Larger harvests in Tunisia and Algeria have prompted the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council to increase its global date production estimates. Meanwhile, EU imports declined by almost 4% in 2025, and the year-on-year decrease in the first quarter of 2026 was nearly 23%. read more

W ciągu lat awokado stało się jednym z najpopularniejszych produktów dostępnych przez cały rok w sklepach specjalistycznych. Jednakże, jak mówi Alejandro Manuel Marin Hernandez z firmy Axer GmbH z siedzibą w Kolonii-Gremberghoven, pozostaje wyzwaniem zapewnienie stałej jakości tego egzotycznego owocu przez cały rok. read more

If a rabbit's nose accelerates up to 120 beats per minute, the diagnosis is certain: the vegetables are extremely fresh. Starting from this unique scientific premise, The Beat of Freshness is the new digital campaign by Lidl Italia that aims to revolutionize the storytelling of fruits and vegetables. read more

Cartonpack Group is continuing its growth and consolidation strategy by acquiring a business unit from Agrypack S.r.l., a company based in Verona that was founded in 1992 and specializes in distributing packaging solutions for the agri-food sector. This transaction represents another milestone in the company's growth strategy. read more

On March 21, the first white asparagus of this year's season was harvested at Spargelhof Willemsen farm in Wassenberg. "Earlier than ever before," says Alexander Willemsen, who runs the farm together with his brother André. Besides satisfying the demands of their approximately 30-acre estate. read more

The Colombian Hass avocado market is moving towards a more advanced stage, marked by standardized quality, enhanced traceability, and the establishment of a national brand. Katheryn Mejía, a representative of Corpohass, discusses the advancements in Avocados from Colombia. read more

The new spring campaign of Marlene® started on March 1st, focusing on a concept that enhances one of the most distinctive traits of the brand: its creative side, through activities that establish a direct connection with consumers and offer inspiration to sales points. read more

Russian phytosanitary authorities have rejected two citrus shipments from Morocco at the port of St. Petersburg following inspection findings. A 48.4-tonne consignment of lemons and oranges was denied entry after inspectors identified discrepancies between product labeling and the information provided. read more

Brazil's fruit export sector has, up to now, managed to avoid the full impact of increasing freight costs associated with the conflict in the Middle East, as most shipments are concentrated in the second half of the year. Although higher oil prices have raised transportation expenses in global trade, the limited export activity during this time has helped mitigate the effects on… read more

Table grapes can now be stored for up to 98 days with minimal decay or quality loss using controlled SO₂-release technology, enabling exporters to confidently target long-distance markets that were previously considered too risky due to spoilage, says Mukul Sareen of Keep It Fresh LLP. read more

The Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland showcased its annual Green Industry Trends for 2027 at the World Horti Center in the Netherlands. The event, which was attended by marketers and other industry professionals, focused on a central theme: Unravel, reflecting on the complexity and read more

Doskonałe wieści z drugiej strony Atlantyku: Smeralda, odmiana jabłka opracowana w ramach programu hodowlanego CIV, zyskuje popularność w Ameryce Północnej dzięki kanadyjskiemu partnerowi, firmie Gibson Farms, będącej wyłącznym licencjobiorcą odmiany. "Opracowany dzięki lataom badań, Smeralda" read more

The apple harvest at Golden Bay Fruit in New Zealand's South Island started a few days later than last year. The weather has been good, and the fruit is looking very good. "The colour, quality, and skin finish are excellent," said Patrick Meikle, Chief Commercial Officer at Golden Bay Fruit. "We" read more

Niedawna holenderska misja handlowa do Uzbekistanu otworzyła rzeczywisty dialog między producentami hortikultury z Uzbekistanu a holenderskimi firmami, skupiający się na technologii, lepszym materiale siewnym i gotowych do eksportu produkcji - mówi Furkat Alimukhamedov z Netherlands Fruit Solutions Uzbekistan. read more

W styczniu Rosja stała się największym importerem śliwek z Holandii według danych Eurostatu. Import wyniósł 895 700 euro w styczniu, co stanowi wzrost sześciokrotny w porównaniu do grudnia, kiedy zakupy wynosiły 153 100 euro. Ten wzrost spowodował, że Rosja przesunęła się z trzeciego na pierwsze miejsce wśród wiodących. read more