At the EU-African Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Summit at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange last week, Avoport CEO Shandini Naidoo (right) participated in a panel discussion on EU-Africa trade in the time of 'crazy tariffs', as the summit programme puts it. "Sharing the stage with panelists read more

Z powodu chłodnej i deszczowej początku lata w Finlandii, krajowe truskawki były w krótkim zapasie, a ich ceny były stosunkowo wysokie. Jednak ulga jest już na horyzoncie dla wielu fanów truskawek w Finlandii, ponieważ zbiory rozpoczęły się w południowej Finlandii, zgodnie z informacją od Heidi Wirtanen, szefowej. read more

The blueberry harvest in northern Germany started quite early this year. "Thanks to optimal weather and growing conditions, we were able to harvest small quantities of Duke berries in calendar week 25, which means we started around 2-2.5 weeks earlier than average. With daytime temperatures read more

Australia is experiencing a 15% decrease in avocado production for the 2024/25 season, as reported by Rabobank's RaboResearch division. This decline is attributed to the natural phenomenon known as "alternate bearing," where avocado trees yield a heavy crop one year, followed by a read more

StePacPPC's Xgo™ MONO-PET lidding film provides a practical alternative to traditional clamshell packaging. It reduces plastic usage and extends the shelf life of fresh produce. This solution is part of a larger shift towards mono-material packaging, aligning with established trends. read more

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Klasmann-Deilmann will present its newest innovations at Cultivate 2025, scheduled to take place from July 13 to 15, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. With the theme "Meet the future of horticultural business," the company will showcase solutions tailored to meet the changing needs of the horticulture industry in North America. read more

The Lebanese grape season is shaping up to be one of the most promising in recent years, according to Mehdi Awdi, the owner of Lebanese grape exporter ETS Awdi Enterprise. "While many farmers across the Bekaa Valley are struggling with water shortages due to minimal winter rainfall and rapidly depleting water sources, read more

The state-run Karimbam farm in Kannur, India, has created three high-yield hybrid marigold varieties, specifically for the lucrative Onam flower market. The company stated that this achievement is a significant milestone in reducing Kerala's traditional dependence on marigold imports from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. read more

Shida Kartli, the region surrounding the city of Gori—about 50 km west of Georgia's capital, Tbilisi—is the country's leading area for stone fruit production. However, apple and pear cultivation have also seen strong development. "Pome fruit cultivation may be even more profitable," says. read more

The District Labor Office in Grójec informs that on June 1, 2025, a new law regulating the conditions for assigning work to foreigners in the territory of the Republic of Poland came into force. The new regulations introduce significant changes in the employment procedure.

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Kronen has expanded its operations in Denmark by appointing Brønnum as its official distributor for food processing machines and solutions in the Danish market. Brønnum, a company with over 150 years of experience in the food processing industry, will now oversee sales and distribution. read more

Fercam, a logistics operator based in Bolzano, with a turnover of 706 million euros and presence in 21 countries with owned branches, recently handled the air shipment of apple tree plants from a nursery in South Tyrol to India, a strategically expanding market. read more

Unicoop Etruria was officially established yesterday, Tuesday, July 1st. It is one of the largest consumer cooperatives in Italy. The result of the merger between Unicoop Tirreno and Coop Centro Italia, the new entity has 780,000 members, 5,800 employees, and over 170 retail outlets located in Tuscany, Umbria. read more

South Africa's fruit, vegetable, and nut industries are cautiously optimistic as favorable weather forecasts and stable crop conditions coincide with ongoing trade negotiations that could shape export performance in the months ahead. Current projections suggest that the 2025-26 summer season read more

Shida Kartli, the region surrounding the city of Gori—about 50 km west of Georgia's capital, Tbilisi—is the country's leading area for stone fruit production. However, apple and pear cultivation have also seen strong development. "Pome fruit cultivation may be even more profitable," says. read more

Despite facing challenges in early 2025, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable industry is aiming to expand its presence in the global market. In 2024, the sector achieved a significant $7.15 billion in export turnover, marking a 28% increase compared to the previous year. However, in the first five months of 2025, there was a 13.5% decline in export turnover. read more

Gorące, suche lata; ulewny deszcz powodujący wylewanie rzek z brzegów. W dzisiejszych czasach to zjawisko staje się zbyt powszechne. Wzorce klimatyczne się zmieniają, a głównym sprawcą jest emisja CO2. Głównie spowodowana przez działalność człowieka. Żywność powoduje jedną czwartą globalnych emisji gazów cieplarnianych, dlatego istnieje wzrastająca read more

The early monsoons in India have caused the pomegranate season to start a month earlier than usual, according to Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports. "Pomegranate exports in India typically experience a seasonal break from April to June due to the extreme heat conditions. With the read more