In the transport sector, LEO Global Logistics has seen full booking of its LEO Reefer Container fleet well before the start of the season, showing that customers rely on the service. Current operations have also seen LEO successfully deliver cargo via the Laos-China railway, reaching their destinations. read more

In the first quarter of the year, EU fruit and vegetable imports from Morocco totaled 1,121 million euros, which is a 14% increase compared to the same period last year, continuing the upward trend of recent years. The volume also increased by 9%, reaching a total of 512,689 tons. Tomatoes continue to be the most imported fruit and vegetable product from Morocco into the EU. read more

India: Instamart rolls out sunlight-triggered mango ad
To promote the mango season, Instamart has introduced a sunlight-activated newspaper advertisement. The full-page ad features a mango tree with children surrounding it. When exposed to sunlight, the mangoes change color using photochromatic ink - a first for India. read more

Skytree and Algae Capital have announced a new collaboration. Algae Capital will use circular CO₂ captured by Skytree's DAC units for its innovative algae production facility in Iceland. This partnership will involve capturing over 2,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year directly from the atmosphere. read more

Przez ostatnie pięć dni armie Iranu i Izraela toczą ciągłe i intensywne walki. Po stronie irańskiej, jeśli chodzi o świeże produkty rolne, wpływ sytuacji jest minimalny. Jednak eksporterzy obawiają się najgorszego, gdy sytuacja szybko się eskaluje. read more

A delegation from Abrafrutas recently visited the Port of Sines in Portugal. The talks focused on setting up a commercial agreement to make Sines a key entry point for Brazilian fruits into Europe. Pedro do Ó Ramos, president of the Administration of the Ports of Sines, was present during the discussions. read more

Highly productive cultivation - both in the food and flower growing sectors - is positioned as a way to efficiently utilize space and resources, ensure health and well-being, and simultaneously create space for nature and biodiversity. read more

The first proposals from the ministry should be submitted promptly. The situation is very serious, said the Minister. The losses of the affected agricultural businesses are enormous, and many of them are threatened with bankruptcy. It is not only quick decisions that are needed... read more

Wartość importu owoców i warzyw z Maroka do UE wzrosła o 14 procent w pierwszym kwartale 2025 roku w porównaniu z tym samym okresem ubiegłego roku, osiągając łączną kwotę 1,121 mld euro. read more

Lidl aims for young festival-goers in the Netherlands to view fruits and vegetables not only as a healthy choice but also as a "fun and energetic" part of their lives. read more

A recent study by the auditing and consulting firm PwC provides a clear answer: When it comes to grocery shopping, 61% of people in Germany primarily look at the price. However, concerns about health also play a role: Half of the respondents worry about their health. read more

The Australian melon industry gathered in Brisbane on June 4th for the 2025 Australian Melon Conference and 30-Year Anniversary Celebration, hosted by Melons Australia. read more

Asiafruit Magazine's Asia Fruit Logistica edition is coming soon. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of the 30th-anniversary special. read more

The mango production in Uttar Pradesh is facing challenges from both environmental factors and market dynamics. With temperatures rising to 45°C in districts like Lucknow, Malihabad, and Hardoi, the mango yield is under significant stress. Despite the extensive efforts of the mango farmers, these challenges persist. read more

A complaint lodged with the Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) accuses Coop, a leading retail chain in Switzerland, of unfair practices by a collective of local fruit and vegetable producers. The growers argue that a recently introduced rebate system will diminish their earnings. The new system was put into effect at the beginning of April. read more

In the recent fruit market, citrus fruits from Australia and South Africa are arriving one after the other. Imported grapes are reaching the end of their season with lower volumes and unsatisfactory prices. At the same time, coconut arrivals have decreased, resulting in better sales, and there is an increase in durian arrivals. read more

Maroko nadal zacieśnia swoją pozycję na światowym rynku świeżych malin, wykazując znaczący wzrost eksportu do Bliskiego Wschodu, zgodnie z informacjami z EastFruit. Ostatnie dane podkreślają strategiczne poszerzenie obecności Maroka na kluczowych rynkach regionalnych, w tym w Arabii Saudyjskiej, Zjednoczonych Emiratach Arabskich, Kuwejcie. read more

As a transportation hub for the China-Europe Railway Freight Service, the Xi'an International Port Station in Shaanxi, China, plays a vital role in the trade activities between China and Central Asia. During the harvest season, kiwi fruits from the Yangling District in Xianyang City are processed, packed, and transported through this station. read more

The EU's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) has approved Taiwan's application to export mangoes and guavas to the entire EU, following a lengthy suspension. The Ministry of Agriculture stated that Taiwan was previously listed as a region with endemic quarantine pests such as read more

W maju Europe's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) wykrył grzyba Phyllosticta citricarpa, który powoduje chorobę czarnej plamistości cytrusów, w dwóch dostawach cytryn z RPA. W maju władze przechwyciły również dwie dostawy awokado i bakłażanów zainfekowanych...

In May, Europe's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) detected the Phyllosticta citricarpa fungus, which causes Citrus Black Spot disease, in two shipments of lemons from South Africa. In May, authorities also intercepted two shipments of avocado and eggplants infected with... read more