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

According to the latest analysis by Avobook, as reported by Freshfruitportal.com, October ended with a global avocado market in balance, where demand and supply met harmoniously after months of fluctuations. The increasing demand from Northern countries intersected with the tail. read more

While grape exports from Nashik, India's primary production region, were steady during the 2024-25 season, prolonged and unseasonal rainfall since May has resulted in extensive damage to orchards. Nashik, renowned as the "grape capital," has witnessed approximately 60,000 hectares of perennial fruit crops being affected. 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

Growy Singapore has entered provisional liquidation, signaling the closure of its 8,000 square meter vertical farm near Changi Airport. This comes less than a year after the farm was officially launched in November 2024. The decision was disclosed in a statutory declaration submitted by director Ramasamy Chockalingam on October 28. read more

Maroko nadal rozwija swoją obecność w międzynarodowym handlu owocami i warzywami, wykazując stabilne odbicie po niedawnych skutkach suszy i zyskując coraz większe uznanie na arenie międzynarodowej w sektorze rolniczym. Według informacji z Italiafruit News, Maroko stało się jednym z czołowych producentów na Morzu Śródziemnym. read more

When Modou Njie launched Farm Fresh in 2014, online shopping was still new in The Gambia. Internet penetration was low, digital payments were emerging, and most consumers preferred buying food at open markets. Njie, who had a background in technology and consulting, took the risk of introducing. read more

The 5th International Symposium on Orchidaceae was successfully held in Xiamen, Fujian from October 24 to 27. Co-organized by Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, the Orchid Branch of the Chinese Botanical Society, and the Orchid Industry Innovation Alliance, the event brought read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy Panama wzmocniła eksport ananasów na rynki Stanów Zjednoczonych i Kanady, korzystając z malejącego podaży z Kostaryki. Danis Santana, dyrektor generalny Panama Squash Co., wyjaśnia, że "w ciągu ostatnich dwóch lat krajowa produkcja wzrosła o około 30". read more

The world of blueberries is literally growing. Year after year, growers compete in creating larger and more durable varieties. The latest record was set in Australia, with the title of the world's largest blueberry going to the Eterna variety. But before that happened... read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines plans to implement a Maximum Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for imported red onions to tackle overpricing in local markets, even with a stable supply. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. mentioned in an interview that the price cap could be introduced. read more

Robots selling Fresh Del Monte bananas and pineapples to supermarket shoppers have made their second appearance within a two-week period, this time at an Intermarché store located on the outskirts of Paris, France. read more

A delegation from the Valencian farmer's association Ava-Asaja is in Brussels this week to raise awareness about the concerns regarding the impact of the European Union's treaty with South Africa on the region's citrus sector. read more

A delegation from the Valencian farmer’s association Ava-Asaja is in Brussels this week to raise concerns about the impact of the European Union’s treaty with South Africa on the region’s citrus sector. read more

Chile is poised to become the first country to implement electronic phytosanitary certification for fruit exports to China. read more

Avocados Australia has announced the appointment of Audra Morrice – a celebrated chef and judge on MasterChef Asia and Singapore – as its new international culinary ambassador. read more

Oficjalne dane dotyczące kampanii cytrusowej w Egipcie na sezon 2024/2025 odzwierciedlają spadek wolumenów eksportu, ale wzrost wartości na tonę. Spadek eksportu jest bezpośrednio związany z wzrostem popytu ze strony lokalnego przemysłu przetwórstwa pomarańczy. Eslam Gelila, egipski eksporter, komentuje to. read more

W tym sezonie ukraińscy producenci owoców i jagód zmierzyli się z znacznymi stratami plonów spowodowanymi anomaliami pogodowymi, ale ceny wzrosły do rekordowych poziomów, osiągając średnio 1,5–2 razy wyższe niż w zeszłym roku - powiedział Taras Bashtannik, prezydent Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Owoców i Warzyw (UFOA). read more

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan's exports of onions and garlic have decreased by over five times, according to the National Statistics Committee. From January to August, the country exported 4,055 tonnes valued at $1.65 million, in comparison to 21,223 tonnes valued at $10.9 million during the same period last year. read more

Mount Elgon Orchards has announced that its Managing Director, Bob Andersen, has been awarded the MASHUJAA Kenyan Hero Award 2025. The national honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to peace, Kenya's independence, academics, sports, arts, and philanthropy. Andersen... read more