A newcomer to this year's Fruit Logistica, packaging company Compack will be making its debut in Berlin where it will showcase its new sustainable packaging solution to a global audience. Can it compete with the popular blue container? "Our goal is not necessarily to." read more

"Last week's adverse weather conditions resulted in some wind-damaged produce, leading to an increased amount of discarded oranges. However, what is being offered for sale is top-quality, first-choice produce," reported Valeria Orlando of "Donne Orlando" in Ribera, a company located in the center of town. read more

Utsav Mevada of Avinya International, which exports G9 Cavendish bananas from Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, mentioned that India's banana exports are maintaining a steady pace due to demand from Gulf markets ahead of Ramadan. He highlighted that India produces around 33 to 34 million metric tons of bananas annually. read more

The Yunnan province in Southwest China has maintained its position as the top exporter of fresh-cut flowers in the country for the seventh year in a row, as per official customs data. In 2025, the province's exports of fresh-cut flowers reached 1.22 billion yuan ($175 million), marking a 60.5 percent increase from the previous year. read more

As Valentine's Day 2026 approaches, Kenya's flower export supply chain is once again operating under a familiar paradox. Production outlooks are broadly positive, demand remains resilient across core markets, and yet the system remains vulnerable to capacity mismatches and operational chokepoints. read more

China has emerged as a significant contributor to the production of macadamia nuts, increasing its share from 3% in 2016 to over 20% currently. The country's production is growing at an average rate of 25% annually, primarily in the Yunnan region, due to subsidies, access to fertilizers and irrigation, and training. read more

From 4 to 6 February 2026, Berlin will once again serve as the international meeting point for the fruit, vegetable, and potato sector. At Fruit Logistica, 36 Flemish companies and associations will be collectively represented at the joint stand of the Flemish Centre for Agriculture and Fisheries Marketing. read more

Preparations were underway and logistics were closely monitored late last week ahead of the storm that affected large parts of the U.S. over the weekend. "It appears that in much of the I-95 corridor, spanning from the Carolinas up north to Massachusetts and Maine, there's going to be... read more

Sezon peruwiańskich borówek skoncentrowany jest w Stanach Zjednoczonych i Europie. "Sezon peruwiańskich borówek 2025/26 przebiega stabilnie, z wyraźnymi oznakami zwiększonej konkurencji na kluczowych rynkach docelowych. Do końca tygodnia 2, Peru wyeksportowało 347 105 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 20% w porównaniu z poprzednim." read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie has published its results for the 2024/25 financial year, which ended on September 30, 2025, along with revenue figures for the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The results were approved by the Board of Directors on January 23, 2026. The full annual financial read more

Do listopada 2025 r. import świeżych owoców i warzyw do Hiszpanii wzrósł o 7% pod względem ilości i o 10% pod względem wartości rok do roku, osiągając 4,2 miliona ton i 4 993 milionów euro. Pomidory (+50%) i awokado (+19%) były warzywami i owocami, które odnotowały największy wzrost. Zgodnie z read more

In January-September 2025, Georgia exported plums and prunes valued at USD 5.1 million, showing a decrease of 4.2% compared to the previous year. Export volumes dropped by 58.9% to 2,796 tonnes, down from 6,806 tonnes in the same period of 2024. The average export prices also saw a decline. Russia continued to be the primary export market for these products. read more

Teams from garden centers all over the United Kingdom are celebrating after receiving awards at the annual conference of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) today (Monday, January 26, 2026). The awards were given to the top-performing member garden centers during a special ceremony at Carden Park. read more

Huercasa, a company specializing in high-quality vegetable products, is in the process of building what will become Europe's largest sweetcorn processing plant in Spain. This project, which involves an investment of over 20 million euros between 2025 and 2027, is designed to enhance the company's position as a market leader in Europe. read more

Today, the European Union started discussions on revising the legal framework regulating the production and labeling of organic food. Spain, the leading country in organic cultivation area, will advocate for the European logo to be used only on products that meet EU standards. read more

A delegation of Tajik dried fruit producers is participating in the annual Gulfood exhibition in Dubai, taking place from January 26 to 30, 2026. The delegation includes seven leading companies from Isfara, namely Dolina Fruktov, Isfara Food, Barakat Isfara, Zardolui Isfara, Oro Isfara, Ali Apricot, and Visol Isfara, as well as the state-owned... read more

TSW, the biggest agriculture and horticulture trade fair in Poland, opened this year on Friday and Saturday in Kielce. The event includes both greenhouse and open-field production and acts as a platform for local and international suppliers of planting material, cultivation systems, and sorting… read more

VitalFluid has made progress in revolutionizing crop protection by providing five Plasma Activated Water (PAW) machines to top strawberry growers in England and Scotland. This achievement signifies the company's official expansion into the United Kingdom and marks a new chapter in... read more

Better prospects are ahead for Morocco's watermelon industry, as the Moroccan government has officially declared an end to the seven-year drought that has impacted the country. The drought had resulted in limitations and even prohibitions on watermelon production. read more

Currently, the UK is primarily importing blueberries from Peru, as its main season is ending and volumes are shifting to Chile. Additionally, early and smaller volumes from Morocco are beginning to enter the market. "As far as we know, there is currently no significant read more