Ulrich Etiketten has announced that their paper flow packs for fruit and vegetables have won an award for the third time. "Being recognized as a winner of the 2025 WorldStar Awards in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables category, our innovative and eco-friendly packaging solution demonstrates that our efforts are paying off." read more

In the fifth week of 2025, there were significant changes in the fruit and vegetable markets on the EastFruit Trade Platform. This analysis will explore the price trends that were observed, as well as an assessment of the supply and demand dynamics, and a comparison with the report from the previous week. read more

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), officially inaugurated a new flower tissue culture laboratory in Kigali on January 24th. The lab is part of the project. read more

The recyclable corrugated cardboard packaging industry, represented by AFCO (Spanish Association of Corrugated Cardboard Packaging Manufacturers) and... read more

The preseident of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced significant tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking. These tariffs, which are scheduled to be implemented on Tuesday, include a 25% tax on Canadian and Mexican imports and a 10% levy on Chinese goods. read more

Last Friday, the 2nd 'Agriculture with Purpose' Congress took place, organized by La Palma Cooperative and Cajamar. An event with tomatoes as the main focus, titled 'Agriculture in full swing'. Throughout the day, a wide range of topics were covered starting from the present. read more

The Consortium of Associated Lemon Producers has introduced a new packaging solution for Italian and foreign large retail chains, specifically designed to promote smaller-sized lemons that may not be fully appreciated in the fresh market. "Instead of using traditional nets, we opted for... read more

Bakker Barendrecht, a Greenyard company, will begin construction this week on a new center for fresh fruit and vegetables in Ridderkerk, The Netherlands. The state-of-the-art building will incorporate the latest technological innovations for warehousing, packing, and ripening of fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

Kultive started off 2025 with a significant development: CASAY (Cooperative Agricultural of Greenhouse Growers in Aube and Yonne), one of its three production organizations, has acquired Marchal greenhouses, a major player in cucumber production in the Grand-Est region. "The takeover was finalized at the end read more

Successful propagation of unrooted cuttings (URCs) is a key element of efficient greenhouse production. This eGRO Alert highlights five important factors for handling and planting URCs: sanitation, timely processing, thorough preparation, precise planting techniques, and environmental control. read more

Tesco is selling table grapes labeled with their taste or texture to better understand what shoppers prefer. The retailer has partnered with suppliers AMT Fresh and Bloom Fresh to introduce three types of packaging, categorizing the grapes as either tropical flavor, candy flavor, or. read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, there is a trend of increasing prices for table beets on the Ukrainian market this week. Local producers are reporting a decrease in stocks of high-quality beets, while the demand from wholesale companies and retail chains for this product is on the rise. read more

The United States will impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imported goods from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10 per cent duty on Chinese imports, starting on Saturday, February 1st. Industry leaders warn that this move could lead to significant disruptions in North America's fresh produce market. read more