South Africa's largest ginger and garlic importer, Bosina Food, is currently interviewing candidates for the position of farm manager on their newly-acquired vegetable farm south of Tzaneen. They have big plans to establish a ginger crop on the farm in the future. read more

The farming sector in Latvia is facing one of the most challenging seasons in recent history, with losses already estimated at hundreds of millions of euros, as reported by LSM+. Experts caution that the country is effectively turning into a "risk farming zone" due to the unpredictability brought by climate change. read more

Według Juana Ariasa, prezesa Izby Handlowej, firma bananowa Chiquita rozpocznie zatrudnianie pierwszych 3 000 pracowników do swoich plantacji w Bocas del Toro we wrześniu, po chwilowej zawieszeniu działalności. Plan zakłada zatrudnienie dodatkowych 2 000 pracowników w lutym 2026 roku, osiągając w sumie… read more

Yesterday was a historic day for trade in fresh produce between New Zealand and India. APMC Vashi from Navi Mumbai introduced the Rouge Apple from New Zealand for the first time in India. "This moment will be remembered in the history of our fresh produce trade," said Rohan Satish Ursal of Purander. read more

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The Brazilian onion market is currently facing a substantial surplus, with prices plummeting to just 0.57 BRL (€0.09) per kilogram—significantly below the production costs for farmers. In the last two months, the country has been dealing with an excess supply, causing prices to decrease and affecting producers across various regions. read more

In the analyzed week, Lcc's fruit and vegetable department recorded a further decrease in sales volume across all channels, except for self-service. However, the inflationary effect is still driving sales growth in terms of value. In this context, apricots are one of the... read more

Kolejna dostawa świeżnych uzbeckich produktów przyleciała do Wielkiej Brytanii, donosi IA Dunyo. Tym razem do Londynu dostarczono 2 tony melonów i winogron. Eksporterem jest grupa importowa Exim Dried Fruits, a importerem firma Baykoos Foods Ltd. Uzbeckie owoce zyskują coraz większą popularność w

Another shipment of fresh Uzbek produce has arrived in the United Kingdom, reports IA Dunyo. This time, 2 tons of melons and grapes were delivered to London. The exporter is Exim Dried Fruits Import Group, while the importer is Baykoos Foods Ltd. Uzbek fruits are increasingly standing out on the market. read more

Filiz Ozcan, a resident of the Susehri district of Sivas, has turned her hobby of peony cultivation into a successful agricultural business. With the help of her family, the production has rapidly grown to cover 1.1 hectares of land and her products are now sold all over Turkey. read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport cytryn do trzech krajów Ameryki Południowej, ustanawiając nowe rekordy wysyłki na każdym z tych rynków, zgodnie z informacjami z EastFruit. Od listopada 2024 do czerwca 2025 eksporterzy wysłali 3800 ton metrycznych cytryn do Ameryki Południowej, generując około 3,6 miliona dolarów. Ta ilość jest większa. read more

At Kraaijeveld, the locally grown Egyptian spring onion season is about to start again. "The first shipment of the season from Egypt is expected in mid to late October. The crops are looking promising, and it seems like we will begin harvesting earlier than last year. This early harvest from Egypt... read more

The export season for Moldovan plums in 2025 started later than usual, with a delay of nearly three weeks due to an unstable spring. Initial prices for the new crop were around 17-18 MDL/kg (€0.90). Wholesale prices then decreased steadily, hitting their lowest point of the season only in late July. By early read more

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For the next campaign, the Agricultural Cooperative Campidanesepunta aims to impress the market with an innovation destined to make a mark: a new variety of seedless medium-sized watermelon with a skin comparable to a night where the stars reign supreme. "Because the skin is very dark and is...", read more

Yesterday, the second day of Asia Fruit Logistica concluded, bringing together the global fruit and vegetable industry in Hong Kong. The fair is a recurring event on the calendar of events involving the Italian collective, which this year includes the participation of Infia, Origine Group, and Unifrutti Group. read more

After 11 weeks of decline, Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) stabilized this week. This stability is the result of opposing trends in different trade lanes. While a significant increase in Transpacific rates pushed the index up, a major drop in Asia-Europe rates counterbalanced this surge. read more

IFCO has announced the opening of its new service center in Dallas, Texas. The facility is part of the company's North American expansion for reusable packaging in fresh food supply chains. Dallas was chosen for its central location and access to major transportation routes, allowing IFCO to. read more

Correspondingly, more and more farmers and supply chain stakeholders are opting for 'parametric climate insurance' over traditional weather insurance. According to Client Director Ard van't Veer from risk and insurance consultancy Aon, "This type of insurance is also becoming more popular in Europe." Ard van't Veer added, "Both solutions have their... read more

Demand for Brazilian papayas typically increases in late summer. "In our country, papayas have mainly gained popularity in wholesale markets, although they are also available in select food retail stores. Our biggest presence, however, is in the British market, where ... read more

The import season for Peruvian berries is currently experiencing a strong market trend. "We received the first container on August 20 and were pleasantly surprised by the favorable market conditions," says Jan Marc Schulz of SFI Rotterdam. "The Polish season ended early, catching many importers off guard." read more