Family-run business A. Noort BV was originally a scheduled carrier operating routes to Germany. However, since 2015, they have shifted their focus to e-commerce through their webshop, including Floriday. Collaborating with international growers is crucial for their operations. One of their partners is Native Blooms, a rose nursery from Ecuador. A. Noort read more

Malaysia has experienced a significant growth in its pineapple export market, with France and New Zealand being the latest countries to join its international client base. According to Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali, the chairman of the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board, there has been a substantial increase in exports. read more

Iberian Premium Fruits has acquired The Natural Hand, a Valencian company dedicated to the cultivation and sale of persimmons and citrus fruits, with the goal of becoming a leading company in Europe for the production and distribution of premium oranges, mandarins, and other products. read more

After 45 years of working in the fruit and vegetable sector, with roles at Minnaar, The Greenery, and Harvest House, Frans van der Burg will retire on January 1, 2025. "I would like to thank all my colleagues and business partners for the pleasant collaboration over the years," Frans said. read more

Hortifrut Perú has recently achieved a milestone by successfully completing its first blueberry shipment to China through the newly inaugurated Port of Chancay. The shipment, which included 32 containers, arrived in the Asian country on December 18, with the ports of Shanghai and Hong Kong as the targeted destinations. read more

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China: Alibaba to sell Sun Art stake to DCP for $1.6 billion China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has announced its agreement to sell its majority stake in the hypermarket chain Sun Art Retail Group to Chinese private equity firm DCP Capital for HK$12.298 billion ($1.58 billion). Source: reuters.com. DESPAR Italia wins Retailer read more

Sea-Intelligence has released issue 160 of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, which includes schedule reliability data up to and including November 2024. The report is extensive, covering schedule reliability on 34 different trade lanes and over 60 carriers. read more

The start of the current Greek lemon season was characterized by fluctuations in harvesting, but the orchards are in very good condition as the new year begins, said Mr. Thymios Papakonstantinou, owner of the Greek lemon company Corinthian Lemons. "We have already surpassed... read more

Popyt na bataty gwałtownie wzrósł w Izraelu, na Zachodnim Brzegu oraz w Strefie Gazy podczas obecnego mokrego i zimnego zimy. Guy David, szef Stowarzyszenia Przemysłu Batatowego Izraela, mówi: "Popyt zimowy idzie dobrze. Jak dotąd wygląda to dobrze, głównie dzięki kolorowym batatom. read more

Preparation Program for Export Fruits and Vegetables, within the framework of the National Export Plan. read more

Leaders from a US dockworkers' union and their employers are set to resume contract negotiations on January 7, as a deadline approaches and the possibility of a strike that could disrupt major ports along the US East and Gulf coasts. These ports handle approximately half of the country's container traffic. read more

After the successful completion of the 2024 Cherry Conference in Jiaxing, the 2024-2025 production season for Chilean cherries has officially begun. There has been a noticeable increase in traffic at the Jiaxing fruit market, encompassing both domestic and imported trading zones. read more

During its term leading the European Union, Poland has chosen to distribute apples at EU events, emphasizing its status as the leading apple producer in Europe. This initiative, announced by the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, is designed to support local farmers and showcase their products. read more

As reported by Freshuelva, an association of berry fruit producers from the Huelva region in Spain, in the 2025 season the area of ​​cultivation of these fruits increased by 4% and reached 12,274 hectares. The largest percentage increase was observed

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In Brazil, the Northeast region is the main area for mango cultivation, Rio Grande do Norte is known for its melon production, and São Paulo is a major producer of lemons, yielding around 1.3 million tons annually. Grapes are mostly grown in São Paulo. read more

"This is the worst mango season ever because prices have never been so low. We always started the season with high prices and then they went down. This time, however, prices were low throughout the entire season," stated Milton Calle Cueva, vice president of the Peruvian Association of Mango. read more

W Auckland, Nowa Zelandia, pojedyncza samica orientalnej muchy owocowej została odkryta w pułapce do monitorowania znajdującej się w ogrodzie w Papatoetoe, co skłoniło do natychmiastowych działań ze strony Biosecurity New Zealand. Pomimo izolowanego znaleziska, bez dalszych wykryć w otaczających 187 pułapkach. read more

Despite the ongoing inflation and market uncertainty, the management of Westfalen Frischdienst in Hamm, Germany, can reflect on a successful financial year in 2024. The wholesale company, established in 2017, experienced growth in both sales and customer numbers. Now, it is important to read more

Według Alberta Torresa, kierownika hiszpańskiej firmy Citruslandia specjalizującej się w produkcji ekologicznych mandarynek i mandarynek, konsumpcja ekologicznych owoców cytrusowych pozostaje relatywnie stabilna od dwóch lat, producenci borykają się jednak z wyzwaniami takimi jak read more