In the specific sector of table grapes, one of the most delicate and critical phases is undoubtedly post-harvest handling: storage and shelf life can be the determining factor between being able to reach distant and often profitable markets or being confined to a local area. read more

The New Zealand Rural Land Company (NZL) has completed the purchase of a 47-hectare piece of high-quality horticultural land located in Roxburgh East, Otago. This area is currently being used for apple orchards and has been leased to SI Orchards under a 30-year agreement. read more

SPAR Netherlands has been recognized by prestigious consumer research conducted by YouGov. Consumers value the targeted strategic decisions made by SPAR Netherlands in rapidly evolving retail markets, such as investing in innovative concepts like the SPAR FoodClub and expanding the network of SPAR stores. read more

Rząd Malezji przeznaczył 12 milionów ringgitów (około 2,55 miliona dolarów amerykańskich) na rok 2025, aby ulepszyć i zmodernizować łańcuch dostaw cebuli, osiągnąć samowystarczalność w produkcji cebuli oraz zmniejszyć zależność od importu. Inicjatywa została ogłoszona przez dyrektora generalnego Departamentu Rolnictwa. read more

Obecny trend klimatyczny, połączony z ubiegłorocznymi niezwykle gorącymi i suchymi warunkami pogodowymi, stwarza wyzwania dla nowej kampanii zbiorów fioletowego karczocha z Brindisi. Ermanno Barletta z Biemme Srl, włoskiej firmy dostarczającej owoce i warzywa do włoskich sklepów spożywczych, zauważa że... read more

Colombia is facing a challenge with the Tropical Race 4 (TR4) fungal disease, which poses a threat to its significant banana exports. TR4 is a disease caused by the Fusarium fungus and was initially identified in Asia in the 1990s before reaching Colombia in 2019, establishing its presence in all major banana-producing regions. read more

Victoria Nursery and Garden Institute is offering courses on the handling and transport of chemicals this December. AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds, and diseases. Learn the skills and knowledge needed to safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests. read more

Mexican mango, a fruit with deep cultural roots in the country, has led Mexico to become the world's largest exporter, with shipments primarily going to the United States. The growing season spans several regions and runs from December to September, starting in the south, in Chiapas and Oaxaca. read more

DP World has launched the world's first all-electric berth at London Gateway, as its first ships arrive. This initiative includes a fleet of electric vehicles and equipment, such as Europe's largest quay cranes, straddle carriers, and automatic stacking cranes, signaling a significant development. read more

In Spain, they are still trying to recover from the disaster of Dana, which has rightfully entered the list of the worst catastrophes to hit the country, as described live by our Paco Borras. Meanwhile, the fruit and vegetable world is also... read more

A few days ago, the Spanish municipality of El Ejido was hit by a rain and hail storm that brought up to 80 mm of rainfall in just 20 minutes. This caused varying degrees of losses on thousands of hectares of land. It is estimated that around 4,500 hectares of crops were damaged by the hail, resulting in widespread destruction. read more

At the end of 2024, the country experienced a significant decline in potato harvest, as acknowledged by the Minister of Agriculture, Oksana Lut, during a government meeting. She stated that the harvest campaign produced approximately 7 million tons of potatoes, which is nearly 20% lower than the. read more

"We are experiencing consistent growth," this is how Jakob Van Poucke describes the progress of the perishable/agro division at logistics service provider Sealogis Freight Forwarding Belgium, which he has been leading for a year. "As a group, we are recognized in various sectors, including chemicals, project cargo, art, and." read more

Po raz kolejny do firmy P. Seelen przybyły pierwsze tureckie pomidory szklarniowe. Ta firma handlowa z siedzibą w Venlo importuje tureckie pomidory szklarniowe od 15 lat i zauważa rosnące zapotrzebowanie klientów, informuje FreshPlaza. "W tym roku zamierzamy także spróbować pozyskać luzem pomidory. read more

Podczas kampanii prezydenckiej w USA, ówczesny kandydat i obecny prezydent-elekt Donald Trump zaproponował wprowadzenie ogólnych ceł w wysokości od 10 do 20% na większość importowanych produktów, osiągających minimum 60% dla towarów pochodzących z Chin. Niepewność dotycząca dokładnego zakresu, czasu wprowadzenia i lokalizacji tych ceł. read more

Last Friday, Chrysal hosted the Chrysal Italy Wedding Event at its headquarters in Naarden. The day included workshops, tours, and conversations about sustainability, but the emotional highlight was the "baptism" ceremony of a new red Gerbera variety, "Alfredo," in honor of the late Italian. read more

Amid disruptions to major maritime routes, CMA CGM has reported an increase in business volumes, driven by sustained demand in maritime shipping. The company has continued to invest across the maritime transport and logistics value chain and is enhancing strategic partnerships to further strengthen its position. read more

Modern horticulture relies on varietal innovation. A key meeting point for this is the Plant Nursery area, an exhibition dedicated to innovation in the nursery sector,

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The lime supply is currently good. Dax Cooke, head of sales for Farm Direct Partners, notes that Mexican fruit has been coming in heavily over the last two to three weeks. Colombia is also experiencing good volume, with shipments depending on when it is most advantageous to send fruit to U.S. markets. read more

Cebollas Farm to reach new markets," said a representative of the Spanish Garlic Producers Association. read more