New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)New Zealand Pavilion (Hall 5, 5L02) read more

Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, has emerged as a standout winner at the inaugural South African Food and Beverage Awards 2025 read more

In 2024, more than 86 million kilograms of strawberries were harvested in the Netherlands, double the volume of 2010, according to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase is mainly due to higher production from greenhouses and polytunnels, while the total cultivation area for strawberries has also expanded. read more

Genap introduces Genatex 450 in the horticulture sector, a new film that is lighter than the current Genatex 920 but with comparable functional properties. This development has several implications for the fresh produce sector. Installation and logisticsThe Genatex 450 film provides advantages in... read more

The strawberry season in Latvia is coming to an end, and it has been a challenging one for farmers due to excessive moisture negatively impacting the harvest. Meanwhile, the market is saturated with raspberries and other berries, putting pressure on producers. A significant issue faced by farmers is the shortage of labor, as many pickers have. read more

The 2024 apple crop is winding down in Pennsylvania as the state prepares to transition into harvesting the 2025 crop. "We expect to start picking, packing, and shipping the new crop of Honeycrisp and Gala apples at the beginning of August," says Valerie Ramsburg of Rice Fruit Company. "The timing will be similar to last year." read more

With the table grape harvest in the Northern Hemisphere reaching its peak months, Bloom Fresh is sending a warning to those who infringe on its intellectual property that it will be closely watching and taking action against any violations this season. Created through the merger of IFG and SNFL, the company owns and oversees the read more

Driven by a desire to further diversify their farms and ensure their resilience, Blue Whale started researching plum varieties in the 2000s. "Our strength at Blue Whale lies in our capability to pinpoint the top products that appeal to consumers and expand the American-Japanese category," more... read more

More than 60 representatives from the agricultural sector took part in the Agroencuentro Chimaltenango, a conference held in Pueblo Real, Tecpán, with the aim of boosting the production chain, creating business opportunities, and facilitating access to export markets for small and medium-sized producers. read more

Ecuador's banana production is currently going through a challenging phase, characterized by unfavorable weather conditions, a low supply, and unusually high prices. Winter brought heavy rains, coupled with cold temperatures and reduced sunlight, which are impacting the fruit's typical growth, according to Jorge Álex. read more

The UAE's flower market is experiencing strong growth, with the cut flower segment expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.7% until 2028. With increasing demand from the hospitality, luxury retail, and high-profile events sectors, MyPlant & Garden Middle East is poised to emerge as a key player in the B2B market. read more

"We're at an inflection point. Clean, traceable, responsibly grown produce is on track to become the preferred choice for a growing number of urban households," says Prasanth Ramachandran, Founder of Evergreen Farms, summarizing India's evolving hydroponics industry. Only a few years ago, read more

The first full papaya season for Aztec Fruits will begin next week. The Mexican exporter group, which has a sales office in Leuven, Belgium, specializes in avocados, mangoes, limes, and papayas, and sees strong potential for the fruit in the European market. "We have planted a variety that is read more

A heatwave that swept across Morocco at the end of July severely impacted avocado crops, halving the expected volume for the upcoming season and inevitably leading to price hikes. Abdelkrim Allaoui, president of the Association of Avocado Growers in the Gharb region, reports on the situation: read more

If you mention any South African or South American grower with a sales office in the Netherlands, chances are they are supported by RAAD International from Ridderkerk. John van Wijk has been helping entrepreneurs establish business structures with a focus on the long term for over 35 years. read more

Maroko is zwiększający stopniowo swoją część w duńskim rynku świeżych produktów rolnych, ze stałym wzrostem eksportu świeżych lub schłodzonych pomidorów - informuje EastFruit. Eksport marokańskich pomidorów do Danii osiągnął 1,660 ton metrycznych w ciągu pierwszych 10 miesięcy bieżącego roku marketingowego (lipiec 2024 - read more

Van Vliet Bedrijfsmakelaars and Industrial Real Estate Partners are offering for rent Spoorlaan 12 in Barendrecht, which comprises 15,139 sq m of conditioned warehouse space with offices and facility rooms, 20 cold stores, 27 docks, and a spacious outdoor area, with 9,814.3 m² of conditioned floor area. read more

The Mexico-based open field and greenhouse producer-exporter SL Produce has committed to making ongoing, substantial investments in its sustainability strategy, in hopes of alleviating challenging growing conditions. This is particularly important as SL's home state of Sinaloa is currently facing an unprecedented drought. read more

For the first time in New Zealand's horticulture sector, avocado exporters from the country have united to obtain a collective FernMark Licence, signaling a new phase in the industry's global presence. The FernMark, which is New Zealand's official country of origin mark, is granted by the Government to... read more

Nowe połączenia morskie pomagają indyjskim granatom podróżować dalej. Szczególnie odmiana Bhagwa przyciąga silne zainteresowanie kupujących w tym sezonie ze względu na swoje stałe smaki, bogaty kolor i długą trwałość na półce - mówi Prasad Chavan, dyrektor generalny importera świeżych owoców Acres EXIM. A Nepal, read more