Researchers in Australia have developed a method to convert food waste into bioplastic films using avocado peels, stale bread, and sago palm starch. According to the researchers, the approach is designed to be scalable and cost-effective, while addressing food waste and plastic disposal at the
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In 2025, Egypt increased its watermelon exports to Saudi Arabia and achieved its highest shipment volume on record, as reported by EastFruit. During the first nine months of the year, Saudi Arabia imported 18,500 tons of Egyptian watermelons valued at US$6.9 million. This represented a five-fold increase. read more

In France, Intermarché, Carrefour, and U are the winners of 2025. Carrefour and Intermarché each gained 0.9 percentage points of market share in France last year, mainly thanks to acquisitions. Market leader E. Leclerc is holding its ground, while discounters appear to be stagnating, according. read more

Shvam Dhumal of Agroindis Exim Pvt. Ltd., a fresh produce exporter from Maharashtra, stated that India's red onion production is 15-20% lower in the 2025-26 season due to a 45-day delay caused by unseasonal May-November rains in key states. "Last year, November-December experienced lower." read more

Germans consumed approximately 99 kilograms of vegetables per person in the 2024/25 fiscal year, according to preliminary data from the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE). This was eleven kilograms less than the previous fiscal year. The highest per capita consumption, at read more

India has successfully completed the first air shipment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged produce from Karnataka to the Maldives. This marks the first instance of multiple GI-recognized horticultural products from the state being exported by air to this market. The shipment included Nanjangudu Rasabale bananas and... read more

Over the last decade, the German company Nordgemüse has emerged as one of the major players in the blueberry industry. A key milestone was reached in 2018 with the inauguration of their state-of-the-art sorting and packing facility. Through strategic investments in automation, their production capacity has increased rapidly. read more

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has been finalized, creating a new trade framework that will impact market access conditions for various New Zealand horticultural products, such as summerfruit. The agreement includes specified tariff arrangements for cherries and... read more

Od 1 stycznia Emiel Kamminga rozpoczął działalność Vika-Onions, skupiając się na handlu prowizyjnym cebulami. VIKA oznacza Sprzedaż, Zaopatrzenie, Kamminga (Verkoop, Inkoop, Kamminga). "Celem jest połączenie producentów cebuli z firmami sortującymi i obierającymi w Holandii, Niemczech i Polsce, a nazwa..."

From 1 January, Emiel Kamminga started Vika-Onions, focusing on the commission trade of onions. VIKA stands for Sales, Procurement, Kamminga. The aim is to connect onion growers with grading and peeling companies in the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland, and the name... read more

Las entregas españolas dominaron el mercado de naranjas. Las naranjas Navelina eran la principal variedad disponible. Navelina también era la principal variedad suministrada desde Italia. Turquía principalmente suministraba naranjas Washington Navel: Estos productos en su mayoría grandes se vendían rápidamente gracias a su atractivo organoléptico.

Spanish deliveries dominated the orange market. Navelina oranges were the main variety available. Navelina was also the main variety supplied from Italy. Turkey mainly supplied Washington Navel oranges: These mostly large-fruited products sold quickly thanks to their appealing organoleptic. read more

"In Niemczech w szczególności obserwujemy szybki trend wzmożonej automatyzacji" - relacjonuje Torben Ellerbrock, Kierownik Sprzedaży w firmie AFFELDT Maschinenbau GmbH. Północnienie niemieckie przedsiębiorstwo ponownie weźmie udział w targach Fruit Logistica w tym roku, gdzie będzie prezentować fragment. read more

Sumit Bhujbal, business development manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises, says that this year has not been easy for Indian grapes. He explains, "The Indian grape export season has presented multiple challenges this year, testing the resilience of exporters across the country." read more

In 2025, the Netherlands solidified its important position in the global fruit and vegetable industry. By leveraging a mix of locally grown produce and a significant re-export market for fruits, European consumers are able to access fresh fruits and vegetables year-round through supermarkets. read more

Jabłka uprawiane i wysyłane przez producentów z północno-wschodniej części Stanów Zjednoczonych notują wysokie ceny przetwórstwa. "Obecnie obserwujemy bardzo aktywny rynek przetwórstwa i soków na lokalnym rynku. Firmy zajmujące się produkcją soków i przetworów dzwonią do pakowalni, starając się zdobyć więcej produktów ubocznych" - mówi Brett Baker z firmy United Apple Sales. Jest to trudne... read more

Despite a strong start to the season, 2026 has brought some challenges to the Egyptian spring onion season, says Nora Mohamed, CEO of Egyptian spring onion exporter Happy Land For Agricultural Development: "This season's spring onion volumes started strong, with ample supply through the end of." read more

Since August 2025, Georgia has exported 11,700 tonnes of hazelnuts worth $117.4 million, according to the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia. Compared with the same period last year, export volume increased slightly by 171 tonnes, while revenue grew by $48.8 million, a 71% rise. read more

Egipt has achieved a significant success in the global carrot market amidst the energy crisis resulting from the conflict in Eastern Europe, which has reduced carrot production in Europe. However, Abdelkader Habony noted that the demand for Egyptian carrots in Europe seems to be declining. read more

After previously allowing the first trucks carrying Egyptian strawberries from Tulpin Group to pass on Tuesday, the blockade by protesting farmers from the Algemeen Boerensyndicaat (ABS) (General Farmers Syndicate) at Oostende airport has now been completely lifted, following the self-proclaimed… read more

Rok po początkowym wprowadzeniu na rynek azjatyckiego jackfruit, firma HLB Tropical Food GmbH jest zadowolona z wyników tymczasowych. "Obecnie oferujemy produkt w wielu krajach europejskich - od Hiszpanii przez region DACH po Rumunię" - informuje Lorenz Hartmann de Barros, dyrektor zarządzający. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has secured £200,000 in funding for two applied research projects through the ADOPT programme. The projects are aimed at addressing fertiliser use, soil management, and establishment practices in commercial UK apple orchards. The funding supplements. read more