South Africa's state-owned freight and logistics company Transnet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Port of Antwerp-Bruges International and the Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center to support the development of the country's port system. The agreement sets out a framework for collaboration and cooperation in enhancing South Africa's port infrastructure and operations. read more

Last Friday, the Director of Agea, Fabio Vitale, participated in an event together with the Director of the Coordinating Body, Salvatore Carfi, and the Director of the Department for the Management, Development, and Security of Information Systems, Francesco Sofia. read more

Popyt na egipskie pomarańcze w tym sezonie jest poniżej oczekiwań, pomimo obiecującego początku. "To bardzo dziwne. Po bardzo dynamicznym pierwszym tygodniu popyt na egipskie pomarańcze gwałtownie spadł bez wyraźnego powodu, a rynek jest w chaosie" - podsumowuje Mohamed Shaker, menedżer eksportu w firmie Al Mansi. read more

Even small cost reductions in export logistics can lead to substantial losses for apple suppliers. Cutting expenses by as little as $100 for shipping a single export container could compromise product quality and result in damage during delivery to the end buyer, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Tango Fruit, the premium seedless mandarin (bee-friendly), marketed by Spreafico, is back in the spotlight in Italian selling points. 2026 marks the third campaign in Italy and is characterized by significant quantities. The store is at the center of promotional activities. read more

The market for dragon fruit has been slow this year overall. However, prices have recently seen a temporary increase with the introduction of dragon fruit grown under artificial lighting. Longyisheng Dragon Fruit Base in Nanning, Guangxi, operates around 53 hectares of planting area. read more

Jakie będą prawdziwe bestsellery w nadchodzącym sezonie ogrodniczym? Na wiosennej edycji Plantarium|Groen-Direkt (3 i 4 lutego) "Ulubieńcy Odwiedzających" zajmują centralne miejsce. Te innowacje wyróżniają się nie tylko swoją nowością, ale przede wszystkim natychmiastową dostępnością dla klientów. read more

South Africa's power utility, Eskom, will officially launch the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre next week at the Grootvlei Power Station. The project is being implemented in partnership with the Netherlands government and provincial stakeholders. The centre is a pilot program. read more

The European Union continues to be an important trading partner for Ecuador, especially in the field of agro-exports. Ecuador is enhancing its relationship with the Netherlands, a significant European logistics center, mainly for the export of bananas. Nonetheless, the country is progressively broadening its range of products. María Cecilia Gutiérrez, read more

UK: Aldi has been named 'Favourite Supermarket' at the Good Housekeeping Good Eating Awards. Aldi UK stated: 'Readers of Good Housekeeping praised Aldi for its "combination of affordable, high-quality products" and "helpful staff", with a large number of votes resulting in the supermarket winning the top spot... read more

India's grape season is facing challenges due to weather and logistical hurdles, but strong prices and resilient varieties are keeping hopes alive, according to Harish More, Vice President of Fratelli Fruits Farmer Producer Company. "The early season in the Satana region has almost concluded. Growers faced heavy and read more

Peru is preparing for a record-breaking avocado season, with production estimated to increase by up to 20%, as reported by the ProHass Association (Peruvian Association of Producers and Exporters) and cited by FreshFruitPortal. Europe and the United States remain central for exports, but... read more

Ceny hurtowe ziemniaków na Ukrainie zaczęły rosnąć na początku zeszłego tygodnia, według analityków z projektu EastFruit. read more

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture has announced that the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2026 will open for entries on Sunday, 1 February 2026. The competition is open to entrants across the UK and Ireland who are under the age of 30 on 31 July 2026. It offers participants the opportunity to showcase their skills and knowledge in… read more

W 2025 roku Irak zajął drugie miejsce pod względem importu tureckich świeżych owoców i warzyw, zanotowując wzrost o 114% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, według danych Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Świeżych Owoców i Warzyw z obszaru Morza Śródziemnego. Przewodniczący stowarzyszenia, Ferhat Gorus, powiedział, że Turcja... read more

The Rojo Brillante persimmon season is coming to an end for the second-grade cooperative Anecoop, the largest producer and operator working with this fruit in Spain, accounting for around 50% of the country's total volume. This marks the conclusion of a generally positive season, with lower production than usual. read more

In a novel combination of space travel and agriculture, a batch of valuable rose seeds from Henan Province in central China has returned from a voyage to the outer edges of space, representing a new milestone in the country's space breeding program. The seeds, originating from the renowned rose-growing area of Nanyang, were... read more

India's blueberry market is now relying more on domestic supply as imports from Peru and Chile have dropped to nearly zero, according to Karan Parashar, Director of Exotic Imports Pvt. Ltd. Parashar mentioned that Peru has already completed 80% of its production, with only limited fruit left from mountain farms. Chile, on the other hand, primarily exports most of its berries to Europe. read more

At a fully packed auction hall in Herongen, Germany, Veiling Rhein-Maas presented its 'Customer of the Year 2026' and 'Supplier of the Year 2026' awards. The two Veiling Rhein-Maas Awards were the highlight of this year's Customer and Supplier Day, with digitalization being the central theme. read more

For the third time as an exhibitor at SIVAL, Sofruileg presented a very positive assessment of the 2026 edition in Angers. The company, which specializes in varietal innovation, found that the event fully met its objectives in terms of visibility and establishing contacts with producers. It was a successful experience for them. read more