AgroFresh has confirmed the celebration of its event AgroFresh Xperience Berlin 2026 – "Shaping the Future of Fresh in EMEA" next Tuesday, February 3, on the eve of Fruit Logistica. The event will take place at the Berlin Congress Center (bcc) in Alexanderplatz and will be held in a new… read more

With the last deliveries at the turn of the year, this year's Brussels sprout season ended relatively early. "Normally, we can deliver until mid- to late January," confirms Harm Feil, a Brussels sprout producer based in Dithmarschen. As one of the few specialists, Feil looks back on a thoroughly... read more

Two weeks later, the flood waters that submerged orchards have receded: in some areas, "massive issues" with oleo on lemons are expected, while waterlogged fields and damaged roads have disrupted citrus black spot spray programs, which an exporter has warned could increase disease pressure. read more

W roku 2025 eksport melonów z Brazylii z Rio Grande do Norte i Ceará wykazał silniejsze wyniki w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Według danych Comex Stat, przychody z eksportu wzrosły o 25 procent rok do roku, osiągając 231 milionów dolarów, podczas gdy wolumen eksportu wzrósł o 16 procent do 283 000 ton. Eksport read more

Kenya is intensifying its efforts to improve port efficiency as the upcoming avocado harvesting season approaches, aiming to safeguard the quality of fruit and facilitate the export of perishable produce. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry Lee Kinyanjui emphasized the importance of efficient port operations. read more

MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) will be participating in Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin. The shipping line will be located in Hall 26, Stand E10, where its global reefer team will present container technologies and digital systems used for transporting fresh produce. The focus of the event will be on showcasing the latest advancements in refrigerated container transportation. read more

Sun World International will present a partner-centric perspective at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, Germany (Feb. 4-6, 2026). As the company enters 2026, a significant year marking five decades since its establishment, it is emphasizing future-oriented strategies. The showcase for this year reflects a broader global vision. read more

Napięcia między Iranem a USA dotykają eksportu zielonych bananów Cavendish z Indii - twierdzi Mariam Ali z firmy Preciouss Import & Export. "10 naszych kontenerów utknęło tam bez żadnej wartości rozliczenia. Eksporterzy zamieniają dwa kontenery bananów na jeden kontener jabłek tylko po to, aby jakoś dostać zapłatę." Zgodnie z... read more

"The market for Hass avocados is currently strong, particularly in Europe, where prices have remained stable for the last three or four weeks," explains Fernando Hidalgo, manager of Cultivemos. Peru's season started in November with avocados from the high Andes region, but now it is transitioning to the inter-Andean valleys. read more

The year 2026 is expected to be a complex and uncertain one for the European fruit and vegetable sector. Stefano Lo Casto, the owner and sales director of the Italian company Lo Casto Srl, describes the situation and examines the market, which is heavily impacted by unpredictable climate events. read more

Coliman Bananas held an opening ceremony to celebrate the beginning of operations at its new banana and papaya ripening distribution center (CEDIS) in the state of Chihuahua. This initiative is a result of a strategic partnership with Medfrut, a fruit and vegetable distributor in the region. This endeavor is significant for Coliman, a company. read more

Dietary fiber concentrates derived from vegetables, particularly artichoke and carrot, have significant prebiotic potential. They can enhance gut microbiota by increasing Bacteroidetes. These microorganisms ferment fiber and increase the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which are important for... read more

The South African stone fruit sector is demonstrating ongoing coordination between export operations and adherence to social and environmental standards as the 2025/26 season advances. Preliminary compliance data from the current stone fruit season suggest that producers are meeting the necessary requirements. read more

In recent years, Fruity Pack has experienced significant growth by concentrating on its specialization in convenience products. To further support this ongoing growth, Fruity Pack will be expanding its Rotterdam facility this year by about one-third of its current capacity, while also maintaining the existing infrastructure. read more

Dotychczas był to udany sezon dla truskawek na Florydzie. "Przed ostatnimi trzema tygodniami było bardzo dobrze" - mówi John Wilkinson z firmy Blazer Wilkinson Gee, LLC. "Między czasem sadzenia a pierwszą produkcją pogoda była dobra i wszyscy mieli dobre plony, które teraz są zakłócone". read more

The avocado markets in Europe are predominantly influenced by limited supply due to unfavorable weather conditions in Spain and Morocco. In countries like Germany and the Netherlands, there are only enough avocados to meet the demand, as Spanish avocados are scarce and harvesting has been delayed, leading to supply constraints. read more

The severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have affected vegetable supplies. "There is really something wrong," says Pieter de Ruijter of 4Fruit Company from Ridderkerk. In Almería, for example, numerous greenhouses are underwater. "One cooperative had no power, another had..." read more

The beginning of February signals the end of the planting season for deciduous fruit trees in Greece. Only a few apple and almond saplings are left to be planted. However, this season, Indian buyers have purchased a large quantity of apples, leaving fewer for Greek growers. "There was a surge in demand for apple saplings. read more

BDA/Dorot Farm, a global exporter of fresh, sweet carrots, will launch its new campaign, "Eat Carrots Live Better", at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin. The campaign emphasizes the company's ongoing dedication to promoting healthier eating habits with top-quality, nutritious carrots. read more

With the grapes from the tail end of the EU season arriving in poor condition, most people were eagerly anticipating the start of the Southern Hemisphere grape season, as stated by John Fox from Pacific Produce. "The worries about oversupply from Peru/Brazil quickly shifted when the U.S. season was unexpectedly shortened," read more