The reduction of warehouse stocks is already well advanced, especially the quantities of packaged free goods are now manageable, according to a statement from the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. Retailers are advised to order appropriate quantities until the connection to the read more

In Tokyo, he reportedly held discussions with the Japanese authorities to revive the cumbersome export dossier. "Our fruit farmers deliver top quality - this should also be present in the Japanese market," he emphasized. The export application for Belgian pears to Japan is currently in progress. read more

A transport and distribution service that uses bio-methane-fuelled lorries has enabled Wilson's Country to significantly decrease its carbon footprint. read more

A civil court in Valparaíso, Chile has decided to suspend proceedings initiated by Maersk Shipping to establish a liability limitation fund of approximately US$16.3mn to compensate Chilean exporters affected by the Saltoro ship fiasco. read more

Syngenta's pepper business has been focusing on developing new pepper varieties with improved yields, disease resistance, and quality traits. They have also been investing in research and development to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of pepper production. read more

The exports of Honduran melons have decreased by 15.23 percent in the 2024/25 season because of reduced production at one of the two main grower-exporter companies. read more

The managing director of the association, Sergio del Castillo, stated that despite double-digit growth last year, exports could stagnate within three years if there is no investment in new facilities. He, as reported by Eurofruit, therefore called on the government to invest in new businesses. read more

Fresh Fruit Peru reports that there has been an increase of +105% in quantity and +62% in value compared to the same month of 2024. The average price per kilogram was 3.05 US dollars, which was 21% lower than in March 2024. Spain accounted for 30% read more

The fresh produce group Oppy and Deep Earth Energy Production (Deep), the first company in Canada to use geothermal energy for large-scale power production, have announced advancements in their joint greenhouse project. read more

Lotte Mart and Lotte Super have announced that they will actively expand the sourcing of 'smart farm' agricultural products in response to challenges caused by climate change. read more

Furthermore, he stated, "The late frosts in April 2024 have led to significant damage in the fruit and wine-growing regions, especially in Eastern and Southern Germany. Due to the extremely mild temperatures in March, many plants had sprouted very early. The EU frost aid is for." read more

The mango industry in Cambodia has been thriving, with growth largely driven by increasing demand from China. read more

PAN Netherlands (Pesticide Action Network) comes to this conclusion based on a new count by the organic organization EKO. The count took place in early 2025 in 60 branches of supermarkets in nine provinces. The supermarkets visited included Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl, PLUS/Coop, Aldi. read more