The Chilean cherry season is currently transitioning from the initial phase of air freight shipments to a period where volumes are starting to increase. Disruptions in supply briefly raised prices for Santina cherries, while sales for other varieties were slower. The market is now receiving higher volumes and experiencing good quality. read more

From adhesive to sustainability: Sinclair analyzes the revolution of compostable labels and the factors influencing it. read more

Martin Reynolds, the marketing director of Cape Dried Fruit Packers, mentioned that a significant amount of their dried fruit would normally be sold to customers in the United States. The industry is currently considering its choices and exploring other markets due to the 30% tariff imposed on South African goods. read more

Anyone familiar with the fresh produce industry, especially those who have conducted business in South Africa, will recognize Anton Kruger. He is often seen at events in South Africa and in various countries worldwide, always wearing his South African scarf or colors. Anton has served as CEO of. read more

SPAR China's partner is modernizing its store portfolio. In northern China, SPAR Shandong is opening modernized and renovated SPAR supermarkets throughout the region. The recently renovated SPAR Shandong Supermarket at Shouguang Wanda Plaza has reopened for customers. read more

Sustainability starts in the DNA. At Schoneveld Breeding, specialists work daily on genetics that are prepared for a sustainable future: robust plants that grow efficiently with minimal energy and chemical inputs. Growing support specialist Hassan Hadid and area manager for South America are part of this important work. read more

Plantpeddler celebrated National Poinsettia Day on December 12th by gifting Poinsettias to prominent figures in Iowa. The recipients included Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh, President Dr. Wendy Wintersteen of Iowa State University, and others. read more

A new space, a strengthened vision, and an investment looking towards the future of the traditional channel. On Friday morning, the official inauguration of the new stand of Spreafico Francesco & F.lli took place inside the Milan Fruit and Vegetable Market, a key step in. read more

The analysis of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, in collaboration with Circana, highlights a November characterized by abnormal trends compared to the rest of the year for the fruit and vegetable department of large-scale retail, as has been the case in other autumn months. In particular, there has been a sharp drop in prices. read more

The mango season in Brazil is ending with stable prices, high quality, and unexpected market trends, according to Willian Aislan Lima, the commercial director of Mango Man Trade. Lima, who ventured into independent exporting in 2025 after over 14 years in the industry, mentioned that Brazil was largely isolated in this regard. read more

Amenduni Nicola Spa, a company from Puglia specializing in the production of high-precision machinery for extracting avocado oil, was awarded for the fourth consecutive time as the best company in the oil processing machinery category at the Avocado Awards, organized by the Avocado Society. read more

From January to October, Georgia imported 21,110 tons of tomatoes worth USD 15 million. According to official statistics, the value of imported tomatoes rose by 8.3% year-on-year, while import volumes decreased by 6%. The average import price also increased: Whereas one kilogram of imported read more

An investment looking towards the future without forgetting the roots of a journey that began a quarter of a century ago. The official inauguration of the new Spreafico stand inside Foody, the Fruit and Vegetable Market of Milan, took place on the morning of December 12, 2025. The event marks a read more

Amanda Solliday will officially join the American Floral Endowment (AFE) team as the Senior Manager of Sustainabloom in January 2026. A doctoral candidate at North Carolina State University, Amanda (pictured on the right) has supported AFE's Sustainabloom program as a member of the research team. read more

The winter season is approaching its peak consumption period. However, for Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione, an Apulian company that supplies fruit and vegetables to large-scale organized distributors, this December is shaping up to be quite atypical. Filippo Frongia describes an unusual read more

This week, there has been a change in the market towards Chilean sea-freighted cherries. Traders have mentioned that because of the lower volume of air-freighted cherries and the noticeable price difference with sea freight, most have transitioned to selling sea-freighted fruit. The majority of sea-freighted cherries are now being sold. read more

With Christmas approaching, farmers have started selling festive poinsettias. However, they mentioned that this year's production of the plants was down by 30% due to a warm winter and pests. Last week, Huang Yi-pin, a member of the Tainan Gueiren District Farmer Association, stated that multiple poinsettia cultivars were affected. read more

Grupo Alcoaxarquía is expanding its presence in the avocado and mango market with the inauguration of a new logistics platform, office, and packaging facilities in Perpignan, France. This expansion comes at the beginning of the Spanish avocado season, and the company plans to further grow its market share with this product this year. read more

At Ecoroses, sustainability has been a part of the farm's identity for a long time, and now it is even visible on the rooftops. The Ecuadorian grower has recently finished installing 1,019 solar panels, which have been fully operational for approximately two months. "More than just plans, solar power at Ecoroses is now a reality." read more

Operating controlled-environment agriculture in Lebanon involves planning for instability. This includes dealing with frequent power outages, high summer temperatures, winter cold spells, limited water availability, and interruptions in supply chains. Wamhiba Hydroponic Farms has addressed these challenges by constructing read more