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The fresh fruit and vegetable industry remains at the forefront of packaging innovation, as demonstrated by its strong presence at the 2026 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards. read more

With a forecast of 7,000 tons for the 2026 campaign and the recognition of Flavor of the Year 2026 achieved by Metis Oxy Solar in France and Spain, Metis is entering the new season with expectations of growth and a development plan aimed at strengthening its presence in key markets. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. has announced the successful acquisition of Calavo Growers, Inc., a supplier of fresh avocados, tomatoes, papayas, and prepared foods such as guacamole. This acquisition brings together two major avocado companies in North America and enhances Mission's capabilities in sourcing, packing, and distribution. read more

The spring frosts that occurred at the end of April left clear traces on blueberry plantations. Dr. Michał Wojcieszek from Yara Poland pointed out during a meeting from the Blueberry Factory series on Dr. Paweł Krawiec's plantation that the scale of damage is very

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The Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Agriculture of Israel have joined other government bodies in opposing the proposed merger between shipping company ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and the German shipping group Hapag-Lloyd. The proposed transaction involves selling ZIM to Hapag-Lloyd and the FIMI. read more

Global blueberry markets are experiencing increased supply in the Northern Hemisphere, although there are quality issues and uneven volumes in some regions due to weather conditions. Domestic production in North America is on the rise, and European production is gradually beginning to support availability. read more

The Guardian has reported that a group of food experts have signed a letter to ministers warning that the combined effects of extreme weather, inflation, and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran pose a national security threat to the UK. The experts criticize the government for not taking this threat seriously. read more

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Nutrano Produce Group has been marketing Delite seedless mandarins on behalf of the Delite Growers Association since they first appeared on Australian shelves in 2012. As they prepare for the 2025 season, a new campaign has been developed to tackle a significant challenge in the mandarin category - declining engagement. read more

Geopolitical developments, macroeconomic trends, climate change, tariffs, and trade agreements are continuing to influence global food security and food supply systems, with Croatian agriculture also affected by these shifts. While Croatia maintains strong production levels in arable crops, these external factors are impacting the country's agricultural sector. read more

Netherlands-based Ubink, a specialist grower and propagator of cacti and succulents, has continued to expand its business despite a general softening of the market for these plants. According to commercial director Harold Burger, growth has come primarily from broadening the customer base. read more

Orsero S.p.A. ("Orsero"), a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products, announces that Fruttital, a company controlled by the Group and among the main players in the fruit and vegetable sector in Italy, has successfully completed a significant undertaking. read more

Wczesne majowe deszcze spowodowały znaczne straty w wczesnej produkcji wiśni w Dolinie Jerte, w hiszpańskim regionie Extremadura, gdzie właśnie rozpoczął się sezon owoców pestkowych. Zbiory nektarynek, brzoskwiń i płaskich brzoskwiń są już w toku, a ceny obecnie są poniżej tych z ubiegłego roku. read more

It is heading towards a conclusion with a positive trade balance, despite the production difficulties caused by the weather, the campaign of Sicilian carrots from Colle d'Oro, Op in Ispica specializing in vegetable production with 17 member producers and approximately a thousand hectares cultivated between open field and. read more

While the large-flowered phalaenopsis has long dominated the retail shelf, Dutch grower Pannekoek Orchideeën has chosen a different direction. The Netherlands-based company focuses exclusively on the small-flowered multiflora phalaenopsis and sees strong commercial potential in this segment. read more

Vitroflora announces that Joost van Santen will join the company as Account Manager starting from August 1st. In his new position, Joost will be responsible for the visual market, with a primary focus on serving customers in the Netherlands and Belgium. Joost, who is 33 years old, is married, a father of two sons, and resides in De. read more

"Początkowo, po słabym popycie na początku roku, chińskie eksporty Wogan zaczęły poprawiać się od kwietnia, zwłaszcza na indyjskim rynku. Od początku kwietnia do końca maja popyt na Worgan na indyjskim rynku szybko wzrósł." Shaanxi HoVo, firma głównie zajmująca się eksportem. read more

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has already started and the echo of the biggest football event on the planet is being felt, reaching even the global fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Danziger is preparing for the next season by introducing its new 2026-2027 Annuals & Perennials Catalogs for North America and Europe & Rest of World. These catalogs are now accessible to growers, retailers, and industry partners. The new catalogs showcase Danziger's collection of annual and perennial plants. read more