The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered that all imported onions must arrive in the Philippines by February 20. This decision is intended to avoid competition with locally grown onions, which has been criticized by farmers. Agriculture Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Arnel de Mesa mentioned that the importation of onions... read more

At Fruit Logistica 2025, the Alegra Group was present, focusing on various innovative projects. "Some have been in progress for some time," explained Mauro Laghi, general manager of the Alegra Group, "such as the project of Cornelio, the horn pepper that has opened a new sector in Italy." read more

Dla pierwszy razu, wiodące platformy e-commerce w Chinach, JD.com i Tmall, z sukcesem importowały świeże owoce za pośrednictwem kanału handlu elektronicznego transgranicznego (CBEC). Było to częściowo wynikiem zwiększonej dostępności łańcucha chłodniczego. Obie platformy utworzyły własne magazyny CBEC z łańcuchem chłodniczym,... read more

Feek Family Citrus, a citrus grower and packing operation located in St. Lucie County, Florida, is one of the local producers experiencing the impacts of changing trade policies. The recent delay of proposed U.S. tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada has sparked diverse reactions from Florida's producers. read more

Controlled environment agriculture specialist, Light Science Technologies (LST), has announced an exclusive partnership to distribute Agrolux LEDs as part of its range of CEA technology solutions for customers in the UK & Eire. Pictured in the front (L-R) are Craig Price, General Manager LST, and Manuel Oomen, MD of Gavita. read more

With IPM Essen 2025 now behind us, Breeding Accel reflects on a trade show filled with meetings, innovations, and milestones. One of the standout innovations at IPM Essen 2025 was Digital Phenotyping, a technique that is assisting Breeding Accel companies in accelerating the breeding process. In addition to visual assessments, it... read more

Hortfin, a blended-finance initiative that supports South Africa's deciduous fruit industry, celebrated its seventh year at an event in Paarl. Launched in 2018 by the deciduous fruit and grape industries, this initiative has been providing financial support to emerging growers and businesses. read more

With the aim of fostering B2B relationships, internationalization, and institutional dialogue, the Italian Fruit Village format has been successful and of interest at Fruit Logistica. This success is also due to the 15 talks, during which the presidents of the main unions and stakeholders take turns on stage. read more

After 22 years, Anton Filippo has resigned from Logistic Business Partners Rotterdam. He will continue to advise and assist the logistics service provider, but this marks the end of his active employment. His farewell was given special recognition during Fruit Logistica on Thursday evening. read more

In recent years, Greek kiwi has made an almost irresistible progression, especially in the green-fleshed variety, to the point of competing with our country, historically among the main producers at a global level. read more

A large team from Senda, the new international platform for marketing berries, has traveled to Berlin to participate in Fruit Logistica 2025, the most important fair in the horticultural sector worldwide.

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The Port of Chancay, located in Peru, is introducing a new way of exporting perishable goods from South America to Asia. José Antonio Gómez Bazán, former CEO of Camposol, mentioned that by reducing the transit time to only 25 days to Shanghai, it creates numerous opportunities to enhance the quality and... read more

Mandarins were primarily from Spain. Imports from Israel and Turkey followed in terms of importance. In addition, Moroccan and Italian offers were available at the shops. The presence of clementines had apparently been further limited: according to the BLE, Spanish loads dominated this sector. read more

W 2025 ruch akcji jabłek i gruszek między Stanami Zjednoczonymi i Europą wykazał wyraźne trendy, odzwierciedlające zmiany w podaży, popycie i warunkach rynkowych. Zasoby jabłek i gruszek w USA doświadczyły znaczących spadków, sygnalizując potencjalne ograniczenia podaży i ewoluujące preferencje konsumentów. read more

Start a new week with "La Borsa della Spesa", the weekly service by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, offering useful tips for affordable and sustainable shopping, helping consumers choose the best products. read more

Melon cultivation in plains can still thrive, especially in Emilia-Romagna, where the surfaces are stable despite the well-known production difficulties caused primarily by climate change and new pathogens. read more

Five unions - CFTC, CGT, CFDT, FO-FGTA, and SNCDD CFE-CGC - have called for an indefinite strike at Lidl France starting from Friday, February 7th. The unions are demanding a salary increase, better working conditions, and are against the proposal to open Lidl stores on Sundays. According to the unions, the strike is aimed at achieving these objectives. read more

Avianca Cargo has successfully completed its Valentine's Day 2025 season with record-breaking flower shipments from Colombia and Ecuador to North America. In order to meet the increased demand, the airline doubled its usual capacity, focusing on on-time performance, service excellence, and quality. read more

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists will be inspecting flowers coming through ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border in anticipation of Valentine's Day. "We encourage all travelers who plan to cross the border with Valentine's related flowers and goods to consult the. read more

The Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador, led by coordinator José Antonio Hidalgo, held strategic meetings in Brussels with European Union authorities and stakeholders in the sector. These discussions were in line with visits by the Minister of Production, Trade, Investments, and Fisheries, Luis. read more