Dümmen Orange hosted customers and growers during the SAIL Amsterdam event. On Thursday, they welcomed their guests on board the tall ship Atlantis for two sailing trips through the Amsterdam waters. The first trip departed from the Westhavens in the morning, bringing together various cut flowers. read more

The Chilean multinational Polar Fruit, specialized in the development of new plant varieties, has entrusted the legal firm Trevisan & Cuonzo with the defense of its rights in Italy regarding the white seedless grape variety 'ACS V 01', registered with the Community Plant Variety Office. read more

W zeszły czwartek (28 sierpnia), podczas inauguracji corocznej kampanii jabłek i gruszek w Paryżu, Xavier Le Clanche, kierownik techniczny ANPP, dokonał przeglądu dostępnych rozwiązań ochrony roślin i przedstawił perspektywy dla sadów. Do tej pory zasoby są niewystarczające, aby zapewnić skuteczną. read more

The Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas) will participate in Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 in Hong Kong at the AsiaWorld-Expo from September 3 to 5. The association will be situated in Hall 03, Stand 3E31, showcasing products as part of the Frutas do Brasil project. read more

Ganeshotsav and Ganesh Chaturthi are significant Hindu festivals celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the deity of wisdom. While traditionally celebrated in homes, public celebrations were transformed by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak into grand public events in India. Social workers and read more

India's jackfruit exports are being supported by a high demand for processed products such as chips, freeze-dried powders, frozen patties, and plant-based meats, according to Mithilesh Desai, Director at Jackfruitking Agro Producer Company, located in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. "Our exports have expanded from" read more

Po spokojnym lecie, rynek imbiru wydaje się ożywiać ponownie w pierwszym tygodniu września. „Ze względu na ciepłą pogodę, sprzedaż letnia była nieco niższa niż w poprzednich latach” - mówi Ralf Settels z Jiahe Food Europe GmbH. W innych przypadkach, udział rynkowy Peru na rynku europejskim ma tendencję do wzrostu. read more

DP World is introducing a new service from Morocco to the UK and Northern Europe that aims to reduce export times for fruit and vegetable shipments by up to two days. The service, named "Atlas," will link Agadir and Casablanca with DP World-owned terminals in London Gateway and Antwerp Gateway, utilizing two vessels. read more

Banana marketer Dole China, Thai importer-distributor City Fresh Fruit, multi-format food retailer Central Retail Vietnam, and seed company Rijk Zwaan have won the prestigious Asia Fruit Awards 2025. The winners were announced during a presentation ceremony at the event today. The annual read more

While the import market is in the middle of the Italian grape season, the Belgian grape season has already started in mid-July. On July 12th, Druiven Dewit in Overijse, Flanders, one of Belgium's few remaining professional grape growers, officially kicked off the season. "We were earlier than read more

Fresh Del Monte, a world leader in the production, distribution, and sale of fresh and pre-cut fruits and vegetables, announces the arrival of the first shipments of Del Monte® branded oranges, harvested and packaged in the region of Salto (Uruguay), ready to be distributed to major. read more

Cortiliasi's online shopping service on Amazon is expanding and strengthening by conquering new cities: Turin, Bologna, Genoa, Reggio Emilia, Modena, and surrounding areas, after already reaching Milan, Monza, and over 80 neighboring towns in the past. Currently, the available assortment includes... read more

From August 27th to 29th, nearly 400 ambassadors of the fruit and vegetable industry gathered in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, to celebrate the 17th Annual AMHPAC Congress and gain firsthand information on current issues affecting this industry. read more

The supply of pineapples is currently at its lowest point of 2025. Peter Leifermann from Chestnut Hill Farms stated, "The entire industry is down about 3.3 percent year-over-year out of Costa Rica, where the overwhelming majority of fresh pineapples for North America are grown." This decline follows an earlier start. read more

Resistant, fast in reproduction, and capable of evading treatments: the nematode Aphelenchoides fragariae - as reported on Portalfruticola.com - is now among the most problematic pests for strawberry cultivation. Its ability to settle in the canopy, where the products are... read more

Danziger is increasing its dedication to the success of growers by providing new tools, technology, and expert guidance for customers and partners. The company has launched a new Growing Tips Hub on its website. This professional resource center offers information on best practices, expert growing tips, and more. read more

Tesco will start testing an avocado scanner this week, which will allow customers to determine the ripeness of the fruit while in the store. The scanner is intended to assist shoppers in choosing avocados that are suitable for slicing or immediate consumption as a spread, with the additional goal of reducing waste in-store and at home. read more

The volume of rail freight between China and the EU decreased in the first half of 2025, despite a rise in overall East-West trade. Rail freight has not established a stable position in trade between China and the European Union. Since 2019, increases in activity have been primarily due to external disruptions. read more

Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) stated that timely measures by the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) ensured smooth mango exports in 2025 without interceptions abroad. However, records from the European Commission show multiple interceptions of Pakistani mango shipments. read more

In the 2024/25 season (July-June), Morocco exported 64,400 metric tons of fresh raspberries, generating $487 million in revenue, as reported by EastFruit. This marked a 13.8% increase from the previous season and surpassed the 2022/23 record by 9%. Raspberries continue to be a lucrative export for Morocco. read more