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

The Mauritanian pavilion will be making its debut at the tenth edition of the Food Africa trade show, taking place from December 9 to 12 in Cairo. Aichetou Taffa, the director of agricultural investment and export promotion at the National Society for Rural Development, stated that. read more

In honor of its 140th anniversary, Royal Brinkman has produced a historical video utilizing AI technology. By leveraging artificial intelligence, old black-and-white photos have been animated, with a particular focus on the most valuable initial images. Through these moving images, the company's rich history is vividly brought to life. read more

Fruit and vegetable varieties developed using new methods of plant breeding, including gene editing, are set to be approved for commercial production and sale in the European Union, following a groundbreaking announcement in Brussels. read more

The initial shipments of Spanish peppers for the 2025/26 season are on their way to the US. Three companies from Almeria have been granted permission to export to the North American market during this campaign, which will last until April 30th. read more

South African lemon producers have seen an increase in exports this year, surpassing pre-season forecasts. read more

The Italian fresh produce group Orsero is considering potential acquisitions in the US as it focuses on selling high-value products such as berries, avocados, and mangoes. read more

Leaders in the South African fresh produce export industry have expressed their condolences on the passing of Alastair Moodie, former chairman of Fruitways and a respected figure in the industry. read more

Fruitnet has revealed the schedule for Fresh Produce India 2026, taking place in Mumbai on 16-17 April. The event will focus on exploring opportunities in one of the world's most dynamic markets for fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports have exceeded $7.8 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, surpassing the total for the entire previous year. read more

Cherry Growers Australia (CGA), in collaboration with Austrade, launched the 2024/25 Australian cherry season with an exclusive event in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. read more

The Jetbest Group has moved 8,246 tonnes in two months, which amounts to more than 3.3 million units of fruit and vegetables being transported through markets, wholesalers, retailers, and Australian homes between September 15 and November 9, 2025. Papaya is currently the standout, with 288,966. read more