The new establishment of Hochfrucht GmbH was officially announced on February 1. The new sales company is a part of the Hochhaus Group and will be responsible for the professional processing of fruits, especially prunes and sweet cherries from their own cultivation. Moving forward, the company will focus on using locally sourced fruits. read more

Obecnie globalny rynek mandarynek kształtowany jest przez problemy z produkcją związane z warunkami pogodowymi w części Europy, silny przepływ eksportu z Turcji oraz zmieniającą się dynamikę podaży na rynkach takich jak Indie i Ameryka Północna. W kilku regionach produkcyjnych niekorzystne warunki pogodowe zmniejszyły dostępność. read more

Operating from its newly expanded 208,000 square foot production facility at 4 Seneca Road, South Essex Fabricating (SEF) continues to strengthen its position in greenhouse solutions and pre-engineered steel buildings across North America. "Over three decades, we have built a strong reputation." read more

Wzrost eksportu mrożonych owoców z Kirgistanu był znaczący w 2025 roku, przy całkowitej wysyłce sięgającej 6 909 ton o wartości 20,85 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do 2 252 ton o wartości 3,84 miliona dolarów w 2024 roku, według danych Komitetu Statystycznego. Rosja pozostała największym odbiorcą. read more

As part of the activities aimed at stimulating and boosting the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as increasing knowledge about the organized fruit and vegetable sector, Italy Ortofrutta - National Union promotes the implementation of the "Ortofrutta Experience" project - Open Day of the Organizations. read more

Z okazji Dnia Kobiet, Kirgistan odnotował sezonowy wzrost importu świeżych kwiatów. Według serwisu prasowego Państwowej Służby Celnego Kirgistanu, do kraju dostarczono już ponad 4 miliony kwiatów. Od początku lutego było to 4,07 miliona. read more

Konflikt w Iranie ma poważne konsekwencje dla międzynarodowego sektora transportu, wpływając na włoskich i europejskich eksporterów owoców i warzyw. Riccardo Martini, dyrektor generalny firmy DCS Tramaco, włoskiej firmy specjalizującej się w transporcie produktów rolno-spożywczych drogą morską, opisuje obecną sytuację. read more

Exporters Western Cape (EWC), an organization that promotes and assists exporters in the Western Cape province, is cautioning that the conflict in the Middle East is causing uncertainty, particularly for South African exporters who cater to the rapidly expanding fresh produce markets in the region. The region, including the United Arab Emirates, is a key market for these exporters. read more

Bangladeshi wholesalers are showing a preference for Royal Gala, Golden Delicious, and paper bag Fuji apples in sizes 138-198 due to their vibrant color and unique taste, according to Monjur Humayun of RKA International, a fresh produce importer operating in Bangladesh and Poland. "Royal Gala from South read more

"The situation in Dubai is not as serious as portrayed by the Italian media. We feel reassured by the country's anti-missile defenses, even though we cannot have the same peace of mind as before. Contrary to some beliefs, there are no bombings here, as the Iranian targets are the American bases located at." read more

With the beginning of the new semester, it's important to get the right motivation to start off on the right foot. read more

Starting from Monday, March 9th, Fruit and Salad School Games will return with more events in Basilicata, Puglia, and Campania. The main goal of the project is to introduce young people to a healthy and conscious lifestyle, encouraging them to consume fruits and vegetables daily. read more

Boris Prins and Brent van Paassen first met through a project sale, and shortly after in 2021, they co-founded BBM Company. Originally operating out of a shed near a greenhouse in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, the company rapidly grew and moved to a modern facility in the same town. read more

"At Harvest House, we are excited for the upcoming pepper season. We are kicking off with high energy and are optimistic that it will be a successful year. This season, we are enhancing our collaboration with Kwekerij De Westhoek, a partnership that we take pride in. In the greenhouse this week, we have already..." read more

The Egyptian citrus season started late this year, following the instructions of the Agricultural Export Council. The first day of exports was December 15, 2025, leading to a notable drop in local selling prices. Navel oranges are typically the first major variety to be exported, followed by... read more

Each spring, Italian markets are filled with vibrant greens – leaves in shades of deep red, pink, and purple. Some of them look more like flowers than vegetables. read more

Bananas—the most widely consumed fruit in the world and loved by young and old alike—are under growing pressure. Black Sigatoka, Moko, and, above all, Panama disease are the biggest threats. The latter in particular is wreaking havoc on banana production. A Better Choice (ABC) aims to tackle this issue. read more

As India prepares for the 2026 mango season, growers and exporters are encountering a complex combination of challenges and opportunities. Yashraj Phatak, a third-generation alphonso farmer, Director at ShivKonkan Farmer Producer Company, and Partner at Shreevali Agro, provides insights from the orchard level: "We are based in" read more

Arance are fighting against winter illnesses, a combination now well-known to consumers. Less known is their role in aiding athletes, a factor that could help companies in a different positioning. read more

Służby celne w Bułgarii skonfiskowały ponad 6,1 miliona papierosów ukrytych w chłodzonym samochodzie dostarczającym cytrusy i warzywa z Grecji do Polski. Przesyłka zawierała trzy marki papierosów bez bułgarskich znaczków akcyzy. Służby podały, że wartość rynkowa wynosi około 1,25 miliona dolarów.

Customs authorities in Bulgaria seized more than 6.1 million cigarettes hidden in a refrigerated truck transporting citrus and vegetables from Greece to Poland. The shipment contained three cigarette brands without Bulgarian excise stamps. Authorities reported a market value of about US$1.25 million. read more