The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased by 7% to $1,927 per 40ft container after three weeks of decline, primarily driven by rate increases on Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade routes. After reaching their lowest levels since January 2025 due to three weeks of consecutive drops, rates on the read more

Baby mango is gaining a strong reputation as one of Colombia's most globally recognized fruits. Claudia Cervantes, the manager of Superfruit, highlights that this particular variety, unique to Colombia, has made its way into markets in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. This success is... read more

W samym sercu żyznej doliny Majes, w Arequipa w Peru, firmy pakujące odgrywają kluczową rolę w marketingu tysięcy ton owoców i warzyw zebranych na polach małych i średnich plantatorów, którzy posiadają większość gruntów rolniczych tutaj. Kamuk, który nie tylko jest read more

Conade Coop Italia, the two main players in the Italian large-scale retail sector, will be present at Macfrut 2026, scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre (April 21-23, 2026), with their own exhibition area. read more

On Wednesday evening, in the setting of Tenuta Chiaramonte in Ragusa, Valfrutta Fresco – the "innovation laboratory" of the Alegra Group specialized in premium references – brought together producers and partners for Cornelio Day, the annual event dedicated to Italian sweet peppers. read more

The damages caused by the bad weather to agricultural productions in Basilicata are very serious, starting from the strawberries with submerged crops and destroyed greenhouses. read more

Producers in Brazil's São Francisco Valley describe the São Francisco River as the central driver of irrigated fruit cultivation in the semi-arid Northeast. Growers note that the river provides the water security needed for commercial-scale agriculture in a region with roughly 330 days of sunshine per year. read more

Fulfilling the necessary formalities when hiring foreigners for harvesting may not protect from penalties - as Mr. Tomasz, a strawberry producer from the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, found out. A lot depends on the interpretation of the regulations, which leave a lot of room

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The Bulgarian Chamber of Fruits and Vegetables (BCV) reports increasing disruptions in orchards due to the spread of the black scab pest (Capnodis tenebrionis). The organization states that the pest is causing extensive and irreversible damage in various regions, leading to bankruptcies. read more

During the second half of February 2025, the ninth edition of the Italian trade show Myplant & Garden took place, which had grown in size and attracted a larger number of attendees. Valentine's Day had already passed, but it continued to be a popular topic of conversation during this time. read more

The season for Dutch red onions has been very different from previous years. "In recent years, we were spoiled because the season started early due to crop failures in other countries. This season has been quiet for a long time, and we are seeing more of the pattern from before the Corona years. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie has expanded its operations in West Africa by acquiring the Ivorian mango export company Vergers du Bandama. Vergers du Bandama, located in Sinématiali in the Poro region of northern Ivory Coast, has been an exclusive partner of the group for many years. read more

Fruitful Ventures is consolidating its European trading activities under one structure from 1 January 2026. Freshpride's European operations will shift to Olympic Fruit, allowing Freshpride to focus on Asia, the Middle East, and other overseas regions, while Olympic Fruit continues its work in Europe. read more

The UK Autumn Budget presents a varied perspective for the cold chain sector, with some support for capital investment but also escalating operating costs related to business rates, employment, and fuel. Industry representatives warn that these combined measures will intensify financial strain on the sector. read more

The reduced supply of sweet potatoes in Spain is causing demand and prices to remain very high, as the product is becoming more popular each year. "Adverse weather conditions, including phenomena like droughts, have hindered the planting of an adequate amount of sweet potatoes in the main producing areas." read more

M&S has introduced a new variety of potatoes into over 200 stores across the UK through a partnership with Home Farm Nacton, based in Suffolk. The farm, situated on the Orwell Park Estate, is supplying celebration potatoes, which have a patterned skin and yellow flesh that are well-suited for roasting, boiling, or. read more

This year's exceptionally abundant domestic potato harvest resulted in a significant oversupply in the wholesale markets. Demand did not always match this surplus. According to the German BLE, traders had to lower their previous demands multiple times, similar to previous weeks. In Munich, domestic potatoes were prevalent. read more

The Gulf market is one of the most competitive in the fresh produce sector, with many major origins geographically close by, such as Egypt, India, Pakistan, and East African countries, in addition to other origins on three continents that regularly supply Gulf countries with fruit. Despite this read more

The 2024 Sustainability Report of the Agribologna Group, a leader in the production and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables in Italy, has been published. Click here for more details. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and Zest Sustainable ICM have obtained a £50,000 grant from Horticulture Crop Protection UK Ltd (HCP) to conduct testing and assessment of new herbicides for application on container-grown hardy nursery stock. The trial, titled "Herbicide phytotoxicity testing on a range of...", aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these herbicides. read more