President John Dramani Mahama is facing increasing pressure to reconsider and lower port charges, in light of his 2024 campaign promise to streamline fees in order to lighten the load on importers and enhance trade efficiency. The request was put forth by Kwaku Boamah, President of the Ghana Council in Belgium. read more

Alexandra Farms won two awards at the Outstanding Variety Competition at Proflora 2025 earlier this month. Their Magnificent Bells hellebores took First Place in the 'New Products' category, which highlights innovation in the floral industry, emerging trends, and products with dependable quality. read more

For some companies, depending on the products, shipping fruits and vegetables by sea has been losing popularity to air transport, even though it is more complicated and not all clients can afford the higher costs. Pre-prepared convenience food is also trending; it is a more expensive option, but. read more

The small berries of the Actinidia arguta species, which are closely related to the "regular" kiwi, are usually known as kiwi berries or mini berries. Sometimes they are also called honeyberries, kokuwa, kiwai, or small-fruited kiwi - as a "sharp-toothed style", like theirs. read more

A leading global supplier of blueberries, Fruitist, recently launched a new marketing campaign in Madrid. The campaign aims to promote its high-quality berries as a convenient and healthy snack option for people on the move. read more

The vegetable grower Burgess Farms has been sold in a management buyout, resulting in the departure of the three Burgess brothers from the business. read more

Soft fruit supplier Chambers is looking for new growers to collaborate with in Spain, Morocco, and particularly Portugal to enhance its UK production and expand supply to its UK supermarket clients. read more

Fyffes and Morrisons have launched a significant in-store brand activation campaign for bananas and pineapples in 488 stores throughout the UK. read more

The 36th annual Asparagus Day, which is taking place, offers visitors the opportunity for further education and exchange of experiences through lectures and discussions. Asparagus is an important cornerstone for many agricultural businesses in North Baden. Cultivation and read more

In August 2025, prices for plant products were 12.7% lower than the previous year. Compared to July 2025, they decreased by an additional 5.5%. Particularly affected were potatoes, with prices falling by 52.5% compared to August 2024. read more

If this is the case, the agreement will fundamentally change the prospects for South African exporters of fresh produce at the beginning of their new season. read more

Sure, the translation of " " into English is "non-breaking space". read more

The emissions-free vehicles will now deliver to stores in Northern Germany. With this pilot project, Netto is setting an example for more environmentally friendly transportation solutions and thereby reaffirming its long-standing commitment to a more sustainable corporate direction. read more

During the celebrations of the German Unity Day, the hosts, the German Embassy in Prague, the Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, and Hamburg Port Marketing, welcomed around 900 guests. The presence of the Czech President Petr Pavel as well as the First read more

The title "Digital Helpers in the Fruit & Vegetable Trade - How AI Agents are Changing Everyday Life" made it clear how practical and tangible AI can already be used in the industry. The presentation did not focus on the technology itself, but on the people. read more

As the company informs, travelers were able to taste the fresh, crisp, and fruity-sweet apple themselves. read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has emphasized its goal to become the healthiest fruit brand in the world within the next decade. read more

The Kiwifruit brand Kikokà has been announced as a sponsor of the professional volleyball team Cisterna Volley, which competes in the top division of the Italian Volleyball League. read more

W branży eksportu świeżych produktów rolnych w Południowej Afryce pojawiła się nowa nadzieja, że kraj jest bliski zawarcia nowej umowy handlowej z USA. read more

Fyffes and Martori Farms have announced an agreement to sell Fyffes' entire melon business to Martori, including farms in Honduras and Guatemala, as well as the distribution business in Miami, Florida. read more