DiMuto and Great Giant Foods (GGF) have entered into a strategic agreement to develop and implement DiMuto's Farm App within GGF's operations. The partnership aims to facilitate the digitization of agricultural processes in Indonesia by integrating the Farm App with DiMuto's Trade platform. read more

Kanes Foods in the United Kingdom has introduced a new processing line for iceberg lettuce after completely modifying an existing setup with the help of Kronen GmbH. The project involved integrating the previously installed equipment with new components and adjusting the line to the layout and workflow. read more

Global pear markets are currently experiencing a mixed season, with some countries seeing increased volumes and improved quality, while others are facing reduced yields, fluctuating prices, and changing demand patterns. Italy has reported a decrease in pear production due to lower yields and challenges related to climate conditions, while the Netherlands... read more

Lennart Middelburg and Karim Benzebir are part of Eporifrutas' Dutch sales office in Poeldijk. This week, Ricardo Pereira, originally from Portugal, joined the team. "We keep almost no stock, but work with numerous importers, suppliers, and growers, allowing us to deliver exactly what the read more

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Netherlands will officially start the tulip season with Tulip Day. Growers will create a large pick-your-own garden with 200,000 tulips at Amsterdam's Museumplein, this year following the theme "United in Bloom". Starting from 1:00 PM, everyone is invited to participate. read more

On Wednesday, December 3, the annual New York Produce Show & Conference took place at the Javits Center. The one-day trade show showcased approximately 300 exhibitors. While there were participating produce companies from across the U.S. and Canada, a significant portion of the exhibitors were located in the Northeastern region. read more

Potatoes are increasingly being recognized as a high-efficiency crop that can provide food, ingredients, and bio-based applications. However, their full potential is still underutilized in many regions, including North America. Despite their ability to produce high yields per hectare and adapt to diverse climates, their broader benefits are not fully realized. read more

In terms of volume, domestic cauliflower offerings still led the way overall, but they were primarily significant in Berlin and Munich. The presence of French shipments had notably increased, with most arrivals being in Frankfurt and Hamburg. Deliveries from the Netherlands and Belgium also contributed. read more

Od 25 do 28 listopada, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences i Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences wspólnie zorganizowały Międzynarodową Konferencję nt. Innowacji i Współpracy w Hodowli Kwiatów oraz Rozwoju Przemysłowego w Hanoi, w Wietnamie. Wśród głównych uczestników byli Nguyen Do Anh. read more

Ceny cebuli na Ukrainie nadal szybko spadają, a poziom hurtowy w kraju wynosi obecnie od 3 do 8 hrywien za kilogram (od 0,08 do 0,21 USD), średnio o 22 procent niższy niż pod koniec ubiegłego tygodnia. W porównaniu do grudnia 2024 roku, ceny spadły o 68 procent. Raportuje Finway.

In Ukraine, onion prices continue to decrease rapidly, with domestic wholesale levels now at 3 to 8 hryvnias per kilogram (US$0.08 to 0.21), averaging 22 per cent lower than at the end of last week. Year on year, prices have fallen by 68 per cent compared to early December 2024. Finway reports. read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased by 7% to $1,927 per 40ft container after three weeks of decline, primarily driven by rate increases on Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade routes. After reaching their lowest levels since January 2025 due to three weeks of consecutive drops, rates on the read more

Baby mango is gaining a strong reputation as one of Colombia's most globally recognized fruits. Claudia Cervantes, the manager of Superfruit, highlights that this particular variety, unique to Colombia, has made its way into markets in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. This success is... read more

On Wednesday evening, in the setting of Tenuta Chiaramonte in Ragusa, Valfrutta Fresco – the "innovation laboratory" of the Alegra Group specialized in premium references – brought together producers and partners for Cornelio Day, the annual event dedicated to Italian sweet peppers. read more

Fulfilling the necessary formalities when hiring foreigners for harvesting may not protect from penalties - as Mr. Tomasz, a strawberry producer from the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, found out. A lot depends on the interpretation of the regulations, which leave a lot of room

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The Bulgarian Chamber of Fruits and Vegetables (BCV) reports increasing disruptions in orchards due to the spread of the black scab pest (Capnodis tenebrionis). The organization states that the pest is causing extensive and irreversible damage in various regions, leading to bankruptcies. read more

During the second half of February 2025, the ninth edition of the Italian trade show Myplant & Garden took place, which had grown in size and attracted a larger number of attendees. Valentine's Day had already passed, but it continued to be a popular topic of conversation during this time. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie has expanded its operations in West Africa by acquiring the Ivorian mango export company Vergers du Bandama. Vergers du Bandama, located in Sinématiali in the Poro region of northern Ivory Coast, has been an exclusive partner of the group for many years. read more

Fruitful Ventures is consolidating its European trading activities under one structure from 1 January 2026. Freshpride's European operations will shift to Olympic Fruit, allowing Freshpride to focus on Asia, the Middle East, and other overseas regions, while Olympic Fruit continues its work in Europe. read more

The reduced supply of sweet potatoes in Spain is causing demand and prices to remain very high, as the product is becoming more popular each year. "Adverse weather conditions, including phenomena like droughts, have hindered the planting of an adequate amount of sweet potatoes in the main producing areas." read more

The Gulf market is one of the most competitive in the fresh produce sector, with many major origins geographically close by, such as Egypt, India, Pakistan, and East African countries, in addition to other origins on three continents that regularly supply Gulf countries with fruit. Despite this read more