The collaboration between production and distribution has been one of the key mantras in the fruit and vegetable sector for years. It is discussed in conferences, in supply chain meetings, in institutional encounters, often as a necessary response to an age-old issue: the not always simple relationship between producers and sellers. read more

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said that the Philippines is enhancing agricultural cooperation with Japan to increase exports, modernize farming systems, and enhance long-term food security. This decision follows high-level meetings involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese officials. read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will begin in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are organizing a World Cup Football Pool through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

In 2023, Guangxi remained the largest fruit-producing province-level region in China, with a fruit output of around 34 million tons, as per official data. The region contributed to about one-eighth of China's overall fruit production and held the top position nationally for the sixth consecutive year. read more

The Philippines has exported fresh Guimaras mangoes to Europe and Hong Kong in order to broaden market access for the country's mango industry. On June 9, a total of 200 kilograms of mangoes from the PhilGAP-certified Kokomojo Mango Farm in Sibunag, Guimaras, were shipped. read more

The Australian citrus season has started for BGP International, with harvesting in full swing in the Riverina and Riverland regions for navels and lemons. IronBark Royal Honey Murcotts and Murcotts are also being picked in Northern Queensland. Overall volumes are expected to be similar to last year. read more

The cherry season started on June 5th at Steluţa Farm in Romania, several days later than usual due to low spring temperatures. Despite weather-related challenges, the farm expects a larger harvest than last season. According to the executive director, Iulia Mitre, production is estimated at 250 to read more

Podczas pandemii Covid, popyt na tropikalne i egzotyczne owoce wzrósł. Ludzie nie mogli podróżować i szukali innych form rozrywki, przy czym unikatowe owoce stały się jednym z tych produktów, do których się zwrócili. "Odpowiedzieliśmy, poszerzając nasz flagowy produkt, papają, o inne produkty, takie jak owoc smoka. read more

The Konstytucja USA przyznaje Kongresowi uprawnienie do regulowania handlu zagranicznego, nakładania ceł i pobierania opłat. Z czasem Kongres uchwalił ustawy pozwalające Prezydentowi na dostosowywanie stawek ceł w określonych okolicznościach, podczas gdy sądy zazwyczaj utrzymywały te prawa w mocy wobec... read more

Nowozelandzka branża kiwi pozdrowiła współinwestycję rządu w nowy pięcioletni program mający pomóc plantatorom w uzyskiwaniu większych zbiorów owoców przy mniejszym zużyciu wody, składników odżywczych i mniejszym wpływie na środowisko. Nowozelandzkie Stowarzyszenie Plantatorów Kiwi (NZKGI) i Zespri będą realizować program Optymalizacja. read more

The National Institute for Agrarian Innovation (INIA) of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) has set up 10 passion fruit demonstration plots. These plots utilize seedlings of improved varieties and are situated in banana fields in the Piura region affected by the. read more

Senegal continues to struggle with post-harvest losses in onions, potatoes, and other vegetables due to limited storage capacity, high temperatures, and seasonal oversupply. Research cited by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) shows that onion losses typically average around 40%, but can increase to as much as 60%. read more

On the occasion of the Hazelnut Summit held today at the European Parliament headquarters in Rome, Ferrero Hazelnut Company (HCo), the division of the Ferrero Group dedicated to the global hazelnut supply chain, together with the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability (EIIS) and the Council. read more

In 2024, Belgium exported a staggering 315 million kg of pears. Out of this amount, 5.4 million kg were sent to Asia, with China and Hong Kong emerging as the top buyers, purchasing nearly three million kilograms collectively. This positions Asia as one of the major markets for Belgian pears, and certainly a market that is expanding. read more

According to the Spanish newspaper FYH, based on data collected last May from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), Egypt is confirmed to be at the top of the list of countries with the highest number of notifications for the presence of unauthorized pesticides. read more

Sustainable thanks to the anti-waste effect, convenient due to increasingly practical formats, available all year round with an anti-inflation effect, and increasingly appreciated (for soups and stews they outperform fresh), today frozen vegetables fully meet the demand for. read more

Rynek mango w Indiach może być bardziej zróżnicowany niż obecnie odzwierciedlają to współczesne kanały sprzedaży detalicznej. Według Ananta Goela, założyciela i dyrektora generalnego firmy Handpickd, popyt konsumentów sięga daleko poza kilka głównych odmian, gdy klienci mają większy wybór i dostęp do informacji. Handpickd, to... read more

Agricontrol by Termotecnica Pericoli, with 45 years of experience in greenhouse climate control and agricultural automation, introduces the X-3TRH: a digital thermostat/humidistat that includes three independent smart contacts, each programmable to control temperature, humidity, or both individually. read more

A produce store in Christchurch, New Zealand, is drawing attention from visitors after uncovering a chimera apple with red and yellow coloration split almost equally down the middle. The apple was discovered in a delivery of Red Braeburn apples in mid-May at Sunshine Corner Market in the Mairehau suburb. read more

In May 2026, Brazil exported 6,000 tons of melons, which was a 47% decrease from April, as reported by Comex Stat data. Export revenue also dropped by 48% month-on-month to US$4.6 million FOB. The United Kingdom was the primary destination for Brazilian melons in that month, representing 40.28% of the total export volume. read more