President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, addressed recent concerns about potato shortages in retail stores, stating that the issue was not due to a genuine lack of supply but rather motivated by political factors. This information was reported by the Belarusian state-affiliated news outlet Sputnik. "There are enough potatoes available." read more

Spanish fruit was the top player in both the nectarine and peach markets, with Italian shipments following closely in terms of significance. In the nectarine category, there were also some Turkish offerings of yellow and white flesh. The first Spanish Platerinas arrived, joining the Paraguayos also from Spain. Overall, the market was dominated by Spanish fruit. read more

Śliwki stają się coraz bardziej popularne wśród konsumentów w Indiach, co skutkuje rosnącą ilością importowanego owocu - powiedział Amit Sharma, właściciel indyjskiego handlowca świeżymi produktami Fresko Fruits: "Indyjski rynek świeżych owoców nadal wykazuje rosnące zainteresowanie importowanymi produktami, a śliwki nie są tutaj wyjątkiem. read more

Fruit Art, a Kazakhstan-based agricultural company, is engaged in the cultivation, processing, and storage of fruits and berries. They have recently expanded their production to include blueberries, in addition to their main focus on strawberries and apples. The company also manufactures a variety of processed fruit products. read more

Three deaths in a few hours. Three lives cut short by overturned tractors, in three different regions of Italy: in Cautano, in Campania; in Tolentino, in Marche; and in Valdelsa, in Tuscany. Three men - Angelo Saccomando, 68 years old; Alberto Forconi, 61; Alessandro Mugnaini, 69 - united by the same read more

The global garlic market is currently influenced by abundant harvests, changing trade patterns, and pricing challenges. Producers worldwide, from Europe to Asia and the Americas, are managing issues such as quality yields, competition from Chinese exports, and logistical or regulatory hurdles. Italy, for instance, is experiencing exceptional conditions. read more

The horticultural sector in Moldova has faced difficulties in recent times due to late frosts, with over 8650 hectares of orchards being affected, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry. IPN informs that apricot, plum, cherry, walnut, and apple trees have been significantly impacted. read more

Even after the takeover, sufficient competition will remain. read more

The 2025 cherry harvest expectation at Elbe-Obst is significantly higher than last year, as in 2024 there were about ten cold days during the blossom period. This year, there was only one cold weekend during the pollination phase of late blooming varieties, so... read more

The reason for the work stoppage was concerns about the proposed social security reforms, especially Law 45, which regulates pension benefits for rural workers. The strike has already cost Chiquita an estimated $75 million and has had a negative impact on banana production. read more

The Panamanian banana workers unions Sitraibana and Sitrapbi have committed to removing the roadblocks in the province of Bocas del Toro, bringing an end to a month-long strike that has severely impacted operations at Chiquita Panama, the country's largest banana exporter. read more

In recent months, Transnet has also advanced the official procedures for several future partnerships with the public sector (Public Sector Partnerships - PSP) that will enable greater private sector involvement in transportation systems. read more

The South African government has announced that it has authorized a R51 billion guarantee for the transport authority Transnet, aimed at revitalizing the country's transportation system. read more

Central Food Retail's head of produce, Chairat Petchdakul, City Fresh Fruit deputy CEO Wongsakorn 'Bill' Chatamornwong, and Platinum Fruits CEO Natakrit Eamskul are among the impressive line-up of expert speakers for the Asia Fruit Logistica Thailand Meet Up, scheduled to take place on June 25, 2025. read more

Chairat Petchdakul, Head of the Fruit and Vegetable Department at Central Food Retail, Wongsakorn 'Bill' Chatamornwong, Deputy CEO of City Fresh Fruit, and Natakrit Eamskul, CEO of Platinum Fruits, are among the speakers at the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA Thailand Meet Up, which will take place on June 25, 2025. read more

Tesco has reported a 4.7 per cent like-for-like increase in sales for the first quarter in the UK and Ireland. read more

The evolving trade dynamics have opened up a beneficial opportunity for South African apples and pears in India, driven by popular varieties such as the South African full red Gala and BigBucks, which are sold under the Flash Gala brand. read more

Spain officially joined the European Economic Community (EEC) on 1 January 1986 after signing the Accession Treaty on 12 June 1985. In that first year of membership, Spain exported 4.9 million tons of fruit and vegetables to other countries in the economic bloc for 1,764 million euros. read more

Maan Horti Automation has partnered with Powerplants, giving them exclusive rights for distributing, servicing, and maintaining Growcoon dispensers in Australia and New Zealand. This partnership guarantees that growers in these regions will now have access to local technical support for all... read more