The Juliet apple, a well-established presence at Fruit Logistica, signifies a significant milestone this year. At the 2026 edition of the Berlin event taking place from February 4th to 6th, this variety will be highlighted at two separate booths in Hall 6.2: at Cardell Export (booth D30) and, for the read more

On 2 February, Looije Group inaugurated a new packaging and logistics facility in Ridderkerk, the Netherlands. The first phase of the facility, which spans 17,000 m2, is now up and running. This site is a key component of the company's continuous expansion of its packaging and logistics operations in the Netherlands. read more

For the first time, Danziger will be introducing a specialized retail-focused showcase at the Dutch Spring Trials, Week 18. "This premiere event is not just another occasion for Danziger - it signifies a significant advancement in how we cater to the European market. We have recognized a rising demand for a different type of conversation - one." read more

The growth journey of the Crü zucchini, a product designed for raw consumption, will be presented at Fruit Logistica, where Colle d'Oro will have its own space within the Sicilian Regional Collective. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) in Michoacán announced the establishment of two laboratories dedicated to producing beneficial insects that combat the Diaphorina pest, which affects lemon crops throughout the state. This initiative is part of the Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice. read more

W 2024 roku średnia cena gruntów uprawnych w Unii Europejskiej została oszacowana na 15 224 euro za hektar, zgodnie z nowo opublikowanymi danymi Eurostatu. Oznacza to wzrost o 6,1% w porównaniu z rokiem 2023, kiedy średnia cena wynosiła 14 343 euro za hektar. Średnie ceny dzierżawy gruntów uprawnych read more

By week 4 of 2026, the Ica region had exported 31,055,347 boxes of table grapes this season (each weighing 8.2 kg). Ica's total exports represent 43% of Peru's 72,221,737 boxes of table grapes shipped, underscoring its role as the primary contributor to the country's agricultural exports. Ica leads the way in table grape exports. read more

Argos Packaging introduces two innovative films for fresh packaging that respond to the growing demand for more sustainable solutions and are designed to be future-ready. "Norifresh" is a major step towards fossil-free packaging, presented by Argos Packaging & Protection. read more

A stormy start to February is expected in much of Italy, with a series of Atlantic disturbances bringing heavy rain and even snowfall at lower elevations. The first weather events will affect the Northern and Central regions starting today, and then extend further. read more

W 2025 roku Filipiny utrzymały swoją pozycję drugiego największego eksportera ananasów na świecie, wspierane przez wzrost popytu z Chin, według wstępnych szacunków Organizacji ds. Żywności i Rolnictwa (FAO). FAO oszacowała, że eksport ananasów z Filipin wyniósł 775 028 ton. read more

Co każdego roku na targach Consumer Electronics Show, roboty rolnicze pojawiają się obok postępów w dziedzinie pojazdów autonomicznych i sztucznej inteligencji. Powtarzającym się pytaniem jest, czy roboty są gotowe zastąpić pracę rolniczą. Dyskusja podczas niedawnej sesji panelowej na CES dotyczącej robotyki i autonomii sugerowała, że. read more

Ivory Coast, the third largest cassava producer in West Africa behind Nigeria and Ghana, officially launched the Cassava Interprofessional Body (OIA Manioc) in Abidjan on January 27th. The aim of this initiative is to improve the structure and coordination of a fragmented sector, in order to read more

India's red onion exports are steadily increasing during the winter peak season, according to Cyril Chakranarayan from Olive Import Export, an Indian fresh produce exporter. "Dubai receives the majority of red onions from Nashik, with up to 60 containers being shipped daily at peak times for repacking and re-export to Saudi Arabia and Oman," he stated. read more

The annual Poinsettia Awards were presented during a poinsettia crop meeting held at the new Hortitech research centre in Honselersdijk. The competition is organized each year by Glastuinbouw Nederland in cooperation with Selecta, Dümmen Orange, Lazzeri, Florensis, and Beekenkamp. Growers were... read more

Ostatniego tygodnia pierwszy kontener holenderskich jabłek dotarł do portu w Szanghaju. Były to jabłka odmiany Tessa od spółdzielni producenckiej FruitMasters. Ten moment jest wyjątkowy, ponieważ po raz pierwszy holenderskie jabłka otrzymały komercyjny dostęp do chińskiego rynku. Import został... read more

Według wstępnych szacunków Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Filipiny utrzymały swoją pozycję drugiego największego eksportera ananasów na świecie w 2025 roku, wspierane przez wzrost popytu z Chin. FAO oszacowała, że eksport ananasów z Filipin wyniósł 775 028 ton. read more

Growers face a major challenge: poly greenhouses are increasingly dealing with high humidity and temperature fluctuations, which result in crop stress and reduced yields. Research conducted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) indicates that screen systems are crucial in maintaining a stable greenhouse climate. read more

For port logistics in northern Germany, the new year began where the previous year ended: "Due to the overall weakening of Germany's export economy, we are currently facing a very different competitive situation than we did a year ago. However, we have the advantage of being very broadly." read more

During Fruit Logistica, Gavita International is introducing the future-proof Agrolux Operating System and the modular LYRA product platform. "Recent developments demonstrate the transformation of Gavita International into a fully integrated solution that assists growers at every stage of cultivation." read more

In 2025, Turkey's pomegranate exports surpassed US$162 million, with shipments going to 62 countries, as reported by the Turkish Exporters Assembly. The total export value reached US$162.56 million, showing a 4.22 per cent increase compared to the previous year. Germany was the leading destination for these exports. read more