Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has announced the appointment of Martin Habisreitinger as the Chief Operating Officer of Airfreight, effective from 1 February 2025. read more

Kroger and Albertsons' plan to merge and become the largest supermarket company in the US has collapsed in a bitter manner, as Albertsons withdrew from the proposed $24.6 billion deal. read more

The general manager of Chilean fruit company Frutas de Chile, Miguel Canala-Echeverría, recently met with Morocco's ambassador to Chile, Kenza El-Ghali, and the American director of Morocco's Foreign Ministry, Nezha Attahar, to discuss new opportunities to enhance bilateral trade between the two countries. read more

Few cultures can turn demand as quickly as Brussels sprouts. When it's cold for a few days, sales usually go up. A week later, it can look completely different. The coming weeks are crucial for a successful end to the season. read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA, the world's leading trade fair for the global fruit trade, is still the first port of call for professionals from around the world to maintain and expand their professional network, discuss new trends and ideas, and grow their business. read more

He also takes a seat on the management board. His predecessor Hubert Zufferey will retire at the end of September 2025 after nine years at the SOV, the association announces. read more

The five-year project, running from 2019 to 2024, covered the cultivation areas of San Lorenzo, Alto Piura, Chira, Piura, Paita, La Tina/Guineo, Medio Piura, Interandino Alto Piura, Huanca bamba, and Ayabaca. read more

Finland's greenhouse production of crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and eggplants seems to be thriving, as reported by Dutch consultancy Delphy. read more

The Italian fresh produce brand Fratelli Orsero has introduced a special limited-edition collection of Christmas-themed avocado gift packs, designed to look like traditional gingerbread houses. read more

The new greenhouse will cover an area of approximately 1.4 hectares and will serve as an expansion of Koppert Cress' existing facilities. This will strengthen the company's position as a pioneer in the cultivation of edible plants and cresses, with innovation and sustainability at the forefront. read more

A fruit fly eradication project led by Peru’s plant health authority Senasa has benefited some 33,000 growers in Piura and helped establish the zone as the country’s leading producer and exporter of fresh mangoes. read more

Markus Leumann will assume the role of head of production at the Swiss Fruit Association on 1 July 2025, before Hubert Zufferey's scheduled retirement at the end of September. read more

The North African country set a record in blueberry exports last season, when it shipped a total of 67,300 tons abroad, and it appears that it will achieve a similar increase compared to the previous year in 2024/25. read more