Tjonki Tse started as managing director of Bel Impex last week. After a sabbatical, this marks his return to the exotic trade. "I see it as a challenge to complement the products this company is strong in with Asian trade," he said. So when Tjonki was approached by Bel Impex a month and a half read more

Flower producers and exporters in Ethiopia are urging the government to provide more support to help the country's flower sector reach its full potential and make a greater impact on the national economy. Yoseph Abebe, the International Marketing and Sales Manager of Qualirosa PLC, stated that... read more

Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports, stated that the mangoes from India made an early entry into the domestic market. He mentioned that the usual shipping season for Indian mangoes is from March to June, but this year, some of the fruit arrived in local markets ahead of schedule. read more

Pod koniec marca Shennong Variety Management (SVM) zorganizowało w Nowej Zelandii wycieczkę studyjną mającą na celu przyjrzenie się nowym odmianom owoców. Delegacja składała się z plantatorów, szkółek i marketerów z różnych chińskich prowincji. Podczas wycieczki delegacja odwiedziła Plant & Food Research w Nowej Zelandii. read more

The CEO of Global Veg Egy, Ahmed Adel, announced that the last few containers of fresh garlic have been loaded for an Egyptian garlic exporter. Adel stated, "When it comes to the garlic trade in Egypt, the month of April is a very important and busy month for us. At the beginning of April, we loaded our last." read more

The global pineapple market is still experiencing limited supply and high prices due to weather disturbances, logistical delays, and changing export priorities. From North America to Europe and other regions, buyers and traders are dealing with decreased availability and high demand leading up to key events. read more

Almaverde Bio, the leading brand of organic products in Italy, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Starting in Romagna in 2000, the brand has steadily grown to encompass the entire Italy and several foreign markets. read more

Among the imported fruits currently on the market, U.S. produce mainly includes oranges and apples. According to traders, prices for these fruits have not yet shown a significant increase due to tariffs. However, the price of U.S. oranges has risen in recent days due to reduced arrivals. read more

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump's highly anticipated appearance grabbed the world's attention. Upon the release of the figures, a sense of relief was palpable in countries like Egypt and Morocco, as indicated by the editorial tone in the press and among exporters in these countries. read more

Plantations of summer varieties of raspberries in Bulgaria have suffered greatly during the recent spring frosts. As reported by Bozhidar Petkov, the chairman of the Bulgarian Raspberry Producers Association, the losses for summer raspberries are initially estimated to be significant. read more

Główne rynki eksportu owoców i warzyw Hiszpanii rozpoczęły rok odnotowując wysoką dynamikę. W styczniu sprzedaż do Niemiec wzrosła o 14% w porównaniu do roku poprzedniego. Eksport do Francji wzrósł o 9%, do Wielkiej Brytanii o 8%, a do Holandii o 11%. Ogółem hiszpański eksport owoców i warzyw osiągnął read more

IFCO, a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, celebrated the second anniversary of its cutting-edge service center in Dannstadt-Schauerheim, located in south-west Germany, by releasing a behind-the-scenes video that provides a sneak peek into the daily operations at the facility. read more

"South Africa enjoys the reputation of being a reliable supplier of world-class quality grapes, and we believe that the growth in the US market over the past five seasons is evidence of this. Industry discussions held in 2024 have shown that stakeholders in the USA..." read more

The rainy March in the cultivation regions of the Mediterranean, especially in Spain, continues to affect the availability of tomatoes. Not only cluster tomatoes are missing, but especially loose tomatoes. The supply at the German wholesale markets is still high. read more

Zespri Europe has announced that the initial ships carrying the 2025/26 New Zealand kiwifruit harvest are currently on their way to the ports of Zeebrugge, Tarragona, and Vado, with an estimated arrival in mid-April. read more

The value of Spanish fruit and vegetable exports increased by 11% in January compared to the same month in 2024, reaching €1.94bn. read more

The Murcian producers, who aim to diversify their markets and reduce their dependence on more unstable environments, see Canada as a potential partner due to its stability and commitment to trade agreements, despite the existing read more

The Murcian grower-exporter association Proexport sent a trade mission to Canada's CPMA Fresh Week trade show this week to explore new opportunities in that market. Alongside several partner companies, they conducted a series of meetings with importers and supermarkets during the event. read more

The implementation of a 31% import tariff on South African exports to the US has raised significant concerns within the country's fresh produce export sector. read more

According to Muhammad Al-Aqad, the head of Syria's Wholesale Market Committee, Syria has exported 272,500 tonnes of fruits and vegetables to Gulf states in the past two months. read more