The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport) attends Fruit Attraction 2024 with the aim of conveying to their customers, both national and

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Ocean Update
In February 2025, Maersk, in collaboration with Hapag-Lloyd, is launching an operational partnership known as the Gemini Cooperation. This collaboration aims to establish the Network of the Future, which will encompass the ocean freight network on East-West trade routes. The goal of the Network of the Future is to streamline the network... read more

Grupo Agroponiente has officially closed the 2023/2024 campaign and has done so with some of the best figures in its history. In fact, the company had already been growing above the

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At the Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Tzone) presented its USB and wireless temperature and humidity data loggers, garnering positive feedback from both new and returning customers. Mr. Liao, the director of Tzone, commented, "We participate in Asia Fruit Logistica." read more

Grupo Agroponiente, which collaborates with 3,800 farmers, operates 25 collection centers, seven packaging warehouses, and five daily auctions. With more than 2,000 employees, the company aims to achieve a 15% increase in volume for the 2024/2025 season, bringing its revenue close to 400 million euros. read more

The Hauna banana processing plant, a groundbreaking facility in Manicaland province, is set to start operating in November. Known for its high-quality bananas, farmers in Honde Valley have long struggled with difficulties in accessing markets and the perishable nature of their produce. read more

The avocado packing season in the Southern Cape started at the end of August, after the harvest in the high-altitude regions of Limpopo concluded. Dr. Guy Witney, an avocado specialist, emphasized the importance of shifting focus towards exports due to the growth of the avocado industry. read more

In Maharashtra, the Agriculture Commissionerate has pointed out a discrepancy in the insured area of onion crops across eight districts compared to the actual cultivation area. Agriculture director Vinaykumar Awate has communicated this to district collectors and agriculture officials. read more

Estrada Company S.A., a Panamanian family business with over 26 years of experience in exporting watermelons, has successfully solidified its position in the growingly competitive European market, overcoming logistical and climatic challenges in the sector. General Manager Jasser read more

The growing conditions for pears in Washington and Oregon were not ideal this year. A freeze event in January 2024 damaged some trees and reduced the fruit set during blooming. Furthermore, cold spring weather and summer hailstorms had a negative impact on the yield for the 2024-2025 crop. read more

OZblu®'s objective is to guarantee that customers can enjoy their blueberries all year round, providing a consistent and high-quality eating experience with each berry. The OZblu variety series has been carefully bred and selected to achieve this goal, including their latest range of early and super-early varieties. read more

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Cavendish bananas from the Philippines remain the preferred choice in the Asian market. The "Banana Market Review 2023" by FAO pointed out that the Philippines supplied around 60 percent of the Cavendish banana demand in Asia. read more

Sicily represents one of the main Italian productive areas and peppers historically are one of the most important local references. However, Sicilian producers are facing increasingly complex challenges: among these, the scarcity and cost of labor, the read more

With several million inhabitants and the city triangle of Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, and Mainz, the Rhine-Main region is one of the most important urban areas in Germany. In order to ensure the provision of services, the fresh produce center, which was originally located in the eastern part of Frankfurt, was relocated to a read more

The Pukchong Agricultural Development Zone, located in South Hamgyong province of North Korea, is preparing to start exporting to Russia in accordance with the government's goal of increasing foreign currency reserves. The initiative includes customizing products to meet the preferences of Russian consumers. read more

W północnym Malawi rolnicy wprowadzili innowacyjne rozwiązanie na przeciwdziałanie problemowi nadmiernie dojrzałych bananów spowodowanym ekstremalnymi warunkami cieplnymi poprzez rozpoczęcie produkcji wina bananowego. Emily Nkhana, drobny rolnik z dystryktu Karonga, podkreśla przekształcenie z usuwania nadmiernie dojrzałych. read more

Seed specialist KWS has announced today that its subsidiary Pop Vriend Seeds (PV) will officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. starting from October 1, 2024. This change will make PV a full member of the KWS family, including a rebranding. Ever since KWS ventured into the vegetable seed industry, this move solidifies their presence in the market. read more

After a year on the sidelines, pears are making a comeback in the major markets thanks to a significant increase in volumes that will allow the campaign to end well into the spring. Certainly, the debut of summer varieties was not the most exciting, but among producers, there is a sense of optimism. read more

Sezon hiszpańskich mang jest obecnie w pełni. "Okno marketingowe dla hiszpańskich mango trwa około dwóch miesięcy i kończy się pod koniec października/początkiem listopada. W tym okresie handlujemy zarówno główną odmianą Osteen, jak i dojrzewającą na drzewie i odpowiednio droższą odmianą Irwin". read more

In the first semester of 2024, the Italian fruit and vegetable trade on an international scale shows signs of recovery: the trade balance in volume records a 5% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, although the deficit remains significant (-330 thousand tons). read more