In the flexible packaging sector, where sustainability and performance go hand in hand, the Vibac Group collaborates with companies in the fruit and vegetable industry. The Italian company is not directly involved in the fruit and vegetable sector, but it plays an active role in the advanced packaging solutions. read more

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"Twenty-five years ago, it was a dream come true. With our project, we have brought organic products into everyone's trolley," recalls Ernesto Fornari, Director of Apofruit, during the event celebrating 25 years of Almaverde Bio. Over a hundred people attended the event held in Cesenatico on 20 read more

Agronomist Júlio Menegotto discussed the implementation of innovative technologies in passion fruit cultivation in Brazil's Federal District during an interview with CB Agro, a collaboration between Correio and TV Brasília. Menegotto emphasized the Federal District's use of passion fruit... read more

Inde ma wiele do zrobienia, ponieważ niemal 40% jej produkcji rolnej ulega zepsuciu. "Wskazuje to na ogromną nieefektywność w sposobie przechowywania i przemieszczania naszych łatwo psujących się produktów" - stwierdził Biplob Barik, współzałożyciel i dyrektor generalny Citrus Freight. Ten problem podkreśla konieczność ulepszenia łańcucha chłodniczego. read more

Mangoes of the Banana variety, grown in Birol Upazila of Dinajpur, Bangladesh, have been exported to Europe. The first shipment, weighing 100 kg, was sent to Switzerland from the orchard owned by Md. Mominul Islam. Subsequent deliveries will include three metric tons of Banana, Katimon, and BARI-4. read more

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Pure Flavor® is introducing Organic RedRoyals® Sweet Cherry Tomatoes. This certified organic variety is grown in a high-tech greenhouse environment, delivering flavor and dependable quality all year long. Building on the strength of the RedRoyals brand, the launch of an organic variety was a read more

The marketing of watermelons is proceeding at a fast pace. The climate also favors the Italian melon campaign, which boasts excellent quality. The apricot market is recovering, while the cherry market is declining. Prices are still slightly high for large-sized peaches and nectarines. read more

House Fair 2025 concluded last week at the Innovation Center in Pijnacker, The Netherlands, marking another successful edition of this annual event. Held from June 10th to 13th, the fair welcomed over 250 participants, including over 60 companies from across Europe, Asia, and North America. read more

The Ministry of Public Security of Costa Rica recently reported intercepting 33 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a container of fresh fruit destined for Belgium. Costa Rican authorities discovered the illegal packages at the APM Terminals Container Terminal in Moín, Limón. read more

"Maturation is the moment when a fruit stops being just a biological structure and becomes a commercial product with a high perceived value. It is there that the quality game is played." Speaking is Maria Rosaria Stile, Research & Development Manager at K-Adriatica, who tells us. read more

For sixty years in the fruit and vegetable trade and production sector, the D'Aprile company, based in Tarantino, in Palagianello, specializes in citrus fruits. Their production calendar includes apricots, persimmons, table grapes, and watermelons. read more

The international trade landscape has been disrupted by Trump's increased tariffs, along with instability in the Red Sea region and the widespread impacts of climate change. The logistics industry is striving to address unforeseen challenges and adapt towards sustainability. There is a rising emphasis on locally sourced goods. read more

The planned Bangladeshi fruit fair in Qatar has been thrown into uncertainty due to escalating tensions in the Middle East following the Iran-Israel conflict, as reported by Samakal. The Qatari government has temporarily closed its airspace, resulting in the cancellation of two flights between Bangladesh and Qatar. read more

The Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has announced the withdrawal of 77 end-use pesticide products from the Kenyan market due to safety concerns. In a statement on Monday, June 23, CS Kagwe stated that the decision was made in response to the necessity of reviewing pesticides currently registered in Kenya. read more

The cultivation of mini watermelons and melons will have a bit of a late start, as weather conditions have caused flooding and other inconveniences, says Tania Silva, who handles sales for fresh fruit exporter Rush Farms Portugal: "Due to the storms and bad weather in Portugal and Spain, the read more

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in Kenya has announced regulatory actions affecting the use of certain pesticide products. This follows a comprehensive review of active pesticide ingredients managed by the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB). As of June 23, 2025, 430 end-use read more

Kwiaty mówią uniwersalnym językiem. Symbolizują miłość, świętowanie, wyjątkowe chwile, a czasem nawet smutek. Dlatego świeże kwiaty są popularnym prezentem lub dekoracją na różne okazje. Globalny rynek florystyczny, wart około 55 miliardów dolarów, prognozowany jest na około 85 miliardów dolarów. read more

"Supermarkets want locally-grown herbs all year," says Raymond van der Burgh of Europe Retail Packing (ERP). That is easy during the European summer, with production, depending on weather conditions, from roughly May to October. There is, however, notes Raymond, a hiccup in the winter when local... read more