The New Zealand company Seeka has announced that it is on schedule to pack approximately 45 million to 47 million trays of kiwifruit this season, which will contribute to an estimated total of 220 million trays to be harvested in the country. read more

Morocco has stopped exporting tomatoes to European and African markets due to a rise in domestic prices to nearly 15 dirhams per kilogram (US$1.50 per kg), as reported by a trade source to Hespress. This decision is intended to boost local supply and reduce pressure on consumers. The source mentioned that... read more

"Kentucky Roses," the newest romance film from the Hallmark Channel set during the Kentucky Derby season, is blooming right on time. The movie, which takes place against the backdrop of the Kentucky Derby, was appropriately filmed at Churchill Downs and in beautiful locations all around Louisville. And true to Hallmark style, read more

The eruption of the USA-Israel-Iran conflict on 28 February 2026 has profoundly reshaped the security landscape of the Middle East and the Gulf region, as written by Mekonnen Solomon, a former Director of Horticultural Investment at the Ministry of Agriculture in Ethiopia. read more

Van der Valk Solar Systems has officially opened its new office and business facility on Galgeweg in 's-Gravenzande, the Netherlands, after a two-year construction period. This project, part of the Van der Valk Systemen group, signifies a major milestone for the company. read more

His visit to China, which was the first official visit by a Spanish President in 13 years, aimed to strengthen economic and trade ties between the two countries. The agreements signed will facilitate the export of Spanish agricultural products to the Chinese market, providing new opportunities for Spanish producers. read more

The Ukrainian mushroom industry is currently experiencing a serious shortage of high-quality substrate, which has become the primary bottleneck for production. Although demand is stable, the domestic market for mushroom compost has significantly decreased due to the closure of major suppliers. read more

Kiedy Erwin Plettig mówi o systemie wielokrotnego użytku tacy w swoim przedsiębiorstwie ogrodniczym w Stallhofen, w Austrii, jego entuzjazm jest niewątpliwy. „Świadomość ekologiczna i zrównoważony rozwój są po prostu częścią filozofii naszej firmy” - mówi. „Obok stosowania oleju napędowego HVO i pojemników do recyklingu”. read more

Po dwóch miesiącach eksportu cytryn, blisko 4,5 miliona kartonów o wadze 15 kg zostało sprawdzonych przed wysłaniem: na północy zbieranie cytryn było często przerywane przez deszcz, co początkowo wydawało się niewielkim błogosławieństwem, kiedy wybuchła wojna. Obecne zawieszenie broni jest uważnie obserwowane.

After two months of lemon exports, close to 4.5 million 15kg cartons have been inspected for shipping: in the north, lemon harvesting was frequently interrupted by rain, which, initially, seemed a slight blessing in disguise when the war first broke out. The current ceasefire is watched avidly. read more

Cherry seasons pass quickly. From harvesting to packaging for retail, packers work within a short time frame where line speed, product quality, and labor efficiency must all work together effectively. A single bottleneck, like a jam in the reject system, a belt malfunction, or a slowdown in sorting, can result in a loss of thousands of dollars. read more

Rozmowy o zawieszeniu broni, które mogłyby prowadzić do częściowego ponownego otwarcia Cieśniny Ormuz, zakończyły się niepowodzeniem pod koniec ubiegłego tygodnia, po czym nastąpiło blokowanie przez marynarkę wojenną USA ruchu związanego z Iranem. Ograniczony ruch statków przez Zatokę jest mało prawdopodobny do wznowienia na większą skalę, dopóki warunki nie ustabilizują się. Zamknięcie spowodowało zmniejszenie globalnego read more

Indyjski producenci borówek odkryli prostą prawdę: Jeśli wybierzesz niewłaściwą odmianę, twoje rośliny nie będą w ogóle owocować, mówi Tanvi Karvat z Berryland Biotech. "Rolnicy często przeszukują internet w poszukiwaniu opcji 'wysokiego plonu', nie sprawdzając liczby godzin chłodu ani lokalnych wzorców ciepła i opadów, i kończą z roślinami

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Indian blueberry growers have discovered a simple truth: if you pick the wrong variety, your plants won't fruit at all, says Tanvi Karvat of Berryland Biotech. "Farmers often search the web for 'high-yield' options without checking chill hours or local heat and rain patterns, and end up with plants read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, Ukrainian farmers have begun to gradually raise prices for last year's white cabbage since the beginning of this week. Producers attribute this trend to a seasonal decrease in supply coupled with increasing demand. read more

This year's edition of Macfrut trade fair is the most international in history. It will be attended by over 800 key buyers (+20%) and exhibitors from five continents. The presence of 5 ministers has been announced (Lebanon, Syria, 2 from the Dominican Republic, and Italy). The event

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Rozwiązania opakowaniowe wielokrotnego użytku są wykorzystywane przez producentów oraz detalistów w celu poprawy przewidywalności cen, zarządzania kosztami oraz spełnienia wymagań regulacyjnych. Model SmartCycle firmy IFCO zapewnia zcentralizowany system dla wielokrotnego użytku opakowań, wspierając operacje w świeżej branży spożywczej. read more

Obecnie trwa sezon zbiorów owoców pestkowych w Dalian, Chinach, a główne odmiany obejmują wiśnie dalijskie, nektarynki i śliwki. Pan Li z Dalian Nongfutong Fruit and Vegetable Professional Cooperative zajmuje się lokalnym pozyskiwaniem i handlem owocami pestkowymi. Według Pana Li... read more

In 2024, over 14 thousand tons of Fairtrade-certified bananas were sold in Italy, showing a 1.5% increase compared to the previous year, according to the Social Balance Sheet of Fairtrade Italy. Fair trade continues to be a concrete lever in the global fruit and vegetable supply chain. read more

The supply of premium segment packable table potatoes continues to decrease, while discount-grade potatoes remain available and are being sold consistently. Weuthen GmbH reports that the consumption of table potatoes in Germany is still increasing. Substandard potatoes in the Rhineland are... read more

Liczby same za siebie przemawiają. "Do 2035 roku Houston wyprzedzi Chicago i stanie się trzecim co do wielkości miastem w USA. W czasie, gdy widzimy stany w USA tracące populację, Teksas wciąż rośnie o 1000 nowych obywateli dziennie" - mówi Dante Galeazzi, prezes Texas International Produce. read more

"We have the confidence to 100% guarantee our clients' delivery, barring force majeure," begins Wim Kleinjan, CEO of Fruity Pack. That is because of the new strategy this Dutch fruit and vegetable processor implemented after the COVID-19 pandemic. Wim explains that the restrictive measures read more