Spanish grower organizations report increased pressure on early-season clementine and satsuma markets as South African citrus volumes continue to rise in the European Union. Farming associations in Valencia state that reduced tariffs under the 2016 EU–South Africa trade agreement have led to this situation. read more

In Western Europe, Coca-Cola is the brand that best converts its presence on shelves into actual purchases. This is highlighted by the new Brand Traction Score from NielsenIQ (NIQ), an indicator aimed at retail brands to evaluate their conversion effectiveness. read more

McHutchison has hired industry expert Brian Snyder as a sales representative for the company's nursery division, responsible for the Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio region. Snyder started his career in his family's wholesale nursery business and later worked for various prominent industry suppliers. read more

H&E Sod Nursery, a third-generation sod farm located about 40 miles south of Chicago, has seen notable enhancements in product shelf life, sales performance, and inventory efficiency since implementing vacuum cooling technology provided by Weber Vacuum Cooling Group. read more

The Port of Cape Town Container Terminal is implementing operational upgrades in preparation for South Africa's deciduous fruit export season, which begins in November and is expected to experience a 3% increase in volumes until March 2026. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy visited the terminal to assess the progress. read more

The Spanish company Primafrio strengthens its sustainability and efficiency strategy by incorporating 250 Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin trucks. Mercedes-Benz Trucks now make up approximately 30% of Primafrio Group's fleet, further solidifying a partnership that dates back to the 1970s and has been crucial in their operations. read more

Turin has turned orange: DimmidiSì, in collaboration with the agency Armando Testa, chose the Nitto ATP Finals to celebrate the restyling of its range of fresh soups and launch the campaign "Taste Proposals". The brand focused on an integrated strategy that combined. read more

Camposol has opened a new biofactory in Peru as part of its horticultural expansion strategy across Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, and Mexico. The facility is located at the company's operations in Chao, Virú (Trujillo), and covers 2,000 square meters, with an annual production capacity of up to 5 read more

Growers, marketers, policymakers, and economists convened on November 5, 2025, at the Subtrop Marketing Symposium in White River, Mpumalanga, to discuss advancements in trade policy, consumer behavior, data utilization, and scientific innovation. The conversations emphasized the importance of diversification. read more

Bangladesh has signed a concession agreement for the development of the Laldia Container Terminal in Chattogram, a project valued at over US$550 million. The terminal will be developed through a Public-Private Partnership involving the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), APM Terminals, and local stakeholders. read more

The future of fruit and vegetable production and post-harvest management will be at the center of attention at Fruit Logistica 2026 with the Frutic scientific symposium, which will take place on February 6, 2026 from 10:00 to 14:30 on the Farming Forward stage. From cold storage management to... read more

Korea has successfully updated the international standard for kimchi, with the addition of the term "kimchi cabbage" to the Codex Alimentarius during the 48th session held in Rome from November 10 to 14. The Codex Alimentarius Commission, which operates under the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization, was responsible for this update. read more

More than a thousand hectares of land cultivated with vegetables and cereals have been flooded in the Gorizia area, in Friuli Venezia Giulia, due to the wave of bad weather that has hit the region, causing floods and landslides. A first assessment of the effects of the torrential rains in the Northeast has been drawn up. read more

The emblematic fruit of the end-of-year festivities, the Malagasy lychee will soon be available on European shelves. Société Internationale d'IMportation (SIIM), a subsidiary of the Omer-Decugis & Cie group, has announced that the first fruits will fly in this week. A campaign that looks read more

In Adana, one of Turkey's main citrus production areas, mandarin harvesting was disrupted last month due to a nine-day strike by agricultural workers. This led to fruit remaining on the trees, causing orchard prices to drop to between 3 and 5 lira per kilogram, approximately equivalent to US$0.10 to US$0.17. read more

The Italian fruit and vegetable logistics sector is currently undergoing a significant strategic transformation. AL SAKR GROUP, an Egyptian exporter of high-quality fresh produce with experience in international markets since 2024, is undertaking a project that will position it as the first Egyptian company with a read more

The Trump administration has announced new tariff exemptions for various products, including tomatoes and bananas. The new regulation also covers other agricultural products like beef and coffee, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Last week we examined, thanks to the analysis of the Monitor Ortofrutta (click here), how berries are experiencing an extraordinary growth period, with trends often reaching double digits. Overall, since the beginning of the year, sales of berries in large-scale retail distribution are. read more

W tym okresie roku Stany Zjednoczone głównie polegają na Kalifornii w dostawie winogron, a zazwyczaj następuje przejście na import z Peru. Jednakże, to nie jest typowy rok. Kalifornia była świadkiem wielu opadów deszczu w ciągu ostatnich czterech do sześciu tygodni, co miało znaczący wpływ na jakość. read more

"Demand for citrus has been very low in recent weeks, reflecting the overall market situation. However, we are starting to see an increase in demand, which is positive news. Initially, we were cautious in our sales due to the slow market, but now we are gradually increasing our sales volume," said Erik-Jan Thur of Marni. read more