Belarus plans to use imported apples to make up for a lower domestic harvest when creating its state agricultural reserves. This decision comes after a new government resolution was issued, which amends the regulations for providing fruits and vegetables from stabilization funds through the state procurement system. The document provides clarity on how... read more

METRO Italy closed the 2024-2025 fiscal year with a turnover of 2.133 billion euros (+5.9% compared to the previous year). The company specializes in wholesale trade in the Horeca sector. This result was driven by all sales channels in a year characterized by... read more

The fresh deciduous fruit sector in Turkey is projected to face major challenges in MY 2025/26 due to extreme weather events such as frost, drought, and hail. These events have led to a significant decrease in production levels for apples, pears, and table grapes. Apple production, for instance, is expected to decline by 60 percent to 1.8 read more

The topic discussed when Dalsem CEO Frank van der Gelt spoke in the Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant was about bringing Dutch greenhouse-building innovation to growers around the world. Today, between 80 and 100 percent of the company's revenue comes from projects outside the Netherlands. read more

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $159.50 million loan to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to improve connectivity to the Ngandajika Agro-Industrial Park and help open up the country's central region. The total project cost is $177.16 million, with... read more

Po przekroczeniu tegorocznej największej w historii kalifornijskiej krajowej produkcji pistacji wynoszącej 1,57 miliarda funtów, ilość ta spełnia nie tylko rosnące zainteresowanie pistacjami, ale także różnorodne. „Podaż pistacji z innych regionów świata, takich jak Turcja i Iran, boryka się z problemami związanymi z wodą. read more

Egyptian exporters of cauliflower and broccoli have maintained a strong presence in the UK market for the fourth consecutive season, as reported by EastFruit. During the 2024/25 season (October-September), they achieved a record shipment of 879 tons, with the export value exceeding USD 3 million. read more

Po trzeciej burzy gradu z rzędu niszczącej pola sałaty Eldorado Fresh w 2010 roku, założyciel Ivo Rugani wiedział, że gospodarstwo potrzebuje nowego kierunku. To, co wydawało się być miażdżącym ciosem, stało się punktem zwrotnym, który przekształcił biznes w jedno z najlepszych w Republice Południowej Afryki. read more

The chain operates with eight stores in Palermo and surrounding areas, and with six supermarkets in London. read more

Anil Yeole has lost several lakh rupees in the last five days due to the IndiGo crisis which has caused a ripple effect in the aviation sector. The flight cancellations and delays have not only inconvenienced passengers but have also severely disrupted air cargo services, dealing a major blow to. read more

The first Greek strawberry harvest in the Ilia region is currently progressing exceptionally well. Despite the tractor blockades that have spread across Greece and potential delays at customs on the country's northern borders, exports are not being hindered. Shipments are continuing as usual. read more

With a small team and many years of experience, GreenFruit based in Barendrecht has made some significant strides in the right direction this year. "We primarily focus on importing fruit from overseas. Our largest volumes come from Latin America and India, with additional sourcing from other regions." read more

The LAN team at the embassy in Amman has been collaborating with government and private-sector stakeholders for the past two years to analyze price formation in Jordan's food system. In order to establish a solid foundation for policy discussions, the team investigated tomato and lemon value chains using recently published data. read more

Fabian Brinker, owner and managing director of the company bearing his name in Neuenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, states that the citrus market is currently going through a transitional phase. "The overseas campaign concluded with the final shipment of Tango clementines from South Africa in week..." read more

Maroko nadal zwiększa eksport papryki słodkiej, ustanawiając nowe rekordy po raz piąty z rzędu w kolejnym roku marketingowym, informuje EastFruit. read more

Agriculture Victoria has released new biosecurity guidelines for the transportation of vegetable crops that are hosts or carriers of Tomato potato psyllid (TPP) to other states in Australia. These guidelines have been updated in response to evolving interstate quarantine regulations and accreditation processes. read more

India's pear market has experienced an exceptionally slow season this year, despite adequate supply from primary sources, according to Yogesh Rathod, Director of fresh produce importer NovaFresco. "The market has remained sluggish, primarily due to Chinese pears capturing a significant portion of the local demand. As a result, Controlled… read more

South African stonefruit exporters are waiting for the final details to be sorted out before they can start shipping to China for the first time. This is particularly important for prunes, as the orchards for prunes have been decreasing due to the decrease in drying and juicing opportunities. Developing a market for fresh fruit in China could be a game-changer for them. read more

For Paul den Ouden, the construction of a completely new factory for organic fertilizer granules in Vietnam feels like a true milestone in the history of the family business. Together with his colleague Rob van de Laar, he will soon travel to Southeast Asia to build a new production site. read more

Przemysł owoców w Chile staje w obliczu rosnącego zagrożenia dla swojej międzynarodowej konkurencyjności z powodu wzrostu kosztów operacyjnych i logistycznych, braku inwestycji w infrastrukturę wodną kraju oraz wzrostu ceł w USA. read more