The export packaging market is evolving due to the demand for more sustainable and efficient logistics solutions. In this regard, corrugated cardboard is emerging as a viable alternative to traditional wooden pallets in the global fruit and vegetable trade. read more

Erewhon is the new frontier of luxury retail in the United States. Despite having only ten stores, all located in California, the brand has become a global phenomenon thanks to a strategy based on extreme virality. read more

SlijkermanKalanchoë has announced the beginning of a partnership with Succulents Unlimited, effective immediately. Under this agreement, Succulents Unlimited will be the exclusive distributor for the complete range of SlijkermanKalanchoë products in North America. As a third-generation family business. read more

Peru's agro-exports exceeded $15 billion by the end of 2025, as reported by the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa), showcasing continued adherence to food safety standards in markets like the European Union. Senasa highlighted that products such as fresh blueberries, fresh grapes, read more

For the winter season of 2026, Tango Fruit, a brand exclusively distributed by Spreafico in Italy, is relaunching its strategy in the modern channel by introducing a structured project of promotional islands aimed at increasing shelf visibility and improving interaction with the... read more

The Egyptian bell pepper season is taking place from December 2025 to the end of May, with increasing demand, even in markets that have not traditionally focused on Egyptian peppers. This information comes from Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export. The exporter also highlights production deficits. read more

"Join us on a record-breaking journey" - under this slogan, a practical project dedicated to modern technologies of cultivating currants is starting. It is a direct continuation of the currant conference organized in February by Bio-Gen Biolider and Procam, which have put their patronage on it. read more

During yesterday's press conference held in Milan, Lidl Italia launched the start of a collaboration with Antonino Cannavacciuolo. The renowned Michelin-starred chef will be the face of the Italiamo brand, which celebrates local Made in Italy excellences, as well as the selection. read more

The collaboration announced on March 18 between Lidl Italy and chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo also involves the fruit and vegetable department, particularly focusing on products certified as PDO and PGI. The commercials will be aired from June to October. Cannavacciuolo cooks with Lidl's fruit and vegetables. read more

Yeager Energy is planning to expand its geothermal operations in the Oostland greenhouse region of the Netherlands. In addition to its current doublet in Bergschenhoek, which was previously operated by Wayland Energy, the company is looking to develop a second and possibly a third doublet at Schreyrackseweg. read more

The citrus season in the Piana di Catania is coming to an end with a bittersweet balance, marked by initially positive expectations and a conclusion influenced by extreme weather events. read more

Chrysanthemums are one of the most economically significant crops in the Netherlands, second only to tulips. There are close to 5 million square meters of cultivation area dedicated to chrysanthemums, with around 140 specialized growers primarily located in Gelderland and Noord- & Zuid-Holland. The sector exports hundreds of millions of euros worth of chrysanthemums. read more

At the Catanzaro Agri-Food Center, Palmino Rotundo, a wholesaler for Multierre, provides an update on the situation of the fruit and vegetable market in these weeks of instability. With prices slightly increasing and consumer demand remaining cautious, Rotundo emphasizes how the perception of the market has read more

The global citrus industry is currently experiencing a decrease in juice production due to the effects of citrus greening (HLB) and a decrease in the quality of raw materials. In response to this, GEA has launched the GSE 150 CPR centrifuge, which is specifically designed for medium-scale processors dealing with varying fruit conditions. This system has been developed to effectively manage these challenges. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium fresh fruit, confirms its established partnership with Operazione Nostalgia, the original format that brings together the great football legends and thousands of fans to celebrate the passion for this sport and relive together. read more

With a total of €22 million, the company based in Kehl am Rhein and Achern, Germany, recorded its highest turnover to date. This represents an increase of around 5 per cent compared to the previous year. Alongside international projects and a stable domestic market, growth was supported by read more

Australian summer fruit growers have managed to produce a high-quality nectarine season despite facing challenging and unpredictable weather conditions in key growing regions. Summerfruit Australia chair and nectarine grower Dean Morpeth stated that although conditions were tough at times, growers were able to deliver a successful season. read more

Cosco Shipping Ports Limited announced a growth in both throughput and revenue for the fiscal year 2025, despite challenges in the global port and shipping industry. The total throughput reached 152,994,965 TEU, marking a 6.2% increase compared to the previous year. Equity throughput also saw a 3.4% rise, reaching 46,850,076 TEU. read more

When we spoke to Jan Franje in mid-February, the onion market was unusually quiet. "We were extremely busy until the second week of January, but we've never experienced it being as quiet as it is now," he says. For his Dutch company, Franje Onions, that is unprecedented. "We've never been forced." read more

Fresh mushrooms are facing growing competition in consumption from alternative processed mushroom products such as dried pieces and powders, tinctures, tablets, coffees, and jerkies. These products have gained popularity in recent years, particularly among younger age groups who prefer convenience. read more