The domestic herb harvest is now well into its second half. "We still have parsley, thyme, and mint, and we expect to be able to offer these crops from our own outdoor cultivation until Christmas. Regional food retail markets, in particular, are seeing increased demand for regional bunched herbs." read more

Ponad 300 rodzin uprawiających banany w regionie Magdalena w Kolumbii miało poprawione warunki życia i mieszkalne dzięki pięcioletniej inicjatywie Budowanie Marzeń, partnerstwu między Fyffes, Albert Heijn Foundation, Banasan Foundation i firmom związanych z Banasan.

More than 300 banana-farming families in Colombia's Magdalena region have seen their homes and living conditions improved through the five-year Building Dreams initiative, a partnership between Fyffes, the Albert Heijn Foundation, the Banasan Foundation, and Banasan-affiliated corporations. read more

Westfalia Fruit has set up a new Customer Development Team with the aim of fostering long-term category growth and enhancing cooperation with retailers and foodservice operators. The team, headed by the recently appointed Global Head of Customer Marketing and Development, Dani Busseni, brings together a wealth of experience in the market. read more

Mimo że jakość greckich jabłek jest solidna w tym roku, w tej sezonie będzie dostępnych mniejszych ilości - mówi Matoula Katsika, kierownik eksportu i sprzedaży greckiego eksportera owoców A.C. Kissavos: "Całkowita produkcja jabłek w UE jest nieco niższa w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, głównie z powodu warunków pogodowych... read more

For some time now, we have been hearing about the good reasons for Mercadona to land in Italy: geographical proximity, market size, similarity in eating habits, importance of fresh products, etc. However, these opportunities are countered by disadvantages that also deserve to be analyzed: read more

Japonia staje się potencjalnym nowym rynkiem dla peruwiańskich borówek, ponieważ rośnie popyt konsumentów na zdrowe i funkcjonalne produkty spożywcze. Według Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów (ADEX), ten popyt koresponduje z zdolnością Peru do produkcji zrównoważonych, wysokiej jakości owoców. W 2024 roku globalne importy borówek rosły. read more

The international floriculture industry has gathered in Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, today for the IFTF. Over the next three days, the focus will be on the latest flowers, technologies, and services. Nearly 300 exhibitors are present. It's a time of contrasts for the global ornamental industry. read more

On Sunday, November 9th, the Ravenna City of Art Marathon will take place, one of the most important running races at the national level, and Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, will be the official supplier. read more

The approaching Egyptian orange season is raising expectations about the influence of orange concentrate factories. According to Abdelkader Habony, an Egyptian exporter, "the upcoming Egyptian citrus season will be much more relaxed than the previous one." The exporter adds: "Last read more

Europlátano celebrates ten years of consistent banana exports from the Canary Islands to Switzerland. "Europlátano entered Switzerland at the end of 2015 through one of the country's leading distribution networks. The project focuses on the unique quality of Canary Island bananas, fostering." read more

As California reaches the latter part of its table grape season, it is estimated that there are between 25 to 30 million cases of grapes left to be shipped. "The supply is depleting faster than we had expected," says Stephen Harmer of Grapeman Farms. This is especially true in the green grape market, which is experiencing a growing demand. read more

The inaugural COMESA–EU Horticulture Connect Meeting marked a historic milestone for Africa's horticulture industry, bringing together European buyers, regional SMEs, and agribusiness leaders to deepen trade, investment, and partnership opportunities across Eastern and Southern Africa. Held at read more

"More than 80% of the goods that fuel industry, distribution, and the demand of various communities in the country are transported in Italy on the wheels of a truck. But once again, and it could be the last time, the State considers this activity as a kind of obligation and a" read more

The surface area dedicated to leeks for the marketing year 2025-2026 is expected to remain unchanged. French production is projected to reach 152,100 tons, a decrease of 12,000 tons compared to the previous year. In September 2025, prices were 6% lower than in the 2024-2025 season, yet 2% higher than the average price for. read more

The international floriculture industry has gathered in Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, today for the IFTF. Over the next three days, the focus will be on the latest flowers, technologies, and services. Nearly 300 exhibitors are present. It's a time of contrasts for the global ornamental industry. read more

Owoce odgrywają główną rolę we współczesnej perfumerii, sygnalizując przesunięcie z delikatnych nut górnych na potężne, ekspresywne serca. Według Sandry Preschez z Parfex, trend "owoce w nadmiarze" odzwierciedla pragnienie natychmiastowości i przyjemności sensorycznej, z składnikami takimi jak mango, banan, marakuja i... read more

The greenhouse industry in Michigan continues to progress each season with the introduction of new crops, tools, and evolving customer and retailer expectations. The 2025 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo will take place on Dec. 9-11 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, providing research-based production strategies and insights. read more

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released a scientific statement emphasizing the significance of ongoing and efficient monitoring of water disinfection during the industrial washing of fresh produce like fruits, vegetables, and salad greens. In this regard, German equipment... read more

In Sicily, a new brand has been born, called Unica, which adopts the every day low price commercial formula, focusing on continuous affordability throughout the year. The first store was inaugurated by the company. read more

Negotiations with shipping lines for the 2026 annual contracts are back in full swing. In this interview, CCO Marc van Haaren of digital forwarder Shypple shares his insights on the current role of shipping lines in the market, the balance between capacity and rates, and expectations for 2026. read more