In the flexible packaging sector, where sustainability and performance go hand in hand, the Vibac Group collaborates with companies in the fruit and vegetable industry. The Italian company is not directly involved in the fruit and vegetable sector, but it plays an active role in the advanced packaging solutions. read more

"Twenty-five years ago, it was a dream come true. With our project, we have brought organic products into everyone's trolley," recalls Ernesto Fornari, Director of Apofruit, during the event celebrating 25 years of Almaverde Bio. Over a hundred people attended the event held in Cesenatico on 20 read more

Agronomist Júlio Menegotto discussed the implementation of innovative technologies in passion fruit cultivation in Brazil's Federal District during an interview with CB Agro, a collaboration between Correio and TV Brasília. Menegotto emphasized the Federal District's use of passion fruit... read more

Mangoes of the Banana variety, grown in Birol Upazila of Dinajpur, Bangladesh, have been exported to Europe. The first shipment, weighing 100 kg, was sent to Switzerland from the orchard owned by Md. Mominul Islam. Subsequent deliveries will include three metric tons of Banana, Katimon, and BARI-4. read more

Pure Flavor® is introducing Organic RedRoyals® Sweet Cherry Tomatoes. This certified organic variety is grown in a high-tech greenhouse environment, delivering flavor and dependable quality all year long. Building on the strength of the RedRoyals brand, the launch of an organic variety was a read more

The Ministry of Public Security of Costa Rica recently reported intercepting 33 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a container of fresh fruit destined for Belgium. Costa Rican authorities discovered the illegal packages at the APM Terminals Container Terminal in Moín, Limón. read more

The planned Bangladeshi fruit fair in Qatar has been thrown into uncertainty due to escalating tensions in the Middle East following the Iran-Israel conflict, as reported by Samakal. The Qatari government has temporarily closed its airspace, resulting in the cancellation of two flights between Bangladesh and Qatar. read more

The cultivation of mini watermelons and melons will have a bit of a late start, as weather conditions have caused flooding and other inconveniences, says Tania Silva, who handles sales for fresh fruit exporter Rush Farms Portugal: "Due to the storms and bad weather in Portugal and Spain, the read more

"Supermarkets want locally-grown herbs all year," says Raymond van der Burgh of Europe Retail Packing (ERP). That is easy during the European summer, with production, depending on weather conditions, from roughly May to October. There is, however, notes Raymond, a hiccup in the winter when local... read more

The Greek Valencia orange season is currently facing unfavorable conditions. In the prefecture of Laconia, where the majority of this crop is cultivated, the sorting machines in the packing plants are yielding disappointing results for the growers. Approximately 30% of their crop is being rejected as unsuitable. read more

Hadija Jabiri, założycielka GBRI, rozpoczęła swoją drogę w biznesie rolnym będąc jeszcze studentką w Tanzanii. Pierwotnie planując produkcję mydła, Jabiri zmieniła kierunek ze względu na ograniczenia finansowe, gdy banki odmówiły finansowania jej zamierzonej fabryki. Jej zmiana kierunku doprowadziła ją do uprawy warzyw.

Hadija Jabiri, the founder of GBRI, started her agribusiness journey while still a student in Tanzania. Originally planning to manufacture soap, Jabiri shifted gears due to financial constraints when banks refused funding for her intended factory. Her pivot led her to vegetable farming. read more

Ecuador's banana sector relies on sea freight that can take up to 55 days to arrive because of the detour taken around the Cape of Good Hope. Record spot prices have reached $16 per 43-pound box, and stringent controls are in place due to the sanitary threat of moko. All of these factors have contributed to a slowdown in the sector. read more

Starting this fall, Royal Pride plans to expand its product line by growing mini and midi cucumbers, which will be sold through Harvest House. This strategic decision aims to maintain the full range of cucumber products within the cooperative, particularly following the discontinuation of Wijnen Square Crops. read more

The melon campaign in the Mantua area of Lombardy has had a very positive start, as reported by Sales Manager Maurizio Carbonini of Op Mantuafruit. Despite low demand in the first three weeks of May, it has significantly increased since the last week of May, with large quantities being received. read more

Industrial Auctions is providing the chance to purchase Dawtona's entire onion sorting and packaging line situated in Leszno, Poland. The online auction includes various machinery such as infeed bunkers, inspection tables, an onion neck topper, brusher, screen grader, filler, weighing machine, read more

The food industry's growing interest in natural, traceable, and value-added ingredients is increasing global demand for processed tropical fruits, particularly for juices, purees, and IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) products. The IQF category, in particular, meets the demand for versatile... read more

Global Labor Justice and the Latin American Coordinator of Banana and Agro-Industrial Workers Unions (COLSIBA) strongly denounce the arrests of Francisco Smith and Gilberto Guerra, leaders of the Panamanian Agricultural Workers Union affiliated with the global union federation, IUF, the Union of... read more

The fruit cooperative Trops, based in Vélez-Málaga, has expanded its operations in Portugal with a €9 million investment in a new facility located in Tavira, in the Algarve region. This expansion is a significant milestone in the cooperative's wider international strategy. The new facility occupies read more

Coop Trading has named Anders Kind as its new chief executive officer, starting in October 2025. Coop Trading is the Nordic private brand purchasing organization for Coop in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. read more

The García Ballester group, one of the leading citrus operators in Castellón, has strengthened its recovery after the setback experienced two campaigns ago. Based in Burriana, the company closed the 2023-2024 financial year with a turnover of 38 million euros, 34% more than in the previous season. read more