The Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas) will participate in Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 in Hong Kong at the AsiaWorld-Expo from September 3 to 5. The association will be situated in Hall 03, Stand 3E31, showcasing products as part of the Frutas do Brasil project. read more

Ganeshotsav and Ganesh Chaturthi are significant Hindu festivals celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the deity of wisdom. While traditionally celebrated in homes, public celebrations were transformed by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak into grand public events in India. Social workers and read more

India's jackfruit exports are being supported by a high demand for processed products such as chips, freeze-dried powders, frozen patties, and plant-based meats, according to Mithilesh Desai, Director at Jackfruitking Agro Producer Company, located in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. "Our exports have expanded from" read more

DP World is introducing a new service from Morocco to the UK and Northern Europe that aims to reduce export times for fruit and vegetable shipments by up to two days. The service, named "Atlas," will link Agadir and Casablanca with DP World-owned terminals in London Gateway and Antwerp Gateway, utilizing two vessels. read more

Banana marketer Dole China, Thai importer-distributor City Fresh Fruit, multi-format food retailer Central Retail Vietnam, and seed company Rijk Zwaan have won the prestigious Asia Fruit Awards 2025. The winners were announced during a presentation ceremony at the event today. The annual read more

While the import market is in the middle of the Italian grape season, the Belgian grape season has already started in mid-July. On July 12th, Druiven Dewit in Overijse, Flanders, one of Belgium's few remaining professional grape growers, officially kicked off the season. "We were earlier than read more

The supply of pineapples is currently at its lowest point of 2025. Peter Leifermann from Chestnut Hill Farms stated, "The entire industry is down about 3.3 percent year-over-year out of Costa Rica, where the overwhelming majority of fresh pineapples for North America are grown." This decline follows an earlier start. read more

The volume of rail freight between China and the EU decreased in the first half of 2025, despite a rise in overall East-West trade. Rail freight has not established a stable position in trade between China and the European Union. Since 2019, increases in activity have been primarily due to external disruptions. read more

Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) stated that timely measures by the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) ensured smooth mango exports in 2025 without interceptions abroad. However, records from the European Commission show multiple interceptions of Pakistani mango shipments. read more

In the 2024/25 season (July-June), Morocco exported 64,400 metric tons of fresh raspberries, generating $487 million in revenue, as reported by EastFruit. This marked a 13.8% increase from the previous season and surpassed the 2022/23 record by 9%. Raspberries continue to be a lucrative export for Morocco. read more

Po Chorwacji, Bośnia i Hercegowina również wyraziła obawy po wejściu na ich rynek albańskich brzoskwiń z wysoką zawartością pozostałości pestycydów. Władze potwierdziły, że owoce zawierają wysokie poziomy chloropiryfosu, pestycydu uważanego za szczególnie szkodliwy dla dzieci. Testy laboratoryjne... read more

The European Commission has given the green light to the agreement between the EU and Mercosur, which will now be presented to the 27 member countries and the European Parliament. The agreement was approved along with the update of the agreement between the EU and Mexico. "These historic agreements are a fundamental part of... read more

Sakata Seed Corporation is organizing a series of events in different regions to highlight their variety of agricultural products designed for different climates and growing conditions. On September 24 and 25, 2025, the company will be taking part in the West Africa Agri Show at the Grand Arena. read more

Schoneveld Breeding maintains short communication lines, both with customers and within the company. Plant breeder Marleen Kusters and Area Manager for North America Kathy McKay elaborate on the practical implementation of this approach. "The direct connection between breeding and real-world practice is what sets us apart." read more

Intercargo Scandinavia A/S (hereinafter Intercargo) has signed an agreement to acquire Angvik Auto Holland B.V. from the Norwegian company Angvik Auto AS. This acquisition also encompasses the haulage subsidiaries located in the Netherlands and Lithuania. Intercargo is enhancing its robust infrastructure with this acquisition. read more

Supply chains in North America are still being disrupted by tariffs, port congestion, and changes in cargo movements. Some manufacturers are placing orders earlier in anticipation of tariff changes, while others are changing their sourcing strategies. Logistics strategies are being updated to prioritize data visibility and efficiency. read more

Horticultural products exported to the EU, including the UK, have been the main driver of South Africa's agricultural growth for the past 15 years. Over the last decade, exports have expanded into Asia, the Americas, and Africa. However, current unilateral US trade agreements have created. read more

The sale of berry fruits in the last few days of August on German wholesale markets looked incredibly interesting. For example, the low supply of blueberries during this time caused prices to range from 25 to 37 euros/kg, depending on the wholesale market.

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"It's becoming harder to maintain our margins with the 5% increase in labor costs," a Japanese grower stresses. Even here, growers cannot escape the increasing numbers, and at the end of the day, the margin stays the same. Or does it? "Luckily, we're able to slightly increase prices in retail to." read more

The global potato market is currently experiencing changes, especially in the frozen potato products segment. Between 2019 and 2024, there was a significant increase in international trade of fries and other processed potato products. Markets like China and India, which are growing rapidly, have transitioned from being net importers to net exporters of frozen potato products. read more