ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., a global container liner shipping company, has announced its consolidated results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. First Quarter 2024 highlights Net income for the first quarter was $92 million (compared to a net loss of $58 million in the first read more

McDonald's has brought back its sweet potato-flavored ice cream in Singapore, which was initially introduced in Hong Kong in 2016. This distinctive dessert is part of a limited-time menu and includes the chain's traditional soft-serve ice cream combined with the unique taste of purple sweet potatoes, famous for their vibrant violet color. read more

Anthony Christiaanse has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Dümmen Orange. He succeeds Hugo Noordhoek Hegt, who has been leading the company since 2019. Noordhoek Hegt will continue to be closely involved with the company as a member of the Supervisory Board. Additionally, Carola de read more

On May 16th in Rionegro, Antioquia, a workshop focused on the environmental sustainability of floriculture took place, organized by Asocolflores in partnership with Cornare. This event, aimed at all flower-growing companies, both affiliated and non-affiliated, featured participants including read more

The exclusive Breva fig campaign will start in just a few weeks. "Breva figs are the equivalent of extra-early fruit in other species. In Spain, the main production area is Alicante, although there is also significant production in Extremadura," says Francisco Balas from Higos Fiki. read more

This week, HortiAsia 2024 started at BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with horticultural suppliers, numerous flower companies are showcasing their products to the Thai market and international visitors. Among the key figures present are Kuno Jacobs from Nova Exhibitions and Mirjam Boekestein from Dutch Greenhouse Delta. read more

Collaboration focused on taste, fun, and health between Euro Company and Mirabilandia. Until October, Semplicemente Frutta, the brand dedicated to dried fruit without added sugars, offers the opportunity to visit the largest amusement park in Italy at a discounted price. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is sponsoring The Flower Trends Forecast 2024. Since 2009, International Floral Distributors (IFD) has managed and published The Flower Trends Forecast, providing floral retailers with invaluable insights into consumer trends affecting the industry. read more

When consumers go to the grocery store, they expect their produce, such as broccoli, to appear, feel, and taste fresh. This expectation drives University of Florida scientist Tie Liu to research methods for preserving the freshness of vegetables. In a recently published study, Liu and his team examined the physiological and... read more

A new weapon against the sworn enemy of potatoes: the click beetles. It's called S.PA.D.E. and it's actually a research project. It was conducted by Ri.Nova, which has worked closely with the University of Ferrara and six other partners (with Agripat as the lead partner) over the last year and a half. read more

BASF | Nunhems brought together last Thursday, May 16, around a hundred professionals from the lettuce production and marketing sector in a meeting titled 'The best solution for the read more

The Ukrainian market is currently experiencing a significant increase in the price of garden strawberries, as reported by analysts from EastFruit. Unusually cool weather in the main strawberry-growing areas has delayed the ripening of the local crop, leading growers to... read more

According to analysts at EastFruit, who are citing market participants, there was a significant price increase for potatoes in the Ukrainian market over the weekend. Currently, farmers are selling potatoes from the 2023 harvest at prices ranging from 15 to 22 UAH per kilogram (approximately read more

Planting vegetables and flowers usually takes place in May. However, this year, the strong winds and unusual weather conditions have made it challenging. As a result, many people prefer to purchase starter plants and flowers from greenhouses. This provides a slight advantage, as these plants are better equipped to withstand the unpredictable weather. read more

Communicating about fruits and vegetables is not only aimed at highlighting the quality of the product or increasing sales. Behind the story of a fruit, such as watermelon in this case, there is much more; often the intention is to contribute to the original territory. read more

Danziger will present their new varieties at various international events in June. During the first two weeks of the month, they will be in Africa, Europe, and the USA, showcasing their entire range, including the latest innovations, while also significantly expanding their SENTI™ Roses collection. read more

In April, the Chinese province of Guangdong experienced a record-breaking rainfall that was nearly three times the usual amount, as reported by the local weather bureau. This extreme weather, including heavy spring rains and hail, has followed an unusually warm winter, leading to significant impacts on Guangdong's large lychee crop. read more

In 2023, strawberries were grown on a total area of 231.3 hectares. The cultivation under high walkable protective covers has been steadily increasing in recent years. The cultivation area under glass was only 4.1 hectares in 2012, reaching its peak in 2021 with 57.9 hectares. read more

The Freskon International Trade Show for Fruit & Vegetables was held on 11-13 April in Thessaloniki, Greece, and attracted a record number of visitors. Organizers reported a 58 percent increase in visitors compared to last year, with a 37.5 percent rise in the number of international visitors. read more

Kerim Taner, executive chairman at Perla Fruit, stated that Turkish cherry sales have been slow on the domestic market this season, even though harvesting started early. read more