Yesterday, on April 10, CPMA exhibitors and attendees returned to the trade show floor for one last time before the doors closed at 4:30 pm. Exhibitors were satisfied, but they noted that it was less crowded compared to the first day. While this is typical, this year many members of the produce industry were present. read more

Zespri Kiwifruit, a New Zealand company that is a global leader in the production and marketing of kiwifruit, is expecting another year of growth in Europe, with the first shipments en route to the ports of Zeebrugge, Tarragona, and Vado, scheduled to arrive by mid-April. read more

W przechowywaniu owoców i warzyw oraz w uprawie w szklarniach, temperatura i wilgotność są kluczowymi czynnikami bezpośrednio wpływającymi na jakość produktu. Zbyt wysokie temperatury mogą prowadzić do psucia, podczas gdy niska wilgotność może powodować odwodnienie. Tradycyjne metody monitorowania często napotykają problemy, takie jak: read more

"We are currently in the process of restructuring and implementing various changes within the company. Our goal is to increase the production capacity of our plants by acquiring new customers. We have depleted our stock of processed tomato products, with the exception of puree, of which the available quantities are limited." read more

Carrefour Italy is participating for the second year in the National Made in Italy Day, an initiative of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. For the occasion, the chain has organized an event at the Carrefour Market in Piazzale Eugenio Morelli in Rome to emphasize its support. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has announced its participation at the Guangzhou Lingnan Flower Wholesale Market, the largest horticultural wholesale market in China. This will be Terra Nova's third spring sales season at the Guangzhou Lingnan Flower Wholesale Market through its partnership with a licensee. read more

Kaki Kaki Durian wprowadził nowy automat sprzedający na Tiong Bahru Market, począwszy od 4 kwietnia 2025 roku. Maszyna, zlokalizowana przy 30 Seng Poh Road, oferuje pudełka z durianem Mao Shan Wang o wadze 400g. W związku z tą premierą, Kaki Kaki oferuje promocyjną cenę 28,88 S$ za pudełko, z rabatem. read more

W zeszłym roku Ukraina borykała się z problemami związanych z niedoborem siły roboczej do zbioru owoców i jagód, gdy przedsiębiorstwa miały trudności z zebraniem plonów. W tym roku, problem braku siły roboczej jest prognozowany jako nasilający się, według Volodymyra Pechki, szefa UkrSadvinpromu. Pechko stwierdził: "W zeszłym roku często zdarzały się przypadki, gdy… read more

W pierwszym kwartale 2025 roku eksport ziemniaków i orzechów z Gruzji wzrósł znacząco, według Ministerstwa Ochrony Środowiska i Rolnictwa. Eksport ziemniaków wzrósł 38-krotnie w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku, osiągając wartość 13,5 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do zaledwie 400 000 dolarów. Główne miejsca przeznaczenia to... read more

Namoneng Farm, a citrus operation under the Lona Group in Mpumalanga, South Africa, has implemented a solar and battery energy system to tackle persistent power supply challenges. After upgrading their packhouse, the farm encountered substantial energy limitations, as the national utility, Eskom, was unable to meet the demands. read more

At the 76th annual assembly of Fruitimprese, President Marco Salvi wanted to bring the entire institutional framework to the debate, from Minister Lollobrigida to European Commissioner Fitto, passing through the Ministry of Health, with its general director at the Department of Hygiene and Health. read more

The orange crop of 2024-2025 in the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt concluded with a total production of 230.87 million 40.8 kg (90 lb) boxes, as reported by Fundecitrus on April 10, 2025. This final figure represents a 0.65% decrease from the previous season. read more

This year's Peruvian Hass avocado season began with abundant supply and falling prices, prompting exporters to seek out new markets. GoExport, a Peruvian company run by women, has successfully tapped into the fresh fruit export market in just three years. The company boasts three brands - Incavalley, read more

Ellen Mackenbach-Lakeman has been named the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dümmen Orange, effective May 1, 2025. She will be taking over from interim CEO Anthony Christiaanse, who effectively guided the company through a period of transition in the past year. Mackenbach-Lakeman has been a part of Dümmen Orange's team. read more

Royal FloraHolland was proudly presenting at the Expo Flora Astana in Kazakhstan this week, said Jeroen Boon, Commercial Manager International at Royal FloraHolland. "After attending as a visitor for two years, we decided this year - in consultation with several member growers." read more

In recent days, we have been experiencing exceptionally low temperatures, with frosts occurring in many regions for over a week. Such a situation is dangerous for blueberries, among other plants. Sometimes, even if we do not see clear damage, it is important to remember that developing

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From Sunday to Monday to Tuesday, fruit growers in Flanders and the Netherlands held their breath momentarily. Due to the freezing cold, alarm clocks had to be set very early to ensure everything ran smoothly. The temperatures weren't extreme, but they were still low enough to warrant close monitoring. read more

Finland: S Group's sales almost reached the previous year's level from January to March. S Group reported that the retail sales, before taxes, of S Group's regional cooperatives, SOK Corporation, and their subsidiaries totaled EUR 3,276.4 million in January-March 2025. Sales were 1.1% lower compared to the previous year. read more

Tjonki Tse started as managing director of Bel Impex last week. After a sabbatical, this marks his return to the exotic trade. "I see it as a challenge to complement the products this company is strong in with Asian trade," he said. So when Tjonki was approached by Bel Impex a month and a half read more

In these months, the Italian wholesale markets are in a transition phase, suspended between a lackluster winter season and the anticipation of full spring, which traditionally brings a breath of vitality thanks to more requested and performing references. read more