Egypt is increasingly becoming one of the major global providers of fresh fruits and vegetables. The country's export growth is being fueled by increasing demand in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as seasonal shortages in other competing regions. read more

Giovane, although already well-established, OP Melodia continues to strengthen its position in the Italian and European fruit and vegetable sector. A reality that is now shaping a clearer identity, focused on quality, varietal innovation, and with Harmony as a cornerstone. read more

DiMuto and Great Giant Foods (GGF) have entered into a strategic agreement to develop and implement DiMuto's Farm App within GGF's operations. The partnership aims to facilitate the digitization of agricultural processes in Indonesia by integrating the Farm App with DiMuto's Trade platform. read more

Kanes Foods in the United Kingdom has introduced a new processing line for iceberg lettuce after completely modifying an existing setup with the help of Kronen GmbH. The project involved integrating the previously installed equipment with new components and adjusting the line to the layout and workflow. read more

Eurosemillas was awarded the Innovation Award at the inaugural Spanish Agri-Food Sector Awards, organized by elEconomista and Banco Santander. The ceremony took place on November 27 at the Luca de Tena Auditorium in Banco Santander's headquarters in Madrid. Ignacio Juli´ from Banco Santander was in attendance. read more

Global pear markets are currently experiencing a mixed season, with some countries seeing increased volumes and improved quality, while others are facing reduced yields, fluctuating prices, and changing demand patterns. Italy has reported a decrease in pear production due to lower yields and challenges related to climate conditions, while the Netherlands... read more

Lennart Middelburg and Karim Benzebir are part of Eporifrutas' Dutch sales office in Poeldijk. This week, Ricardo Pereira, originally from Portugal, joined the team. "We keep almost no stock, but work with numerous importers, suppliers, and growers, allowing us to deliver exactly what the read more

A wizyta w kilku winnicach zarówno w Południowej Afryce, jak i w Namibii, dała cenne spostrzeżenia dotyczące programu Grapa - mówi Georgios Bitsakos, szef działu marketingu marki Grapa: "W tej sezonie miałem okazję odwiedzić wszystkie główne regiony upraw w Południowej Afryce, i podróżować" read more

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Netherlands will officially start the tulip season with Tulip Day. Growers will create a large pick-your-own garden with 200,000 tulips at Amsterdam's Museumplein, this year following the theme "United in Bloom". Starting from 1:00 PM, everyone is invited to participate. read more

On Wednesday, December 3, the annual New York Produce Show & Conference took place at the Javits Center. The one-day trade show showcased approximately 300 exhibitors. While there were participating produce companies from across the U.S. and Canada, a significant portion of the exhibitors were located in the Northeastern region. read more

Potatoes are increasingly being recognized as a high-efficiency crop that can provide food, ingredients, and bio-based applications. However, their full potential is still underutilized in many regions, including North America. Despite their ability to produce high yields per hectare and adapt to diverse climates, their broader benefits are not fully realized. read more

Clementines and tangerines, undisputed protagonists of the fruit and vegetable department in December, confirm themselves as a category in full swing on all fronts. On the production side, the national sector shows solidity and sees Calabria in a dominant position, with over 60% of the surface area. read more

In terms of volume, domestic cauliflower offerings still led the way overall, but they were primarily significant in Berlin and Munich. The presence of French shipments had notably increased, with most arrivals being in Frankfurt and Hamburg. Deliveries from the Netherlands and Belgium also contributed. read more

Almeria's greenhouses growing aubergines have started harvesting, with early plots producing at full capacity. Some zucchini fields have already been cleared after completing their productive cycle. Others are still being harvested, while some have just been transplanted and covered with thermal blankets for protection. read more

This fall, four well-known German digital creators traveled to southern Europe to learn firsthand about the sustainable production system that characterizes solar greenhouses in growing regions such as Almería and Granada. The visit took place at a time of year when climatic conditions make it possible for the sustainable production system to be observed. read more

Conad (Consorzio Nazionale Dettaglianti) and Coop Italia will be present at the next edition of the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair, scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre (21-23 April 2026), with their own exhibition area to meet with operators and professionals in the industry. read more

Od 25 do 28 listopada, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences i Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences wspólnie zorganizowały Międzynarodową Konferencję nt. Innowacji i Współpracy w Hodowli Kwiatów oraz Rozwoju Przemysłowego w Hanoi, w Wietnamie. Wśród głównych uczestników byli Nguyen Do Anh. read more

Ceny cebuli na Ukrainie nadal szybko spadają, a poziom hurtowy w kraju wynosi obecnie od 3 do 8 hrywien za kilogram (od 0,08 do 0,21 USD), średnio o 22 procent niższy niż pod koniec ubiegłego tygodnia. W porównaniu do grudnia 2024 roku, ceny spadły o 68 procent. Raportuje Finway.

In Ukraine, onion prices continue to decrease rapidly, with domestic wholesale levels now at 3 to 8 hryvnias per kilogram (US$0.08 to 0.21), averaging 22 per cent lower than at the end of last week. Year on year, prices have fallen by 68 per cent compared to early December 2024. Finway reports. read more

Montosa has recently expanded its operations in Perpignan by acquiring a new warehouse, which has increased its capacity for the French market from approximately 300 square metres to over 700 square metres. The warehouse is situated in the Medina 4 logistics complex, which is owned by Groupe Primever. The larger facility has allowed Montosa to enhance its operations in the region. read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased by 7% to $1,927 per 40ft container after three weeks of decline, primarily driven by rate increases on Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade routes. After reaching their lowest levels since January 2025 due to three weeks of consecutive drops, rates on the read more