Despite facing global challenges and climate changes in recent years, Moldova has successfully expanded its presence in the EU market. Apples have risen to 4th place among consumer preferences in the global market. As a result, in 2024, there was an 87% increase in. read more

The Chilean company Greenvic has been producing and exporting kiwis to key markets such as Europe, Latin America, and the Far East for over 25 years. "This year we face significant challenges due to frost affecting some areas in the seventh region where we have several orchards." read more

The 2025 kiwifruit harvest in New Zealand has commenced, with the first fruit being picked just outside Edgecumbe in the Bay of Plenty. This marks the earliest harvest ever recorded. Growers Mark and Josie Ruiter, along with their Orchard Manager Sarah Davidson, were thrilled to be the first in New Zealand to start harvesting kiwifruit. read more

The onion market in Europe is currently slow. This is attributed to various factors, including high stocks in several producer countries. "Overall, there are still significant stocks of varying quality across Europe," says Patrick Flin, manager of Paris. read more

The availability of fruits and vegetables year-round presents a challenge for UK-based horticulturists focused on sustainability. A gardening charity advocates for purchasing only seasonal produce in February to minimize food miles and reduce plastic packaging. While tomatoes and strawberries are... read more

Topian, the Neom Food Sector company, was established in 2022 and, under the leadership of Juan Carlos Motamayor, made significant strides towards ambitious goals: it constructed high-tech greenhouses and a vertical farm in Oxagon, as well as high-tech, retractable roof greenhouses in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. read more

Stakeholders in the export-oriented fruit value chain, along with the Western Cape Government and Transnet Port Terminals, are pleased to announce a new collaboration aimed at enhancing operations at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT). This public sector partnership (PSP) involves... read more

At Fruit Logistica 2025, the Sinclair team showcased a timelapse video of its compostable fruit labels. After partnering with the Zespri Group to launch Sinclair-T55 at Fruit Attraction in October 2024, there has been significant interest as the industry seeks to embrace environmentally friendly packaging solutions. read more

Z mniejszą ilością truskawek w porównaniu do ubiegłego roku, popyt na truskawki przed Walentynkami wyglądał silny. "Popyt był dobry. Była duża aktywność świąteczna i ze względu na ogólny niedobór jagód, można by powiedzieć, że bez Walentynek w tym roku... read more

The village of Zvirinë in Maliq Municipality, Albania, is facing a problem of unsold onions piling up. Local farmers believe this is due to limited market opportunities and a preference for imported produce. As a result, farmers are starting to doubt the feasibility of continuing onion cultivation. read more

W tym sezonie plantatorzy jagód w hiszpańskiej prowincji Huelva ponownie zmierzą się z ograniczeniami w ilości nawadniania na poziomie 25% od początku kampanii. Choć jest to poprawa w porównaniu z 50% ograniczeniem, z jakim zmagali się w poprzednim sezonie, nadal stanowi to poważne wyzwanie dla sektora. read more

Kronen GmbH recently showcased its CAP 350 cabbage cutting machine and HEWA 4000 washing machine for fruits, vegetables, and salad leaves at the Fruit Logistica trade show. "We were thrilled to host visitors from 50 different countries, and we are very pleased with the positive feedback received for our new and existing... read more

Enes Gulbudak, the foreign trade manager for Turkish apple exporter Gulbudak, mentioned that the Turkish apple season has been successful. The exporter has successfully diversified its export markets beyond just India. "Our apple season has been going well so far, despite some challenges," he said. read more

The organization Fresh Antalya, which hosts the Turkish fresh produce exhibition, visited Berlin to attend Fruit Logistica in order to connect with Turkish stands. Raghad Shvehneh, the overseas visitor representative of Fresh Antalya, explained: "We attended Fruit Logistica with our ANFAŞ Board of Directors." read more

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