2025 marks a key turning point for Alifresca and for the entire Coop Switzerland organization in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector. According to Vladimir Cob Sevilla, CEO of Alifresca (a subsidiary of the Swiss retail group), this is due to several strategic decisions that are shaping both. read more

The fresh produce market in Saudi Arabia and the broader Gulf region is experiencing significant uncertainty due to the ongoing regional conflict. The instability has led to disruptions in global shipping routes, with many vessels being rerouted and others lacking clarity on their final destinations. read more

Elea Technology GmbH is pleased to introduce the newest product in its PEF Advantage system lineup: the Elea PEF Advantage C 2000-600. This system features a treatment channel of 600 × 600 mm and is specifically designed for the industrial processing of large-caliber crops like sugar beet, sugar cane, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. read more

After nearly thirty years, Alfred Boot is leaving Herkuplast, now part of the Bachmann Group, and the horticulture sector. His career has coincided with a period of significant transformation in the industry: from manual labor and seasonal production to automated, year-round supply chains with high-tech advancements. read more

Hello Claus. You have extensive experience in logistics. What attracted you to the DP World Atlas project? read more

Business leaders from around the world are scheduled to meet in London on 19-20 March 2026 for the upcoming Fruitnet Berry Congress, the annual event that brings together berry suppliers, buyers, and supply chain partners. read more

The majority of fresh fruit and vegetables in Spain are still transported by truck, accounting for 95 percent of the country's total exports. read more

On March 4, 2026, over 100 growers, agronomists, and consultants gathered in Milan for the second European conference on blueberry cultivation. Organized by Sergio Panini of Agroconsulenze and hosted by researcher Sebastian Ochoa, the event focused on methods to improve production through... read more

Vertical farms in the UAE have continued production in the days after the conflict outbreak in the Middle East, despite regional supply chain challenges and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. Industry experts from read more

Steve Alaerts from Foodcareplus describes the logistics situation arising from the unrest in the Middle East as "particularly complex and rapidly evolving." He mentions that the food industry, especially the fresh produce sector, is already feeling the impact. "Due to the invocation of... read more

Venturatorna will be on television with its BBmix to celebrate the brand's 90th anniversary, a milestone that consolidates the company's role in the dried fruit sector in Italy and its ability to combine innovation and tradition. A total of 800 TV appearances. read more

"The Middle East conflict currently has mainly two effects on the fresh produce market," explain Rogier Rook and Patrick Thierrij, supply chain director and account manager overseas at Valstar. "On the import side, it mainly concerns sea freight from Asia and Africa. Those supply." read more

CMA CGM reported a revenue of US$54.4 billion for the financial year 2025, which was a 2.0% decrease compared to 2024. This decline was primarily attributed to lower revenue from container shipping activities. The company's EBITDA reached US$10.6 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 19.4%, reflecting a 4.8 percentage point decrease from the previous year. read more

The official presentation at Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid marked the beginning of the first marketing season for the new apple concept, Pompur. Just a few months later, the apple innovation, a joint project between ZIN (Züchtungsinitiative Niederelbe), Elbe-Obst, and MAL (Marktgemeinschaft Altes), was launched. read more

The war in Iran that occurred in 2026 started at a very sensitive time for Egypt's orange export campaign. Egyptian exporters were anticipating an increase in exports to the Asian market in early March, after China's long Navel orange season had ended. However, the outbreak of the war has reignited the read more

"The situation in the Middle East presents us with a major crisis," says Cobus Redelinghuys, managing director of Rederberg Estates in Hoedspruit, Mpumalanga. They are currently packing the final of their Keitt volumes. "We have a lot of fruit on the water, and shipping lines have cancelled services to the area." read more

"This is the fourth edition of ZON's Customer and Grower Day, and it is getting busier every year. This shows that the need to work together is strong and that growers and the trade want to cooperate and strengthen each other," Chairman Peter van Bree noted with satisfaction in his opening. read more

The tensions in the Middle East and the disruption of transit through the Strait of Hormuz are causing high volatility in European energy markets. In the three days following the start of the conflict, prices of the TTF, the reference for the gas market in Europe, have risen. read more

The west coast of India produces various agricultural commodities such as coconut, areca nut, and horticultural crops like Alphonso mango, cashew, and jackfruit, as well as fisheries products. However, export growth has been constrained by issues related to logistics and infrastructure. read more

The Department of Trade and Industry, Western Visayas, and its Guimaras Provincial Office are exploring the potential of exporting mangoes and dragon fruit directly to the Netherlands. This initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the Supply Chain and Logistics Group and with their support. read more