"Over the last ten to fifteen years, exporters have primarily focused on the speed of moving pallets to the market," says Johan Mostert, managing director of DiPAR Systems. "But that has changed: as oversupply becomes more common, the true advantage now lies in ensuring that the right carton lands." read more

The movement of avocados, blueberries, cucumbers, bell peppers, strawberries, and tomatoes continues to shift across US ports of entry, with trading activity and pricing varying by region and product. Below is a condensed overview of current trends. Avocado movement from Mexico through Texas crossings is read more

Ball Australia produces high-quality flower and vegetable seedlings, supplying growers who depend on precision, consistency, and strong plant performance. As their operations continue to expand, maintaining precise control over light, energy, and climate has become even more crucial. read more

The 6th edition of the Morocco Berry Conference, held in Agadir under the theme 'African Berries', brought together nearly 700 industry professionals from more than 25 countries, says Siham Zahidi, co-founder of Green Smile: "The Morocco Berry Conference 2025 has been the largest and most read more

The supply of lemons from California is currently high, with products sourced from both District 1 and District 3. The majority of the fruit is currently coming from the state. "Chile has finished its season, and we no longer have imports from there. There is some Mexican fruit available, but in limited quantities." read more

The tenth edition of the Food Africa trade show will be held from December 9 to 12 in Cairo, Egypt, bringing together professionals from around the world dedicated to fresh produce, dates, grains, and processed foods. According to Dalia Kabeel, co-founder of the event, fresh produce and its read more

Isabelle van Doorn, the new head of strawberries at Moleda, recently attended the ExpoSE trade fair in Karlsruhe, Germany, where she interacted with numerous users of the company's Plantsauna system. With the team having recently relocated to a larger headquarters, the company now has greater capacity to meet the increased demand. read more

On Friday, December 12, 2025, starting at 3:30 PM, in the Aula Magna of the former Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Bari Aldo Moro, the Horticulture group of the Department of Soil Science, Plant, and Food (Di.S.S.P.A.) will present the book "Vegetables of... read more

Sunions, a tearless variety of onion developed through extensive breeding efforts, will be reintroduced to retail stores in the UK in early December. This variety will once again be sold under Waitrose's No. 1 brand. According to BASF | Nunhems, "Whether it is in the kitchen or around the Monopoly board, nobody..." read more

The ongoing wedding season has led to a sharp increase in the demand for flowers, especially roses and marigolds, causing prices to significantly rise at flower markets. This price hike is due to various factors, including a change in crop preferences among farmers who are now choosing to grow more of these popular flowers. read more

Yunnan is a significant agricultural province in China, well known for its fresh-cut flowers and blueberries. Blueberries usually start appearing in the market in November. However, this year, Yunnan has seen unusually heavy rainfall, with the rainy season lasting longer than usual. read more

The value of fruit exports from Peru exceeded that of Chile from January to October 2025. According to Fresh Fruit, Peru's export value was over US$11.300 billion during this period, while Chile's was US$10.700 billion. In 2024, Peru exported agricultural goods worth US$12.300 billion, with fruit being a major component, while Chile exported US$13.100 billion, also with fruit as a dominant category. read more

Pb Tec has opened a new location in McKinney, TX. The new location will house operational and administrative staff, as well as a panel building shop to enhance customer service in the United States. "This new location is a crucial milestone in the expansion of Pb Tec's North American operations." read more

"Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo, the air freight divisions of the Lufthansa Group, are embarking on a new phase of strategic cooperation aimed at coordinating specific commercial and operational activities while maintaining their separate branding. As per the companies, the..." read more

Dostępność importowanych jabłek na indyjskim rynku jest obecnie stabilna i konsekwentna, ciągłe dostawy zapewniają zdrowy przepływ na rynku i konkurencyjne ceny, mówi Mayur Sakpal z Gurudatt Impex Pvt. Ltd. "Rynek oferuje szereg różnych odmian i opcji jakości, bez większych braków". read more

Restrain has appointed Mr. Gonzalo Caldiz as its new Managing Director for Latin America, a decision that is in line with the company's strategy to grow its operations in the region. Mr. Caldiz, who is also the Managing Director of AgriCal Cono Sur S.A., Restrain's agency partner in Latin America, has read more

In recent years, the narrative of food has changed channels: from the supermarket shelves to the screens of smartphones, where fruits and vegetables become protagonists of viral trends. Today, social media platforms have a decisive influence on the tastes and purchasing choices of consumers. read more

The 28th Chrysanthemum Show Competition-cum-Sale concluded at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) with a good turnout of flower and garden enthusiasts. The event, organized by the Department of Floriculture and Landscaping and the Estate Organization, featured nearly 4,000 pots of brightly-colored chrysanthemums. read more

Sagar Rajput of Kulswamini Fruit Export states that India's banana exports are stable, with increasing demand during winter, particularly from Iran. Rajput also mentions that there are ample opportunities in banana exports, and currently, the market is performing strongly. Kulswamini Fruit predominantly exports the G9 Cavendish variety. read more

Visitors to Future Trends & Innovations were treated to a brief time-travel experience on Tuesday afternoon. With the assistance of several pioneers who have now aged gracefully, the audience, consisting of companies from the greenhouse technology sector, was transported back to the 1970s for a moment. After that nostalgic journey... read more