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The fruit processing industry in Germany is currently facing significant challenges due to a shortage of various types of fruit used in industrial processing. This shortage is also impacting fruits that are typically well-supplied to the fresh market in Germany, such as cherries. Additionally, the organic market has been almost completely affected by this shortage. read more

The problem with fruit flies in Senegal, worsened by unusual climate patterns, has had a significant negative effect on the mango export industry in the last three to four years. Between 2021 and 2024, export quantities dropped from 21,000 to 9,000 tons (according to industry sources) because of various factors, with the fruit fly being a major issue. read more

CK Hutchison's proposed sale of more than 40 ports to BlackRock and MSC is facing potential obstruction from China. The Wall Street Journal reports that Chinese authorities are demanding that Cosco, a Chinese shipping company, acquire a stake in the deal, or else risk Beijing's intervention to block the sale. read more

In 2025, the open-field strawberry output in Germany decreased to 75,500 tons, marking the lowest yield in three decades and 4% less than the levels in 2024. Open-field asparagus production also declined to 98,900 tons, the smallest quantity since 2010. This reduction is attributed to decreased cultivation areas. read more

In Denmark, cocaine was found hidden in banana shipments at several supermarkets, as reported by DR. The drugs were discovered by staff at 12 Coop retail stores, leading to a more thorough inspection. Denmark's National Unit for Special Crimes (NSK) has launched an investigation into the matter. read more

Jeff Kwiatkowski has joined Envu to lead the U.S. Turf & Ornamentals business and strategically support the North America Leadership Team. He brings over 20 years of strategic focus on sales and commercial operations leadership in the green industry. Prior to joining Envu, he served the last few read more

Według danych z GeoStat, Gruzja zwiększyła swoje wydatki na importowane pomidory o 13,52% w pierwszych pięciu miesiącach 2025 roku w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku, pomimo importowania mniejszej ilości. W okresie od stycznia do maja 2025 roku Gruzja importowała 18 444 tony pomidorów za kwotę 13,14 dolarów. read more

Vietnam's banana and passion fruit exports are growing rapidly and have the potential to reach the billion-dollar mark this year with proper investments and planning. In 2024, bananas covered 161,000 hectares of cultivation and generated nearly $380 million in export turnover, positioning Vietnam as a key player in the global market. read more

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The potential US tariffs will have a significant impact on South African fruit exporters in global markets, leading to difficult decisions within the fresh produce industry. read more

Tina Andres, Chairwoman of the Organic Association, stated: "With the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the EU Commission is relinquishing its responsibility for the food sector. Commissioner Christophe Hansen announces 'Evolution instead of Revolution,' as if the sector hasn't long suffered from disruptions." read more

The seasonal South African citrus conventional reefer program to the US, which has been a staple of the industry's exports for over two decades, will be gradually coming to an end over the next two weeks. read more

Spain's Montosa group is embarking on an exciting new phase in its history, with the introduction of a new management team and a series of strategic investments. This development reflects the company's renewed commitment to expanding its global presence, increasing production capacity, and meeting market demands. read more

Axia Vegetable Seeds is headquartered in Naaldwijk, Netherlands, and specializes in breeding tomatoes. The company employs 132 staff and generated a revenue of 48 million euros in 2024. The acquisition is a significant step in the company's expansion. read more

Several trends identified in the first issue of 2018 have continued, including the growing importance of Latin America for the export of fresh fruit, the ongoing consumer demand for blueberries and avocados, as well as the dominance of the USA and Europe. read more

A positive marketing course is coming to an end for the early Greek onions whose harvest began in April. Charalampos Anifantis, sales director of Anifantis Farm, a packing company based in Thiva, reports on the market development: "There were many exports to Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, and even." read more

The marketing of summer fruits such as strawberries and watermelons is still in full swing. "Watermelons are currently being supplied to us from Italy, Spain, and Turkey, and are being very well-received. I would describe the price differences between the individual countries of origin as... read more

CRAI, a historic Italian food distribution brand, strengthens its presence in Southern Italy with the launch of CRAI Mediterranea, a new entity that will lead the development of the CRAI Group in Campania. The project is part of a broader strategic plan. read more

Year after year, the Netherlands continues to supply more tomatoes to Spain, which is Europe's largest tomato producer, especially during the summer months. The increasing warmth and prolonged summers in Spain are starting to impact the country's tomato production, resulting in a higher need for tomato imports during the summer. read more

Italy has experienced an increase in lime demand during the summer season, particularly driven by the beverage sector and a limited supply. Prices, which had remained stable, are now on the rise, with wholesale prices ranging from €10 to €14 depending on the sales channel. In Spain, Brazil continues to dominate lime imports, despite the weather conditions. read more