Göknur, an organic fruit producer and exporter in Turkey, has recently upgraded its processing operations by installing a new 6-lane apple pre-sorting line from Reemoon. This step is taken to enhance efficiency and accommodate the company's expanding production requirements. Göknur handles more read more

Morocco is continuously improving its position in the global avocado market, with exports increasing for the fifth consecutive marketing year and reaching new records, as reported by EastFruit. In the 2024/25 marketing year (September–August), Morocco exported 112,000 tons of avocados, doubling the. read more

Post projects that Morocco's tangerine/mandarin production for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 will reach an estimated 1.15 million metric tons, showing a 4 percent increase compared to MY 2024/25. Orange production is expected to increase by 1 percent over the previous year to 970,000 metric tons, while lemon/lime production is forecasted to reach 48,000 metric tons. read more

The delayed start to Egypt's Navel orange season has not caused any significant negative effects on trade, as stated by Ahmed Megahed, the managing director of Salhia Investment and Development. The exporting producer explained that this delay was a result of the impact of climate change on the industry executives. read more

Flower sales at Shahbagh in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka have been experiencing a notable decrease due to the current political instability and the absence of public events as Victory Day approaches, which is typically the busiest season for flower sales. Traders have mentioned that the business at the city's main market has been significantly affected. read more

Sezon awokado we wschodniej Afryce w 2025 roku był naznaczony zakłóceniami w dostawach, znacznymi wahaniami na rynku oraz zaostrzoną konkurencją o świeże owoce w Kenii i Tanzanii. Pomimo chaosu spowodowanego przeszkodami w sektorze logistycznym, jedno rynku wyróżniał się jako kluczowy dla eksporterów: Indie. read more

The Alizza Fruit™, a premium citrus created by crossing a pummelo with one of the world's sweetest mandarins, is managed by Genesis Fresh, a part of the AMFresh Group. It is grown by partner producers in Spain and South Africa and is set to start its fourth commercial season in January 2026. read more

On December 15, The Consumer Goods Forum announced that the Flowers and Ornamentals Sustainability Standards (F.O.S.S.) developed by the Kenya Flower Council (KFC) have been recognized by the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI). This recognition offers consumer goods companies with... read more

Poinsettia, widely known in Spain as 'Flor de Pascua', is the queen of Christmas decorations because of its characteristic red bracts, filling homes with warmth and joy. In addition, these flowers are traditionally associated with good luck and prosperity and unsurprisingly, are often given as. read more

Ukrainian agricultural processing companies may access grant funding of up to USD 1 million from the U.S. government in 2026, according to Serhii Ostapets, project manager of the AGRO Program, who spoke at the SMARTBERRY 2025 winter conference held in Kyiv on December 11-12. read more

According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), fruit production in Bangladesh has experienced substantial growth in recent years, primarily driven by the cultivation of non-traditional and high-value fruits. In the fiscal year 2024-25, the sector witnessed significant progress, especially in the production of watermelon, banana, and. read more

Finland: Kesko announces sale-and-leaseback deal for some grocery stores

Finnish retailer Kesko has sold ten grocery stores to Swedish firm Prisma Properties for approximately €59 million. This sale-and-leaseback transaction allows Kesko to sign long-term leases on the properties, enabling it to. read more

With 5,500 hectares of orchards, including 1,100 hectares of organic apple orchards, 7 cooperatives, and 1,500 members, Vip (Association of Val Venosta producers) has always been an important partner in Italy for private label brands. They will participate in the sixth edition of Marca Fresh. Let's have a discussion with the commercial director. read more

The hotel, restaurant, and catering industry in Guatemala is experiencing significant growth, fueled by rising tourism and an expanding dining-out culture. This growth creates a promising opportunity to enhance the commercialization of processed vegetables, including frozen, canned, and. read more

The Liberian Senate has unanimously approved legislation to establish the Agriculture Enterprise Development Bank of Liberia, a specialized financial institution designed to expand access to affordable credit for farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and agro-processors who have traditionally been excluded. read more

Maroko ciągle umacnia swoją pozycję na globalnym rynku awokado. Według EastFruit, eksport wzrósł przez pięć kolejnych lat marketingowych, systematycznie ustanawiając nowe rekordy. read more

Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun announced that Thailand has made significant progress in enhancing its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Peru. The Department of Trade Negotiations reported that both countries have achieved a substantial agreement on key issues, with only minor technical details remaining. read more

Willem Dijk AGF in the Netherlands offers a diverse selection of Spanish produce during the winter season, ranging from juicy oranges to fragrant herbs and colorful bell peppers. The company has been providing customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany with high-quality products under well-known brands like Filosofo for many years. read more

Sezon egipski rozpoczął się, a produkcja jest nieznacznie wyższa niż w zeszłym roku, mówi Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący egipskiego eksportera świeżych produktów Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "W Egyptian Emirati Import & Export rozpoczęliśmy sezon cytrusowy z Egiptu, w którym występują pomarańcze odmiany Valencia, read more