Over the past seven days, adverse weather conditions have had a significant impact on the vegetable sector. According to Massimiliano Ceccarini, the general manager of the Italian company Sipo, "The price of parsley has doubled as a result of decreased harvests in Apulia due to poor weather conditions." read more

The blueberry season in northern Morocco has just begun. Despite the weather conditions, the season looks promising and typical, according to Amine Bennani, president of the Moroccan Association of Soft Fruit Producers. Bennani says, "Low temperatures and dark days in Agadir meant that [...]" read more

A farm in Saxony has been left with 4,000 tons of potatoes after market demand fell below expectations, a situation described by Berliner Morgenpost as "a story about the absurdities of our food system". The potatoes were grown and harvested following an order from a trader. After harvesting and read more

Shipments of Kashmiri apples are now reaching international markets, showcasing improvements in quality management, grading, and post-harvest handling in the region. This season, Kashmiri apples have been sent to countries in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and selected European markets. read more

Sezon jagód borówki chilijskiej pokazuje obiecujące znaki, z większymi ilościami, lepszą jakością owoców i strategią coraz bardziej skoncentrowaną na jakości i odnawianiu odmian. "Sezon był dobry, z wzrostem produkcji w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem. Firma zarządza dwiema strefami produkcji: read more

The Australian table grape harvest started in mid-December, with early shipments already seeing high demand in important Asian export markets. Jeff Scott, CEO of the Australian Table Grape Association, noted that interest from international buyers was noticeable long before. read more

Vegetable prices in Egypt showed mixed day-on-day movements on Monday, January 12, according to data released by the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC). Tomato prices declined by 4.4 percent compared with the previous day, reaching EGP 12.4 per kilogram. Despite the daily decrease, read more

"Ostatni rok był bardzo pozytywny dla polskiego producenta maszyn do sortowania owoców Green Sort" - mówi Agnieszka Maziejuk, specjalistka ds. sprzedaży w firmie. "Rok 2025 pozostanie zapamiętany jako jeden z najbardziej intensywnych i przełomowych okresów w historii Green Sort. Wkraczamy" read more

In the Netherlands, the cold weeks after the New Year and the snowfall that followed caused significant disruption; the situation in Belgium seems to be less severe. The snowfall did pose some challenges for hauliers, but the cold weather appears to have had a positive impact on winter vegetables. read more

A tomato production partnership between the West Africa Food System Resilience Project (FSRP) and agribusiness firm FarmMate Ltd has successfully completed the first round of harvest, yielding about 240 tons of tomatoes in Ghana's Upper East Region. The harvest is part of dry-season production aimed at addressing. read more

Sun World International is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking a half century of growth and transformation. Founded in 1976 as a California-based produce marketing firm, the company has evolved through multiple reinventions in its work in genetics, licensing, and brand development. Over five... read more

A reliable year-round supply for retail begins with consistent crop performance at the production level. At Fruit Logistica, Rijk Zwaan is showcasing a variety of new developments focused on enhancing crop resilience, ensuring production security, and maintaining consistent quality throughout the fresh produce chain. read more

Intertropic, the Spanish Avocado and Mango Inter-branch Organization, has announced the appointment of Antonio Carpintero as its new general manager. The decision was unanimously approved by the board of directors. This appointment is significant for the organization as it is at a crucial moment. read more

Kronen will showcase a range of its machines and system solutions for industrial processing of fruit, vegetables, salad leaves, and other fresh foods at booth A-20 in Hall 1.1 at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The presentation will highlight how processing technology can enhance efficiency. read more

Sunripe Farms, located in the Kigali region of Rwanda, manages 30 hectares of cultivated land, which includes 2 hectares covered by 24 greenhouse units. The company is certified under HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P. standards. Its production consists of cucumbers, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, and French beans. read more

Australia's vegetable industry will be represented in the newly announced Trade Diversification Network (TDN), which is part of the Australian Government's AU$50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI). The announcement was made by the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator Don. read more

The Ecuadorian blueberry sector is gradually growing, with the majority of production targeted towards the domestic market. "Ecuador produces high-quality blueberries, but it is not a country driven by volume," summarizes Álex Bustos Guerra, general manager of GreenControl-LA. Data from the Central Bank of Ecuador supports this trend. read more

Amazon UK has started conducting drone delivery flights in Darlington, with a planned launch for 2026. The company has initiated drone flights from its fulfilment centre in Darlington as part of its efforts to introduce the UK's inaugural Prime Air drone delivery service. Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com read more

Przejście w dostawach szparagów z Peru do Meksyku jest tuż przed nami. "Peru dostarczał duże ilości szparagów, gdy kończyliśmy ubiegły rok" - mówi Carlos Solf, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia w firmie Southern Specialties, producenta, importer i przetwórcę świeżych szparagów. Zauważa, że read more

Aditya More of Aditya Agro & Marketing, an Indian table grape grower, says that Indian grape exports are maintaining stability despite a 50% decrease in production in Nashik, India's primary grape-growing region. More explains that while volumes are slightly down compared to the previous season due to weather-related difficulties, there is still strong demand for high-quality fruit. read more