Na podstawie danych dotyczących eksportu, przetwórcy cebuli obecnie pracują tylko przez połowę tygodnia roboczego. "To nie różni się zbytnio od innych lat o tej porze, ale biorąc pod uwagę znaczne ilości, spowolnienie to jest odczuwane bardzo dotkliwie" - mówi Eric Moerdijk z stacji sortowania i pakowania Monie. read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports increased by 67.2% year-on-year to reach US$875.33 million by February 15. This growth was driven by increased demand and a significant rise in pistachio shipments, as reported by the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The positive trend continued into February. read more

It doesn't really matter who you talk to in the industry; when you inquire about the challenges, one that consistently comes up is "labor." This month, we are dedicating our Special to Labor and Automation. In this special edition, we encourage growers, suppliers, and anyone with solutions or information to share their input. read more

From daily product to symbol of style: this is the leap made by envy™ at Milan Fashion Week, where last Friday, in the heart of the Lombard capital, the apple found a new form of storytelling, well beyond the traditional boundaries of the fruit and vegetable department. On the catwalk, it was not... read more

Słodycz pozostaje decydującym czynnikiem na azjatyckich rynkach eksportowych, a dla plantatora Enrique Rossiego z Budou Farms, ten profil smakowy stanowi podstawę działalności. "W Japonii szukają bezpieczeństwa i smaku" - mówi. "Lubią słodkie winogrona, dobry balans cukru, kwasowości i świeżość". read more

The Association of Avocado Producers (ASOPROA) presented the new Valencian Avocado brand on February 26 at the headquarters of the Valencian Association of Growers (AVA-ASAJA). This quality label, approved by the Generalitat Valenciana, was created to improve the product's distinction... read more

W marcu FreshPlaza będzie skupiać się na egzotycznych warzywach. Czy jesteś zaangażowany w uprawę, importowanie czy eksportowanie egzotycznych warzyw? Chętnie byśmy o tym usłyszeli. Możesz przesłać nam informacje, lub możemy zadzwonić do Ciebie na wywiad. Po prostu daj nam znać. Skontaktuj się z nami pod adresem info@freshplaza.com... read more

Cena organicznych marchewek gwałtownie wzrosła od jesieni 2025 roku. Pod koniec 39. tygodnia 2025 roku cena organicznych marchewek w skorupkach ex-land w Emmeloord wynosiła około 27 euro za 100 kilogramów, natomiast pod koniec 9. tygodnia 2026 roku rynek podawał cenę w przedziale od 70 do 72 euro za 100 kilogramów. Oznacza to wzrost o. read more

Mauritanian farmers and exporters are facing challenges in exporting watermelon shipments to Morocco due to high taxes. Recent reports indicate that Moroccan authorities have imposed fees of up to MAD 90,000 (US$9,000) per 24-ton shipment. A source from Mauritania has confirmed the high customs rates. read more

On 1 March 1996, after years of experience in fruit imports and logistics, Rob Mulder (Cool Control) began his first activities in refrigerated storage of imported fruit at the former auction in 's-Gravenzande. Although he handed over overall management to his sons Robert and Barry in 2013, he read more

Italian pears will be available for a couple more months, until the end of April. These include the Abate variety and the main winter varieties. The Williams variety is now in its final stages. Despite the general drop in production in Italy in 2025, our inventory management ensures a continued supply. read more

Fruits have traditionally been seen as a crucial part of a healthy diet. However, contemporary scientific research reveals that their advantages go beyond just supplying vitamins. Fruits have a blend of biologically active compounds - antioxidants, polyphenols, dietary fiber. read more

A national agricultural research institute and the University of Tsukuba in Japan have collaborated to develop a new variety of muskmelon that can be ripened on demand. This innovation aims to address the fruit's short shelf life and export limitations by targeting a gene responsible for ethylene production, a key plant hormone. read more

Fischer Farms' modular growing system is now up and running in Abu Dhabi, marking the company's first operational installation outside the United Kingdom. The setup is currently producing short-cycle leafy greens and herbs, and also functions as a practical demonstration site for growers, partners, and potential customers. read more

Lidl Italia has obtained certification for Gender Equality UNI/PdR 125:2022, following the validation of its management system by the certifying body Afnor. The recognition, valid for three years, attests the adoption of 33 indicators related to six areas. read more

The "2026 Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) and Floral Technology Exhibition (FTE)" officially began on February 27 at the Floral Industry Innovation Park in Tainan, Taiwan. With the theme "Blooming Taiwan," this year's joint event signifies a strategic change for the industry, with a focus on three core… read more

On December 1, India's Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry initiated a trial export shipment of GI-tagged Khasi Mandarin oranges from Meghalaya to Dubai, in collaboration with Meghalaya's Ministry of Agriculture and farmers' welfare. This initiative is part of the efforts to boost exports of these oranges. read more

Belarusian apple producer Arnika-Agro, located in the Mogilev region, harvested over 7,000 tonnes of apples in 2025, despite spring frosts that impacted orchards nationwide. The company is currently the top national producer in terms of total apple yield and manages almost 200 hectares of apple orchards. read more

KP Snacks has proposed the closure of its manufacturing site in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, as part of the planned discontinuation of Tyrrells vegetable crisps. The company mentioned that it has initiated a consultation process concerning the Tyrrells-brand vegetable crisps due to a "sustained decline in" read more

The health of the roots has become a crucial factor for vegetable and fruit growers: the success of the crops often depends on it. To support farmers, there is Vigoramin® Root, a Fomet formulation designed to stimulate root growth and promote more balanced and resistant plants. read more