W tym roku Sun World obchodzi 50 lat w hodowli, a świat hodowli wygląda obecnie bardzo inaczej niż pięćdziesiąt lat temu. "To, co najbardziej się zmieniło, to zakres tego, czego oczekuje się od hodowli," powiedział dyrektor generalny Sun World, Bernardo Calvo, w niedawnym wywiadzie dla FreshPlaza. read more

The Ligurian industrial landscape is undergoing a major reshuffle at the top: Noberasco, a key player in the dried and dried fruit sector, now has a new majority shareholder. As reported by Corriere della Sera, control of the company has passed into the hands of Fürstenberg. read more

Uzbekistan and Serbia have signed cooperation agreements with the goal of enhancing trade and promoting horticulture and seed production in Uzbekistan. These agreements were finalized during a business forum in Tashkent as part of a visit by a Serbian delegation. The Ministry of Agriculture in Uzbekistan was involved in the negotiations. read more

When discussing emissions from food transportation, the key factor is not so much the distance as the mode of transport. Air freight generates the highest CO2 emissions, followed by road transport, while maritime shipping has the lowest climate impact, as noted by EastFruit. There is a trend towards reducing these emissions. read more

Morocco has achieved a new milestone in Brussels sprouts exports, exceeding previous records in 2025, as reported by EastFruit. In the past year, Moroccan exporters sent out 32,600 tons of Brussels sprouts to global markets, bringing in over USD 14 million in revenue. This marks a 10% increase. read more

At Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, sustainable and practical packaging solutions were a key focus in the fruit and vegetable sector. Trade visitors engaged in discussions around efficiency, resource conservation, and process reliability – all of which are shaping the industry. One of the highlights was the certified net-pak® complete system. read more

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association investigated the effects of incorporating fresh fruit into the diets of adults with prediabetes. Researchers aimed to determine whether a daily combination of fruits would have an impact on the health of the one in three Americans, around 98 million people, who are living with prediabetes. read more

India's apple importers are currently experiencing a shortage of Gala apples, according to Vijay Bhatia, the founder of the importing company Mheet International. "The Gala market is currently empty, but demand remains high from wholesalers and traders as Polish stocks dwindle. Italian Red apples are also quickly running low," Bhatia noted. read more

The so-called "specialty beans category" is frequently highlighted in various market reports. With its potential as a meat substitute and protein source, the sky appears to be the limit for this segment. Supermarkets recognize opportunities in the legume category, but many retailers are still facing challenges. read more

Currently, many crates are still filled with pears, but fruit growers Mathijn and Leo van Dijk from Lexmond are already preparing for the new crate-washing season. Several years ago, the brothers developed a mobile storage crate washing unit, which they use to clean crates at growers' locations. read more

The shipping schedule from South Africa to Singapore has been very chaotic due to port congestion and bad weather conditions during the grape export season. The port of Cape Town has been affected by strong winds, causing vessels to wait outside the port. As a result, some vessels chose to omit ports. read more

W Afryce w 2025 roku wyeksportowano około 430 000 ton awokado, przy całkowitej wielkości wzrostu o 16,7%, zgodnie z przeglądem rynku tropikalnych owoców FAO. Wzrost został wsparty przez popyt w Europie, na Bliskim Wschodzie i w niektórych częściach Azji, podczas gdy zmiany w logistyce i dostępie do rynków zmieniły rankingi eksportu. read more

BioWorks, a North American company specializing in biological solutions for horticulture, announced the appointment of Chris Rose as Interim General Manager, marking the beginning of a new phase focused on acceleration, disciplined execution, and sales expansion. Founded in 1993, BioWorks has read more

Australia's horticulture sector achieved its highest production value ever in 2024/25, reaching US$12.14 billion (AUS$18.21 billion), a 6% increase from the previous year, as reported by the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook. The total fresh export value also rose to US$2.31 billion (AUS$3.47 billion). read more

Klasmann-Deilmann has acquired VelociGro from US investor Ospraie. VelociGro is recognized as a manufacturer of innovative gel plugs. Through this acquisition, Klasmann-Deilmann gains access to critical patents and enhances its expertise in creating cutting-edge solutions for the cultivation of young plants. read more

In order to standardize export procedures and enhance competitiveness in international markets, the Chilean Table Grape Committee of Frutas de Chile has released a document on the Standardization of Sizes for different grape varieties. This technical update is intended to accurately classify the size of the fruit based on... read more

The weather conditions have delayed the planting of potatoes in regions like Sicily, Puglia, and Campania in Italy, as well as in some areas of Greece, Spain, and Portugal over the past few weeks and months. Due to this, we might experience a lower yield than usual in the early harvest. read more

€800 million more for the competitiveness and sustainability of businesses in the primary sector and the processing of agricultural products. With the publication of the new "Agrisolare Call for Proposals", companies will be able to reduce their energy bills without taking away a square meter of land. read more

W swoim przemówieniu inauguracyjnym, Dyrektor Naczelny ds. Opieki nad LEA Thato Jensen powiązał warsztat z programem dywersyfikacji gospodarczej Botswany, uznając rolnictwo i przetwórstwo rolne za silniki wzrostu eksportu i zatrudnienia. „Nasz cel jest prosty”, powiedział Jensen uczestnikom, „przenieść naszą read more

Produkcja ogórków szklarniowych w Polsce nadal maleje w obliczu rosnących kosztów pracy i energii. Według Instytutu Ekonomiki Rolnictwa i Gospodarki Żywnościowej (IERiGŻ-PIB), produkcja spadła do 292 000 ton w 2025 roku, w porównaniu z 306 000 ton w 2024 roku, 317 000 ton w 2023 roku i 328 000 ton w 2022 roku. read more