We are just about to start harvesting black currants. This year has been marked by prolonged frosts, destructive hailstorms, and significant confusion regarding changes in the use of acetamiprid. How will these factors affect price levels?

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The "2025 Market Yearbook" published by iQonsulting provides valuable statistics on the production, imports, and exports of fresh blueberries from the Southern Hemisphere. The report highlights important growth figures and forecasts for the upcoming years, including the projected share of total exports. read more

Global shipping company MSC aims to expand its presence in Latin America, especially in Brazil, by acquiring a majority stake in Wilson Sons for BRL 4.35 billion. The deal, which began in October and was finalized on June 4 after approval from Brazil's National Waterway Transport Agency. read more

The Kivits Logistics Group, which has almost 80 years of experience as a family-owned business in logistics, value-added services, and transportation for the fresh produce and chilled food sector, is expanding with a new 34,000 m² refrigerated logistics center. The subsidiaries of The Kivits Logistics Group include... read more

As previously announced, on May 23rd, at the Municipal Theater of Licata, the conference "Cantaloupe Melon of Licata: reality and development prospects" was held, during which the Promoting Committee for obtaining the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) was officially established. read more

Początkowo deszczowa pogoda na początku wiosny miała znaczący wpływ na plony melonów i arbuzów w pierwszej części sezonu; jednak w ciągu następnych kilku tygodni oczekuje się stopniowego osiągnięcia przewidywanych poziomów produkcji. "Sezon był szczególnie trudny z powodu opóźnień. read more

On June 16, Rosselkhoznadzor held a video conference with the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia to discuss the growing number of violations in the supply of plant products from Armenia to Russia. This information was reported by the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor. Previously, the Russian agency had expressed concerns about this issue. read more

Moldova's National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has implemented stricter phytosanitary measures for citrus imports in order to prevent the entry of harmful pests. The updated regulations bring national legislation in line with EU standards. According to the new rules, imports of lemons and oranges from Argentina, Brazil, read more

Seeka Limited has issued its first earnings guidance for the 2025 financial year, forecasting a profit before tax of between $33.0 million and $37.0 million. This represents an increase from the $29.7 million recorded in 2024. The projected improvement in earnings is attributed to strong performance in the kiwifruit sector. read more

W pierwszym odcinku Fresh Ideas Show z Fruitnet, prezentowanym przez Port International, Mike i Maura omawiają ważne wydarzenia dla międzynarodowej branży świeżych produktów spożywczych - wpływ strajków na przemysł bananowy w Ameryce Łacińskiej oraz ewentualne usunięcie barier handlowych po Brexicie. read more

BerryWorld is preparing to restart its partnership with the youth-focused charity CoppaFeel! at Taste of London in Regent’s Park. read more

The Corda Campus in Hasselt, Belgium, will be the venue for the upcoming edition of the International Pear Congress, Interpera, scheduled to take place on 25-26 June. read more

The first day, June 25th, will be opened with two strategic roundtable discussions focusing on the past season in the main European producing countries: France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, and Italy. This will be followed by a current... read more

Chiquita has launched an ambitious new marketing campaign aimed at establishing itself as the top choice for snacking among consumers. The "Likely the Best Snack Ever" campaign aims to showcase the brand's bananas as a naturally sweet and mess-free option for various occasions, including lunchboxes, gym bags, and on-the-go snacks. read more

While South African fresh produce exporters are still anxiously awaiting trade tariffs in the USA, the two countries have reached a crucial agreement - regarding the import of US chickens into South Africa. read more

Although there have been small improvements since the last measurement in 2014/15, the consumption of healthy foods remains too low and that of unhealthy products too high. read more

Out of the total amount, 285,000 tons are accounted for by peaches, 59,000 tons by apricots, 7,500 tons by plums, and over 3,700 tons by cherries. "The numbers would have been much higher if it weren't for the severe hailstorms in May, which resulted in a loss of 58,000 tons of stone fruit." read more

Despite ongoing increases in production costs, there were also periods where consumers had to pay less than in the previous two years. The further decrease in asparagus cultivation areas is expected to result in a slightly lower yield this year compared to the long-term average. read more

Tesco is promoting the introduction of the health food favorite Lion's Mane as the 'next big thing' in exotic mushrooms. read more

While South African fresh produce exporters to the US are still waiting anxiously for trade tariffs, the two countries have agreed on one crucial deal - the import of US chickens into South Africa. read more