The village of Zvirinë in Maliq Municipality, Albania, is facing a problem of unsold onions piling up. Local farmers believe this is due to limited market opportunities and a preference for imported produce. As a result, farmers are starting to doubt the feasibility of continuing onion cultivation. read more

W tym sezonie plantatorzy jagód w hiszpańskiej prowincji Huelva ponownie zmierzą się z ograniczeniami w ilości nawadniania na poziomie 25% od początku kampanii. Choć jest to poprawa w porównaniu z 50% ograniczeniem, z jakim zmagali się w poprzednim sezonie, nadal stanowi to poważne wyzwanie dla sektora. read more

Operations at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) are expected to be suspended over the weekend of February 15-16 due to strong winds in the forecast. The Danish shipping company, Maersk, has announced, "We anticipate no operations to take place at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) during this time." The vessel Santa read more

"His natural ability to build relationships and communicate has led the Centro Agro Alimentare Riminese from a place strictly reserved for sector operators to a space open to the city, people, and the territory." This is how the tribute begins. read more

Fruits such as strawberries and raspberries have a short shelf life after being harvested. Just a few days of freshness on store shelves result in significant economic losses. Scientists from the State University

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This summer, a new initiative is blooming across the United States, combining the beauty of flowers with educational opportunities for Latino students. The Generosity in Bloom campaign, spearheaded by the Generosity Trustees in collaboration with the 1931 Foundation, seeks to raise awareness and funding for... read more

Harmonizseeds has returned to Fruit Logistica Berlin to showcase their latest innovations. The most important one is the launch of Harmoniz Select. With this new umbrella, the company aims to offer the best varieties at all levels. Unique varieties that express their full potential. read more

With the aim of promoting broccoli consumption and healthy habits among children, Cátering Colectividades Antonia Navarro, which feeds over 14,000 schoolchildren daily, has introduced

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Krishak Bharati Cooperative Ltd (KRIBHCO) has partnered with Farm Frites from the Netherlands to set up a potato processing plant in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. This joint venture aims to establish a high-tech facility to improve potato farming in the region. read more

Kronen GmbH recently showcased its CAP 350 cabbage cutting machine and HEWA 4000 washing machine for fruits, vegetables, and salad leaves at the Fruit Logistica trade show. "We were thrilled to host visitors from 50 different countries, and we are very pleased with the positive feedback received for our new and existing... read more

Belgium: Delhaize recognized for leadership in health and sustainability

Ahold Delhaize reported: "We are proud to share that the latest Business Impact Assessments (BIA) study by Sciensano has reaffirmed our Belgium brand Delhaize's leadership in health and sustainability, recognizing its read more

Is it worth growing aronia berries?

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Enes Gulbudak, the foreign trade manager for Turkish apple exporter Gulbudak, mentioned that the Turkish apple season has been successful. The exporter has successfully diversified its export markets beyond just India. "Our apple season has been going well so far, despite some challenges," he said. read more

Moleaer has expanded its range of irrigation technologies with four new additions: Lotus PLUS, NEO B, NEO N Ozone, and the high-flow Trinity platform. These new products complement the company's existing nanobubble technology portfolio, providing irrigation solutions for a variety of greenhouse applications. read more

The organization Fresh Antalya, which hosts the Turkish fresh produce exhibition, visited Berlin to attend Fruit Logistica in order to connect with Turkish stands. Raghad Shvehneh, the overseas visitor representative of Fresh Antalya, explained: "We attended Fruit Logistica with our ANFAŞ Board of Directors." read more

The agro-industrial company Camposol has announced that it has obtained Global GAP certification for its cultivation and packaging plant for pitahayas. This certification acknowledges the company's dedication to food safety, product traceability, environmental conservation, health and safety practices, and worker welfare. read more

On Friday, February 7, 2025, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) held its annual General Assembly, which took place at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. On this occasion, the association presented the forecasts for apple and pear harvests in the Southern Hemisphere for the upcoming season. read more

"The Colombian banana sector faces constant challenges, but we continue working to guarantee the quality and sustainability of our production," stated José Francisco Zúñiga Cotes, executive president of the Association of Banana Producers of Magdalena and Guajira (ASBAMA). read more

In 2016, InnoFruit, based in Barendrecht, acquired two neighboring table grape farms in South Africa, situated 300 kilometers north of Cape Town. InnoFruit is a part of Fruitful Ventures, with Olympic Fruit being the main commercial company that has decided to integrate backward in the supply chain in recent years. read more

Picnic will be opening a 33,000 m² distribution center for fruits and vegetables at the Hogeweide business park in Geldermalsen in early March. From this new facility, fresh products will be delivered to Picnic's distribution centers in the Netherlands, Germany, and France, supporting their online operations. read more