The agro-industrial company Camposol has announced that it has obtained Global GAP certification for its cultivation and packaging plant for pitahayas. This certification acknowledges the company's dedication to food safety, product traceability, environmental conservation, health and safety practices, and worker welfare. read more

"The Colombian banana sector faces constant challenges, but we continue working to guarantee the quality and sustainability of our production," stated José Francisco Zúñiga Cotes, executive president of the Association of Banana Producers of Magdalena and Guajira (ASBAMA). read more

In 2016, InnoFruit, based in Barendrecht, acquired two neighboring table grape farms in South Africa, situated 300 kilometers north of Cape Town. InnoFruit is a part of Fruitful Ventures, with Olympic Fruit being the main commercial company that has decided to integrate backward in the supply chain in recent years. read more

Picnic will be opening a 33,000 m² distribution center for fruits and vegetables at the Hogeweide business park in Geldermalsen in early March. From this new facility, fresh products will be delivered to Picnic's distribution centers in the Netherlands, Germany, and France, supporting their online operations. read more

On behalf of Apeel Sciences in Valencia (Spain), Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction of fruit processing machinery. The auction includes various drying, cleaning, and sorting lines, which feature drying tunnels with brush beds and switch cabinets from Maf Roda Agrobotic Sienz. read more

Zinaida Plamadeala, marketing manager for Moldovan fruit exporter PDG Fruct, stated that the previous plum season in Moldova was more challenging compared to the season before due to weather conditions. "The Moldovan plum season usually lasts from August to November, with Stanley variety being the most prevalent." read more

The 2024 vegetable production report showcases notable changes in crop yields, planted and harvested areas, and market values in various categories. Several major vegetable crops saw a decrease in production, with asparagus down by 14%, snap beans by 21%, and sweet corn by 14% compared to the previous year. read more

All operators of fruit and vegetable markets are hereby alerted that unidentified individuals have been making purchases in Spain using the name of the Italian company 'La Nuovissima Ortofrutta Palladino Srl', located in San Tammaro (province of Caserta, region of Campania). The company has already read more

At Fruit Logistica, a panel organized by ProFood and Freshfel Europe discussed the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and its impact on the European single market. The main topic was the ban on plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables weighing less than 1.5 kg, raising concerns about potential... read more

In Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, there was a record-breaking snowfall from late December 2024 to January 2025. The total snowfall was more than three times the average level, reaching 314 cm during December and January. Particularly during the New Year period, heavy snowfalls were recorded. read more

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, a time when strawberries become the star of the fruit section in European supermarkets. The demand for strawberries remains high, while the supply, mainly coming from Spain at the moment, is still limited due to the impact of the cold weather. read more

The Egyptian Valencia orange campaign is making progress in a highly competitive market and is experiencing strong demand. However, exporters are facing challenges this season due to sizing issues, and the ongoing Red Sea crisis is also affecting them. Mohamed Mzayen, CEO of Al-Omar, provides an update on the situation. read more

Biosecurity New Zealand has lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe after no additional evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was discovered. This decision comes after more than a month of rigorous trapping and inspections of hundreds of kilograms of fruit. read more

Stany Zjednoczone ustanowiły silną pozycję w sektorze suszonych owoców w Indiach, podobną do roli Chin w globalnej elektronice. Amerykańskie migdały stanowią niemal 93% importu do Indii, przekraczając wartość 1 miliarda USD w zeszłym roku. Podobnie, 84% importu pistacji do Indii pochodzi z USA. read more

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) welcomes Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, for successfully reopening South Africa's access to the Thai market for fresh apple exports. This market had been closed for approximately 16 years, from January 2008 to December 2024, due to... read more

New York, the nation's third-largest wine producer, grows more than 134 grape varieties on nearly 16,000 acres of land. The increasing demand for New York grapes is accompanied by challenges from invasive species, plant diseases, and climate fluctuations, leading to a concentration on research and management strategies. read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące spożycia[1] z sezonu 2023/24, udostępnione przez Światową Organizację Awokado, ujawniają, że niektóre europejskie rynki są jednymi z największych konsumentów awokado, przy czym kraje takie jak Francja, Niemcy, Wielka Brytania i Włochy wszystkie odnotowały znaczne wzrosty spożycia na osobę.

[1] - The latest consumption data - najnowsze dane dotyczące spożycia read more

At the recent Fruit Logistica 2025, Ecuador and Colombia reaffirmed their commitment to the sustainability and security of the banana trade at the "Banana Connect: growing sustainability, exporting quality, and a safe product" event. The meeting, which was organized by their embassies and read more

Once again this year, the very early asparagus produced by ASPA2 is kicking off the French asparagus season. "We started harvesting and selling on January 13th." This campaign date is always unaffected by the weather thanks to an underground hot water system that ensures high-quality produce. read more

Podaż batatów jest bardzo ograniczona. "Zrobimy wszystko, co w naszej mocy, aby przedłużyć zbioru w tym roku tak długo, jak to możliwe" - mówi Robin Narron z Nash Produce. To wynika nie tylko z mniejszego zbioru jesienią 2024 roku, ale również z mniej imponujących batatów o mniejszym rozmiarze i mniejszej liczbie dużych batatów. read more