Indian apples have a unique market trend at the moment, with fresh supplies coming from Kashmir and imported Northern Hemisphere fruits overlapping with Himachal apples. Anuj P Chaurasia, the Founder of Freshos Enterprise, explains that this is followed by arrivals from the Southern Hemisphere. "The market initially embraces these changes. read more

A significant surplus of grapes in storage in the United States has caused a delay in Peru's grape exports (which are subjected to a 10% duty when entering the US), despite growing interest in Peruvian grapes among American consumers. Brazil, which imposes a 50% duty on US imports, is now shipping larger quantities to Europe and the UK compared to previous years, as noted. read more

IFCO, a global provider of reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh produce, has released its 2025 ESG Report, signaling the conclusion of its five-year sustainability plan "Thriving in the Circular Economy." The company reported advancements in all 18 environmental, social, and read more

A new initiative has been launched to tackle the significant workforce shortages in the Australian horticultural sector. The Horticultural Industry Internship Program, established by Hort Innovation in collaboration with Western Sydney University, aims to offer industry-focused training and hands-on experience. read more

Looking ahead to the Chinese New Year in 2026, which falls on Tuesday, February 17th, DP World San Antonio anticipates moving over 12.8 million cherry boxes in the 2025-2026 season. The terminal has enhanced its express services for shipping. read more

FloraLife ogłosiło swój nowy Plan Zrównoważonego Rozwoju FloraLife 2030, kompleksową strategię, która rozwija osiągnięcia z 2025 roku, aby dostarczyć mierzalne postępy w obszarach środowiskowym, społecznym i zarządzania (ESG). Nowy plan podkreśla ciągłe zaangażowanie FloraLife w redukcję. read more

Globally, it is estimated that around 40 percent of all fruits and vegetables are never consumed. This leads to a significant waste of food, water, land, and energy. Often, this waste occurs because the quality of produce does not meet specifications during transportation, storage, or in the supply chain. read more

Enza Zaden's sweet mini conical pepper marks a turning point in the retail sector with its seedless peppers. This consumer-driven innovation has the potential to double the market value of the category. read more

Riza Growers has entered into a strategic partnership with Florinet, opting for Florinet's ERP software to support both its sales department and its network of growers. The collaboration was officially announced on Tuesday during the trade fair, where both parties signed the partnership agreement. read more

The logistics company Maersk stated that a collaborative approach to supply chain management has assisted one of Chile's top cherry suppliers in accessing new and distant markets across the globe. read more

The Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia & New Zealand (FPSC) has published the Fundamental Guidelines for Fresh Produce Food Safety version five, 2025 - a updated, science-based framework designed to assist the fresh produce sector in addressing food safety challenges from production. read more

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global provider of post-harvest freshness management technologies, has announced two new partnerships to expand its FreshCloud digital ecosystem. The collaborations with Aerobotics and Neolithics aim to enhance digital quality monitoring and data integration across. read more

A new floral marketplace has arrived in Arizona, transforming how residents send flowers to loved ones across the state. Arizona Flower Delivery has officially opened its digital doors, creating seamless connections between customers and more than 10,000 talented local florists throughout the state. read more

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has exceeded a total fleet capacity of 7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), further widening its lead over other major global container carriers. As per Alphaliner data, this milestone was achieved with the recent addition of two 16,000 TEU vessels, including the MSC Salerno from Dalian. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) continues to take the lead in supporting and sharing member knowledge on transitioning to peat-free horticulture. A recent workshop for growers, titled 'Optimising nutrition and nutrient delivery in peat-free crops', was part of HTA's technical workshop series. read more

At Sysco, supporting local farmers like De Francesco Farm is not just about supplying fresh produce, but also about enhancing communities and small businesses from their foundations. Sysco offers programs tailored to assist small farmers and artisan producers in marketing their products. read more

From November 27th to 29th, 2025, the SiciliaFiera pole in Misterbianco (Ct) will host the second edition of Frutech-Mediterranean Fruit & Vegetables Expo, the event dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and internationalization of Mediterranean fruits and vegetables. Three intense days with read more

SPAR supermarket in Heverlee, Belgium underwent modernization. The updated store now features various new developments and innovations, such as a diverse and fresh assortment of fruits and vegetables, along with freshly baked bread rolls, baguettes, and other breads available daily. read more

Zoono Group has signed an exclusive five-year agreement with Mpact Operations, the largest paper, plastics, and recycling company in southern Africa, to integrate its antimicrobial technology into food packaging in South Africa and Namibia. The partnership, executed through Zoono's food supply division, aims to enhance the safety and longevity of food products in the region. read more

The results of the "Golden Innovations FMCG & Retail 2025" competition were announced at the Kamienica Theater in Warsaw - one of the most important events in the food and retail industry in Poland. In this year's edition, Polish preserves made from berries won. read more