Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) with great pleasure announces the appointment of Scott Kompo-Harms as its new Chief Executive Officer, starting on January 12, 2026. QFVG Board Chair Joe Moro stated that the Board is delighted to have Scott on board after a comprehensive recruitment process. "Scott brings a..." read more

The BayWa site in Kressbronn is massive, with vast quantities of fruit being processed. The site spans 42,000 square meters, with 28,000 square meters being designated for buildings. "We process 60,000 tons of pome fruit per year here," says Operations Manager Markus Bestfleisch. "Mainly apples, but..." read more

From January to October 2025, Peruvian strawberry exports grew by 30% in value and 20% in volume compared to the same period in 2024, with the United States as the main market and frozen strawberries accounting for the bulk of supply. Sector data shows that Peru exported 26,003 tons of strawberries. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on grapes. Are you a grower, importer, or supplier of grapes? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview. Just let us know. You can contact info@freshplaza.com. Would you like to participate in our marketing campaign? read more

W Levoplant's new location there is a lot of activity. Recently acquired six hectares in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands, are now being converted for Phalaenopsis cultivation, and it's a big task. Since the site previously produced pot plants, a significant amount of technical. read more

Within the EU's total agricultural output, the value of vegetables and horticultural products was €71.5 billion in 2023. This was the highest value of any of the crop products and represented 13.3% of the overall total. Among EU regions, the output value of vegetable and horticultural products read more

"PGI Piana del Sele Cauliflowers strengthened their position on the market during the second campaign," reported Leonardo Odorizzi, spokesman for the La Grande Bellezza Italiana network, which, for the second season, is collaborating with the Consortium for synergic marketing. "The work carried out... read more

At the first edition of Il Carrello – Frutta & Verdura, the Retail Atlas, organized by IFN and Agroter with the collaboration of Toluna and NielsenIQ, the spotlight was focused on one of the pillars, often underestimated, of the Italian fruit and vegetable supply chain: the market system. read more

"In the history of the Republic, the Meloni government is the one that has invested the most in agriculture, exceeding 16 billion euros. And we do not intend to stop." read more

The premium Metis plum, exclusively produced in Italy by Granfrutta Zani and Minguzzi, is experiencing a double-digit market growth. This year's harvest, completed at the end of September, allowed the product to remain on sale until early November. read more

Maersk has appointed Thomas Theeuwes as its new Managing Director for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, effective January 1, 2026. Theeuwes brings nearly two decades of global expertise to the role, most recently serving as Managing Director of the West Africa Area since 2024. read more

The German lamb's lettuce harvest is currently in full swing. "Unfortunately, we have had quite a few quality issues so far, as a significant number of our producers have had to contend with excessively wet fields. Not only in Baden and the Palatinate, but also in the Freiburg area. Although." read more

Friday, November 28 marked a milestone in Selecta One's recent history: the signing of a €16.5 million loan from DEG to refinance the acquisition of its Wagagai Farm in Uganda. This is a step that helps secure more than 2,000 jobs, protects long-standing social programs, and reinforces. read more

The following article is written by Mekonnen Solomon from the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture. As a senior staff member and horticulture export coordinator at the Ministry of Agriculture in Ethiopia, I am enthusiastic about advancing the nation's floriculture sub-sector, especially its vibrant rose industry. read more

The prices of pistachios in shell in the USA, delivered to Europe, after a period of declines at the beginning of the 25/26 season, following the pressure of the new record harvest (estimated by INC at around 725,000 tons, +44% compared to the 24/25 season and +7% compared to the previous record of 23/24), have... read more

A large shipment of Chilean cherries arrived by air this week, leading to a decrease in prices compared to last week. For instance, a 2.5kg x 2 (two-in-one) pack of Santina cherries in 3J size is currently priced at ¥560–590 per box, with premium quality batches still selling for over ¥600 per box. read more

Chiny are stepping in to support BRICS members at a time when U.S. trade policies have strained long-standing economic ties. Farmers in South Africa, who were previously heavily dependent on trade agreements with the United States, are now facing growing pressure from tariffs imposed by Washington. read more

A small farm must definitely find its unique market, according to Jack Lewis, the owner of Klapperbos pomegranate and apricot farm, as well as a product developer. His dried pomegranate arils are a hit, described as "Pure natural candy, with all the polyphenols and the flavonoids still there", and are popular for braais. read more

Greek garlic and onions are currently the predominant products in the Greek market at this time of the season. According to Mr. Nikos Tsimplidis, owner of Golden Gaia, a wholesaler located in the Central Vegetable Market of Thessaloniki, the presence of imported products is almost non-existent. "When it comes to garlic, read more

Macfrut 2026 was presented in Moldova. This happened at the 11th edition of the Fruit Business Conference, organized by Moldova Fruct, a professional event hosted in Chisinau. An international meeting aimed at fruit importers and exporters in the Eastern European markets, the event had read more