In an open letter, French (Cénaldi) and Belgian (Ingro, Unigrow, and the Flemish organization Boerenbond) vegetable producers for processing, canning, and freezing have expressed their frustration over requests for price reductions from manufacturers that sometimes exceed 10%. This economic pressure is... read more

AgriCoat NatureSeal provides natural edible coatings for protecting fresh produce both before and after harvest, including Semperfresh coatings which are specifically formulated to prolong the storage and shelf-life of whole fruits and vegetables. Earlier this month, the company attended the Fruit Trade Show. read more

Sezon winogronowy 2025/2026 stanowił wyzwanie dla producentów z RPA. Niesprzyjające warunki pogodowe we wczesnych regionach produkcyjnych i późne opady deszczu w dolinie Hex River wymagały ostrożnego zarządzania winnicami i elastyczności operacyjnej. Pomimo tych presji, sezon ten pokazał. read more

The Kenyan Hass avocado season is delayed this year due to unfavorable weather conditions. Elmiqdad Hassan Nandwa, CEO of Fawakih, stated, "Exports will not begin until mid-March, with limited volumes. Peak volumes are expected later in the season, around June." read more

The Peruvian table grape season of 2025 is wrapping up with a positive balance on commercial orders and stable prices. "This season has been healthier compared to 2024/25," said Fanny Robles, commercial manager of Agrícola Pampa Baja SAC. Initially, the national projection was 86 million boxes. read more

Remie Dewitte, Commercial Director of the Belgian cooperative REO, stated that 2025 was a challenging year for winter vegetables. "Supply and demand were out of sync," he explained. Both in Belgium and across Europe, production quantities were high, but demand was low. A mild autumn led to decreased consumption, resulting in a challenging situation. read more

Sezon mandarynek w Turcji był znacząco lepszy niż w ubiegłym roku, mówi Coskun Eren, dyrektor ds. marketingu tureckiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Eren: "Sezon mandarynek w tym roku był jednym z najmocniejszych w ostatnich latach. Plon i jakość znacząco się poprawiły w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem." read more

If there is one key takeaway from Fruit Logistica Berlin, it is that mono-material packaging is becoming an increasingly important requirement. Retail chains from Northern Europe to Australia now require packaging made of one material to help consumers easily identify it. read more

Eksport świeżych owoców stał się coraz bardziej skomplikowany z powodu napięć logistycznych, silniejszej konkurencji i rosnących oczekiwań klientów. W celu wzmocnienia swojej pozycji na odległych rynkach, francuscy eksporterzy jabłek Select Fruit i Cofruid'Oc Méditerranée stworzyli sojusz Tasty and Select. read more

Potato production is increasingly shifting towards data-driven management as farmers incorporate artificial intelligence, robotics, and sensor networks into their field operations. Given the sensitivity of potatoes to bruising, soil conditions, and moisture levels, real-time systems are being employed to minimize mechanical damage... read more

The Port of Alicante has launched a scheduled shipping service to the Port of Dakar. This new route creates a dependable logistics link between West Africa and the province of Alicante, with the goal of enhancing competitiveness and aiding the local fruit and vegetable sector. The commencement of this route... read more

Akorn Technology, an innovator in all-natural coatings and postharvest treatments for fresh fruits and vegetables, is expanding its presence in the Global South with the launch of a new venture in the UAE. This move comes after the company's recent victory in the UAE FoodTech Challenge, where it was selected from an initial pool of 1,215 participants. read more

Sales of table potatoes continue to be disappointing, as food prices remain unchanged. Additionally, there is a decline in quality, with issues such as silver scurf and increasing storage pressure causing specific problems. High quality is now the main factor influencing the market, as shipments with varying or lower quality are... read more

Warnez is introducing its range of unwashed potatoes under the Mariënhof brand to retail shelves. The trend towards local and fresh produce is increasing, and Warnez is responding with this new product line. "Warnez is, and will continue to be, primarily a specialist in washed potatoes. That is our" read more

During the 32nd edition of Fruit Logistica, Sorma Group, a prominent technical partner in post-harvest processing of fruits and vegetables, introduced a significant innovation related to net packaging. This new system integrates sustainability, durability, recyclability, and operational efficiency into one solution. read more

Taiwan has received approval to export jujubes, dragon fruit, and lychees to the European Union, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency was formally notified of this decision on Thursday, and the approval is now in immediate effect. read more

Shoppers in the United Kingdom who regularly buy strawberries may experience limited availability this week due to supply disruptions caused by unfavorable weather conditions in important growing areas. Persistent wet weather in the UK and Europe has impacted various fruit and vegetable crops. read more

Fuel rationing in Cuba is impacting the distribution of produce in Havana, leading to limited transport options, decreased delivery quantities, and price fluctuations connected to the unofficial U.S. dollar exchange market. In Playa, Norbys walks approximately forty-five minutes to the agricultural market where he is employed, as public transport availability has been reduced. read more

Po trudnym początku sezonu logistycznego 2025/26, przemysł winogron stołowych w RPA informuje, że zbieranie przebiega pomyślnie we większości regionów produkcyjnych, a ilości są zgodne z oczekiwaniami, a szacunek krajowej plonów nie zmienił się. Ciepłe temperatury na początku sezonu przyspieszyły. read more

Władze Madagaskaru ds. zwalczania korupcji wydały międzynarodowy nakaz aresztowania dla biznesmena Maminiaina Ravatomanga w związku z rzekomym oszustwem związanym z eksportem liczi. Nakaz ten dotyczy Ravatomangi, znanego jako "Mamy", gdy śledczy badają to, co lokalne media opisują jako... read more