Procurement prices for China's new-season apples remain at elevated levels. Mr. Zhou from Tangsen Technology, who is currently sourcing apples in Gansu, explained, "Supply is tight across several major production regions, including Shaanxi and Gansu. Many areas are facing shortages, resulting in." read more

"We are pleased with the sales performance of strawberries and stone fruit; however, not so much with pears," reports Ettore Ceccarelli from "Ceccarelli Giulio" in Longiano (FC), owner of the Julius brand. His analysis covers the spring-summer market, with a look also at the first weeks of the. read more

From 6th to 9th October, the foyer of Veiling Rhein-Maas was transformed into a colorful display for African Week. Rose and summer flower growers from Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ghana, and South Africa showcased an assortment of their products. Veiling Rhein-Maas' African Week focused read more

Esselunga opened a new supermarket yesterday in Bolzano, located on Via Alto Adige, inside the WaltherPark shopping center. read more

The Sicilian pepper is getting ready to make a comeback with the start of the Lamuyo 2026 campaign. In this scenario, Rijk Zwaan Italia, a branch of the Dutch company specializing in vegetable breeding, renews its commitment to providing innovative and sustainable genetic solutions. read more

Annaturaha enthusiastically participated in the 2025 edition of Fruit Attraction, one of the most important international events dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, which took place as usual in Madrid. For the company, this was the second participation, following the experience. read more

China, which produces about 25% of the world's potatoes, is still dealing with production challenges due to the fact that 60% of its cultivation takes place in arid and semi-arid regions in the northwest. Potatoes, with their shallow root systems and short growing seasons, are highly susceptible to drought stress. read more

During the last edition of Fruit Attraction in Madrid, at the booth of La Linea Verde Vegetales Navarra, the companies of the Group stood out for a bold and innovative approach, attentive to changes and new trends in the industry. read more

"Lazzeri has unveiled its new Poinsettia Collection 2026, a catalogue that reflects the company's passion, innovation, and long-term vision for poinsettia breeding. 'This year, we're proud to introduce our new flagship variety, Superba Galaxy, featured on the cover of the catalogue,' says the." read more

The apple assortment continued to diversify, and deliveries gained momentum once again. Domestic offerings dominated, with Elstar, Boskoop, and Jonagold leading the way. The presence of Braeburn and Rubinette strengthened once again, and the importance of Pinova and Gala also expanded. read more

"A large quantity of Dutch onions is being exported," says Lindert Moerdijk of MSP Onions. "It's a top-quality product with vibrant colors that is suitable for markets all over the world. Exporters from around the globe are offering similar prices, seemingly without any hesitation, leading to increased purchases from all destinations." read more

From 6th to 9th October, the foyer of Veiling Rhein-Maas was transformed into a colorful display for African Week. Rose and summer flower growers from Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ghana, and South Africa showcased an assortment of their products. Veiling Rhein-Maas' African Week focused on celebrating the beauty and diversity of African flora. read more

Vlissingen is more than just a port in the Netherlands. It has become Western Europe's premier onion port. In 12 years, the North Sea Port has grown into a logistics hub for the international onion trade. Jean Ruinard, who has been working at that port for over 12 years, has seen it expand from. read more

The new "Da komm' ich her!" potato variety "Benjamin" has been available on Billa shelves since the end of August. The market launch of this exclusive variety is the result of many years of cooperation between partners along the entire potato supply chain: from Austria, for Austria. read more

JBT Marel introduced the Fresh'n Squeeze® 1800 Citrus Juicer at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce and Floral Show. The juicer incorporates the same whole fruit extraction technology found in the larger free-standing models within the Fresh'n Squeeze® product range. read more

The Durban High Court has rejected a request by Maersk's APM Terminals to stop Transnet's US$603 million (R11 billion) deal with Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) for the partial privatization of Durban Container Terminal 2 (DCT2). read more

Mango markets across Europe and the Americas are displaying varied trends as seasonal changes impact supply and pricing. In Italy, there has been a transition from Spanish to Brazilian fruit, leading to price adjustments as the Osteen season comes to a close. Meanwhile, the Netherlands is experiencing strong prices due to limited supply. read more

Surprises are not uncommon in the Dutch onion trade. In mid-September, a ship scheduled to load 5,400 tons of onions for JP Beemsterboer was detained in Rotterdam. "A ship detained due to fuel issues? I have never witnessed that before. It just goes to show: Our industry is always full of excitement," says William. read more

Fruit Attraction 2025, organized by IFEMA Madrid and Fepex, wrapped up its 17th edition with a new all-time record attendance of 121,137 professionals from 152 countries. This represents a 3% increase in total attendees and a 5% increase in country representation compared to the previous edition. read more