Saniblues, a new natural post-harvest treatment developed in Spain, is showing promising results in improving the shelf life and quality of blueberries during storage and transport. Designed for use without conventional chemicals, the product uses vegan, food-grade plant extracts and was. read more

Egypt is steadily making progress towards a new seasonal milestone in sweet potato exports to the UK, showing consistent growth in shipments, as reported by EastFruit. Data indicates that in the first nine months of the current marketing year (July–June), Egypt exported nearly 55,000 tons of sweet potatoes. read more

Vladyslav Makarenko, co-owner of the "Makosad" farm, states that many Ukrainian apple growers are encountering difficulties when exporting to Asia and the Middle East. He explains that apples frequently deteriorate in quality during the 60-day sea journey, rendering them unsuitable for premium sales. "The buyer expects" read more

The multinational fruit company Chiquita has reportedly withdrawn all its administrative employees from Panama and has requested permission from the country's government to lay off all remaining staff members. read more

The South African stone fruit industry has recovered successfully from a difficult 2023/24 season, with volumes increasing and a turning point reached in the logistical crisis. read more

In May 2025, 381 tonnes of Gala, 149 tonnes of Braeburn, and 116 tonnes of Topaz were sold. The sales quantity of all other varieties was below 100 tonnes (Pinova 62 tonnes, Milwa 50 tonnes, Golden Delicious 25 tonnes, and others below 10 tonnes). Of the premium apple varieties, 53 tonnes were sold, and of the robust and resistant apple varieties read more

Asia Fruit Logistica Peru Meet Up, the new international event that connects Latin America's fresh produce export industry with important buyers from Asia and worldwide, will debut in Lima on October 28-29, 2025. read more

The specialist in reusable packaging and pooling solutions, Tosca, has recently inaugurated a new service center in Salzkotten to address the increasing demand for its plastic half pallets. With a facility spanning 3,300m², it boasts an annual capacity of 3.1 million trips for half pallets, thereby significantly expanding Tosca's operational presence in the region. read more

The project will use the moss Physcomitrium patens - a unique, highly manipulable plant - as a development platform to create and test a synthetic chromosome from scratch before transferring it into potato plants. read more

This apple, developed as part of the breeding program by Plant & Food Research, is characterized by a strong taste and striking pink-red flesh, setting it apart from other apple varieties. read more

The PERU MEET UP takes place at the Swissotel Lima and brings together leading producers, exporters, buyers, and decision-makers for two days focused on networking, business development, and market insights. read more

Dorin Bob, an entrepreneur from Transylvania, Romania, has successfully obtained €4.6 million in European funding to expand and modernize a large hazelnut plantation. The project involves establishing new orchards in Satu Mare county, converting existing ones, and implementing advanced irrigation systems. read more

A milestone for Philippine agriculture and diaspora entrepreneurship unfolded last week in Rome, where the inaugural commercial shipment of Philippine mangoes, over half a ton, arrived at Fiumicino Airport. This marks the first time Philippine mangoes have been commercially exported to Italy. read more

In Morocco, the tomato industry is facing labor shortages worsened by prolonged drought conditions. Labor is now shifting towards the red fruit sector, with farm workers and other industry participants being trained for jobs in berry cultivation. Khalid Saïdi, the president of the read more

"According to forecasts prepared on May 1st, 2025, French tomato production for the fresh market is estimated at 491,800 tons for the 2025 season, which is 9,800 tons less than in 2024 (-2%). In April 2025, prices were 12% higher than in the 2024 season and 3% higher than the 2020-2024 average." read more

The chanterelle season has begun just in time for Pentecost. Uwe Niklas GmbH has already received its first deliveries from the Balkan countries. "The freshly arrived chanterelles from Serbia impress with their high quality and variety. They are already available in various sizes – from small. read more

A.P. Moller-Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have introduced the TP9 service as part of the Gemini Cooperation framework, focusing on Transpacific routes. This new initiative connects East China and Northeast Asia to Long Beach and offers a direct link between Busan and Long Beach, ensuring smooth transit. read more

This year's blueberry cultivation season started dramatically for some growers. Blueberry bacterial canker, a disease caused by bacteria of the Pseudomonas genus, has spread to an unprecedented scale. In many regions of Poland, growers are observing this phenomenon. read more

Pacific Trellis Fruit Company, the owner of the Dulcinea® Brand, has announced a long-term joint venture agreement with Desert Ghost, a farming entity based in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, owned by the Carrillo family from Caborca. The Carrillo family also owns UVEX, a major table grape operation in Caborca. read more

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