Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has proposed the development of a megaport on the Pacific to enhance the operations of the Panama Canal. This announcement comes amid reports of U.S. military strategies concerning the canal. President Donald Trump's remarks about potentially reclaiming the read more

Amazon Fresh India prioritizes customer needs over speed in the competitive grocery market, says Srikant Sree Ram. Amazon Fresh is concentrating on fulfilling customer requirements instead of getting caught up in the fast-paced commerce competition. read more

When you visited Myplant & Garden last month or checked out our photo report, you could not have missed the large display of Ecuadorian and Kenyan cut roses. This presentation showcased NIRP rose varieties and was organized by the breeder in collaboration with the event's organizers, Ms. Valeria. read more

Egyptian potato exports continue to follow an upward trend observed over the last three years, especially with a notable increase in exports to Russia and other countries. Despite the high demand, prices are decreasing, as reported by Amr Kadah, the export manager at Fruit.Farm. Kadah stated, "We have seen a consistent read more

Seen on Creapills: A greenhouse café where you can pick your own strawberries simply by lifting your arm. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, w 2024 roku osiągnięto historyczny kamień milowy: Ukraina, kraj który ledwie eksportował mrożone maliny dziesięć lat temu, wybiła się na czołową pozycję na świecie w eksporcie netto mrożonych malin. Po raz pierwszy przewyższyła nie tylko Polskę, ale także Serbię, read more

Produce movement and pricing trends remain mixed across key categories as spring approaches. While avocado and blueberry volumes from Mexico are stable, strawberries from Central Florida are starting to decrease seasonally. On the other hand, cucumbers and green bell peppers from Mexico are experiencing price... read more

The New Zealand apple harvest is in full swing, with favorable growing conditions in Nelson. "We experienced a varied summer with slightly above-average temperatures and higher-than-average rainfall. However, February and March have been relatively dry," Brendon explains. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. This strategic move represents the company's foray into the avocado oil market and is in line with its overall goal of venturing into specialty ingredients. read more

Kenyan avocado exporter Kakuzi has reported a pre-tax loss of Ksh167 million (€1.2 million) for 2024. read more

The multinational fruit brand Chiquita claims to have transformed Cologne into Germany's "most trendy" city by launching its first immersive art installation as part of its latest consumer marketing campaign, Pop by Nature 2.0. read more

Sun World has announced the addition of five fresh produce companies from Italy to its roster of authorized marketers, marking the further expansion of the Autumncrisp grape network. read more

Zespri has announced that its RubyRed red-fleshed kiwifruit has been shipped to stores across New Zealand, its home market. read more

The expected harvest amount is now 55,960 tons in the shell at 3.5% moisture (equivalent to 60,000 tons at 10% moisture). This is slightly less than the original estimate of 56,890 tons (61,000 tons at 10% moisture). read more

The prominent fruit breeding company, Bloom Fresh, has appointed Campbell Banfield as its new General Manager for Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Korea. This decision highlights the company's confidence in the substantial growth opportunities within the table grape, cherry, raisin, and blueberry markets. read more

Sezon awokado w Australii oficjalnie rozpoczął się wraz z awokado odmiany Shepard na czele w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. read more

The European Commission has responded to allegations of tax fraud in Moroccan tomato exports to the EU. Spanish MEP Carmen Crespo raised concerns about Morocco's duty-free export limits. European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, stated, "These imports..." read more

The 2025 melon campaign opens under the sign of stability. This is what emerges from the analyses shared by Italian and European stakeholders, outlining a scenario in continuity with the previous year. For Italy, this is an encouraging sign: after years of progressive decline. read more

The Technical Director of Jingold Greece, Mr. Athanasios Pisalidis, advises maintaining calmness, patience, optimism, and avoiding quick judgments regarding the impact of the recent frost on Greek kiwi crops. He stated, "Over the past few days, I have received numerous phone calls, photos, and videos." read more

"We've built a strong foundation, validated our technology, and proven the demand. Scaling into the U.S. market isn't just an opportunity; it's a necessary next step in our journey to redefine fresh produce," says Dr. Tsipi Shoham, CEO and Co-founder of GreenOnyx, an Israeli startup and producer. read more