucchini market is struggling to take off, with prices lower than expected. read more

Według Chińskiego Stowarzyszenia Kwiatów, Chiny są największym na świecie producentem świeżych ciętych goździków i lilii, oraz zajmują drugie miejsce pod względem produkcji świeżych ciętych róż chińskich i chryzantem. Dotychczas obszar upraw kwiatów w Chinach osiągnął około 1,5 miliona hektarów. read more

Klaver Flowers starts 2025 as a fully FSI-compliant company. The farm in Wondo Tika, Ethiopia, has not only renewed its MPS-ABC certification but also achieved the EHPEA Code of Practice Silver, benchmarked with Global GAP. "These milestones highlight Klaver Flowers' commitment to sustainable… read more

What will be the trendy foods that will accompany us in 2025? According to a research by Mintel, a specialized institute in global trend analysis, as reported by Ansa.it and the Ice website, Italians will increasingly embrace plant-based nutrition and foods. read more

The New Zealand onion harvest at Balle Bros started as planned in November with the early varieties for the domestic market and to The Pacific Islands from December onwards. "We also exported some of the early varieties to Taiwan as sizes were larger in these crops," said Simon Vale from the read more

Koniec sezonu importu w 2024 roku stanowił punkt zwrotny na europejskim rynku pomarańczy, który został zalewany importem, zwłaszcza z RPA. "Jednym z kluczowych czynników tego stanu rzeczy był defekt w systemie logistycznym, dotyczący przesyłek z portu w Durbanie w szczególności. read more

In the study, Bradshaw and his colleagues analyzed historic and modern plant leaves affected by powdery mildew. The collection consisted of 173 samples from North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. One sample from a North American herbarium, collected over 150 years ago, was also analyzed. read more

ALDI continues its expansion plan in the province of Valencia in 2025 and will open its seventh supermarket in the capital on January 17. Specifically, the new store will be read more

SPAR Gran Canaria has launched an online sales platform, providing customers with an alternative method to buy high-quality local fresh produce and packaged products. The platform is supported by strategic partnerships with Uber Eats and... read more

The Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Railway in Kaohsiung held a banana party on December 7-8 to celebrate local agriculture and the city's historical banana trade. The venue was adorned with large banana-themed artworks, paying homage to Taiwan's "Banana Kingdom" period when bananas were exported to Japan. One of the highlights of the event was Japan's... read more

Rynek globalnych owoców tropikalnych stale ewoluuje, przy czym Kolumbia umacnia swoją pozycję jako eksporter awokado i limonek. Dzięki stabilnej produkcji i strategii skoncentrowanej na dywersyfikacji rynku, kraj stara się pokonać wyzwania takie jak rosnąca konkurencja i wahania w. read more

In recent years, the Mexican berry industry has been dealing with rising input costs, a fluctuating peso-dollar exchange rate, unfavorable weather conditions, and labor shortages, which are expected to result in decreases in both production and exports in 2025. Juan José Flores García, general director of... read more

ILIP, a company specialized in the production of disposable tableware and packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables and food products, will be present at Marca 2025 (Bologna, January 15-16, Hall 36, Booth C/35) with a focus on the Food Service Packaging and Fresh Food Packaging lines. The trade fair event read more

Według analityków EastFruit, na początku 2025 r. ceny większości rodzajów warzyw i owoców na ukraińskim rynku wzrosły w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w 2024 r. Jednak były także produkty, których ceny spadły. Średni wzrost cen produktów owocowych i warzywnych. read more

ALDI Italia, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a multinational reference in the Organized Large-Scale Distribution sector, announces its participation in Veganuary, the global initiative that invites people to discover and experience the benefits of a plant-based diet. read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery has announced a series of leadership transitions that are designed to drive the company's next phase of growth and innovation. read more

The UK-based cherry and berry importer-distributor Colina Fruits has announced its plans to grow its network of European growers and customers with the goal of becoming a top global supplier. read more

As we head into 2025, some of the most important developments to watch out for include advancements in artificial intelligence, increased focus on sustainability and climate change mitigation, the rise of smart cities and digital transformation, advancements in healthcare technology such as personalized medicine and telemedicine, and the continued growth of the digital economy and e-commerce. These developments are expected to shape the way we live, work, and interact in the coming years. read more