Rewe takes a new step in the digital transformation of fresh product logistics by opening a fully automated distribution center dedicated to fruits and vegetables in Oranienburg, in the metropolitan area of Berlin. The project, developed in collaboration with Cimcorp, is aimed at improving efficiency and accuracy in the handling of fresh produce. read more

Sezon 2025 był punktem zwrotnym dla brazylijskiego przemysłu winogronowego. Według Aníbala Camposa, menedżera Agrivale (Brazylia), był to prawdopodobnie "najtrudniejszy sezon eksportu winogron w historii Brazylii". Taryfy USA, które praktycznie zamknęły ten rynek, wraz z przedłużonymi europejskimi. read more

F.lli Orsero is launching a special limited edition pack for Carnival, dedicated to its exotic fruit line, to create a colorful mask in a few simple steps and reuse the cardboard fruit containers. read more

La Unió Llauradora describes the 2025/2026 persimmon season, which is nearing its end, as quite irregular and notes that it has not met expectations following the damage caused by the Dana. The season's results are affected by pests like cotonet and whitefly, which have caused significant. read more

At Macfrut 2026, The Healthy Food Area is divided into three sections. It triples the offer to operators for a 360-degree journey on health-promoting products. Located in a specific area of the fair (Pavilion D3), marked by an identifying color (green), it hosts "Healthy Food" with. read more

Tesco is recalling Tesco Grape & Berry Medley due to the presence of salmonella in the product. The affected product is Tesco Grape & Berry Medley in a 230g pack size with use-by dates of 16 February 2026 and 17 February 2026. The risk statement confirms the presence of Salmonella in the product. read more

New Zealand grows strawberries for its domestic market, but also exports its products to Asia, with Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Hong Kong being the main markets. One of New Zealand's strawberry growers recently completed the construction of a retractable roof greenhouse, which allows for better... read more

The Peruvian onion season 2025-2026 is coming to an end with a good overall yield but disappointing prices. According to Miguel Ángel Salas González, general manager of Agromel SAC and a producer in southern Peru, "the yields have been good, it is a normal year in terms of production, but the prices have been disappointing." read more

Luis Miguel Vegas, general manager of Provid, stated that according to the latest Vid Data report, Peruvian table grape exports continued to perform well overall in week 06 of the 2025-2026 season, although there are signs of a slowdown in weekly growth. "We anticipated a 2% increase in the read more

Bayer Cropscience introduces three new Semins brand varieties for the Italian watermelon market: Exhedra, Tropired, and Sweet Pontoon. The new varieties address specific market needs, covering the main segments: elongated watermelons, round oval shapes, seedless, and all with rind. read more

As the Horti India Expo 2026 approaches (12-14 March, New Delhi), East-West Trade & Consulting is preparing a targeted horticulture trade mission to assist European suppliers in entering the Indian market. This initiative builds upon previous conversations regarding India's vast market size and growth potential. read more

Exports are increasing, but Italy is "losing" balance: this is the picture that emerges from the analysis of the Monitor Ortofrutta Agroter on Istat data related to the period January-November 2025, compared to the same timeframe in 2024. The key issue is not so much the direction - the read more

Zespri has released its final forecast for the 2025/26 season, with projected returns per hectare reaching record levels across all fruit categories. Projected returns per tray have increased since the November forecast for Zespri Green, Organic Green, and Organic SunGold, surpassing the upper end of projections. read more

Family Tree Farms has named Carla San Martin as the EMEA commercial director, starting from January 1, 2026. In her new position, San Martin will be responsible for overseeing commercial strategy and driving customer growth in Europe and the Middle East as the company further develops its global presence. read more

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi organized the 'Pusa Rose and Marigold Field Day' at the research farm of the institute. The event was themed 'Rose and Marigold: A Bridge of Science, Innovation, and Farmer Prosperity.' It offered a firsthand glimpse at the application of new scientific methods. read more

The Ecuadorian banana sector has started the year with increased production and a rebound in international prices, following a period marked by logistical adjustments and calendar effects. Marianela Ubilla, manager of Agzulasa, explains that despite the challenging start, the supply was able to read more

W trakcie corocznych negocjacji handlowych, napięta atmosfera zapanowała między supermarketami a rządem francuskim po komentarzach ministra rolnictwa Annie Genevard w gazecie Le Parisien, które nieco nie spodobały się sprzedawcom. Sektor Handlu i Dystrybucji. read more

The Centro Sur cooperative has conducted an initial technical assessment of the impact of the recent storm on asparagus plantations in the region of Poniente Granadino, in Andalusia, Spain. Losses for the 2026 season are estimated to be around 35-40% in the most affected areas. read more

Podczas gdy światowy sektor świeżych produktów spotkał się w Berlinie na Fruit Logistica 2026, dyskusje odzwierciedlały bardziej ostrożne podejście. Według wglądów udostępnionych przez Stowarzyszenie Plantatorów Cytrusów z Południowej Afryki, światowy handel cytrusami kształtuje się pod wpływem niepewności geopolitycznej, coraz szerszej regulacji. read more

Egypt ponownie ustanowił nowy rekord w europejskim handlu jagodami, rejestrując niespotykane dotąd ilości eksportu mrożonych truskawek do Niemiec. W ciągu pierwszych jedenastu miesięcy 2025 roku, Niemcy importowały 81,9 tysiąca ton egipskich mrożonych truskawek, o wartości ponad 90 milionów euro, według. read more