Kivits Logistics Group's second cold storage facility at Dutch Fresh Port, named Ridderkerk 2, was completed on Friday, December 19th. The building occupies an area of 4.5 hectares and has 34,000 m2 of floor space, which includes a packaging floor of 9,000 m2. It features 30 cold storage rooms, ranging in size from 140 to... read more

For years, growers have been using peroxide-based products to maintain the cleanliness of irrigation lines, nutrient tanks, and greenhouse water systems. Bostjan Veronik notes that while peroxide is efficient in quickly oxidizing pathogens and reducing visible biofilm, its effects are temporary and only surface-level. read more

The enhancement of the most relevant nutrients in the horticultural species cultivated by OP Nordest members is the objective of the research project "Innovation of agricultural techniques and qualitative improvement of horticultural products of OP Nordest members", carried out with the. read more

Moroccan avocado exports are currently slowing down, which is a common phenomenon at the end of the year. However, the end of 2025 is proving to be busier than the previous year, as a decrease in supply in Europe is leading importers to replenish their stocks for January, as stated by Zakaria El Yamlahi, managing director. read more

With 5,500 hectares of orchards, including 1,100 hectares of organic apple orchards, 7 cooperatives, and 1,500 members, Vip (Association of Val Venosta producers) has always been an important partner in Italy for private label brands. They will participate in the sixth edition of Marca Fresh. Let's have a discussion with the commercial director. read more

The hotel, restaurant, and catering industry in Guatemala is experiencing significant growth, fueled by rising tourism and an expanding dining-out culture. This growth creates a promising opportunity to enhance the commercialization of processed vegetables, including frozen, canned, and. read more

The year 2025 is shaping up to be a particularly dynamic time for the international fresh produce sector. Tito Spaldi, Isolcell's International Sales Manager, describes a changing market driven by new storage, ripening, and quality continuity needs, as well as significant geopolitical and logistical... read more

The International Mango Organization (IMO) has announced the finalized structural framework and keynote lineup for the upcoming Global Mango Conference. Led by Executive Director Will Cavan, a forty-year veteran of the produce industry and a specialist in tropical agriculture, read more

The Spanish berry producers association Freshuelva predicts that the total berry cultivation area in the province will reach 12,388 hectares in 2026, just 1% more than in the previous season. This moderate growth is concentrated on

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One Flora Group and Juan Carlos Hannaford, owner of Elite, have announced that they have reached an agreement to join forces. Both parties commit to building a smarter, more sustainable, and future-proof global flower supply chain, while continuing to operate independently and strengthening one. read more

Cornwall aims to take the lead in developing the UK geothermal sector with a new proposal launched last week. The proposal, developed by Cornwall Trade and Investment, seeks to capitalize on the advancements made in the US that have transformed deep geothermal technology, making it much more efficient. read more

The Liberian Senate has unanimously approved legislation to establish the Agriculture Enterprise Development Bank of Liberia, a specialized financial institution designed to expand access to affordable credit for farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and agro-processors who have traditionally been excluded. read more

Maroko ciągle umacnia swoją pozycję na globalnym rynku awokado. Według EastFruit, eksport wzrósł przez pięć kolejnych lat marketingowych, systematycznie ustanawiając nowe rekordy. read more

Obecnie podaż papai jest umiarkowana, co utrzymuje mocniejsze ceny. "Nie ma tego zbyt wiele, ale też nie jest to zbyt mało" - mówi Lance Peterson z Super Starr International. "Myślę, że nie ma zbyt wiele owoców dobrej jakości." Ten problem jakości głównie wynika z corocznej read more

Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun announced that Thailand has made significant progress in enhancing its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Peru. The Department of Trade Negotiations reported that both countries have achieved a substantial agreement on key issues, with only minor technical details remaining. read more

Willem Dijk AGF in the Netherlands offers a diverse selection of Spanish produce during the winter season, ranging from juicy oranges to fragrant herbs and colorful bell peppers. The company has been providing customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany with high-quality products under well-known brands like Filosofo for many years. read more

It has always been a divisive vegetable like "Marmite" among Brits, especially during the festive season, but now the European favorite red cabbage has firmly established itself on the UK Christmas dinner table. Last year, demand for this highly nutritious vegetable surged by 150 percent during Christmas week compared to... read more

Sezon egipski rozpoczął się, a produkcja jest nieznacznie wyższa niż w zeszłym roku, mówi Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący egipskiego eksportera świeżych produktów Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "W Egyptian Emirati Import & Export rozpoczęliśmy sezon cytrusowy z Egiptu, w którym występują pomarańcze odmiany Valencia, read more

Port of Dover Cargo has successfully completed its second consecutive citrus season, solidifying its role as a vital entry point for fresh produce into the UK market. Through close collaboration with the Reefer Alliance service, a partnership between Seatrade and Cool Carriers, the Port of Dover efficiently managed the handling of... read more

In Ecuador, an alert has been issued for Fusarium R4T, one of the main threats to banana cultivation worldwide, in the absence of effective chemical controls and resistant commercial varieties. The pathogen was identified after the completion of laboratory analyses. read more