A.P. Moller - Maersk gained momentum in the second quarter of 2024 thanks to strong market demand, increased volumes, higher rates, and ongoing cost control efforts. Profitability in the Ocean sector improved compared to the first quarter of 2024, driven by higher freight rates resulting from the ongoing situation in the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden. read more

The Pachino Tomato is the first IGP Consortium in Italy to obtain the Green Drop certification for sustainability in the use of water resources: a concrete commitment towards innovation, sustainable development, and the qualitative-quantitative protection of water, with a certification process that. read more

Przemysł orchidei w kraju mógłby zrobić kolejny krok w ekspansji przy odrobinie pomocy ze strony Japonii. Nowa innowacyjna technika mogłaby sprawić, że lokalni hodowcy orchidei zaczęliby rozważać eksport kwiatów do Japonii i innych krajów. Japońska firma ogrodnicza Akabira Orchid odniosła sukces. read more

Fresh fruit, games, gadgets, music, and fun: the Del Monte Summer Tour begins, an itinerant event that will visit three Italian regions, with six stops in some of the most famous Italian beaches. The colorful truck and branded Del Monte ebikes will catch the attention of visitors. read more

The increase in potato prices is ongoing this week, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. In Ukraine, similar to the previous week, this is attributed to the extremely limited supply of the product in the market. read more

With the beginning of August, we are still in the midst of the peach and nectarine campaign, with a significant increase in plums, while apricots are towards the end of the campaign. To understand the trends in the drupaceae sector, we visited the Catanzaro Agri-Food Center where the... read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is changing the membership structure of the South Texas Onion Committee. This involves consolidating the geographic districts covered by the marketing order from two to one and redistributing committee membership among producers and handlers. The total number of onion read more

The Dutch pear harvest this year is expected to be 9 percent smaller than last year. The apple harvest is projected to be similar to that of 2023. The estimated harvest is 197 million kilograms of apples and 327 million kilograms of pears, as reported by NFO and GroentenFruit Huis. read more

The French agricultural statistics service Agreste has released an update on apple and pear stocks, as well as producer prices, as the marketing year nears its end. "As the marketing year comes to a close, French apple stocks remain high, showing a 19% increase from 2023. On the other hand, pear stocks are virtually" read more

In Gjirokastër, Albania, a fire broke out at the main market for fruits and vegetables. Located near the Drino river in the lower part of the city, the incident occurred in the afternoon. As the fire quickly spread due to windy conditions, emergency services were called to the scene. read more

Iceland cuts 1,000 jobs as sales surpass £4 billion and losses are reduced. Sales at the supermarket chain Iceland exceeded £4 billion in the latest financial year, with pre-tax losses reduced by more than £30 million, according to recently filed accounts. The company also decreased its number of employees by 1,000. read more

The harvest of sweet, organic, and biodynamic fruit has already begun for the Lleida-based company Fruit Nature. "We have started with the Limonera pear, and this week we will begin with the Conference pear, followed by Elliot and Golden apples, and all the other varieties," says. read more

Fruits and vegetables are not only known for their juicy flavors and health benefits. Sometimes, hidden behind their vibrant appearance, pleasant aroma, and appetizing shapes, lies a danger to human health. EastFruit presents the most dangerous fruits, vegetables, and nuts in the world, the consumption of which can read more

Ukrainian apple exporters have become accustomed to overcoming significant challenges, particularly in terms of logistics, according to Volodymyr Gurzhiy from the Ukrainian apple exporting company USPA Fruit: "The recently concluded season was challenging, as anticipated, but many issues that were once considered insurmountable have now become routine for us." read more

By Brian Lynch, PhD, Director of Horticultural Technology Solutions at Vineland: "We are aware that growers are encountering major challenges related to the cost and availability of skilled labor. We have witnessed incredible technological advancements in computer, vision, AI, and robotics, paired with constantly improving capabilities." read more

In September, the official opening of Harmoniz Netherlands' new demo site will take place. The merger of TomaTech and Nirit Seeds in 2022 resulted in the creation of the new company, Harmoniz Seeds. This global vegetable seed breeder is further solidifying its presence in the Netherlands by establishing its own demo greenhouse in Westland. read more

"On July 1st, 2024, French melon production was estimated at 280,500 tons for the 2024 season. The spring weather conditions, including rain, low temperatures, and lack of sunshine, were unfavorable for crop development," as reported in the Agreste economic outlook. In June 2024, prices. read more

The holiday atmosphere of August entices us to explore the retail realities of other countries. One of the closest to Italy, and one of the favorite summer destinations, is certainly Greece. Since 2008, the country has faced numerous internal problems due to the economic crisis, but it is read more

Eqraft® is recognized for its cutting-edge machinery and software solutions designed for smart factories that handle onions, potatoes, and other bulk products. While their automatic grading and packing machines are already in high demand, forward-thinking factory owners are now seeking fully automated bin handling systems as well. read more

Od początku bieżącego tygodnia ceny arbuza na Ukrainie już spadły o jedną trzecią, według analityków z theEastFruit. Poprawione warunki pogodowe praktycznie w całym kraju pozwoliły ukraińskim producentom arbuza wznowić aktywne zbieranie plonów, co spowodowało read more