SIIM and CMA CGM have signed a logistics agreement covering the weekly transport of over 70 refrigerated containers of pineapples and bananas from Latin America to the Port of Dunkirk starting in January 2026. These volumes, which were previously managed through Rotterdam and Antwerp, will now be unloaded at Dunkirk. read more

Potato trader Dirk Bos is closely monitoring the potato market. Earlier this year, he mentioned a decline in the consumption market, with seed potato prices still at €50 to €60 per 100 kg. Since then, those prices have fallen sharply. According to Bos, the market is currently in a... read more

A UK manufacturer of packaging machinery has recently supplied its 25th vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) machine to the potato grower Greenvale. The most recent unit, a VFFS model installed at Greenvale's Floods Ferry site in October, is being utilized to package fresh small potatoes in finished packs weighing up to 1kg. read more

Ravatomanga, a close ally of former president Andry Rajoelina, has long held a strong position in Madagascar's lychee trade through his company Sodiat. Towards the end of last month, workers at the port of Tamatave started loading the first of three ships destined for Europe. However, operations were hindered by heavy storms, causing delays in loading pallets. read more

She has recently left the shelves of Italian large-scale retail and is ready to tell about a very positive season for sales: the premium Metis® plum, exclusively produced in Italy by Granfrutta Zani and Minguzzi, is seeing double-digit growth in its market. read more

Although there has been a 33.36% decrease in sales to the EU market over the past decade, Spain has maintained its position as the top melon supplier in the European Union (EU) for the 2024/2025 season, as reported by Hortoinfo based on data from Eurostat and the European Communities' Integrated Tariff (TARIC) under a specific code. read more

The introduction of drip irrigation at the beginning of the century in Santa Rita de Siguas, a crucial agricultural area in the Arequipa desert, revolutionized production. This change brought advantages to Fundo América, a company now run by the third generation of the Lozada García family. Currently, they cultivate... read more

Persistent rainfall in recent days has disrupted the vegetable supply chain from farmers and wholesalers in Kuantan, resulting in a 55 percent price increase as markets experience reduced volumes. A survey at farmers' markets revealed higher prices for okra, long beans, eggplant, tomatoes, and bird’s eye chili. read more

The experimental activities of the 2025 of the "Integrated research project for addressing the main critical issues of table grape production 2023-2029" are concluding, co-financed by 12 Producer Organizations (P.O.) members of Italia Ortofrutta - Unione Nazionale. read more

The innovative and impactful communication of Dulcis™, the premium green kiwi with a distinctive flavor born from the collaboration between Newplant, Alegra, Apofruit Italia, and Orogel Fresco, continues. read more

The initial projection for this season's Pacific Northwest (PNW) pear crop was 16.5 million boxes, but the final volume is significantly higher. Jeff says, "The forecast was underestimated pretty significantly, and the industry is expecting a total packout about two million boxes over." read more

According to the latest forecasts (November 1st), French cucumber production is estimated to reach 187,800 tons for the 2025 season, which is 17,000 tons more than in 2024. Prices have been decreasing since September. Yields are higher compared to the previous year. The national acreage for the 2025 campaign is... read more

A new partnership has been established between PerfoTec B.V., a company specializing in smart packaging technology, and Green Factory sp. z.o.o., a Polish producer of salads and vegetables and owner of the Fit&Easy and Primavega brands. The collaboration focuses on the application of laser perforation technology... read more

Plantlab Kenya, a propagation company in Naivasha, supplies young plants for the flower and vegetable sectors in East Africa. Interplant Kenya began planning a new propagation facility in 2024. "We first met Plantlab in 2024, when the management of Interplant in Kenya imagined a new propagation… read more

Po kilku tygodniach wysokich wolumenów eksportowych, rynek cebuli nieco się uspokoił od zeszłego tygodnia. „Eksport nie jest już na piątym lub szóstym biegu” - mówi Tim van Haandel z firmy Mulder Onions. „Nadal trudno jest dokładnie określić dlaczego, ale niektóre rynki są przepełnione. Duże ilości zostały wysłane do(...) read more

"Chaitanya Rajwade, CEO-MFPL & Business Head-Grapes Export at Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited, states that the upcoming grape export season from India is expected to be challenging. Unseasonal and prolonged rains from May through early November have already affected crop productivity." read more

A Nairobi court has ruled that a fraud case amounting to Sh110 million (approximately €740,000) involving two former directors of Heritage Flowers Ltd and two other individuals should proceed to a full hearing. The court has denied a request to transfer the case to the Commercial Division, as reported by Kenya Insights. read more

The clementine campaign continues with very high volumes despite a limited demand. Tarocco oranges have entered the market, while Navelina oranges continue to be sold. There has been a significant increase in the demand for artichokes, while demand remains stable for chicory and below average for fennel. read more

The Ekoplaza brand name is disappearing from Belgium's streets. The organic supermarket chain's seven stores will now operate under the name Färm, which already has a stronger presence in the country. "By unifying the brand under Färm across Belgium, we can..." read more

On December 1st, Europe Retail Packing (ERP) will celebrate its 25th anniversary. The company, founded by Dolf and Menno Reijgersberg, started as a specialized greenhouse vegetable packer at ABC Westland in Poeldijk. Since then, it has expanded into a comprehensive service provider within the fresh produce industry. read more