DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Itochu Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading companies, to expand logistics, supply chain infrastructure, and distribution capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa. read more

China Meet Up, the official China-focused extension of Asia Fruit Logistica, will attract an even larger international audience for its second edition. The event will be held in Guangzhou on 8-9 September at the Haizhu International Convention & Exhibition Center. read more

Following the severe droughts of 2023 and 2024, agriculture is expected to play a central role in reviving national growth, according to reports. Improved weather conditions, as stated by EastFruit, are creating a favorable environment for increased production of fruits and vegetables. read more

After the severe droughts of the years 2023 and 2024, agriculture is expected to play a central role in reviving national growth, according to reports. Improved weather conditions, as stated by EastFruit, are creating a favorable environment for increased production of fruits and... read more

The fruiting body of the hedgehog mushroom consists mainly of whitish, very soft spines that can grow up to six centimeters long. This has also earned it the names Pom Pom blanc or Monkey's Head mushroom. Its taste resembles that of veal or poultry, and its texture is like... read more

The fruiting body of the hedgehog mushroom consists mostly of whitish, very soft spines that can grow up to six centimeters long. This feature has also earned it the name Pom Pom blanc or Monkey's Head mushroom. Its taste is reminiscent of veal or poultry, and its texture is like... read more

The scientists from the University of Potsdam and Erlangen, the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, and the National Institute of Biology in Ljubljana developed a genome-scale metabolic model (GEM) to study the "trade-off between growth and defense" in plants. read more

The goal of the alliance, according to GLOBUS, is to sustainably strengthen competitiveness in the European food retail sector. read more

On 3-5 September, over 20 fruit and vegetable export companies from New Zealand will be showcasing high-quality produce from the "Land of the Long White Cloud" at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025. They will be actively seeking opportunities for market cooperation and expansion on a global scale. read more

The minimum requirement was a reduction in customs duties for wine and spirits - a solution supported by interest groups in both the EU and the USA, but not implemented. read more

The minimum requirement had been a tariff relief for wine and spirits - a solution supported by interest groups in both the EU and the USA, but not implemented. read more

AC Foods/Legacy Packing have partnered with Tomra on a new multi-million-dollar upgrade to their Cobram packhouse located in Victoria, Australia. read more

According to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade, Bac Ninh continues to maintain the country's largest lychee-growing area at 29,700 hectares. Of this, 17,317 hectares are certified under VietGAP standards, an increase of 1,577 hectares from 2024; 173 hectares are certified under. read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports reached $3.92 billion in the first seven months of 2025, representing a 0.9% increase compared to the previous year. The growth has been primarily driven by durian, with exports to China making up over 50% of the total value. As reported by the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, the trend is expected to continue. read more

The campaign for mangoes in 2025 has already begun in the Spanish province of Malaga with the harvesting of early varieties such as Tommy Atkins and Irwin. By the end of week 35, the Osteen variety, which accounts for 70 to 80% of Spain's mango production, will also begin. Mango production in Spain is... read more

Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk announced on August 21, 2025, that Egypt has obtained market access to Peru for its strawberry seedling exports. The announcement followed a report from Mohamed el Mansi, Head of the Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine. read more

Egypyian orange exports to Brazil have reached a seasonal record, signaling a shift in citrus trade flows. According to EastFruit, shipments from Egypt totaled more than 30,000 tons between November 2024 and July 2025, generating US$20 million in export revenue. Egypt entered the Brazilian read more

Australia Fruit has been participating in Asia Fruit Logistica for 17 years, and the team members are well-known faces at the trade show. This year, Vince Brullo, Joe Tullio, and Ray Erwin from Australia Fruits will be at the booth with cherry growers Rueben and Alison Jones from Wandin Valley Farms. read more

It's early spring, the time when South African litchi growers have learned over the past few seasons that sudden heatwaves followed by late cold snaps can wreak havoc on the crop when flowering orchards are extremely vulnerable. The Mauritius cultivar, a heavy bearer with good shelf life, makes up. read more

As in previous years, imported potatoes are directly competing with locally produced ones in the Canary Islands during the summer harvest. This season, the imported tubers are coming from Israel, departing from the usual sources such as Egypt, Cyprus, or the United Kingdom that have traditionally supplied the market. read more