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

Frozen foods are increasingly confirming their significant presence in the consumption habits of Italians, to the point of recording a positive and counter-trend result compared to the decrease in the total volume of food purchases in Italy (-1% in 2024). read more

The kiwifruit marketer Jingold stated that they still view Asia as a lucrative market with great business prospects, despite facing logistical hurdles in shipping fruit from Europe to the region. read more

Digital trade solutions provider and DP World company Community Network Services (CNS) has expanded its Customs Management services to The Netherlands. read more

In operational terms, blueberries were able to further strengthen their position as a year-round supplier, with production now extending to almost every month of the year. Mangos provided profitability under normalized conditions, while grapes achieved better yields and higher... read more

Las exportaciones de frutas y verduras frescas de España a la UE aumentaron un 1 por ciento a 5.7 millones de toneladas durante la primera mitad de 2025.

Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables from Spain to the EU increased by 1 percent to 5.7 million tonnes during the first half of 2025. read more

Total fruit exports to overseas amounted to 2.96 billion NZ dollars in the six months, representing a 27% increase compared to the previous year and accounting for 10.3% of the country's total export value. read more

The inventory reduction of the other varieties is less than 20 tons. 35 tons of premium apple varieties, 79 tons of other apple varieties, and 16 tons of robust and resistant varieties were sold. read more

Altroconsumo, the largest independent consumer organization in Italy and part of Euroconsumers, has published its annual survey on the affordability of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and discount stores in the country. The analysis shows that, by carefully choosing the brand and focusing on... read more

Nasioknute pomiędzy światowym dziedzictwem mokradeł estuarialnych oraz najstarszym rezerwatem dzikich zwierząt w Południowej Afryce, Bousaam Boerdery uprawia ananasy od 1978 roku. "Pośrodku raju," mówi Regardo Müller (na prawo, trzymający dużego ananasa królowej). Bousaam ('Budować razem') Boerdery to firma rodzinna. read more

Macfrut 2026 is presented to the press and operators. It will take place in Sicily, more precisely in Catania (Romano Palace Hotel), on Wednesday, September 17 at 3:30 PM, in an event that can be followed in two ways: in person and via live streaming (in Italian, English, and Spanish). Here is the link: [link] read more

Pakistan's vegetable exports increased by 43.2% to US$430 million in fiscal year 2024 compared to the previous year, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The exports included fresh and processed vegetables such as onions, potatoes, brassica, tomatoes, and carrots. read more