Rynek azjatycki staje się kluczowym miejscem docelowym dla brazylijskich świeżych owoców, zwłaszcza winogron, mango i melonów. Jednak długie czasy dostawy i intensywna regionalna konkurencja zmuszają sektor do ponownej oceny swoich strategii. Podczas gdy globalne spożycie świeżych owoców nadal rośnie. read more

Lebanese grower Fresh Products has announced its expansion into the European carrot and garlic market, after achieving success in the Middle East and West African markets, as stated by its CEO, Alaa Al Homsi. The company has been cultivating carrots locally in Lebanon for 15 years. read more

Rząd Niemiec i Nigerii, wspólnie z Unią Europejską (UE), uruchomiły projekt Transformative Agricultural Systems for Rural Economic Development (TARED) Agriculture Value Chain Facility (EU-VACE). Inicjatywa o wartości 18,3 miliona euro (19,7 miliona dolarów) będzie skupiała się na sektorze pomidorowym. read more

Wellness, fun, and natural energy: Zespri™ Kiwifruit, a New Zealand company and world leader in the production and marketing of kiwifruit, is participating as an official partner in the fourth edition of the MypersonalTrainer Days 2025, the event that will take place on September 13th and 14th at Arco. read more

Albania's State Police announced that three individuals have been arrested in Berat after Croatian authorities blocked and destroyed approximately 8 tons of tomatoes. The shipment, originating from Albania, was discovered to have elevated levels of the pesticide chlorfenapyr. read more

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has announced that Dan Lawton from Moss & Moor has been appointed as the Area Co-Chair for the North, which includes Scotland and Northern Ireland, on its Executive Committee. Dan Lawton, who currently serves as the General Manager at Moss & Moor in Ilkley, will be joining Justin, the Chair of the North region. read more

Sormac, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of advanced processing machinery, has experienced robust and consistent demand for both individual machines and complete turnkey production lines for new factories since the opening of its UK office in 2023, according to Sean Martin, managing director at Sormac Ltd. read more

Colourful brands, stands larger than life, and a level of dynamism not often experienced in the UK industry where retail and supply relationships are typically well established. Asia Fruit Logistica, which took place in Hong Kong last week (3-5 September), welcomed thousands of exhibitors and delegates. read more

The event reportedly provided an impressive demonstration of how Maersk is redefining global logistics through advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, data science, and platform technology, with India playing a central role in this transformation. read more

CHINA MEET UP is one of the Meet-Up events of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA in 2025. It was jointly organized by ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, Guangzhou Jiangnan Market, and Shanghai Huizhan Market, with the China Chamber of International Commerce - Guangzhou Chamber of Commerce. read more

The apple is the most consumed domestic fruit in Switzerland. The Apple Day is intended to raise awareness of the importance of the national fruit in nutrition and agriculture. Therefore, the Swiss Fruit Association, in cooperation with various partners, distributes apples. read more

By investing in three manual machine solutions from KRONEN, the company optimizes its processes in the production of high-quality, dried pineapple rings for the international market. read more

This was reported by reefertrends, referring to information from the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA). According to the report, traders exported fruits worth 41 billion Schillings (315 million US dollars) during the period under review, which represents an increase of 8.7 billion Schillings compared to the previous 32.3 billion Schillings. read more

Po sukcesie Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 w Hongkongu, druga edycja China Meet Up odbyła się 8-9 września w Międzynarodowym Centrum Konferencyjno-Wystawienniczym Haizhu w Guangzhou. read more

Australian growers will soon have the opportunity to export apples to Canada, thanks to new market access conditions negotiated by the Australian Government, as reported by industry body Apal. read more

Yumeng Chen and Jackson Broadman have both been honored with the prestigious Nuffield Scholarship, supported by Hort Innovation, to investigate innovative technologies and international best practices that have the potential to transform the Australian horticulture industry in the future. read more

W kontekście spektakularnego wzrostu obszaru upraw truskawek w Egipcie na następny sezon, rosną obawy wśród ugruntowanych producentów i eksporterów w sektorze dotyczące cen oraz pewnego nadmiaru truskawek z Egiptu. Emad Mahdy, właściciel szkółek Fayrouz, mówi, że nadchodzi. read more

Polish watchdog says Jeronimo Martins' Polish unit misled customers

Poland's consumer watchdog has stated that the Polish division of the Portuguese retailer Jeronimo Martins, which owns the Biedronka supermarket chain, deceived customers with its pricing and promotional campaigns. The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection... read more

"The Dutch and Belgian pear season has started. We are talking about Decana and Conference, which are currently being harvested and will be available until March," reports Stefano Pezzo, owner of Cherry Passion Verona. "We have been importing Decana and Conference from those areas for ten years." read more

"Gone are the days when Egyptian oranges were undervalued and marginalized in the market. We are now in an era of valuation and fair prices," says Mohamed Khamis, export manager at Sama Agro. According to Khamis, this is due to lower production in Egypt, better logistics conditions in the Red Sea region, and increased demand for high-quality produce. read more