A przesyłka rosyjskich ogórków została odmówiona wejścia do UE po kontroli granicznej w Polsce, która wykryła wysokie poziomy pestycydu pymetrozine, stosowanego do zwalczania mszyc i muchówek białych, zgodnie z HortoInfo. Świeże ogórki, przeznaczone na rynek europejski, zostały przewiezione przez... read more

Citronex would like to alert their colleagues in the fresh produce industry about a scammer attempting to purchase bananas and pineapples using the name of Yellow Fresh Fruits. "We fell victim to individuals falsely representing themselves as employees of Yellow Fresh Fruits Srl, our subsidiary in Romania, where we have 2." read more

The najnowsze długoterminowe prognozy rolnicze Departamentu Rolnictwa Stanów Zjednoczonych przedstawiają szczegółowe perspektywy sektora świeżych produktów rolnych do 2034 roku, z wyszczególnieniem kluczowych trendów w produkcji, handlu i cenach. W miarę stabilizacji globalnych warunków gospodarczych po niedawnej zmienności, produkcja owoców i warzyw w USA rośnie. read more

VIP faces market challenges with optimism, betting on sustainability, new varieties, and commercial expansion.

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The latest data on orange prices in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal show significant variations across markets. In Spain, orange prices have been on a downward trend in the early months of the 2024/2025 season, decreasing from €85/100 kg in November to €76/100 kg in December before... read more

Cacti Youngplants has recently signed an agreement to acquire the intellectual property rights for Haworthia Alba ('African Albino') and Aloe Cosmo ('Green Pearl') from TH Primeur B.V. in Nieuwveen, The Netherlands. TH Primeur's owner, Ton van der Hoorn, is a well-known breeder and propagator. read more

The Sicilian avocado is one of the flagship products of Agricola Azzurra, a company owned by the Orsero Group that is committed to enhancing high-quality Italian agri-food supply chains. Certified Residue Zero, the fruit is grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, in Giarre (CT), Italy. read more

Provenance Propagation Australia, a relatively new player in the plant propagation industry, has an innovative approach to vegetable plant cultivation. Founded just 18 months ago, the company specializes in protected cropping crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, capsicums, and grafted… read more

The most recent data on British apple sales in January 2025 shows Tesco as the top retailer, buying the largest volume from BAPL growers. Sainsbury's and Lidl came in second and third, respectively. Aldi and Asda also demonstrated strong demand, contributing to the overall sales. read more

By plane or by train: Macfrut 2025 is connected to the whole world. There are many arrival solutions for the 42nd edition of the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair that will make Rimini Expo Centre the global hub of sector relationships for three days (6-8 May 2025). read more

Brazilian grape exports experienced a decline in January compared to previous months, according to data from Comex Stat. The country exported 2,060 tons of grapes, which represented an 86% decrease from December 2024 but an 18% increase compared to January 2024. This was the highest export volume for January in. read more

The carrot market looks very different from the past two years. "I have been active in this market for 25 years, but the last two years have been exceptional," observes Kees Heegsma. "This year, the situation is completely different, and Europe is dealing with a well-supplied carrot market. Many... read more

HollandDoor is expanding its team by adding Jan Willem van de Pol, a specialist in soft fruits and substrates. With over 20 years of experience living and working in Italy, Jan Willem has assisted many growers in Southern Europe. Apart from traditional substrates, Jan Willem also has extensive expertise in... read more

Agriculture experts are forecasting a positive almond season in Spain following two years of below-average harvests. Almonds continue to be a major crop in the country, as Spain is the second largest producer of almonds in the world. Despite the increasing popularity of pistachios and other nuts, almonds still make up 85% of Spain's nut cultivation area. read more

The potato category still has room for growth, despite its well-established role in the consumption habits of Italians, as reflected in wide assortments and significant shelf space in GDO stores, as we highlighted yesterday (for more information, click here). read more

"We are conducting comprehensive research, and by 2026, field robots capable of automatically picking fruit will be made available for use in orchards. These machines will be suitable for harvesting almost all types of fruits. Kiwis have already been tested, and the final prototype will be available soon." read more

The protest of Balkan consumers against the increase in prices in supermarkets is gaining more and more strength, with a significant impact on the sales of the main chains in the region. The action, started at the end of January by the Croatian association "Halo, Inspektore," has made a significant impact. read more

The Can Gio international transshipment port project in Ho Chi Minh City has been included in Vietnam's seaport development plan. The Ministry of Transport has revised policies, solutions, and resource allocations for the national seaport system master plan for 2021-2030, with a vision extending to. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) brought together nearly 200 leaders from 31 countries at the Executive Leadership Summit (ELS) in Berlin. One of the key moments of the event was the "Advocacy in Action: Amplifying Voices in Produce" brainstorming session, where industry leaders discussed... read more

Jacques Beukes, Director of Marketing and Logistics for Modderdrift Grapes, acknowledges that South Africa's grape harvest will end earlier than originally anticipated. He admits that it's a positive issue to have due to the outstanding quality and berry weight of their grapes, as well as the complete absence of pests. read more