Iperal has expanded its operational capabilities by opening a new Fresh Food Centre in Giussano, a 50,000 m² facility specifically designed for handling fresh products and the retailer's "Fatto da Noi" range. The facility features automated systems and is run on energy generated by 4,300 solar panels. read more

Morocco experienced significant rainfall in late November and early December, a welcome change from the dry conditions of the prolonged seven-year drought. While the rains have provided a morale boost, they are not sufficient to completely alleviate the effects of the ongoing drought on fruit production. read more

Turkey resumed lemon exports to Russia in October, with the first shipment since May. The delivery, valued at US$14.5 million, was the highest in almost three years, according to RIA Novosti. The previous batch had a value of US$136,000. Ankara had previously placed restrictions on lemon exports. read more

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Import of fresh fruits in the Philippines is expected to increase by 25 percent by 2025, marking a second consecutive year of growth. In 2024, imports rose by 3 percent year-on-year to reach US$321 million. read more

The Australasian real estate funds manager, Centuria Capital Group, has obtained the management rights for the unlisted agricultural real estate fund, Arrow Primary Infrastructure Fund (APIF), expanding its agriculture division to A$1.3bn. read more

The collaboration between the Australian fresh produce industry and The Wiggles will be highlighted at The New York Produce Show and Conference on December 2-4. read more

W Levoplant's new location there is a lot of activity. Recently acquired six hectares in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands, are now being converted for Phalaenopsis cultivation, and it's a big task. Since the site previously produced pot plants, a significant amount of technical. read more

The premium Metis plum, exclusively produced in Italy by Granfrutta Zani and Minguzzi, is experiencing a double-digit market growth. This year's harvest, completed at the end of September, allowed the product to remain on sale until early November. read more

Maersk has appointed Thomas Theeuwes as its new Managing Director for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, effective January 1, 2026. Theeuwes brings nearly two decades of global expertise to the role, most recently serving as Managing Director of the West Africa Area since 2024. read more

Friday, November 28 marked a milestone in Selecta One's recent history: the signing of a €16.5 million loan from DEG to refinance the acquisition of its Wagagai Farm in Uganda. This is a step that helps secure more than 2,000 jobs, protects long-standing social programs, and reinforces. read more

The following article is written by Mekonnen Solomon from the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture. As a senior staff member and horticulture export coordinator at the Ministry of Agriculture in Ethiopia, I am enthusiastic about advancing the nation's floriculture sub-sector, especially its vibrant rose industry. read more

The prices of pistachios in shell in the USA, delivered to Europe, after a period of declines at the beginning of the 25/26 season, following the pressure of the new record harvest (estimated by INC at around 725,000 tons, +44% compared to the 24/25 season and +7% compared to the previous record of 23/24), have... read more

Chiny are stepping in to support BRICS members at a time when U.S. trade policies have strained long-standing economic ties. Farmers in South Africa, who were previously heavily dependent on trade agreements with the United States, are now facing growing pressure from tariffs imposed by Washington. read more

Macfrut 2026 was presented in Moldova. This happened at the 11th edition of the Fruit Business Conference, organized by Moldova Fruct, a professional event hosted in Chisinau. An international meeting aimed at fruit importers and exporters in the Eastern European markets, the event had read more

The Guatemalan finger limes campaign is performing well in major European markets, especially in November and December when demand peaks during the holiday season. "While we produce year-round, Europe sees higher activity now, so we send larger shipments to Germany, France, the Netherlands, the. read more

The Drewry Airfreight Price Index increased by 13% from October to a worldwide average of $3.57. This rise was driven by double-digit growth in the Asia-Europe westbound (+19%) and transpacific eastbound (+18%) sectors. In the transatlantic sector, rates increased by 1% eastbound but decreased by 5% in the opposite direction. read more

Newheat and Les Tomates d'Auïtou, located in the Corrèze department, have recently inaugurated the largest solar thermal power plant ever dedicated to heating greenhouses for vegetable production in France. This groundbreaking facility ushers in a new era for a sector that is becoming more self-sufficient. read more

The North Island of New Zealand experienced a cool and wet winter, which, as usual, posed challenges for planting seed onions. "Planting began in June and was completed by the end of August," said Simon Vale from Balle Bros. "Our production team made use of any dry periods to sow the seeds, and..." read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), a weighted average of regional spot container freight rates, increased by 6% in the fortnight ending on November 30, 2025, to $667 per 40ft container. read more