Gehan Elsherif, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import, stated that the Egyptian potato season has been stable so far. "Egypt is one of the top potato exporters globally, with a substantial amount of the crop being sent to markets in Europe, Russia, and Africa. read more

"The strawberry campaign has now started at Coop Sole, but the current weather conditions, characterized by rain, cloudy skies, and low temperatures, are causing production delays and some difficulties. Due to these reasons, we cannot guarantee a consistent supply of quantities. However, we read more

To co zaczęło się od wakacji w Kenii, stało się ambitnym projektem rolniczym: uprawą i eksportem awokado. Janyra Organics, założone przez Tona Verheijke i jego keniańską żonę Janet Chamia, wyrosło z ich wspólnego marzenia o uprawie wysokiej jakości produktów rolniczych oraz pozytywnym wpływie na społeczność. read more

The citrus fruit derivatives industry in Sicily holds a leading position in the production of blood oranges, known for their high pigmentation. This pigmentation is due to the production of anthocyanins, which are characteristic of the vesicles and carpels of the three main orange cultivars. read more

Global warming is having a growing impact on agriculture in Ukraine, endangering traditional crops such as potatoes, cabbage, and cucumbers. Vera Balabukh, a climate scientist at the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute, has stated that increasing temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns are read more

Shippers of Chinese ginger are waiting to hear whether President Donald Trump will impose a 10 percent tariff on products from China. Clara Shih from Best Buy Produce says, "We are already paying a 25 percent tariff on ginger and garlic from China, and with this increase, it will be 35 percent." read more

Heidesand eG is investing approximately 30 million euros in the construction of a modern packaging plant for table potatoes. Upon completion of the initial phase of construction within the next year, a hall of roughly 10,000 square meters will be operational for the potato business. read more

A new technology for weighing baskets with a guaranteed minimum weight has been developed by Zetapack, a company based in the Italian province of Forlì-Cesena, in the Emilia-Romagna region, and will be presented at Fruit Logistica. The machine is part of the AGV50 range launched by Zetapack. read more

The largest international trade fair for fruits and vegetables, Fruit Logistica, will take place from February 5th to 7th in Berlin. read more

FRUIT LOGISTICA is pleased to welcome Alexander Stein as the new director. Starting tomorrow, he will be responsible for the strategic management of the trade show, which will take place in Berlin from February 5th to 7th. Alexander Stein is taking over from Kai Mangelberger, who is now the area manager at Messe Berlin. read more

Lupa Pizza in Norwich, England, has priced its Hawaiian pizza at £100 in an effort to deter customers from ordering the divisive pineapple topping. Co-owner Francis Woolf has made his strong aversion to pineapple on pizza clear, saying, "I absolutely loathe pineapple on a pizza." Despite the steep cost, customers are still welcome to order it. read more

Cartonpack Group, a company in the field of multi-material packaging for fruits, vegetables, and food products, has recently completed a series of acquisitions. This has allowed the company to expand its industrial operations in Northern Italy, where the group has experienced growth, while also strengthening its operations. read more

Strawberry cultivation is facing serious challenges due to climate change and unpredictable weather, leading to more frequent extreme events causing high stress to the plants. Additionally, it is on the rise

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It's a return to (almost) normality, but it's newsworthy. The Opera La Pera Consortium is getting ready for Fruit Logistica with a commercial campaign that has recently passed the halfway mark and – unlike in recent years – with volumes high enough to continue the programs until the beginning of May. read more

In the third week of 2025, Lcc's fruit and vegetable sales show a promising growth, accompanied by a slight increase in the average price mix. All channels are showing a positive trend in value, with a particularly strong performance in volume for discount stores. read more

Winter in Morocco is characterized by a vibrant and fragrant celebration: the arrival of mandarin oranges and other citrus fruits. From early January to late February, these luscious fruits dominate the streets, sold from pickup trucks, pushcarts, and wooden crates in local markets and grocery stores. read more

"Chociaż początek i wczesna kampania zimowa nie były najlepsze i pozostawiły nas głęboko rozczarowanych w ostatnich miesiącach 2024 roku, teraz możemy być częściowo zadowoleni z początku nowego roku. Szkoda, że ta poprawa dotyczy tylko pewnych odniesień" - mówi Alberto Nocera, prezes... read more

The President of the Mango Foundation of Ecuador, Mr. Bernardo Malo, points out that Chile is a growing market, although with limited consumption.

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Według Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Bananów (AEBE), w 2024 roku Ekwador - światowy lider w eksporcie bananów - wyeksportował 346,16 miliona skrzyń po 40 funtów bananów, czyli o 1,42% lub 5,06 miliona skrzyń więcej niż w 2023 roku. Był to trudny rok dla sektora ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe. read more

The spot prices for bananas started on a high note this year but have reduced a bit. According to Jorge Alex Serrano, from the exporter Jasafrut based in El Guabo, El Oro in Ecuador, "In the beginning of the year, the spot price was very high, but it has reduced slightly in these past few months." read more