Rijk Zwaan has emphasized that growers can access the latest resistant tomato varieties early by partnering with the Netherlands-based seed company. read more

A container ship carrying 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries destined for China has experienced a breakdown in the Pacific Ocean, posing a risk to the timely delivery of its cargo for the Chinese New Year holiday. read more

A container ship transporting 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries to China has experienced a breakdown in the Pacific Ocean, putting the timely delivery of its cargo for the Chinese New Year holiday at risk. read more

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A new study suggests that in order to increase South Africa's citrus exports in the future, collaborative and innovative transportation and distribution methods will be necessary. read more

Representatives from 15 countries gathered in Mexico this week for Pact Network Connect 2025, a three-day program focused on addressing the issue of food systems and the escalating environmental impact of plastic pollution and waste. read more

Sprzedaż organicznych owoców i warzyw w Niemczech spodziewa się wzrostu w 2024 roku, co jest znakiem kontynuującego się odzyskiwania rynku po spadku sprzedaży w ciągu dwóch poprzednich lat. read more

Under the brand "ALDIna", only one variety of strawberries is marketed. They are produced in Germany according to carefully defined production standards and are known for their consistently excellent taste properties. read more

Out of the almost 218,000 tons of tomatoes that Poland imported during this period, around 40% (more than 84,000 tons) of the shipments came from the Netherlands. The peak month for Dutch deliveries was May 2024, when nearly 15,000 tons were exported to Poland. read more

Premier of New Zealand has revealed the government's strategies for the future of the New Zealand science sector and Crown Research Institutes (CRIs), including Plant & Food Research. read more

The first harvest of Norwegian-bred variety, QTee pears, took place in Australia in January this year - slightly earlier than anticipated, thanks to ideal growing conditions in Victoria and South Australia. read more

Freshmax Group, a prominent company in the fresh produce industry in Australasia, has announced that it has been acquired by Roc Partners, an alternative investment manager based in Sydney. read more

India's IG International has recently received its first shipment of premium cherries from Chile. The container, provided by grower-exporter Subsole, arrived in Mumbai on 22nd January. According to a statement from IG International, sales have been booming since then, with Indian consumers reacting positively to the fruit. read more

The weekly prices of bananas in different countries show interesting fluctuations, with significant changes seen in Spain (ES), Ireland (IE), the Netherlands (NL), and Slovakia (SK). Comparing prices from the week ending January 12, 2025, to the week ending January 19, 2025, reveals varying trends. read more

Sezon egipskich pomarańczy Valencia zaczyna się punktualnie, z owocami już trafiającymi do magazynów pakowaczy. Według Mostafy Alego z Premium Sourcing, kampania eksportowa zapowiada się być bardziej udaną niż poprzednia, choć oczekuje się, że będzie trudniejsza i krótsza niż zazwyczaj. read more

A team from the Ministry of Agriculture is currently in Guatemala exploring new potato varieties with the goal of transforming the country's farming industry. Led by Minister José Abelardo Mai, the delegation is visiting potato farms in Poptún, Guatemala, to identify promising new potato varieties. read more

The Ragusa-based company Op Platinum is among the pioneers in the Italian agricultural landscape in the cultivation of nickel-free certified vegetables. A project that, as explained by Salvatore Astuto, the company's sales manager, represents a successful bet, the result of commitment and vision. read more

The packaging manufacturer Weber Verpackungen from Wickede/Ruhr (Germany) will introduce brand new paper sleeve options to attendees at IPM. The company will exhibit a diverse selection of packaging solutions for flowers, herbs, and salads at their booth. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the different options available. read more

Według Moldova Fruct, tempo eksportu jabłek z Mołdawii nadal jest powolne pomimo znacznych zapasów. W grudniu 2024 roku wyeksportowano nieco ponad 6000 ton jabłek - skromna liczba jak na zazwyczaj ruchliwy okres przedświąteczny. Jest to porównywalne z miesięcznymi woluminami eksportu obserwowanymi podczas


According to Moldova Fruct, the pace of Moldova's apple exports remains sluggish despite substantial stock levels. In December 2024, just over 6,000 tons of apples were exported—a modest figure for a typically busy pre-holiday season. This is comparable to monthly export volumes seen during. read more

The Nadorcott Protection (NCP) has recently taken new legal action in the United Kingdom against a second major retailer, accusing it of selling Tango/Tang Gold mandarins without authorization, as reported by fruitnet.com. This is not the first time that NCP has found itself in this situation. read more