Fruit Logistica warms up the engines and chooses Milan to introduce themselves to Italian stakeholders with an exclusive event that anticipated the contents of what promises to be a particularly rich edition with new features. The business soul of the international fair will intertwine read more

The apple crop in Turkey for the 2025/26 season is estimated to have decreased by approximately 40% compared to the previous year due to adverse weather conditions earlier in the season. Frost damage has led to a decrease in the availability of raw materials, causing prices to rise and creating a difficult situation for processors. Due to the low volumes, read more

The Central American avocado season is in full swing, but exports from Mexico to Europe are not going as well as Aztec Fruits had hoped. The exporter group, which has a sales office in Leuven, is working closely with local growers to supply Europe. However, the European market is proving challenging. read more

A group of Egyptian exporters will take part in a four-day trade mission to Singapore and Malaysia, starting on December 1. The mission is organized by the FAO, the Egyptian Export Council, and the EBRD, with the main aim of boosting Egyptian export levels to these two countries. read more

Companies in protected horticulture are continuously expanding, leading to a growing demand for high-capacity systems to purify and recycle drain water. Many growers are already utilizing the P.O.E. system, and now an upgraded and more powerful version, the P.O.E. 15, is available. read more

Lidl has created Gingerbread Stores for customers to celebrate the opening of its 1000th store. Lidl GB announced: "To commemorate the opening of its 1,000th store in the UK, Lidl GB is celebrating the achievement with a unique festive experience - the world's first Lidl Gingerbread Store - which fans can assemble at home." read more

India's banana export sector is showing a strong growth trend, with significant gains in recent years, according to Shvam Dhumal, Director at Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd, a fresh produce exporter located in Maharashtra. "India's banana exports increased by 70% in the year 2023-24 to reach USD 272 million. read more

SOK has confirmed that its Prisma chain in Estonia no longer sells fruits and vegetables from Israel. According to Elomaa, "In practice, this means that there are no longer any fruits and vegetables from Israel in the assortment. Individual products, such as household appliances, will still be sold." read more

The average wholesale prices for bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean were mixed in European Union markets during weeks 45 and 46 of 2025, based on the most recent wholesale data. Prices are reported per 100 kg. In week 45 (ending 09-11-25), prices ranged from €85 per read more

ZIM has reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, with earnings and revenues lower year-on-year due to reduced freight rates and softer carried volumes. Net income for the quarter was US$123 million, compared to US$1.126 billion in the same period of 2024. Diluted earnings per share were… read more

Horticulture industry leaders, growers, and agri-businesses are gathering in Melbourne for the Ausveg Hort Business Summit, held in conjunction with National Agriculture Day. The event, organized by AUSVEG, brings together vegetable, potato, and onion growers to discuss current operations. read more

Reaching mid-November, winter fruits are now in full swing and the supply is well established. To analyze the current trends – from late radicchio to the first clementines – we visited the Treviso Agri-Food Center with Francesco Volpato. read more

Perennial horticulture is a sector of primary importance in the regional fruit-growing landscape, despite being characterized by a sharp decline in the area invested and replanted each year, a trend that started in the early 2000s and worsened particularly since 2018. There are significant challenges to be faced, but at read more

AGF Direct, based in Zwaagdijk, is launching its own import line from Italy. "By chance, I met Gerard van Loon, who operates a bed and breakfast in the heart of Puglia and has ties to the fresh produce industry. He is situated in the midst of the production region, and that's how things got started." read more

Hurtownicze ceny ziemniaków w Mołdawii pozostały niezwykle stabilne od września, utrzymując się na poziomie około 4,5 MDL/kg (€0,23), pomimo że ziemniaki w sąsiedniej Ukrainie są o 25–30% tańsze, a ceny w Polsce i Białorusi są prawie dwukrotnie niższe. Głównym powodem jest logistyka. Ziemniaki są objętościowe. read more

Aldi has sold approximately 30,000 tonnes of British apples in the last year – equivalent to one in five of all apples sold in the UK – just over 12 months after signing its groundbreaking 20-year partnership with the major supplier AC Goatham & Son. read more

Analyzing the tomato market from a consumer perspective can be a complex task due to its wide range. Some consumers look for the cheapest tomatoes available, while others prefer premium, on-the-vine tomatoes that offer a luxury taste experience. For most consumers, the decision often depends on whether the tomatoes are... read more

Międzynarodowy dostawca świeżych produktów Unifrutti Group mianował Ashley'a Allena na stanowisko głównego dyrektora ds. zrównoważonego rozwoju grupy. read more

The Waitrose Foundation of Southern Africa (WFSA) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a landmark event in October at the Ashanti Estate, near Paarl in South Africa’s Western Cape. read more

Peruvian avocado exports are expected to reach 1 million tonnes within the next few years, as stated by José Antonio Castro, president of the industry association ProHass. read more