"The current objective, according to Olivier Jaubert, operations manager at MAF Roda South Africa, is to be as local as possible, or at least as local as it can be. The advantages of this strategy became apparent during the Covid pandemic and the subsequent increase in shipping costs. For example, the shipping cost for a packing table rose to 2,500 euros." read more

Przesunięcia w globalnej konsumpcji napojów oraz wzrastające wykorzystanie tropikalnych składników wpływają na łańcuchy dostaw i otwierają możliwości dla krajów produkcyjnych z dostępnymi owocami przez cały rok. W tym kontekście produkty rolne tropikalnego wietnamu są coraz bardziej pozycjonowane wewnątrz. read more

The Ministry of Production of Mendoza has released the forecast for the 2025/26 plum harvest, prepared by the Directorate of Agriculture. The province is expected to produce 72,879 tons of plums. This number is based on an initial estimate of 80,956 tons and includes contingencies for any final volume adjustments. read more

Freshness needs progress. And it's precisely where innovation takes hold most rapidly that Fruit Logistica 2026 sends a clear signal: in the Startup World (Hall 3.1), 18 international startups from 11 countries present their technologies and ideas for the... read more

The Malaysian government aims to increase the export value of pineapples to RM2 billion (approximately US$425 million) by 2027 as a part of its strategy to enhance the sector, which is positioned as a high-value agricultural commodity. Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin read more

With 28 main brands, 1,540 exhibitors, 10 pavilions, and an expected 25,000 visitors, MARCA by BolognaFiere & ADM confirms itself as a leading European platform for a sector that surpasses 30 market share points in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods in Italy and aims for a record turnover of 31.5 billion. read more

Well-stocked warehouses: Lidl Austria is immediately reducing the prices of popular potato products. This move aims to alleviate the financial strain on local customers and also support the marketing of the abundant harvest volumes. Lidl Austria exclusively sells potatoes sourced from Austria. read more

The tropical fruit sector in the Canary Islands is concerned about the advancement of the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as it may have a detrimental impact on its primary export crop, papaya. The Association of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Producers' Organizations of the Canary Islands is closely monitoring the situation. read more

W Hiszpanii sezon na odmianę mandarynek Early Pride, znana komercyjnie jako Earlyna, właśnie dobiegł końca, i pomimo trudności spowodowanych pogodą, odniosła ona sukces w porównaniu z innymi odmianami, wypełniając strategiczną lukę na rynku, co prowadzi do wzrostu popytu na nią. read more

At this time of year, most citrus consumed in the U.S. comes from the state of California. However, the supply is supplemented with small volumes from Morocco. Currently, Morocco is exporting Nadorcott mandarins, but the harvest has started slowly due to unusual rains. "Normally, we start shipping." read more

The unfair competition from foreign producers and the prices set by large retailers are crippling the Puglian artichoke supply chain, a high-quality product appreciated by consumers. Confagricoltura Puglia is stepping in to defend the region's farmers. read more

A victory of concreteness and institutional dialogue. The Budget Law (Art. 1, paragraph 789) officially exempts certain subjects, including agricultural enterprises that produce waste, from the obligation to register in the RENTRI (National Electronic Register on Waste Traceability). read more

Jak było w 2025 roku dla plantatorów słoneczników? "To był świetny rok dla uprawy słoneczników" - powiedział dyrektor wykonawczy Krajowego Stowarzyszenia Słonecznika John Sandbakken. "Ustanowiliśmy nowy krajowy rekord plonu tutaj w USA, wynoszący niemal 2000 funtów." Sandbakken powiedział, że powierzchnia upraw słoneczników się odbiła. "Około 100 procent" read more

Organic fertilizer producer SoilWorx is expanding beyond Ireland to provide farmers and growers in mainland UK with innovative solutions to enhance soil health and sustain yields. read more

W zeszłym roku był trudny dla śródziemnomorskich owoców pestkowych, gdy surowe warunki wiosenne dotknęły producentów w Turcji i Grecji. W Naoussa, na północy Grecji, wiśnie i brzoskwinie najbardziej odczuły trudne warunki, zwłaszcza na początku sezonu. read more

DS Smith, a company owned by International Paper and a leading global provider of sustainable and fiber-based packaging solutions, has partnered with the Serele SupeR agricultural cooperative in Romania to replace 10 million plastic packages with circular, recyclable, fiber-based, and FSC-certified corrugated packaging. read more

In order to become a leader in the fresh produce industry by 2026, you must have a good grasp of artificial intelligence (AI) and know how to utilize it effectively. read more

Freshness requires progress. Fruit Logistica 2026 is sending a clear signal, particularly in sectors where innovation is advancing rapidly. In the Startup World (Hall 3.1), 18 international start-ups from 11 countries will showcase their technologies and ideas for fresh produce. read more

Andalusia has become one of the main blueberry production hubs in Europe, accounting for around 32 percent of the total produced in the European Union. This positions Spain as the second largest producer in the EU, after Poland, which holds the top spot with a 33.7 percent share. read more

Chiquita has harvested its first Panamanian bananas since reactivating its operations in the country following last year’s labor dispute and mass layoffs. read more