Persistent weather-related disruptions mean that the actual extent of the available supply at this time is difficult to determine. As a result, the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) has announced that the revised forecast now anticipates that production... read more

Prognoza zbiorów orzechów macadamia w Australii na środku sezonu została znacząco obniżona, ponieważ plantatorzy i przetwórcy radzą sobie z jednym z najtrudniejszych i najbardziej nieprzewidywalnych sezonów od lat. read more

A woman has been charged for unlawfully bringing in over 62 tonnes of Thai fresh produce and meat products into Australia, to be sold on the black market in Sydney. read more

Lipiec to początek nowej ery dla bioekonomii Nowej Zelandii, gdy kraj uruchamia swoje największe instytut badawczy.

July marks a new era for New Zealand’s bioeconomy as the country launches its largest research institute. read more

At Kwekerij Demedts - De Mey, the apricot season has started again. This fruit, usually associated with Southern Europe, is becoming more popular among Flemish growers. "There is a growing interest in growing it, so we are trying to distinguish ourselves with our product. This year, we decided to thin the trees. read more

"We supply starting material," says Wim van Marrewijk of Biological Youngplants. "Retail requirements are becoming stricter every year. Many supermarkets won't accept even the legally permitted residue levels." The nursery keeps all its mother plants in the Netherlands, where it controls the. read more

The beginning of July is a special time for fruit lovers - the harvest of Polish blueberries begins. Cultivated in Poland for 50 years, it has had its own celebration for 9 years now. Celebrated on July 1st, Polish Blueberry Day symbolically marks the opening of the national season. read more

Wschodnia Afryka, róże, kiedyś niekwestionowany monarcha przemysłu hodowli kwiatów w regionie, teraz dzielą reflektor z różnorodnym wachlarzem kwiatów: lisianthus, róże spray, goździki, gipsówka, chryzantemy i wiele innych. Zdjęcie po prawej: Senthil Kumaran Thangavelu Ten przełom to nie tylko read more

T&G Global has entered into a new strategic partnership with Sandher Fruit Packers, a Canadian cherry producer, aimed at strengthening the North American and international cherry supply chain. As part of the agreement, T&G will assume responsibility for the sales and marketing of Sandher's cherries. read more

The Weyers Group's facility at Freshpark Venlo is operating at full capacity, with a sizable team overseeing daily operations in sales, accounting, HR, and logistics. The company is engaged in the trading of vegetables and fruits, as well as collaborating with growers on cultivation. read more

The competitiveness of Italian ports, already heavily lagging behind the rest of Europe, is about to be further penalized due to the implementation, starting in the coming days, of the so-called "Congestion Fee" at some of the main Italian terminals. read more

The Turkish fresh produce industry recently experienced significant damage due to frost. Enes Gulbudak, the foreign trade manager for Turkish apple exporter Gulbudak, stated that their apple orchards have fared relatively well. He mentioned, "This season, in the beginning, weather conditions were..." read more

Alce Nero, the brand of organic farmers and processors since 1978, offers a range of products that nourish at every stage of life. For the little ones, the company has chosen quality and safety, producing only in Italy in the certified facilities of its members and partners. read more

During the conference "Post-harvest fruit: oxidizing products and technologies for sanitization", promoted by Ri.Nova at Macfrut, the debate on new technologies for the preservation of fruits and vegetables, particularly on cold plasma and bipolar ionization, has sparked. read more

Perfect, heart-shaped strawberries are a long-standing tradition at the Wimbledon tennis championships, and it’s the Malling Centenary variety – picked and delivered from down the road at Hugh Lowe Farms – which always proves a hit with spectators during the two-week event. read more

Food prices have been driven up by hot weather affecting harvest yields, according to UK retailers. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) stated that increasing prices of fruits and vegetables have led to a rise in food price inflation in June. Additionally, retailers have also transferred tax increases and rising employment costs to consumers. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will focus on automation. Are you a machinery manufacturer or considering entering the field of robotics? If you are involved in any aspect of the fresh produce industry related to automation, we would love to hear from you. You can send us information, or we can contact you for an interview. read more

In Pakistan, mango exports are currently under scrutiny for compliance with international phytosanitary protocols, which is affecting trade relations with markets like Iran, the European Union, and Australia. Complaints have been lodged with the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of National Food Security. read more

The Pluto high-pressure system has turned Europe into a furnace. The first major heatwave of the summer of 2025 is setting record temperatures: reaching nearly 42°C in Spain and Portugal, while in Italy, 21 cities have a red alert for extreme heat, from Milan to. read more

The French Competition Authority has unconditionally approved the acquisition of Bonduelle Frais France by Les Crudettes, which was officially announced on May 15, 2025, following negotiations that had been ongoing for several months. This transaction signifies a read more