An Australian stone fruit producer has acknowledged that this summer has presented significant challenges for production due to the wet weather in the growing regions. Tom Panna, the National Sales Director of Mattina Fresh, stated that the rain arrived right in the middle of the season, affecting not only their location but the entire industry. read more

Egipt is expanding its presence in the Italian garlic market with the goal of becoming one of the top three exporters. According to EastFruit, Egypt's garlic exports to Italy experienced growth in 2024, reaching 1.66 thousand tons valued at over $3 million. This marks an 84% increase from... read more

The brand Envy Apple is set to make its debut at Milan Fashion Week with a project that combines taste, creativity, and style. A unique idea born from the collaboration of the South Tyrolean consortia Vip and Vog with the Istituto Marangoni Milano Design and the designer Marco Rambaldi, a fashion designer. read more

The harvest of Greek Navelina oranges and Nova mandarins concluded on February 25 with small-sized fruits. In the final phase of their season, the grower price for Navelinas loaded on trucks was €0.30/kg, while for Novas, the price was €0.40/kg. Looking ahead to the upcoming days, it appears that read more

AvoGrey® Greenskin avocados will be launching in selected New Zealand fresh produce retailers early next week, marking the start of this season's supply. After a limited availability last year, there will be larger quantities available in 2025, as production is projected to see a significant increase. read more

BDA/Dorot Farm is expanding its product line for the upcoming season and will be showcasing their products at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 5th to 7th, 2025. "Our product range includes conventional carrots, new organic carrots, and rainbow carrots for food services." read more

A nowy zautomatyzowany system obiecuje zdefiniować na nowo pojęcie śledzenia i monitorowania w łańcuchu dostaw rolniczo-żywnościowym. Mowa o Feedentity, nowym rozwiązaniu stworzonym przez FEED. "Dzięki Feedentity, stworzyliśmy system, który wykorzystuje prawdziwy łańcuch bloków, gwarantując niezmienny i transparentny" read more

The season of Calabrian clementines from the Piana di Sibari is coming to an end, leaving behind a period characterized by weather challenges and a high percentage of product waste. Despite the difficulties, the final balance appears to be positive, as emphasized by Francesco. read more

Ukraine obecnie produkuje jedynie 30% spożywanego przez siebie czosnku, resztę pokrywają importy. Jednak kraj mógłby zwiększyć samowystarczalność poprzez systematyczny rozwój sektora i inwestycje w odpowiednie magazyny. Według Julianny Mussy, Prezydent.PropTypes read more

The global avocado market is currently undergoing dynamic changes, driven by increases in production, evolving consumer preferences, and logistical hurdles. Peru, Israel, and Morocco are the main players in avocado supply, with wholesale market prices for standard commercial sizes (14-16-18) ranging from 20 to read more

Algerian Deglet Nour exporters are facing a deadlock: "The Moroccan market, one of our primary targets, is completely inaccessible. We have accepted the fact that we will not be exporting to Morocco this season," says Ahmed Mayof, an Algerian date exporter. Relations between the two countries have been tense. read more

Today, Friday, January 31st, will mark the end of the calendar of technical meetings organized by Agrintesa for its shareholder base. This annual event is a cornerstone of the technical support and assistance provided to producer members to improve their production levels. read more

Responding to the growing demand for plant-based food within the trade fair sector. From this need arises the idea of a tour of the Unconventional Food Truck, featuring alternative meat 100% plant-based produced in Italy by Granarolo, thanks to a team of young Italian researchers. read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Organization (the DRC) recently announced its 25th anniversary in 2025 as well as jurisdictional expansion. During the June 2024 DRC Board of Directors (BoD) meeting, the BoD approved amendments to the DRC operating rules to eliminate the requirement that disputes. read more

Sezon ziemniaków w Egipcie rozpoczyna się w styczniu i trwa do początku lipca. Według przeprowadzonych badań kilku producentów, wolumeny w tym sezonie są wysokie, przewyższające te z ubiegłego roku - informuje FreshPlaza. read more

For 2025, Natura Nuova, a company from Romagna based in Bagnacavallo (RA) and specialized in the production of fresh fruit pulps and smoothies as well as plant-based products, renews its commitment alongside the European campaign "Zero Waste" promoted by Last Minute. read more

The production of apples in Italy, compared to the initial estimates, has been revised upwards by almost 10 percentage points, but this will not affect the marketing of certain varieties, starting with the Golden, which on the contrary, runs a serious risk of ending the season. read more

Droushia deputy mayor Sotiris Koupparis emphasized the difficulties that banana farmers are encountering as a result of water shortages, pointing out that the complete extent of the impact has yet to be evaluated. Even with recent rainfall, Cyprus' reservoirs are only at a quarter of their capacity. Regions supplied by the Mavrokolympos dam also depend on the Paphos water supply. read more

Nigerian ginger, a significant agricultural export, faces challenges in the European market including ginger blight, market access barriers, and European sustainability standards. The Centre for the Promotion of Imports (CBI) works with Nigerian suppliers to establish relationships with local buyers. read more

Global shipping services and New Zealand ports may experience changes following a collaboration between Hapag Lloyd and Maersk. The two operators have launched Gemini Cooperation, operational since February 1, involving 340 vessels on seven major trade routes, supported by feeder services. read more