The Egyptian soft citrus season started in November with good demand. Initially, there were reports of high exports to Europe, the Gulf countries, and Russia. However, the current situation shows a decline in trend, and the demand is not meeting the exporters' expectations. This information comes from Mahmoud Esawy. read more

It might have been Blue Monday this week, but in the Netherlands, it has been Grey January for almost a month now as there has been nothing but fog for days. For the grower with a cold greenhouse, like Martin Prins in Maasdijk, it's the ideal time to do something fun. Every year he plants a corner of... read more

1,300 containers of Chilean cherries are currently stranded on the Maersk Saltoro due to engine failure while en route to China. The ship set sail from San Antonio on 27 December as part of the Cherry Express service and has been anchored near Micronesia since January 13. This situation occurs amidst record disruptions in global shipping. read more

Kate Trufitt, Chief Executive of Potatoes New Zealand, reviews 2024 and outlines the way forward for 2025: "As we reflect on the past year, I am proud of the significant progress and accomplishments that have contributed to our success. This has been achieved through teamwork, strategic initiatives, and a focused effort." read more

The new Regulation repeals the previous Directive 94/62/EC and modifies Directive 2019/904 and Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, and among the main innovations, it restricts certain packaging formats, such as single-use plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables that are marketed in. read more

Retail demand and home consumption have been slightly subdued since the holiday period, but this should begin to pick up. There should not be downward pressure on markets as yields are average and stocks should not be in excess following last year's shortages. The availability of seed potatoes read more

Blue Whale ® has tried to understand consumers worldwide and learn about their expectations regarding products and shopping experience. "This understanding is key to revitalizing the

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By mid-January, under normal conditions, the Italian pear campaign enters its second phase, marked by the increase in sales of late varieties and the gradual decline of early ones. After the production difficulties of 2023/24, this campaign, while without read more

The Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee has reported that, as of week 2 in 2025, Chile has shipped a total of 55.946 tons of blueberries since the start of the 2024-2025 fruit export season. An impressive shipment volume of 11.767 tons was recorded in the first half of this year. read more

The southern United States, including states such as Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and Mississippi, is currently facing a severe winter storm with unexpected snow and sleet. This weather phenomenon, driven by arctic air, is forecasted to continue until the weekend. While certain fruit read more

Hazera and Hm.Clause will be together at Fruit Logistica 2025 (booth A-50, hall 1.2) where they will present a selection of the latest innovations. New cultivars for zucchinis and melons will also be showcased, as well as new varieties of square peppers. read more

In sektorze rolniczym, znacząca innowacja miała miejsce wraz z zatwierdzeniem 9 sierpnia 2024 roku rozporządzenia ministra z 30 maja 2024 roku przez włoskie Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, Suwerenności Żywnościowej i Lasów (MASAF) dla produktu wspomagającego "olej z nasion słonecznika". Włoska firma... read more

The Port of Natal has experienced a significant increase in fruit exports, with a 107% rise in 2024 compared to the previous year, as reported by the Rio Grande do Norte Docks Company (Codern). The terminal shipped 135,302 tons of fruit, marking a recovery from a downturn experienced in 2023. read more

Fresh4u Produce has earned a solid reputation for its assortment of exotic fruits and vegetables. However, in recent years, the company has expanded its product range to include a diverse selection of standard produce as well. Currently, they offer approximately 240 fresh produce options, procuring from over 35... read more

A research group at the University of Alicante is developing activated carbon packaging from waste materials, such as almond shells and olive pits. The outcome is recyclable and biodegradable packaging that prolongs the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Photo: University of Alicante. read more

According to data up to week 3, Peru has exported 64 million boxes of grapes this season, equaling the total volume shipped in the 2023-2024 season. With three peak weeks still remaining in the Ica region and around ten weeks of declining volumes ahead, it is expected that the total exports will reach 78 million boxes. read more

In a recent update from the Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision Service (Rosselkhoznadzor), it was reported that Russia saw an increase in fruit and berry imports by the end of 2024. The volume of berries imported into the country reached 517,900 metric tons. At the same time, fruit deliveries to... read more

Macfrut is the world capital of biotechnologies applied to horticulture. The fair of the international fruit and vegetable supply chain, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre (May 6-8, 2025), will host for the first time the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture. read more

In wholesale markets, January has never been a month full of satisfactions and this year seems to continue this tradition, as explained by Matteo Magnani, Director of the Cesena Fruit and Vegetable Market: "Without a doubt, we are in one of the weakest periods in terms of." read more

India: How Fresh From Farm (F3) is helping 500 fruit retailers earn more

Launched by Rohit Nagdewani, this supply chain startup streamlines fruit procurement, processing, and deliveries to maximize product freshness and minimize waste. The full-stack platform caters to around 500 fresh fruit retailers. read more