The New Zealand kiwifruit season is going well with a significant crop of over 220 million trays to sell. The harvest began in February with Zespri's RubyRed, followed by SunGold. Currently, the focus is on completing the green harvest and effectively managing the remainder of the season. read more

Fairtrade Italia presents the 2025 social balance sheet. The overall picture is growing: 316 partner companies (+4% from 2024) and 2,746 certified references (+7%). In a year marked by market volatility in agriculture, certified fruit remains one of the most dynamic sectors. Bananas: read more

"The season for Spanish oranges is currently coming to an end. Valencia oranges from Egypt are still arriving, but sales are very slow at the moment," says Tom Leenheer of Van Ooijen Citrus. "The first volumes of Salustiana and Navel oranges will leave South America next weekend. We expect to" read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased by 3% to US$2,800 per 40-foot container, mainly due to rate hikes on the Asia-Europe and Transpacific trade routes. Spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade route saw another rise this week, fueled by early peak-season demand. Freight rates from Shanghai to read more

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has announced the appointment of Derek Rapp as Chief Operating Officer. Rapp joins the Danforth Center from RiverVest Venture Partners, where he served as a managing director focused on investment strategy, operations, and life sciences innovation. read more

The Air Tray Technologies system from Blackmore Company combines propagation trays, rack systems, and paper-based retail containers. The company claims that the system is designed to reduce substrate usage, transportation volume, and chemical inputs, while also increasing production density and ease of handling. read more

From 1 June 2026, Joost Claessens will assume the role of Managing Director at Barendsen, a company within the Dutch Flower Group (DFG). Joost will be taking over from Richard Koenen, who has moved on to a new position at CNB in Lisse outside of DFG. Joost Claessens comes with a wealth of experience in both the retail and read more

The season of greenhouse watermelons is coming to an end this week in Greece. Mr. Vassilis Passas, co-owner of Passas Group, which cultivates 18 hectares of greenhouse watermelons in Ilia, emphasizes: "It has been a successful season for our greenhouse product, which began on April 15th. read more

Famila, a national brand of Selex Gruppo Commerciale, is accelerating its growth trajectory by establishing itself as one of the most dynamic and authoritative models of Modern Organized Retail in Italy. The results confirm this, with a sales turnover of 3.3 billion in 2025. read more

To jest bardzo trudny sezon winogron dla Meksyku. Trwa on około ośmiu tygodni, co z góry jest krótkim okresem, a w tym roku dodatkowo ograniczony jest konkurencją ze strony Ameryki Południowej z przodu i Kalifornii z tyłu. "Gdy byłem w Walmart cztery dni temu, read more

The fresh fruit and vegetable industry remains at the forefront of packaging innovation, as demonstrated by its strong presence at the 2026 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards. read more

With a forecast of 7,000 tons for the 2026 campaign and the recognition of Flavor of the Year 2026 achieved by Metis Oxy Solar in France and Spain, Metis is entering the new season with expectations of growth and a development plan aimed at strengthening its presence in key markets. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. has announced the successful acquisition of Calavo Growers, Inc., a supplier of fresh avocados, tomatoes, papayas, and prepared foods such as guacamole. This acquisition brings together two major avocado companies in North America and enhances Mission's capabilities in sourcing, packing, and distribution. read more

The spring frosts that occurred at the end of April left clear traces on blueberry plantations. Dr. Michał Wojcieszek from Yara Poland pointed out during a meeting from the Blueberry Factory series on Dr. Paweł Krawiec's plantation that the scale of damage is very

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The Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Agriculture of Israel have joined other government bodies in opposing the proposed merger between shipping company ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and the German shipping group Hapag-Lloyd. The proposed transaction involves selling ZIM to Hapag-Lloyd and the FIMI. read more

Global blueberry markets are experiencing increased supply in the Northern Hemisphere, although there are quality issues and uneven volumes in some regions due to weather conditions. Domestic production in North America is on the rise, and European production is gradually beginning to support availability. read more

The Guardian has reported that a group of food experts have signed a letter to ministers warning that the combined effects of extreme weather, inflation, and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran pose a national security threat to the UK. The experts criticize the government for not taking this threat seriously. read more

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Nutrano Produce Group has been marketing Delite seedless mandarins on behalf of the Delite Growers Association since they first appeared on Australian shelves in 2012. As they prepare for the 2025 season, a new campaign has been developed to tackle a significant challenge in the mandarin category - declining engagement. read more