Na początku grudnia sektor orzechów włoskich wszedł w strategiczny okres. Tradycyjnie, świąteczne okresy końca roku towarzyszy druga fala dostaw do supermarketów. Jest to kluczowy moment, aby podnieść rangę tego sezonowego produktu, który często boryka się z konkurencją importowaną. read more

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has published its 2024-2025 Annual Report, which highlights a year of momentum, innovation, and industry-driven impact. The report showcases how the combined investments from the floral community are supporting research, education, and leadership development. read more

In September, VLAM organized a tasting event for Belgian Conference pears at the Bologna wholesale market. There has been a growing interest from Belgian traders to explore export opportunities to Italy, where domestic pear production is facing challenges due to changing climatic conditions, leading to increased imports... read more

At BerryBrothers, the soft fruit season is in full swing, with red and white berries from California cold storage, raspberries from Morocco, blackberries from Portugal, and blueberries from Peru. "At the moment, the Christmas rush has not yet started, but it will erupt in full force in the week before." read more

Wholesale sales of potatoes and other key vegetables, commonly known as the "borscht set," decreased by approximately 25-30% in Moldova this autumn, despite stable or decreasing prices, as reported by Logos Press. Market operators faced challenges in selling carrots at 4-4.5 lei/kg. read more

Economic Forum in Vietnam, highlighting the significant growth in passion fruit exports from the country. read more

W momencie gdy stało się jasne, że sezon winogron stołowych w Kalifornii zakończy się wcześniej, Peru poczuło ogromną presję, aby rozpocząć zbieranie swoich plonów. Firma Vanguard Group International rozpoczęła wysyłkę winogron stołowych z ich północnej regionu uprawy w październiku, osiągając wyższy wolumen zbiorów w porównaniu do poprzednich lat. read more

W zeszłym roku Australia importowała kwiaty cięte o wartości 76 milionów dolarów, co stanowi połowę sprzedanych w całym kraju. Zanim są one przewożone z krajów takich jak Kenia, Ekwador i Kolumbia, łodygi są moczone w herbicydzie glifosat. Proces ten, zwany dewitalizacją, zapobiega read more

The first part of the cherimoya season, which runs from September to January, is now in its final phase on the Costa Tropical of Granada, the main producing area of this fruit in the world. Demand for this exotic fruit usually picks up in the Christmas season, although supply tends to be scarce. read more

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