The cherry campaign emphasizes an important aspect of modern warehouses: the capability to evaluate quality in order to meet market demands for uniformity, shelf life, and presentation standards. In this regard, Maf Roda is looking to incorporate AI into its quality control systems to enhance classification consistency. read more

Rayan El Sawy, chairman of the Egypt-based fresh produce trader Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export with branches in Murcia, Spain and Dubai, UAE, states that the Egyptian citrus season is still ongoing and thriving, despite the conflict in the Middle East: "The citrus season has progressed with strong." read more

Dole Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirms its presence at Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, which is now in its 43rd edition and scheduled to take place from April 21st to 23rd at the. read more

The current situation with brassica crops in Southern Italy varies greatly between different regions. In the northern Foggia area of Puglia, the season is nearly finished and is expected to end within a month. Meanwhile, in Basilicata, brassica production continues to be essential to maintain a consistent supply. read more

The current campaign for Rocca Imperiale lemons, branded as Limorè, is facing climatic challenges but is still showing strong commercial performance. The market is seeing sustained demand and increased prices due to reduced competition from Spain. However, the international... read more

A dedicated Reefer department has been established in Chile, expanding activities to support customers and Blue Water's global network. This new setup strengthens the company's focus on serving temperature-controlled and dry cargo flows in a key regional market. read more

W tej sezonie SoilSteam przeprowadził pełnoskalowe parowanie podłoża w belgijskiej firmie truskawkowej Elmi w Hoogstraten. Demonstracja miała na celu przygotowanie podłoża dla pięciu różnych plantatorów i przetestowanie procesu na skalę produkcyjną. W operacji wziął udział Hans Kristian Westrum z

In this season, SoilSteam conducted a full-scale steaming of substrate at the Belgian strawberry company Elmi in Hoogstraten. The demonstration aimed to prepare substrate for five different growers and test the process on a production scale. The operation brought together Hans Kristian Westrum of read more

A popular sign of spring in coastal Georgia is happening as the annual Rivers of Iris bloom returns to the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm, located at 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah. With hundreds of vibrant irises flowing through the landscape, this display is a must-see. read more

"Brazilian fruit is exported to Europe when Europe is not producing or cannot produce certain species due to technical and climatic constraints," stated Jorge de Sousa, project manager at Abrafrutas. He emphasized that while this trading pattern is not new, it is intensifying. "This benefits both… read more

New Zealand apple exporter Snazzy Fruit Company is focusing its season on differentiation, with its Fizz™ apples being incorporated into its export-oriented strategy as the newest addition to its expanding variety lineup. Josh Parlane stated that the season has started off strong. read more

Sezon regularnych marokańskich arbuzów zbliża się szybko po próbie wcześniejszego zbioru w Saharze w tym roku. Spodziewa się, że sezon letni będzie obfity dzięki obfitym opadom deszczu w tym sezonie oraz zniesieniu ograniczeń produkcyjnych na większości obszarów kraju. read more

The market for pumpkins is expanding in terms of consumption and supply chain requirements. The most common demands include a consistent year-round supply, a heightened emphasis on quality, and specific organoleptic characteristics and agronomic adaptability of the varieties. Levantia Seed's. read more

The global strawberry market is currently shifting towards a phase where timing, rather than just volume, is becoming crucial in determining outcomes. While supply is growing in various regions, it is not always available at the optimal time, quality, or price to align with rising costs. read more

The stone fruit season has already begun in the Spanish province of Huelva with the harvest of the first extra early peaches and nectarines from protected cultivation, about a week later than usual, following a rainy winter. "We have been harvesting white and yellow-fleshed nectarines for around read more

The collaboration between Gallo Rosso, the brand that is committed to promoting and supporting the activities of over 1600 farms in South Tyrol, and Marlene®, a brand of the VOG Consortium, is designed as a strategic project aimed at enhancing in an integrated way the agricultural, cultural, and heritage assets. read more

The first signs of spring are now slowly appearing at the Zurich Engrosmarkt as well. "In the last week of March, we already received the first heated asparagus from our long-standing partner Schmitterhof in Diepoldsau," reports Max Marinello from the wholesale company of the same name. "Despite read more

Kenya issued export certificates worth over US$38 million during its avocado export ban this year, leading to non-compliance and a nationwide shortage after early exports. This situation poses a risk to Kenya's standing in global markets, according to industry sources. read more

The global plant nursery supply chain will be the focus at MacfrutconPlant Nursery, at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd April. A meeting point and platform for sharing insights on a strategic sector in the pre-harvest phase, valued at over 600 million euros, the event is organized by SOI (Società di). read more

Apofruit confirms its participation in Macfrut 2026, the international trade fair for fruit and vegetables scheduled to take place from April 21st to 23rd at the Rimini Expo Centre. The meeting for professionals and buyers will be held at Pavilion D1, booth 079 as always. During the event, Apofruit will showcase... read more

Mercadona puts its hand on the heart of its supermarket model and prepares a transformation that goes far beyond a simple store restyling. With Store 9 (Tienda 9 in Spanish and renamed T9), the Spanish chain inaugurates a new phase of its evolution: more space for... read more