Azul Linhas Aéreas has noticed an increase in the demand for air cargo transport services to Europe, considering this trend as a more viable option. The company's logistics division, Azul Cargo, emphasized its performance in the first quarter of 2025, especially in the export of Brazilian. read more

Authorities at the Port of Rijeka in Croatia intercepted 85 kilograms of cocaine hidden in banana containers. The shipment, which originated from Ecuador and transited through Malta, was announced by police authorities, according to KosovaPress. Andrej Franulović, head of the Rijeka regional authorities, stated that the interception was a significant success in combating drug trafficking. read more

Po kilku tygodniach stopniowego wzrostu cen na rynku cebuli, Machiel Boons z firmy komisowej Uien Radar zgłasza krótką przerwę. "Rynek był ostatnio tak rozgrzany, że wszyscy podążali za trendem wzrostowym. Teraz, doświadczenie pokazuje, że gdy ceny przekroczą 20 centów, zazwyczaj opadają. read more

After a few weeks of nice sunny weather, Fife Fruits, based in Cupar, Fife, are on the verge of starting to pick the first strawberries of the season. "The weather has been pretty good over the last few days. We haven't had the highest temperatures, but it has been so much better than last year,". read more

Organic fruit is becoming increasingly popular and has long since established itself on the shelves of major retailers, having started out as a niche product. "We now generate a significant proportion of our annual sales with organic products – and this share is growing steadily. Apples are by read more

The stone fruit season has started in the Spanish region of Murcia with a one-week delay and a slow harvesting pace due to the weather conditions this year, alongside a high demand in the market. "Murcia's stone fruit harvest began with limited quantities in the second week of..." read more

Langdam Guest Farm in the Koo Valley hosted a postharvest day this week, organized in collaboration with biological crop protection provider RealIPM. The event also served as a field day for Protea Carmingo and Rubyngo apricot orchards, showcasing Farlis varieties planted under nets in 2023. "The... read more

The Commerce Ministry of Thailand is tackling the problem of falling fruit prices by accelerating the distribution of 950,000 tons of produce both locally and globally. Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan emphasized the ministry's cooperation with various organizations to. read more

A new 30-hectare apricot orchard will be planted this year in the Dnistrovskyi district of Bukovina, Ukraine. The project is being implemented by LLC "Dnistrovi Sady," one of the largest and most modern fruit-growing enterprises in the region. The company has been operating in Bukovina for 15 years. read more

Moldovan fruit growers in several central and eastern regions are predicting a relatively high early plum harvest, despite late April frosts. According to industry representatives cited by Logos Press, early varieties such as "Čačak's Early," "Čačak's Best," and "Piteștianka" have mostly read more

In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, durians that have been rejected during export inspections are being sold for around $1.14 per kilogram, marking a 10-year low in prices. These fruits are being sold on roadsides in Can Tho City and Hau Giang Province with signs advertising the discounted prices. Currently, traders are taking advantage of the situation by selling these rejected durians to local consumers. read more

The global strawberry market is currently experiencing different conditions in key producing regions. Some countries are enjoying high production levels and steady demand, while others are encountering obstacles such as weather disturbances, competition in the market, and changing consumer preferences. As the season continues, read more

"The current apple season has been a good one," says Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for Polish apple exporter Galster, as the end of the season approaches. "It's been too good to really complain about anything, but not good enough to be labelled as." read more

The harvest of new Spanish potatoes for De Aardappelhoeve has recently begun. "The first shipments have left our Spanish growers for Belgium," says Bart Nemegheer of the Tielt-based potato company. "The quality looks very good, but due to an exceptionally wet spring, yields will be significantly read more

W kwietniu Mołdawia wyeksportowała około 1 000 ton winogron stołowych, zgodnie z danymi MAIA, jak podaje Logos Press. Ponad jedną trzecią tego wolumenu wysłano do Rumunii, gdzie większość winogron prawdopodobnie będzie przetwarzana przez winnice, a nie sprzedawana jako świeże produkty spożywcze. Średnia cena hurtowa wynosiła. read more

The Nakanai District in West New Britain province is spearheading a fruit-picking program in Australia and New Zealand. Prominent individuals such as youth representative Mr. Percy Bashia, District Administrator and CEO Jeffery Osa, and members of the District Development Authority board are currently in Port Moresby for this initiative. read more

Today, FruitMasters officially opens the Smart Fruit Hub in Geldermalsen. This modern logistics and packaging center for fruit is considered unique in Europe due to its advanced systems for sorting, packaging, and logistics, all integrated into a closed and refrigerated supply chain. read more

W regionie Marchfeld na wschód od Wiednia teraz odetchnęli z ulgą po niedawnych burzach i gradobiciach w 18. tygodniu kalendarzowym. "Na szczęście udało nam się uniknąć większych szkód" - raportuje Manfred Harbich, producent owoców pestkowych i właściciel gospodarstwa owocowego o tej samej nazwie, z siedzibą w Raasdorfie. read more

The overseas organic citrus season is now starting. Lemons, mandarins, and grapefruit are already on their way, with the first South African oranges expected to arrive in weeks 25-26. To fill the gap, Eosta is providing Egyptian Valencia oranges. Despite the challenges related to citrus, the season is progressing well. read more

The pineapple sector in Costa Rica, which cultivates pineapples on nearly 50,000 hectares, along with the United Pineapple Growers Chamber (representing almost 35% of exports), is currently facing a situation of low supply due to extreme weather events. This scarcity has led to a significant rise in prices. read more