A plug-and-play container, with its size determined by the number of pallets that will be disinfected inside it every day, was developed by agronomist Helmut Leili. The increasing amount of food waste in the system and the contamination of fresh produce as a growing food safety challenge bothered him. read more

An attempt to smuggle over 4,000 orchid plants valued at RM2mil was thwarted by the General Operations Force (GOF) in an operation at Kampung Parit Air in Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas, yesterday. GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said GOF officers intercepted a... read more

Almost all the stores we visited on Thursday, February 13th already had strawberries on the shelves. The majority of fruits came from Egypt and Spain, but we also found strawberries from Morocco. They were available in various packaging sizes, ranging from 125g punnets to 340g packages. read more

Discovered in the 1970s in Venezuela as a spontaneous mutation of the Washington Navel, the Cara Cara orange has quickly gained appreciation in the market due to its qualities. Its juicy and sweet flesh, with slightly acidic notes reminiscent of cherry, has made it a popular choice among consumers. read more

Home consumption and retail demand are steady. Plans are being made for planting in 2025. Growers who have not acquired seeds yet, especially for processing varieties, will face significant challenges. It is probable that, like in 2024, growers will have to rely on self-saved seeds. read more

The growth of Basilicata in the small fruits sector is evident to everyone. It all started with the strawberry boom, which quickly became the pride of the region and served as a driver for the cultivation of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries as well. read more

The Egyptian Valencia orange campaign is making progress in a highly competitive market and is experiencing strong demand. However, exporters are facing challenges this season due to sizing issues, and the ongoing Red Sea crisis is also affecting them. Mohamed Mzayen, CEO of Al-Omar, provides an update on the situation. read more

Biosecurity New Zealand has lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe after no additional evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was discovered. This decision comes after more than a month of rigorous trapping and inspections of hundreds of kilograms of fruit. read more

Stany Zjednoczone ustanowiły silną pozycję w sektorze suszonych owoców w Indiach, podobną do roli Chin w globalnej elektronice. Amerykańskie migdały stanowią niemal 93% importu do Indii, przekraczając wartość 1 miliarda USD w zeszłym roku. Podobnie, 84% importu pistacji do Indii pochodzi z USA. read more

An opportunity to promote the quality of purchases right at your doorstep, as well as a chance to discover the professionalism of the retail merchant and their attention to the customer's needs. Approximately 70 retail points of sale from various companies will be offering this on Saturday, February 22nd. read more

The early onion sowing in Spain was finished around a month ago. In this instance, the acreage has been reduced by 10 to 12%, with a notable decrease of over 30% in Andalusia, the primary region for early onion production in Spain, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) welcomes Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, for successfully reopening South Africa's access to the Thai market for fresh apple exports. This market had been closed for approximately 16 years, from January 2008 to December 2024, due to... read more

The Irish horticulture sector is estimated to face a €4.46 million impact from Storm Éowyn. The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA), in collaboration with the Organic Growers of Ireland (OGI) and Teagasc, conducted an assessment of the initial damages. The storm occurred during a crucial planting period and had a significant impact on glasshouses. read more

In the comparison between week 4 (ending 26-01-25) and week 5 (ending 02-02-25), price changes per 100 kg varied among different countries. In Spain (ES), the price increased slightly from €94 in week 4 to €97 in week 5. Similarly, France (FR) experienced a minor decrease in price, dropping from €112 in read more

Pomimo że jest miastem-państwem, Singapur jest jednym z najważniejszych centrów handlowych w globalnym handlu, w tym owocami i warzywami. W 2023 roku roczne importy świeżych owoców i warzyw do Singapuru przekroczyły 1,1 miliarda dolarów, co sprawia, że kraj ten jest 30. największym importerem tych produktów na świecie. read more

Growers' Flower Council of India (GFCI) and India Florist Association (IFA) are teaming up with the environmental group "Beautiful Bharat" to raise awareness about simple steps that can help reduce waste and emissions from flowers. "It is estimated that the additional carbon footprint on Valentine's Day... read more

Amidst a return to the stability that characterizes the sector, with contained inflation and private label products experiencing growth more focused on short supply chains, price will continue to be important but less so. As for distribution, it has accelerated.

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