The reusable packaging solutions leader Ifco has announced the launch of Ifco Digital, which includes its new Tracking-as-a-Service (TaaS) solution. read more

The establishment of the Insimbi Ridge cargo facility in Cato Ridge, Kwa-Zulu-Natal, is considered a significant development for South Africa's northern citrus export corridor. This corridor offers access to the Port of Durban export terminal. read more

Ezhou Huahu International Airport in China's Hubei province has experienced a substantial increase in airfreight shipments in 2025, with its strategic location playing a key role in facilitating the trade of fresh produce. read more

Indonesia continues to hold significant untapped market potential for the global fresh produce industry. With increased urbanization, an expanding middle class, and a more health-conscious younger demographic, the demand for imported fruits is growing – as are the marketing opportunities. read more

Australia's independent fruit and vegetable retailers are being featured in a new national campaign encouraging consumers to shop locally. read more

"Klienci azjatyccy ewoluowali znacząco w ostatnich latach," zauważa Stefaan Marais, dyrektor generalny Crownfruit, azjatyckiej części importowej i handlowej południowoafrykańskiego eksportera Fruitworks. "Historycznie popyt kierował się ku mniejszym lub bardziej przystępnym cenowo rozmiarom owoców, odzwierciedlając bardziej wrażliwe na cenę zakupy... read more

The province of Ontario has the largest concentration of greenhouse-grown cucumbers in all of North America. According to Richard Lee from the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, Ontario grows 1,177 acres of greenhouse cucumbers, which is equal to 71 percent of Canada's total greenhouse cucumber production of 1,700 acres. read more

The first box of cherries from Australia's 2025 season will be auctioned on Saturday, 29 November, at the annual Cherry Ball organized by the Sydney Markets Foundation. Proceeds from the event will once again go to Little Wings, a charity that supports regional families with seriously ill children. read more

Nut production is expected to recover in the 2025/2026 season, which started in September, after two years of decline due to frost and drought. This forecast was discussed with the industry during a meeting led by Ana Rodríguez, the Secretary General for Agricultural Resources and Food. read more

Peru is consolidating its position as the second largest exporter of Hass avocados in the world, behind Mexico, but with a strategy increasingly focused on diversifying markets. With over 200,000 hectares cultivated and a network of around 30,000 producers - mostly small-scale. read more

Paval Holding, Zabka, Auchan bid for Carrefour Romania
Paval Holding, an investment vehicle controlled by Romanian entrepreneurs Dragos and Adrian Paval, founders and owners of the do-it-yourself retailer Dedeman, has submitted an offer to acquire Carrefour's operations in Romania, according to local media. read more

For months, Greece has been in turmoil due to a major scandal involving illegal subsidies amounting to millions of euros, which came to light last May. Farmers are holding strong protests across the country, the government sees its image being severely damaged, and CAP policies are coming under scrutiny. read more

A family-owned Australian flower farm is thriving despite tough competition from inexpensive imported flowers, demonstrating the importance of locally-grown flora. According to Flower Industry Australia (FIA), which represents the industry, approximately half of the flowers sold in Australia are imported. read more

Flower seedling growers, nursery owners, and agricultural workers in the Barishal division are currently occupied with cultivating winter flower seedlings, aiming for a successful season after facing losses last year. Many mentioned that reduced sales in the previous year caused financial difficulties. In order to bounce back, they have read more

An analyst report from EastFruit indicates a significant increase in the export of Moroccan lemons to the United Kingdom. read more

India's guava exports are on the rise this season, with significant improvements in both quantity and quality, according to Swapna Jarag of Grow India Import Export, located in Pune, Maharashtra. "The Allahabad Safeda and Taiwan Pink varieties are still the top exports and receive praise primarily for their quality." read more

Driving the wholesale market forward with innovation and technology is the new Smart Market Strategy of Joburg Market, Johannesburg's wholesale market. Speaking at the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference, CEO Sello Makhubela discussed the challenges and opportunities. read more

India's pineapple industry has been experiencing consistent growth in recent years, with a 60% increase in acreage since 2020, according to Githu James, Managing Director of Pineco Foods Pvt. Ltd, located in Kerala, South India. "The favorable climate and advancements in agronomic practices have contributed to the strengthening of India's pineapple sector," said James. read more

Last week, Schreurs hosted its Open Days 2025, welcoming visitors from around the world to its facilities in De Kwakel, the Netherlands. The event brought together growers, partners, and industry professionals for conversations and exchanges about innovation in floriculture. Visitors had the opportunity to interact with the latest technologies and varieties. read more

Today's phytosanitary products are becoming increasingly safer, modern, and efficient in response to the growing demands for sustainable and innovative agriculture. The trend of decreasing sales of agrochemicals continues, a clear signal of how the sector is evolving towards a more. read more