The Philippines announced its intention to make a "significant push" into the Middle East fruit market, with a new service set to deliver premium fresh pineapples from Mindanao to the United Arab Emirates. read more

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"During this West Africa season, the mango market is once again demonstrating its unpredictability. You might have a certain perception of the market when you leave on a business trip, but by the time you land, the situation may have already changed," says Henk van der Meij from Hars & Hagebauer. read more

Shelley Page shares her insights on net bags, automation, and the future of onion packaging. Together with Simon Ainscough, Shelley Page leads NNZ UK. With 35 years of experience in net packaging at NNZ, Shelley has built extensive knowledge of the onion and fresh produce market and has seen the evolution of packaging trends. read more

The recent renewal of the Board of Directors of Cesena Fiera, with an increase in members from seven to nine and the entry of new figures related to the fruit and vegetable sector, anticipates the ratification of the most important positions, expected in the coming days. Barring surprises, the confirmation of Patrizio Neri should arrive. read more

The local Moroccan market is currently experiencing a significant decrease in prices for fresh produce, particularly early vegetables like tomatoes and peppers. Growers explain that this is not a price stabilization phenomenon but rather a typical, temporary period of oversupply. Amine Amanatoullah investigates the situation. read more

The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in the month of April show a year-on-year increase of +1.6% in value and a decrease of -0.3% in volume. read more

Portugal has been granted authorization to export fresh blueberries to Israel after completing the process of establishing phytosanitary requirements, as confirmed by the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Medicine (DGAV). read more

Tajikistan could increase its agricultural exports to Russia by more than 10 percent in 2026, as stated by Russia's Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov. This forecast was discussed during a meeting between Reshetnikov and Tajikistan's Minister of Economic Development and Trade. read more

Do połowy kwietnia sezon importu nowozelandzkich cebul do Europy zazwyczaj nabiera pełnego tempa. W tym roku jednak zanotowano rekordowe zbiory w Europie, zwłaszcza w Holandii i Niemczech. Spowodowało to znaczne ograniczenie tych importów. "Do 14 tygodnia zostało wyeksportowanych 27 000 ton do UE. Oznacza to, że... read more

The customs authorities in the Netherlands and Belgium intercepted thousands of illegally imported roses at Schiphol Airport and Brussels Airport. The shipments, which originated from Ecuador, were intended for destinations in the Netherlands, Croatia, and other countries. The roses were sourced from growers who did not have the necessary permits. read more

Smurfit Westrock, a global company specializing in paper packaging solutions, and Cultipalta, a distributor of avocados and mangos, have effectively optimized the logistics chains for these fruits. This initiative combines sustainability and innovation, leading to a 32% reduction in emissions. read more

Irish potato prices in Nigeria have risen due to increased production costs, insecurity in production areas, inflation, and supply constraints. In markets such as Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, baskets of Irish potatoes are being sold for between ₦8,000 and ₦10,000 (US$5.06-6.33). - Olufemi read more

More shadows than lights in the first glimpse of the Spanish stone fruit campaign. The picture coming from the Iberian country, from local headlines like ValenciaFruits and Fruittoday, is anything but straightforward: on the apricot front, there is a limited availability of product, with yields. read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will start 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

On June 11, 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

Anyone walking through the trial greenhouses of the companies participating in the Dutch Lily Days last week was treated not only to a sea of colors and flower shapes, but also to a glimpse of the developments shaping the future of the lily sector. Among the thousands of blooming lilies, one could read more

Siemens has re-introduced its SIGA platform for the greenhouse horticulture sector in the Netherlands and internationally, with a focus on automation and digitalization throughout the industry. SIGA, which stands for Solution for Industrial Greenhouse Automation, is based on open industrial standards and is intended to. read more

Abdul Kadir Memon, Director and head of business development & procurement at Abacate International, states that the supply of avocados is high, while demand is not as strong in India. He mentions that the Indian avocado market is facing challenges, especially during the peak Tanzania season. read more