Maersk is introducing a new weekly ocean service connecting North Europe and Italy with Egypt, aimed at improving transit times and strengthening connectivity across a corridor showing continued growth in trade volumes and economic activity. The Baltic Sea - SLA service links Gdansk, read more

At IBN Nurseries, daily operations revolve around efficiency, sustainability, and providing opportunities for people. At the Schaijk location, the Geotex PRO from Terrazza MC now plays a crucial role in this. The machine is utilized for cleaning ground cover fabric and removing weeds from paved areas. read more

"The South African and Peruvian seasons are now in full swing, which is once again leading to interesting developments in the market," says Elena Rogojnikova. "The start of the season was positive. The Fuerte and Maluma Hass avocados from South Africa showed better quality than in previous years." read more

NLight has sold nearly 600 1,000-watt LED fixtures to Ichtus Flowers & Plants in Waddinxveen, The Netherlands. The specialist in cut phalaenopsis and green plants chose NLight over their current supplier, despite already having LED fixtures in place. read more

Making cultivated mushrooms more recognizable, understandable and easier to promote in the point of sale. This is the goal that the Treviso Mushroom Consortium is working towards, alongside the strength of the supply chain - last year 18,000 tons were commercialized. read more

The National Food Safety and Quality Service (Senasa) is continuing its phytosanitary inspection and certification activities for fresh citrus fruits as part of the 2026 export campaign. Inspections are being carried out at various sites in Buenos Aires province. This year, professionals with Senasa have conducted inspections at read more

Lidl and Tesco are the top performers in Ireland, with summer categories and online sales driving grocery sales. The latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator indicates that take-home grocery sales in Ireland increased by 2.8% over the four weeks leading to 17th May compared to the same period last year, with like-for-like grocery prices also rising. read more

Od 21 maja południowe Chiny doświadczają intensywnych opadów deszczu, a wiele obszarów w prowincji Guangdong ma do czynienia z uporczywą deszczową pogodą, która przewidywana jest do końca czerwca. Dla regionów wytwarzających liczi w prowincji Guangdong, już dotkniętych "rokiem spokojnym", który doprowadził do znacznego read more

On June 11th, 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

Local fruit and vegetable growers in Latvia claim that supermarkets are prioritizing imported produce, which is making it difficult to sell domestic crops. This information comes from the Latvian Association of Fruit and Vegetable Traders. However, retail chains refute this claim and argue that the limited presence of Latvian produce on their shelves is due to other factors. read more

Taiwan has successfully exported its first large-scale shipment of summer fruits to Europe after meeting the European Union's import and quarantine regulations. The shipment, which originated from Pingtung County, consisted of 6 tons of mangoes, lychees, and dragon fruit bound for the Rungis wholesale market. read more

The Istat's provisional data on prices in the month of May confirm a slightly increasing trend in inflation due to the effects of the complex international situation on the rise in energy prices and transportation costs. read more

Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics, a supplier of greenhouse logistics equipment based in Belgium, has developed a spring-loaded push bar called Flexbar. This innovation is designed to minimize physical strain on employees who use manual harvest trolleys. The product has been patented by the company. read more

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the government will support exporters affected by Russia's recent restrictions on imports of Armenian produce and will focus on export diversification. "If the pepper spoils, I will pay for that pepper; the government will pay," he said during an. read more

By collaborating as breeders, growers, and retailers, Sakata, Grup Roig, Sempreflora, and Aliat Grup have initiated a technical and commercial campaign targeted at Aliat Grup garden centers to promote the newest SunPatiens varieties. The goal is to assist professionals in boosting SunPatiens sales. read more

On Friday, May 22, Wouter Kuiper, Marco van Daalen, and the KUBO China team visited Haoyu Group in China. The visit was significant due to two important milestones: the first planting in greenhouse 5 of Haoyu phase 3 and the official signing for greenhouses 8 and 9. During the visit, all those present had the opportunity to engage in discussions and exchange ideas. read more

Greece and Egypt are entering the implementation phase of a bilateral labor agreement that could facilitate the employment of up to 5,000 Egyptian seasonal workers in Greek agriculture. This initiative is being pursued as Greek farmers and agricultural cooperatives struggle with labor shortages during harvest season. read more

On 11 June, the World Cup will kick off in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms, we are organizing a World Cup Football Pool. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

Ciężkie deszcze i burze gradowe dotknęły kilka regionów rolniczych w Serbii w ciągu ostatnich trzech dni, powodując szkody w sadach, winnicach i uprawach polowych. Według raportów, dystrykty Zlatibor, Kolubara, Morava i wschodnie części Serbii były najbardziej dotkniętymi obszarami. read more

This season will be the final one for Handelsmaatschappij Van Langevelde in Kruiningen. The trading company already sold its retail packing activities to Wiskerke Onions a few years ago and is now also ceasing its trading operations. Jaap van Langevelde with his father. Photo: Trade magazine read more