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From late June to early July, the Hainan durians in China reach maturity and are introduced to the market. "We are currently prioritizing durian promotion and tasting events this year, and have not yet started commercial sales. This decision is influenced by our cultivation strategy and the weather conditions this year," stated Mr. Wei... read more

We are pleased to inform you that the Autumn Edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt will be held on Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Hazerswoude-Dorp/Boskoop, The Netherlands. This premier trade fair will gather national and international buyers, retailers, and wholesalers with top growers from both. read more

The United States may face difficulties in obtaining an adequate supply of fresh tomatoes for sale in its grocery stores and restaurants if the government proceeds with its intention to end a longstanding trade agreement with producers and exporters in Mexico. read more

The Natural Circular Economy Initiative (INAK) has jointly with the IK Industrial Association for Plastic Packaging, Plastics Europe Germany, European Bioplastics, Polykum, C.A.R.M.E.N. and the nova-Institute published a position paper that provides specific recommendations for... read more

Belgium's leading pear exporter, Belgian Fruit Valley, is predicting a "much better crop" this season due to favorable growing conditions and a rebound from previous weather-related challenges. Marc Evrard, the commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, stated that the initial projections for Belgian pears are promising. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, referring to statements made by Ángel Gamarra, President of the Peruvian Mango Association Promango. He explained that climatic fluctuations in various regions have caused a delay in the mango season 2025/2026 in Piura. read more

A steering group representing growers who are working to maintain funding for Producer Organisations (POs) has been formalized and is now known as the UK Fruit and Vegetable Association (UKFVA). read more

According to the association, a specially formed EU team is already approaching European producers. The trade association expressed alarm and warned of massive medium-term risks for consumers, the environment, and the entire European economic location. Temu wishes to read more

Nowozelandzki eksporter T&G Global potwierdził, że jest na sprzedaż i wynajął Craigs Investment Partners do pomocy w tym procesie. read more

Produkcja mango w Peru w tym sezonie ma być „normalna” i szacowana jest na 450 000 do 500 000 ton - donosi lokalne źródło informacji Agraria.

The mango production in Peru this season is expected to be 'normal' and is estimated to be between 450,000 and 500,000 tonnes, according to the local news outlet Agraria. read more

According to Bayer's statement, the agreement is based on an existing successful collaboration and similar product launches in Europe and Africa. read more

This represents a 5% decrease compared to the previous campaign. This decline is attributed to climatic and productive factors that have led to an irregular season, although with a positive trend in export markets. Excessive rainfall has particularly led to... read more

The first ASEAN Avocado Seminar will be held from July 18 to 20 at Robinson Lifestore in the Tak region of Thailand, specifically in the Mae Sot district. The Italian company Amenduni Nicola Spa will participate in the event as well. The company specializes in manufacturing machinery for extracting avocado oil. read more

All-America Selections (AAS) has announced three new AAS Winners, the first for the 2026 gardening season. All AAS Winners are trialed throughout North America by professional, independent, volunteer judges who grow new, never-before-sold entries next to comparisons that are considered. read more

"Peace of mind, clarity, and fewer mistakes. It brings all of that," begins Nannette Lammerts of Berries Direct in the Netherlands, referring enthusiastically to the Freshino ERP system. These days, anyone selling fresh produce must do more than just buy and sell: they need insight, efficiency. read more

During the night from Friday to Saturday, a major fire broke out at the Horafrost frozen vegetable company in Staden, Belgium, as reported by KW's Bert Feys. Due to the thick smoke, all residents of Westrozebeke were evacuated, including those in the nearby residential care center. The fire brigade... read more

Importing mandarins has been a challenge this year for Al Hassan Group, a fresh produce importer located in New Delhi, India. Zain-ul Abdin, the Managing Director, explains that the Indian market has been flooded with high volumes of mandarins from South Africa. "We are currently facing an oversupply of South African mandarins in our market." read more

Uzbekistan's export policy has shifted towards various markets, marking a new phase in its economic outlook. According to the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR), between 2019 and 2024, the country exported fruits and vegetables to 73 countries. This represents an increase of five countries from the 2019 figure. read more

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Last week, Metazet Poland celebrated its 30th anniversary. It was a special moment for a branch that has been a significant player in the Polish and international horticultural sector since 1995. The journey began with Piotr Budny, who, after gaining experience at Metazet Netherlands, returned to Poland and started the endeavor. read more