India has successfully completed the first air shipment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged produce from Karnataka to the Maldives. This marks the first instance of multiple GI-recognized horticultural products from the state being exported by air to this market. The shipment included Nanjangudu Rasabale bananas and... read more

Private labels are also included in the rich portfolio of the Barbera Group, which since 2005 has been bringing the best Sicilian fruit throughout Europe. Among its clients are the major continental retailers, on whose shelves oranges, table grapes, prickly pears, and tomatoes are displayed. read more

Over the last decade, the German company Nordgemüse has emerged as one of the major players in the blueberry industry. A key milestone was reached in 2018 with the inauguration of their state-of-the-art sorting and packing facility. Through strategic investments in automation, their production capacity has increased rapidly. read more

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has been finalized, creating a new trade framework that will impact market access conditions for various New Zealand horticultural products, such as summerfruit. The agreement includes specified tariff arrangements for cherries and... read more

Od 1 stycznia Emiel Kamminga rozpoczął działalność Vika-Onions, skupiając się na handlu prowizyjnym cebulami. VIKA oznacza Sprzedaż, Zaopatrzenie, Kamminga (Verkoop, Inkoop, Kamminga). "Celem jest połączenie producentów cebuli z firmami sortującymi i obierającymi w Holandii, Niemczech i Polsce, a nazwa..."

From 1 January, Emiel Kamminga started Vika-Onions, focusing on the commission trade of onions. VIKA stands for Sales, Procurement, Kamminga. The aim is to connect onion growers with grading and peeling companies in the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland, and the name... read more

The Authority will investigate the impact of large-scale retail chains on the distribution of value added within the agri-food supply chain and on the final pricing. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback or observations by 31 January 2026. The Italian Competition Authority has initiated a market... read more

From January 27th to January 30th, 2026, IPM Essen will be providing exclusive guided tours on important horticultural topics. These tours are designed to be compact, informative, and practical, offering trade visitors a quick and well-rounded overview of the fair. The topics covered include retail inspiration, read more

Las entregas españolas dominaron el mercado de naranjas. Las naranjas Navelina eran la principal variedad disponible. Navelina también era la principal variedad suministrada desde Italia. Turquía principalmente suministraba naranjas Washington Navel: Estos productos en su mayoría grandes se vendían rápidamente gracias a su atractivo organoléptico.

Spanish deliveries dominated the orange market. Navelina oranges were the main variety available. Navelina was also the main variety supplied from Italy. Turkey mainly supplied Washington Navel oranges: These mostly large-fruited products sold quickly thanks to their appealing organoleptic. read more

"In Niemczech w szczególności obserwujemy szybki trend wzmożonej automatyzacji" - relacjonuje Torben Ellerbrock, Kierownik Sprzedaży w firmie AFFELDT Maschinenbau GmbH. Północnienie niemieckie przedsiębiorstwo ponownie weźmie udział w targach Fruit Logistica w tym roku, gdzie będzie prezentować fragment. read more

Maersk will reintroduce trans-Suez routing for its MECL service following an assessment of improved stability in the Red Sea region. The decision follows successful recent transits through the Suez Canal and marks the first structural return of one of the company's services to the route after. read more

Vivent Biosignals and Green Laniel Consulting have announced a partnership to accelerate the adoption of plant-driven irrigation and fertigation across key US agricultural markets. Green Laniel Consulting is a US-focused agronomic solutions provider led by Mauricio Manotas. By combining Vivent's expertise in plant-driven technology with Green Laniel Consulting's market knowledge, the two companies aim to drive innovation and sustainability in the agricultural sector. read more

Sumit Bhujbal, business development manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises, says that this year has not been easy for Indian grapes. He explains, "The Indian grape export season has presented multiple challenges this year, testing the resilience of exporters across the country." read more

In 2025, the Netherlands solidified its important position in the global fruit and vegetable industry. By leveraging a mix of locally grown produce and a significant re-export market for fruits, European consumers are able to access fresh fruits and vegetables year-round through supermarkets. read more

Jabłka uprawiane i wysyłane przez producentów z północno-wschodniej części Stanów Zjednoczonych notują wysokie ceny przetwórstwa. "Obecnie obserwujemy bardzo aktywny rynek przetwórstwa i soków na lokalnym rynku. Firmy zajmujące się produkcją soków i przetworów dzwonią do pakowalni, starając się zdobyć więcej produktów ubocznych" - mówi Brett Baker z firmy United Apple Sales. Jest to trudne... read more

Despite a strong start to the season, 2026 has brought some challenges to the Egyptian spring onion season, says Nora Mohamed, CEO of Egyptian spring onion exporter Happy Land For Agricultural Development: "This season's spring onion volumes started strong, with ample supply through the end of." read more

Seven plants have been nominated for the Show Your Colours Award IPM 2026. All IPM exhibitors with woody plants and perennials were invited to submit plants or plant concepts for the award. From the total number of entries, ten plants or plant concepts were eventually nominated. The Show Your Colours Award aims to honor outstanding plants in terms of their beauty, quality, and innovation in the horticultural industry. read more

Since August 2025, Georgia has exported 11,700 tonnes of hazelnuts worth $117.4 million, according to the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia. Compared with the same period last year, export volume increased slightly by 171 tonnes, while revenue grew by $48.8 million, a 71% rise. read more

Egipt has achieved a significant success in the global carrot market amidst the energy crisis resulting from the conflict in Eastern Europe, which has reduced carrot production in Europe. However, Abdelkader Habony noted that the demand for Egyptian carrots in Europe seems to be declining. read more

After previously allowing the first trucks carrying Egyptian strawberries from Tulpin Group to pass on Tuesday, the blockade by protesting farmers from the Algemeen Boerensyndicaat (ABS) (General Farmers Syndicate) at Oostende airport has now been completely lifted, following the self-proclaimed… read more

Rok po początkowym wprowadzeniu na rynek azjatyckiego jackfruit, firma HLB Tropical Food GmbH jest zadowolona z wyników tymczasowych. "Obecnie oferujemy produkt w wielu krajach europejskich - od Hiszpanii przez region DACH po Rumunię" - informuje Lorenz Hartmann de Barros, dyrektor zarządzający. read more