"Nasz wzrost zawsze był napędzany przez badania, innowacje i uważne słuchanie potrzeb rolników" - mówi Thanos Tsonakis, Kierownik Marketingu w firmie Ina Plastics. "Zaczęliśmy od doniczek termoformowanych i recyklingu tworzyw sztucznych, ale nasza wizja zawsze polegała na dostarczaniu trwałych, wydajnych" read more

Planting conditions were varied this year in the potato-growing regions of New Zealand. Some areas had wet and cool soil, which delayed early planting, while others enjoyed favorable and stable weather, enabling good establishment. Growers have been working hard to navigate these challenges. read more

The German soil and substrate producer Ziegler Erden has officially opened a new production facility for professional horticultural substrates in Talsi, Latvia. The family-owned company invested around €5 million in its subsidiary ZIBU Ventspils SIA. The facility was completed in just five months. read more

Zespri's final charter vessel for the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season has left the Port of Tauranga and is headed for Japan. The vessel, named Whero, is carrying over 1.4 million trays, which is equivalent to more than 5,000 tons, of Zespri Green kiwifruit. It is scheduled to arrive in Tokyo in mid-November. read more

The early frosts in Turkey this year have led to a disastrous apple season, with significantly lower production than in 2024, according to Alper Kerim, the owner of the Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF): "Turkish apple production is approximately 50 percent lower compared to last year. The decrease has..." read more

Import of fruits and vegetables to different regions of Russia has significantly increased in 2025, indicating both a diversification of supply sources and a high consumer demand for imported produce. In the Omsk region, imports from Egypt grew by 24% in the first nine months of the year, totaling 13,500 tons. read more

Nowe dane z Fresh Facts 2025, opublikowane przez United Fresh, pokazują, że eksport owoców z Aotearoa Nowa Zelandia wzrósł o 1,69 miliarda dolarów w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, głównie dzięki większym wolumenom eksportu kiwi. Według raportu, łączny eksport świeżych i przetworzonych produktów rolnych osiągnął wartość 6,85 miliarda dolarów. read more

Egypt's date exports to Morocco are on the rise, reaching a new seasonal record for the third consecutive year, as reported by EastFruit. read more

The Panama Canal has initiated a consultation process with representatives from the maritime industry to identify potential partners for the development of new port terminals on both the Atlantic and Pacific sides of the canal. The canal authority has invited companies with expertise in container port operations... read more

The Dole Food Company has announced a partnership with Minecraft to promote healthy eating and raise awareness about nutrition among families. The campaign will run from October 2025 to March 2026 and will be active in the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Greece, and the Netherlands. read more

Through numerous discussions with farmers, technology experts, and investors, Kyle Barnett, the host of the CropTalk podcast since 2019, has observed both the enthusiasm and challenges faced by the North American greenhouse and vertical farming industry as it transitions from a phase of venture capital support. read more

Innovar Global and Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) have formed a global licensing partnership to develop and commercialize the Australian-bred Procado® (SHSR-04) avocado rootstock in various important markets worldwide. The partnership's goal is to assess the rootstock's performance in major... read more

Hungary: SPAR invests over €14 million in store modernisation

SPAR Hungary has dedicated over €14 million to modernize stores across the country. The revamped supermarket in Nyíregyháza has introduced the SPAR toGo concept, with new refrigeration units and improved fruit, vegetable, and... read more

The przemysł owoców kamionkowych w RPA oczekuje, że w sezonie 2025/26 wolumeny eksportu wzrosną o około 5% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Korzystne warunki zimowe i dobre kwitnienie wspierały owocowanie i ogólną jakość w większości obszarów produkcyjnych. Pogoda i perspektywy produkcji. read more

The heat has accelerated the growth of brassica and leafy vegetable crops in Spain's primary production regions, but exports have not yet picked up due to the supply still available in central and northern European countries. However, the switch to Spanish produce is definitely anticipated to happen soon. read more

The domestic fresh-cut flower industry of lilies has gradually established five core production areas represented by Kunming in Yunnan, Lingyuan in Liaoning, Foshan in Guangdong, Yanping in Fujian, and Lian Yungang in Jiangsu. As for bulb supply, imported bulbs continue to dominate the market. read more

Bonduelle, a leading company in the vegetable market in Italy, is introducing two important innovations: the launch of four new Pastallegre references to be enjoyed hot in the fresh fruit and vegetable counter, and the arrival of the first frozen Pastallegre range. This double launch effectively meets the demands of the market. read more

Jabłka są jednymi z głównych upraw owoców w Azerbejdżanie, ciesząc się dużym popytem zarówno na rynku lokalnym, jak i międzynarodowym. Geografia i klimat kraju sprzyjają szeroko zakrojonej uprawie, co umacnia jego pozycję jako rosnącego gracza w regionalnym handlu jabłkami. Azerbejdżan jest jednym z czołowych producentów jabłek na...

Apples are among the main fruit crops in Azerbaijan, with strong demand both locally and internationally. The country's geography and climate support wide-scale cultivation, positioning it as a growing player in the regional apple trade. Azerbaijan is one of the leading producers of apples in... read more

Chiquita has announced the addition of 1,000 new 40HC refrigerated containers to its logistics network, as part of a supply agreement with Dutch Container Merchants (DCM). The new reefers are equipped with Carrier Transicold OptimaLine refrigeration systems and Controlled Atmosphere technology. read more

Maersk has officially opened the Belcon Cold Store facility in Cape Town, marking a significant milestone in the company's investment of over US$100 million in South Africa's cold chain infrastructure. read more