The mango season in Brazil is ending with stable prices, high quality, and unexpected market trends, according to Willian Aislan Lima, the commercial director of Mango Man Trade. Lima, who ventured into independent exporting in 2025 after over 14 years in the industry, mentioned that Brazil was largely isolated in this regard. read more

Amenduni Nicola Spa, a company from Puglia specializing in the production of high-precision machinery for extracting avocado oil, was awarded for the fourth consecutive time as the best company in the oil processing machinery category at the Avocado Awards, organized by the Avocado Society. read more

From January to October, Georgia imported 21,110 tons of tomatoes worth USD 15 million. According to official statistics, the value of imported tomatoes rose by 8.3% year-on-year, while import volumes decreased by 6%. The average import price also increased: Whereas one kilogram of imported read more

An investment looking towards the future without forgetting the roots of a journey that began a quarter of a century ago. The official inauguration of the new Spreafico stand inside Foody, the Fruit and Vegetable Market of Milan, took place on the morning of December 12, 2025. The event marks a read more

Amanda Solliday will officially join the American Floral Endowment (AFE) team as the Senior Manager of Sustainabloom in January 2026. A doctoral candidate at North Carolina State University, Amanda (pictured on the right) has supported AFE's Sustainabloom program as a member of the research team. read more

The winter season is approaching its peak consumption period. However, for Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione, an Apulian company that supplies fruit and vegetables to large-scale organized distributors, this December is shaping up to be quite atypical. Filippo Frongia describes an unusual read more

This week, there has been a change in the market towards Chilean sea-freighted cherries. Traders have mentioned that because of the lower volume of air-freighted cherries and the noticeable price difference with sea freight, most have transitioned to selling sea-freighted fruit. The majority of sea-freighted cherries are now being sold. read more

With Christmas approaching, farmers have started selling festive poinsettias. However, they mentioned that this year's production of the plants was down by 30% due to a warm winter and pests. Last week, Huang Yi-pin, a member of the Tainan Gueiren District Farmer Association, stated that multiple poinsettia cultivars were affected. read more

Grupo Alcoaxarquía is expanding its presence in the avocado and mango market with the inauguration of a new logistics platform, office, and packaging facilities in Perpignan, France. This expansion comes at the beginning of the Spanish avocado season, and the company plans to further grow its market share with this product this year. read more

At Ecoroses, sustainability has been a part of the farm's identity for a long time, and now it is even visible on the rooftops. The Ecuadorian grower has recently finished installing 1,019 solar panels, which have been fully operational for approximately two months. "More than just plans, solar power at Ecoroses is now a reality." read more

Operating controlled-environment agriculture in Lebanon involves planning for instability. This includes dealing with frequent power outages, high summer temperatures, winter cold spells, limited water availability, and interruptions in supply chains. Wamhiba Hydroponic Farms has addressed these challenges by constructing read more

Several Italian retailers and international retail groups have confirmed their participation in the Fresh Food Leader B2B event, "International Meetings with Large-Scale Retailers," scheduled for January 22, 2026 in Bergamo. The event, now in its fourth edition, brings together fruit and vegetable... read more

Branded Garden Products has appointed David Halsey as National Sales Manager. With 25 years of experience in the garden industry and a proven track record in sales leadership in garden retail, David joins the company at a crucial time as it continues to expand the presence of its brand portfolio. read more

Storing fruit under low pressure is one of several technologies used to extend the shelf-life and improve the shipping capabilities of certain fresh produce items. "The idea is to keep the fruit in a vacuum chamber at ultra-low pressure, which reduces the amount of oxygen it is exposed to," explains Brendon Anthony. read more

The Migross Group mourns the passing of Giovanni Mion, co-founder and key figure in the development of the Verona-based company, as reported by Il Sole 24 Ore and local press in Verona. A visionary entrepreneur deeply connected to the region, Mion passed away at the age of 74. read more

In March 2026, for the fourteenth time, the blueberry world will come together in one place - at the 14th International Blueberry Conference. This unique event, which for years has brought together enthusiasts of this extraordinary berry - producers, experts, importers, and suppliers of modern read more

Citrus fruits remain the leading agricultural export of Egypt, with total shipments surpassing 2 million tons, as reported to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, confirmed this information. read more

Afghan and Iranian apples are performing well in the Indian market this season, according to Mr. Kamaruddeen, managing director of Aeden Fruits. He stated, "The market for imported apples in India consistently grows each year. Currently, Afghan apples are dominating the market, as they are highly favored." read more

Huanglongbing continues to be a significant challenge for sweet orange production in tropical and subtropical regions, impacting orchard productivity and sustainability in the long term. The disease is caused by the bacterium 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' and is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid. read more

The mantra does not come only from the push of EU regulations, from the SUP directive to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR), but also from the desires of consumers, who are increasingly focused on sustainability. Reducing single-use plastics is a target of the Green Deal. A role read more