Citronex is a family-owned company that already has ripening facilities in Poland, Romania, and Hungary, and is now expanding into Western markets. Marek Szulc, the COO of Citronex, has high ambitions for the new facility: "The new ripening facility is being built in Zele, Belgium. read more

Namibia's grape export sector recorded a year-on-year growth of 16.7%, increasing from US$400,000 (N$7.7 million) in the final quarter of 2023 to US$66.9 million (N$1.29 billion) in the final quarter of 2024. Production is mainly focused in the Aussenkehr Valley on the Orange River. read more

W MY 2024/25, Maroko wyeksportowało 21 800 ton świeżej kukurydzy cukrowej, generując ponad 20 milionów dolarów przychodu, według EastFruit z danymi z Global Trade Tracker za pośrednictwem marokańskiego Office des Changes. Oznacza to wzrost o 28% w porównaniu z W MY 2023/24 i o 61% wzrost w stosunku do W MY 2022/23. To read more

Tolsma-Grisnich, a specialist in storage and processing systems for potatoes, onions, and carrots, has officially opened its new premises at Cavalier 3 in Emmeloord. The move to the 18,500 m² site marks an important step in the company's ongoing growth and development. The opening took place. read more

Egzport arbuza z Maroka do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł o ponad 53% między styczniem a czerwcem, według danych handlowych z Eurostatu. Dzięki temu Maroko wyprzedziło Hiszpanię jako największego dostawcę tego owocu do UE. W pierwszej połowie roku Maroko wysłało ponad 130 000 ton. read more

Tropicaux, a company based in Guinea specializing in dried fruit production and exports, has implemented machinery from Kronen GmbH to enhance its pineapple processing operations. The company manufactures dried pineapple rings for global markets, including the U.S., the EU, and various African countries. read more

For the past two weeks, Gerard van den Anker has taken some time off from his role as general manager at Veiling Zaltbommel, as he was busy with his own pear harvest. "We can speak of a fantastic harvest. In other years, growers had to put in more effort to get the fruit out of the orchard, but read more

Nayan Dhameja, founder of fresh produce importer Ognam Global, mentioned that India's orange imports cover multiple supply periods. This year, the usual dominance of Egyptian oranges is facing significant price challenges. Egyptian Valencia, Navel, and Baladi varieties are meeting the demand from January onwards. read more

The global market for mandarins is expanding and now accounts for 28% of the world's citrus trade, ranking second only to oranges. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unexpected rebound: imports increased by 16% in 2020, indicating growing consumer interest in health-focused foods. However, the sector faces read more

The diversification of destinations, trade agreements, the evolution of spot prices, and consumer preferences in demanding markets are reshaping the outlook for Ecuadorian bananas. As Marianela Ubilla, manager of Agzulasa, explains, the company has experienced significant growth in its. read more

The FreshPrice® method is an operational strategic intelligence solution designed for professionals in the fruit and vegetable industry, including producers, wholesalers, central purchasing agencies, greengrocers, specialty retailers, importers, and exporters. It helps them to "stay one step ahead of the competition." read more

Enza Zaden has launched five new iceberg lettuce varieties that feature Intermediate Resistance (IR) to biotype Nr. 1 of Nasonovia ribisnigri, commonly known as the lettuce aphid. This pest has posed a significant challenge for growers by causing damage to crops through sap extraction and virus transmission, ultimately affecting crop yields. read more

Costa Rica's banana sector experienced a 20.7% decrease in exports in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. The National Banana Corporation (Corbana) identified excessive rainfall and the spread of Black Sigatoka disease as the main factors contributing to this decline. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables found online. The prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl. The price survey occurs at the end of each week. In week 36, Cucumber Dirk is promoting cucumbers by lowering the price by 10 cents, whereas Hoogvliet did the same in week 35. read more

This year, there will be no gradual transition into autumn for VLAM. Their schedule is fully packed with a working visit to London, Asia Fruit Logistica, a trip with companies to the early market in Bologna this week, and, last but not least, Fruit Attraction in Madrid from September 30 to October 2. "It's..." read more

Brazilian lemons have become one of the leading fruit exports in the country. According to Luiz Eduardo Raffaelli, institutional director of the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas), "Lemons are now Brazil's third most exported fruit, behind mangoes and." read more

The Garden of Eden has recalled several batches of its Baby Spinach and Mixed Baby Leaf products due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall has been issued for products sold in Ireland and the United Kingdom, with notices displayed at retail locations. The affected products include: read more

Dane i raporty nadal podkreślają rozwój sektora awokado w Maroku, pomimo utrzymania zobowiązań dotyczących rozwiązywania nawracających susz i stresu wodnego. Według The African Exponent, Maroko zajęło trzecie miejsce pod względem produkcji awokado w Afryce w 2023 roku, z co najmniej 118 666 tonami. read more

This year, Kolkman Verpakkingen from Hedel celebrates its fortieth anniversary. In 1985, Jan Kolkman Senior, together with his brother Bertus, founded Kolkman Thermoforming Wormerveer (KTW), using his technical knowledge of thermoforming to build the first machines entirely by himself. Not long read more

Banco Santander has structured and financed an agribusiness project in Spain valued at €37 million (US$40 million), supporting the acquisition of farmland and the development of a large-scale avocado plantation. The investment is backed by Spanish firm Arcano Partners and is considered one of the significant projects in the agribusiness sector. read more