Grupo Alcoaxarquía is expanding its presence in the avocado and mango market with the inauguration of a new logistics platform, office, and packaging facilities in Perpignan, France. This expansion comes at the beginning of the Spanish avocado season, and the company plans to further grow its market share with this product this year. read more

Several Italian retailers and international retail groups have confirmed their participation in the Fresh Food Leader B2B event, "International Meetings with Large-Scale Retailers," scheduled for January 22, 2026 in Bergamo. The event, now in its fourth edition, brings together fruit and vegetable... read more

Storing fruit under low pressure is one of several technologies used to extend the shelf-life and improve the shipping capabilities of certain fresh produce items. "The idea is to keep the fruit in a vacuum chamber at ultra-low pressure, which reduces the amount of oxygen it is exposed to," explains Brendon Anthony. read more

Citrus fruits remain the leading agricultural export of Egypt, with total shipments surpassing 2 million tons, as reported to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, confirmed this information. read more

Afghan and Iranian apples are performing well in the Indian market this season, according to Mr. Kamaruddeen, managing director of Aeden Fruits. He stated, "The market for imported apples in India consistently grows each year. Currently, Afghan apples are dominating the market, as they are highly favored." read more

Huanglongbing continues to be a significant challenge for sweet orange production in tropical and subtropical regions, impacting orchard productivity and sustainability in the long term. The disease is caused by the bacterium 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' and is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid. read more

Gary Marshall, Chairman of the Covent Garden Tenants Association, visited Melbourne Market earlier this month to exchange views with market operators and wholesalers on shared operational challenges. Melbourne Market is the main wholesale fruit, vegetable, and cut flower trading center in. read more

The new Limorè 2025/26 lemon campaign is about to start, with the first pallets scheduled to be sent out in less than two weeks, just before the Christmas holidays. The Consortium of Associated Lemon Producers of Rocca Imperiale, which markets the product grown in the Rocca Imperiale area, is. read more

European fruit and vegetable production remains concentrated in a limited number of producing countries, with southern Member States continuing to dominate both fresh vegetable and fruit output. Recent figures underline the scale of production and the importance of these crops within the EU. read more

A year ago, Aktalanfruit celebrated the grand opening of its new premises at the Rotterdam Groothandelsmarkt. "The relocation has certainly provided us with a positive momentum. The increased space has enabled us to significantly expand our product range," says Anja Aktalan. Aktalanfruit was established by her father, Ahmet. This month, her read more

The 2025/26 Peruvian mango season has started under challenging conditions, with reduced supply, slow ripening in the fields, and local prices that are too high for the international market. As a result, several exporting companies have decided to temporarily stop their purchases until the situation improves. read more

Domestic apples were the main supply, with varieties like Elstar, Braeburn, Boskoop, and Jonagold being the most common for this time of year. Wellant and Tenroy were also notable. Italy's contribution primarily included Red Delicious, Granny Smith, and Golden varieties. read more

Pół roku po premierze, wyniki bananów HoneyGlow® od Del Monte® są bardzo pozytywne. "Dzięki swojemu pozycjonowaniu i profilowi organoleptycznemu, ten koncept opracowany przez Fresh Del Monte® po sukcesie ananasa HoneyGlow, przekroczył oczekiwania firmy i read more

The Unifrutti Group has announced a deal to purchase 100% of Safco, which includes Global Agro Peru and Safco Peru, from Rio King and other minority shareholders. The completion of the transaction is contingent upon meeting standard closing requirements. Safco currently manages approximately 560 hectares of table grape farms. read more

Obecnie dostawa grejpfrutów z Florydy jest silna, co stanowi pozytywny rozwój po ubiegłorocznych trudnościach spowodowanych huraganami Helene i Milton. „Zbliżamy się do szczytu dostawy grejpfrutów i w tym roku mamy promocyjne ilości” - mówi Steven Callaham z Dundee Citrus. read more

The approaching grape season in India is being met with caution by traders, but Cyril Chakranarayan of Olive Import Export is more optimistic, anticipating a better performance compared to last year. "Key production areas like Nashik and Sangli, which are major suppliers of grapes in India, are expected to... read more

Parallel Fresh has been operating since August. The import company, specializing in grapes, citrus, and soft fruit, is part of the Fresh Hub Group and operates from the Ridderkerk business park. "From this strategic location, we expect to create a stable sales channel to the rest of Europe. read more

In the greenhouse sector, packaging costs, workflow efficiency, and storage demands are increasingly influencing operational decisions. One area drawing attention is the continued use of pre-folded lids for closing trays of peppers, eggplants, and similar products. While widely used, these lids read more

Nikolaos Giontis, the owner of Greek fresh produce exporter Giontis PC, has stated that Greek kiwi production is currently increasing. He mentioned that this year's kiwifruit production has risen by about 7% compared to 2024, showing a consistent upward trajectory for the industry. This growth is mainly attributed to read more

Sezon na koperek idzie do przodu szybko, a jest pewne poczucie zrównoważonego optymizmu. Tak przynajmniej jest w przypadku produkcji, jak potwierdził Gennaro Paolillo, kierownik produkcji i założyciel firmy Paolillo z siedzibą w Kampanii. Firma specjalizuje się w kopru włoskim.

The fennel season is moving forward quickly, and there is a sense of measured optimism. This is at least the case with regard to production, as confirmed by Gennaro Paolillo, the production manager and founding partner of the Campania-based company Paolillo. The company specializes in fennel. read more