Podaż awokado poprawiała się w styczniu. "Największe rozmiary to 60, 48 i 70," mówi Peter Shore z Calavo Growers Inc., dodając że dostawy pochodzą zarówno z Meksyku, jak i Kalifornii. W porównaniu do ubiegłego roku o tej porze, podaż jest nieco mniejsza, chociaż zawartość suchej masy jest większa. read more

Morocco has increased its imports of shelled almonds from the USA, with over 35,000 tons imported in the first 11 months of 2024, valued at $174.5 million. This marks an 18% increase from 2023, setting a new record in import volume, according to EastFruit. Since 2017, Morocco has shown a trend of increasing almond imports. read more

The Chilean blueberry export campaign is off to a flying start in the new year, particularly in week 2, with a peak of 11,767 tons exported, representing a +7% increase in volume compared to the same period last year. However, the quantities shipped remain read more

Intercitrus, the Spanish Citrus Inter-branch organization, met on Monday with a prominent representation of the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business, led by the Director General of Trade Policy, Julián Conthe, to collectively discuss the actions of the Spanish Government in response to the panel opened. read more

"Five years ago, we were already questioning when the growth would plateau. However, it continues to rise, and I believe that in another five years, it will still be expanding," says Anton Filippo, from the Dutch logistics service provider LBP, regarding the continuous increase in blueberry sales. The market has undergone significant changes. read more

The emblematic vice president of Lidl France, Michel Biero, will be leaving the company on March 1st. Michel Biero joined the German discount chain in 2001, initially as the executive director of purchasing and marketing, then as the chairman (later replaced by Irishman John Paul Scally), and finally as the vice president. read more

OneThird, an innovator in AI-driven food technology addressing the global food waste crisis valued at 1 trillion dollars annually, has announced today the expansion of its AI-based platform

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Po udanym sezonie egipskich pomarańczy navel, teraz skupiamy się na pomarańczach z Walencji - mówi Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący egipskiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "Od naszej ostatniej aktualizacji, przeżyliśmy bardzo udany sezon cytrusowy. Rozpoczęliśmy od pomarańczy navel, osiągając wzrost w obu... read more

In December, heavy rain persisted in central areas of South Africa, causing a shortage of fresh produce in the market. Initially, leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, and herbs were affected, but now the shortage has spread to all types of produce, according to André Dippenaar from DW Fresh at the Tshwane municipal market. read more

"We are pleased to announce that Unique Packing, a Moroccan producer of various fruits and vegetables, has become the first Moroccan company to receive the Linking Environment And Farming certification. This certification adds to our portfolio of certifications that demonstrate our dedication to high-quality production." read more

Fruit Logistica will be held from Wednesday, February 5th to Friday, February 7th in Berlin. FreshPlaza and Primeur have partnered to release a 158-page trade show magazine. This edition is truly international, featuring comprehensive articles from the global fresh produce industry. read more

The Moroccan pavilion at Fruit Logistica is ready to welcome visitors at Hall 22, with 33 exhibitors showcasing the most sought-after fresh produce from the "kingdom of taste." Elmehdi Elalami, Director of Promotion and Development at Morocco Foodex, extends his invitation to meet Moroccan fresh products. read more

Berlin is once again hosting a new edition of the Fruit Logistica fair, the leading event in the global horticultural sector. From February 5th to 7th, Messe Berlin will be the venue for the event. read more

Lidl France has opened its largest (26th) logistics platform in France in the Yvelines department, in the town of Ablis. Inaugurated on January 24th after 3 years of construction work, the new 87,000 m² facilities will accommodate 300 employees and "reduce the average distance traveled by". read more

As the Chilean cherry industry anxiously awaits the delayed arrival of the vessel Maersk Saltaro, carrying over 1,300 containers of cherries bound for China early next month, the industry association Frutas de Chile has acknowledged that "it's a very complicated situation." They will wait until the end of the season to assess the total impact. read more

The It's Bio project focuses on the varietal innovation of organic Tango mandarins, targeting Italy, Belgium, and Greece. Financed by the European Union and the Aop Gruppo Viva, it involves Almaverde Bio, Apofruit, Codma Op, Ca’ Nova, Coop Sole, and Aop La Mongolfiera. read more

Celebrating the New Year at the Flower Fair, the Shenzhen Flower Fair exudes a strong Chinese New Year atmosphere. The 2025 Spring Festival Flower Fair in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, officially started on January 22nd at the Netherlands Flower Town and will run until February 12th. read more

La Grande Bellezza Italiana, a network of companies that promotes the excellence of Italian fruits and vegetables, has chosen to adopt certified corrugated cardboard packaging called "Bestack Trays" for packaging two iconic products of the national agri-food tradition: the Apple. read more

From February 5th to 7th, 2025, Dulcis™, the innovative 100% Italian-made variety of kiwi, will be present at Fruit Logistica, a leading event in the international fruit and vegetable sector. Operators will have the opportunity to taste the product and learn more about the technical and commercial details at the event. read more

The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has raised concerns about the suspension of the KLM/MartinAir service to Zimbabwe, emphasizing its potential effects on the horticulture sector, which is largely dependent on the European market. KLM/MartinAir's decision to stop flights to Zimbabwe is based on... read more