India's pineapple exports are increasing steadily, although they still account for a small percentage of total production, according to Githu James, Managing Director of Pineco Foods Pvt. Ltd. "We meet international demand by exporting the 'Queen' pineapple, known locally as the Vazhakulam Pineapple, which has a" read more

Siropack has sealed another significant business agreement, this time in the Balkans. The Cesenatico-based company, known for producing machinery and software for packaging in the food and pharmaceutical industries, has just announced the awarding of a multi-year exclusive license for their patented technology. read more

In the garden of the Turkish Embassy in The Hague, tulip bulbs were planted last Friday as a symbol of the flourishing partnership between the Netherlands and Turkey. The ceremonial event was attended by Mark-Jan Terwindt of Royal Anthos, Arjan Smit of TPN, representatives from Keukenhof, and... read more

Although trained as a psychosocial counselor, Geeske van Wijk has been working as a commission agent in field vegetables since 2014. She began selling to individuals over a decade ago, sourcing vegetables from local growers. Through this process, she developed a network of growers and soon became involved in the agricultural industry. read more

The end of October marks the beginning of the French Oscar green kiwi campaign. This year shows promise, with volumes projected at 10,000 tons. "Primland is present in four production basins in France through partners in various regions: the Adour, Garonne, and Rhône valleys, as well as Corsica." read more

At Agra Claessens, all the new potatoes have now been harvested from the ground. "The soil here is quite heavy clay, and it was actually too dry to start with, but with the rain at the beginning of September, we had the perfect timing for harvesting. We managed to bring everything in within a few days, just in time before the..." read more

We have just completed an intensive week in the Netherlands. Together with Zbigniew Pisarek from Flevo-Plant and Rafał Popławski from Raff-Berry, we visited several leading nurseries specializing in the production of berry plants. It was extremely interesting. read more

The global blueberry market continues to experience steady growth, as stated by Simón Andrés Muñoz, a technical advisor at Consultora Agrícola y Comercial Santa María. "In countries like the United States, the average annual per capita consumption is now around 3 kilograms. read more

A newly energized Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has launched a collaborative initiative to enhance transparency and efficiency in international fresh produce shipping. The group aims to tackle issues such as high freight costs, limited visibility in logistics, and fragmented trade practices by coming together. read more

In the Saramacca district, surrounded by lush green fields and sunlit greenhouses, Bhiesnoe Gopal and his wife Madhevi have been operating the cultivation and export company Gopex since 1998. With approximately 80 acres of land, some open-air and some under plastic cover, they cultivate a diverse range of fruits and vegetables. read more

Ariana Afghan Airlines will be launching specialized air cargo services to facilitate the export of fresh and dried fruits from Afghanistan to global markets. The decision was made during a meeting in Kabul led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Economic Deputy of the Office of the Prime Minister. read more

Kikokà, the latest addition to the sweet yellow kiwi family, has successfully completed its participation in Fruit Attraction 2025. The European Consortium was present for three days at a bustling booth alongside the Rivoira Group and RK Growers. "The fair was an exceptional opportunity for our" read more

Betsalel Ohana, export manager of Planet Israel Farms, states that after a few seasons of declining Israeli citrus production, there is a potential resurgence in grapefruit cultivation this year. "As Israel's citrus industry gears up for the 2025/2026 marketing year, the grapefruit sector is" read more

At Fruit Attraction, Del Monte Italia and Spreafico have announced a strategic partnership: Spreafico will lead the commercial development of Del Monte branded products in the Italian market, across all distribution channels in Central-North and Sardinia. A win-win agreement. read more

Aldi Nord ogłasza nowego dyrektora generalnego po rezygnacji Torstena Hufnagela
Torsten Hufnagel, dyrektor generalny Aldi Nord, zdecydował się zrezygnować po 28 latach pracy w grupie. Nicolás de Lope, członek zarządu grupy od 2023 roku, zastąpi Hufnagela jako nowy dyrektor generalny. read more

From September 3 to 5, 2025, SigmaWit exhibited at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. The company's best-selling product over the past year, the ULogs6, a single-use USB temperature logger, attracted interest from fruit exporters and logistics providers during the event. read more

Moldovan plums are gaining recognition in Europe, now accounting for over 80% of the country's total plum exports. With a new trade agreement with the European Commission, Moldova can now export up to 76,000 tonnes of plums to the EU duty-free in 2025, which is four times more than before. read more