If you buy a banana around Thohoyandou, the regional capital in the far North of South Africa, chances are that it is grown at Tshivhase Agridam farm in Khubvi, north of the city. Twenty-four years ago, Phillip Mulaudzi advised the new owners of the farm, where coffee was previously grown, to make a 180-degree turn. read more

Italian fruit and vegetables are getting a cool and contemporary makeover with "Harvesting Happiness", the innovative campaign by SAF - Spettacoli alla Frutta, a partnership made up of 25 Italian fruit and vegetable industry excellences. The project aims to revolutionize the perception of fruit and vegetables. read more

This week, Donald Trump has initiated a global trade war that, in the case of the European Union, will lead to a 20% increase in tariffs on European products being exported to the U.S. However, as Ursula von der Leyen has been emphasizing for days and as she has just reaffirmed in a statement from the European Commission... read more

Latvia has extended the ban on importing fresh fruits and vegetables from Russia and Belarus until July 1, 2026. The extension of the restrictions, which have been in effect since March 8, 2023, was approved by the Saeima (Latvian Parliament), according to the parliament's press service. read more

The introduction of a 27 percent import duty by the Trump administration on Indian goods has sparked worries among apple and walnut growers in Kashmir. These growers are concerned that the Indian government may lower import duties on these fruits to negotiate better terms with the US, potentially affecting... read more

FPJ interviews PML Seafrigo CEO Mike Parr about the major challenges facing UK fresh produce logistics, from plant health fees to port delays and government U-turns. Below is Mike's full interview with Fred Searle, editor of the Fresh Produce Journal (FPJ). How big an impact do you expect Defra's read more

Due to the abundant and persistent rainfall in Seville throughout much of March, which has continued into the first week of April, the early potato harvest is expected to be reduced. This is due to fields being flooded and, primarily, the impact of diseases. read more

Sezon malinek w Mali rozpoczął się 10 marca z stabilnymi wolumenami i dużym popytem od samego początku sezonu, szczególnie z Maroka. Według Bakarego Yaffy, dyrektora zarządzającego Yaffa & Brothers, "Sezon przebiega pomyślnie, a malinki z Mali są jednymi z najlepszych". read more

Cotecna Inspection SA is pleased to announce the acquisition of Suolo e Salute, the leading organic control and certification body in Italy. This operation, recently approved by the Italian Council of Ministers under the Golden Power regulations, marks a read more

At Van Overbeke, the new strawberry season will really kick off next week. "The first picking is scheduled for next week, but people are already in happy anticipation, and so are we. In any case, it looks promising. The strawberries are thickening well, so we expect to get nice sizes," says. read more

Romano, a daughter, graduated in law and qualified to practice as a lawyer, after experiences in leading law firms specializing in commercial and labor law, Caponi joined Palazzo della Valle in 1988, where he held various roles over the years in the field of labor policies. read more

Rabobank has released two new research reports in response to this week's tariff news. The first report, authored by David Magaña, senior food & agribusiness analyst, is titled "US vegetable trade amid tariff and trade tensions." This report examines the trends in U.S. vegetable trade and evaluates the potential impacts of U.S. tariffs on the industry. read more

The Fruit Farm Group South Africa starts its year alphabetically, with Avocados and Apples. "We want customers to get into the habit of buying avocados every week," says Trevor Dukes, CEO. 30% to 35% of the avocados they handle are retained in the country. "We don't want avocados to become a luxury. read more

The 42nd edition of Macfrut, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from May 6th to 8th, promises to be a grand event with impressive numbers and new features that further establish its role as an international showcase for the fruit and vegetable sector. The event, which has seen a 6% increase in exhibition area, will host... read more

Van Egmond Lisianthus is transitioning to RED Horticulture's dynamic LED lighting solution. With this decision, the company is investing in precision-controlled cultivation technology to further optimize both quality and efficiency in production. The transition to LED lighting will provide optimal cultivation control. read more

Could it be that the R in Retail is part of 'Break', the strong word in the title of the 2025 Think Fresh edition, could it be that topics related to the fruit and vegetable retail sector have always been protagonists of the event, but never before - more than a month before the first in-depth meeting of the year. read more

Dublin High School's FFA is organizing its inaugural plant sale on April 12-13 at the high school's greenhouse, situated adjacent to the agriculture building and welding shop. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Dublin ISD recently constructed a new, automated commercial greenhouse. read more

Fruit and vegetable producers in Lower Saxony, as well as asparagus and berry producers, are watching the ongoing coalition negotiations in Berlin with concern. The reason for this concern is the proposed increase in the minimum wage to €15 by 2026, which is a demand put forth by the coalition partner SPD. Claus Schliecker, read more

B.C.'s spring organic vegetable season is expected to start later this year. Stefan Misse from Discovery Organic mentioned that the cold weather has delayed early season planting, putting them about three weeks behind compared to last year for most field crop items. read more