Od 1 stycznia rurociąg, który przecina Ukrainę i dostarcza krajom Europy Wschodniej rosyjski gaz, leży nieużywany. Umowa tranzytowa z Gazpromem wygasła pod koniec grudnia, a ukraiński prezydent Zelenski postanowił jej nie odnawiać, aby uniknąć dalszego wzbogacania skarbca wojennego Putina.

Since January 1, the pipeline that crosses Ukraine and supplies Eastern European countries with Russian gas has been lying idle. The transit contract with Gazprom expired at the end of December, and Ukrainian President Zelensky chose not to renew it to avoid further fueling Putin's war chest. read more

"Western Saharan melons and cherry tomatoes must be correctly labeled to indicate their true territory of origin, but their import cannot be prohibited by France," ruled the Conseil d'État in its recent decision (No. 455088 of 28 January 2025). The court rejected the appeal by the read more

Gehan Elsherif, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import, stated that the Egyptian potato season has been stable so far. "Egypt is one of the top potato exporters globally, with a substantial amount of the crop being sent to markets in Europe, Russia, and Africa. read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has officially approved HortEx Vietnam 2025. The event is scheduled to take place from March 12 to 14, 2025, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This event will showcase Vietnam's horticulture and floriculture sectors. read more

"The strawberry campaign has now started at Coop Sole, but the current weather conditions, characterized by rain, cloudy skies, and low temperatures, are causing production delays and some difficulties. Due to these reasons, we cannot guarantee a consistent supply of quantities. However, we read more

The global focus on sustainability is increasing, prompting the question of why not move away from using virgin plastic when 100% recycled PET (rPET) punnets can perform the job more effectively? AVI Global Plast is promoting this shift with 100% rPET punnets that not only comply with strict regulations. read more

To co zaczęło się od wakacji w Kenii, stało się ambitnym projektem rolniczym: uprawą i eksportem awokado. Janyra Organics, założone przez Tona Verheijke i jego keniańską żonę Janet Chamia, wyrosło z ich wspólnego marzenia o uprawie wysokiej jakości produktów rolniczych oraz pozytywnym wpływie na społeczność. read more

The citrus fruit derivatives industry in Sicily holds a leading position in the production of blood oranges, known for their high pigmentation. This pigmentation is due to the production of anthocyanins, which are characteristic of the vesicles and carpels of the three main orange cultivars. read more

Global warming is having a growing impact on agriculture in Ukraine, endangering traditional crops such as potatoes, cabbage, and cucumbers. Vera Balabukh, a climate scientist at the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute, has stated that increasing temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns are read more

Shippers of Chinese ginger are waiting to hear whether President Donald Trump will impose a 10 percent tariff on products from China. Clara Shih from Best Buy Produce says, "We are already paying a 25 percent tariff on ginger and garlic from China, and with this increase, it will be 35 percent." read more

Heidesand eG is investing approximately 30 million euros in the construction of a modern packaging plant for table potatoes. Upon completion of the initial phase of construction within the next year, a hall of roughly 10,000 square meters will be operational for the potato business. read more

A new technology for weighing baskets with a guaranteed minimum weight has been developed by Zetapack, a company based in the Italian province of Forlì-Cesena, in the Emilia-Romagna region, and will be presented at Fruit Logistica. The machine is part of the AGV50 range launched by Zetapack. read more

The largest international trade fair for fruits and vegetables, Fruit Logistica, will take place from February 5th to 7th in Berlin. read more

FRUIT LOGISTICA is pleased to welcome Alexander Stein as the new director. Starting tomorrow, he will be responsible for the strategic management of the trade show, which will take place in Berlin from February 5th to 7th. Alexander Stein is taking over from Kai Mangelberger, who is now the area manager at Messe Berlin. read more

Lupa Pizza in Norwich, England, has priced its Hawaiian pizza at £100 in an effort to deter customers from ordering the divisive pineapple topping. Co-owner Francis Woolf has made his strong aversion to pineapple on pizza clear, saying, "I absolutely loathe pineapple on a pizza." Despite the steep cost, customers are still welcome to order it. read more

Cartonpack Group, a company in the field of multi-material packaging for fruits, vegetables, and food products, has recently completed a series of acquisitions. This has allowed the company to expand its industrial operations in Northern Italy, where the group has experienced growth, while also strengthening its operations. read more

Strawberry cultivation is facing serious challenges due to climate change and unpredictable weather, leading to more frequent extreme events causing high stress to the plants. Additionally, it is on the rise

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It's a return to (almost) normality, but it's newsworthy. The Opera La Pera Consortium is getting ready for Fruit Logistica with a commercial campaign that has recently passed the halfway mark and – unlike in recent years – with volumes high enough to continue the programs until the beginning of May. read more

In the third week of 2025, Lcc's fruit and vegetable sales show a promising growth, accompanied by a slight increase in the average price mix. All channels are showing a positive trend in value, with a particularly strong performance in volume for discount stores. read more

Winter in Morocco is characterized by a vibrant and fragrant celebration: the arrival of mandarin oranges and other citrus fruits. From early January to late February, these luscious fruits dominate the streets, sold from pickup trucks, pushcarts, and wooden crates in local markets and grocery stores. read more