Opera La Pera's commercial campaign can rely on a key element: sufficient volumes to cover the entire season, offering continuity of supply, reliability to partners, and organoleptic quality of the fruits, even in a challenging production context. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie and PrepWorld have announced the creation of a joint venture called PrepWorld France, with a focus on the fresh-cut fruit segment in France and selected European markets. The agreement was confirmed on January 7, 2026. PrepWorld France will be established within Omer-Decugis & Cie's future operations. read more

The Greek sweet potato trading season is progressing smoothly, despite facing a harvest delay. "In Ilia, one of the two sweet potato growing regions in Greece, we completed the harvest one month later than usual. Normally, the harvest finishes in early October, but due to persistent read more

Mandarins are in short supply in the United States and are expected to remain so for the rest of January. Casey Kio, the executive vice president of global sourcing for Consalo, stated, "Both Morocco and California have experienced a significant amount of rain. It has been raining consistently throughout December in both regions." read more

REWE Group is joining the international Sustainability Initiative Fruit and Vegetables (SIFAV). Coordinated by the global sustainability organization IDH, the initiative brings companies together to make global supply chains for fruit and vegetables consistently more sustainable and to embed sustainability practices. read more

Because of its strategic location, the Middle East has always been an important hub for the global fruit trade. The local market offers a wide variety of fruits, with consumers placing a high value on taste and texture. In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards healthy eating, influenced by the fast-paced lifestyle. read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is predicting a rise in citrus production in Morocco for the 2025/26 season. read more

Zainteresowanie rośnie na Ukrainie koncepcją "domu w domu", gdzie w istniejących już obiektach przemysłowych zakładane są w pełni hermetyzowane farmy wewnętrzne. W ostatnim artykule w magazynie Plantator podano przykład zamkniętego projektu farmy w Kramfors, w Szwecji. Podejście "dom w domu" read more

Chiny zwiększą cła importowe na świeże i suszone żurawiny od 1 stycznia 2026 r., w związku z zakończeniem dotychczasowych obowiązujących stawek celnych na zasadzie najwyższej ulgi taryfowej. Zgodnie z harmonogramem taryfowym na rok 2026, cło importowe na świeżą żurawinę sklasyfikowaną pod kodem HS 08104000 wzrośnie. read more

A trial of a multi-function tree management platform has been initiated in Western Australia as part of a study on technology-enabled Narrow Orchard Systems. The Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has acquired an electric-powered Frucotec Berglady platform. read more

Maroko has zwiększyło swoją pozycję na niemieckim rynku, dostarczając po raz pierwszy ponad 50 000 ton słodkich papryk w ciągu jednego sezonu, zgodnie z informacjami EastFruit. read more

Wholesale fruit prices showed mixed movements this week, with apples recording the most consistent increases across categories, while pears presented a more divided picture. Apple prices strengthened overall. Bramley's Seedling apples averaged £1.26 per kg, up £0.02 from the previous week. read more

The Italian bell pepper market is ready for a revolution. HM.CLAUSE is introducing two new varieties born in Sicily: MOZZAFIATO F1 (red) and SORPRENDOR F1 (yellow). read more

Gospodarka Rwandy nadal w dużej mierze opiera się na rolnictwie samowystarczalnym. Jednak w ostatnich latach coraz więcej firm zaczęło konsolidować produkcję drobnych rolników i przygotowywać ją do eksportu. Chociaż wiele z tych eksportowanych produktów trafia na rynki regionalne, produkty takie jak chili read more

The obtaining of the IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) mark represents the beginning of a new phase for the agriculture of the Basilicata region for the Basilicata Strawberry: a product capable of meeting a growing demand for quality and healthiness. read more

A group of enthusiastic horticulture staff from JSW Steel, Dolvi, organized a one-day hands-on flower arrangement workshop for their skill development. The event was guided by Pandharinath Mhaske, an award-winning and certified floral designer and Coordinator of the India Florist Association. read more

At the end of the last century, Egypt was essentially absent from analyses and rankings of the global fruit and vegetable trade. Exports did not exceed 500,000 tons, concentrated almost exclusively on fresh potatoes and onions, low-value-added products. read more

After spending over 18 years in the banana industry as a key account manager at Chiquita and in the ginger industry as the sales director retail at Sawari Fresh, Mark Grim has now taken a plunge into a new venture. Starting from 1 January, after the usual New Year slowdown, he has begun working as an independent. read more

Ponieważ Boże Narodzenie i Nowy Rok wypadły w dni powszednie, wpływ na łańcuch dostaw świeżych produktów był znaczący w ostatnich tygodniach. Harmonogramy zbiorów, pakowania i wysyłki zostały wszystkie zaburzone. Dodać do tego zimną pogodę w różnych częściach USA i rezultatem jest zator i read more

Hazera and HM.Clause, both part of the Limagrain Group, will participate together at Fruit Logistica from 4 to 6 February in Berlin. The two companies will showcase their product portfolios at a shared booth, with a focus on varietal development for various segments of the fresh produce industry. read more