In September, Valenciaport in Spain witnessed a sustained growth in exports, with a 11.20% increase in tonnage and a 3.76% rise in the number of containers. This trend has led to a slight year-on-year growth of 0.02% in full cargo containers over the past twelve months, which is significant. read more

A food service supplier has revealed that Taylor Farms is recalling onions due to concerns about E. coli contamination. This disclosure comes as public health inspectors are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pound hamburgers that contain raw slivered onions. The outbreak has led to... read more

The research of HM.Clausenon continues and opens up new horizons in the world of peppers. This vegetable is among the most important for the vegetable sector, and Sicily is one of the most suitable areas. Therefore, the seed company has developed a yellow pepper ideal for the island: the variety. read more

A three-day event dedicated to exchanging experiences and promoting collaboration between the floriculture sectors of Serbia and Italy garnered "strong" interest and participation from Serbian businesses. The business mission in Serbia, which focused on the floriculture sector, was organized by... read more

"Before the pandemic and energy crises, people in Norway used to buy 5 kg of fruit and vegetables, but now they only buy 1 kg and go get more if they need to," describes Andre Stoltenberg, Sales Manager of the importer Interfrukt in Norway. He mentions that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a shift in consumer behavior. read more

The appointment with Biosolutions International Event (Bie) is renewed, the exhibition dedicated to natural products for plant defense, nutrition, and biostimulation, scheduled for the next edition of Macfrut, from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th May 2025 at Rimini Expo Centre. It will be coordinated by... read more

Salads and vegetable grower G’s has donated over four million meals to FareShare since first partnering with the food redistribution charity in 2017. read more

For Turkish cherry exporters, who experienced one of the best seasons in years in 2024, the situation has improved after already achieving better performance the previous year. In 2023, Turkish cherry exports amounted to 215,000 tons worth $83 million, which read more

Italian courts have recently ruled in favor of Sun World International in three separate cases where growers tried to bypass the contractual obligations arising from agreements with Sun World for growing, harvesting, and selling its table grapes. read more

By clicking on the pictures, you will access the galleries of this year's German Fruit and Vegetable Congress - enjoy! read more

Chiquita has released its Sustainability Report for 2024/25, aiming to showcase its continued dedication to sustainability and its initiatives in combating climate change, cutting down on food waste, and improving communities globally. read more

Kenya's Horticulture Directorate has temporarily stopped exporting avocado varieties such as Fuerte, Hass, Pinkerton, and Jumbo, as reported by All Business Africa, to avoid the harvesting of unripe fruits and potential blacklisting by international buyers. read more

The major sweetcorn producer Barfoots has installed a state-of-the-art solar energy system on the roofs of its two sites in West Sussex. read more

Single-use plastic packaging in the produce industry is a much more complex issue than many people realize. It is a concern that growers are particularly sensitive to because they are often required to purchase and pay for the packaging chosen by retailers, with little control over the decision-making process. read more

This adjustment, as reported by reefertrends, means an increase of 0.40 US dollars compared to the price that will be in effect in 2024. According to Richard Salazar, the executive director of the Ecuadorian Association for the Marketing and Export of Bananas (Acorbanec), the. read more

Chile has started the 2024/25 cherry export campaign by sending the first air shipments of Chilean cherries to international markets. This marks the start of what exporters are hoping will be another season of record-breaking sales. read more

Ecuador's new minimum support price for a box of bananas will be US$7.25 starting from 1 January 2025. This marks an increase of US$0.40 from the price in 2024, as stated by Richard Salazar, the executive director of the Association for the Marketing and Exportation of Bananas of Ecuador (Acorbanec). read more

A new recyclable and compostable pad has been introduced to the market, aiming to assist berry producers and their customers in reducing food waste and lowering carbon emissions. read more

During the event organized by the Ministry of Transport and the Government of Shanghai, industry leaders, experts, and policymakers from around the world come together to promote sustainable and high-quality development of the shipping industry. read more

Apple canker (Neonectria ditissima) is a widespread fungus that causes significant damage, especially to apple trees but also occasionally to pear trees. It can infect trees in almost all environmental conditions, particularly in the autumn and winter. read more