Tropicaux, a company based in Guinea specializing in dried fruit production and exports, has implemented machinery from Kronen GmbH to enhance its pineapple processing operations. The company manufactures dried pineapple rings for global markets, including the U.S., the EU, and various African countries. read more

A team of scientists led by Dr. D. M. Firake, Senior Scientist from the ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research (ICAR-DFR), Pune, have discovered a new species of blossom midge, Contarinia icardiflores sp. nov., infesting Jasminum sambac (jasmine) flower buds in India. The species name read more

Nayan Dhameja, founder of fresh produce importer Ognam Global, mentioned that India's orange imports cover multiple supply periods. This year, the usual dominance of Egyptian oranges is facing significant price challenges. Egyptian Valencia, Navel, and Baladi varieties are meeting the demand from January onwards. read more

Uprawa migdałów we Włoszech nabiera rozpędu, gdy producenci starają się zmodernizować i zwiększyć krajową produkcję, aby zmniejszyć zależność od importu. W odpowiedzi na rosnące zapotrzebowanie, Włoski Konsorcjum Nowoczesnego Migdała (CIMM) opracowało w pełni zmechanizowane sady migdałowe zaprojektowane do optymalizacji. read more

The diversification of destinations, trade agreements, the evolution of spot prices, and consumer preferences in demanding markets are reshaping the outlook for Ecuadorian bananas. As Marianela Ubilla, manager of Agzulasa, explains, the company has experienced significant growth in its. read more

India's fresh produce trade includes various intermediaries such as importers and retailers, with a few major importers typically holding the key to top exporters worldwide, according to Shashank Srivastav, Associate Director at Ninja Global. "We ventured into the fresh produce market in 2021". read more

The summer cut flower trials in California once again attracted global attention in August, with visitors from various parts of the floral industry. Attendees came from California, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Florida, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Maine, Oregon, and Washington state, making it the third... read more

Costa Rica's banana sector experienced a 20.7% decrease in exports in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. The National Banana Corporation (Corbana) identified excessive rainfall and the spread of Black Sigatoka disease as the main factors contributing to this decline. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing information from the Ghana Export Promotion Centre (GEPC). The GEPC report also revealed that Ghana was ranked 13th globally among mango exporters in 2024. The country held the second position as the largest mango supplier to... read more

The mission organized jointly by Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD), the Municipality of Westland, and the Dutch Embassy in Japan aimed to strengthen collaboration between governments, businesses, and knowledge partners to achieve a future-proof, locally resilient. read more

The Agroponiente Group in Spain has concluded the 2024/25 season with its best results ever. The company achieved a 15% increase in turnover, reaching €376 million, maintaining the growth trend that began in January 2022. read more

The website "Said and Done" offers insights into the sustainable actions of Lidl Switzerland, according to the company, and provides an even more user-friendly interface to learn about its sustainability efforts. The retailer considers it particularly important to... read more

During the period from 2018 to 2024, this share averaged 3%. In the first half of 2024, the sales of organic products were still at 3.2%. The sales of organic potatoes, vegetables, and fruits showed the highest increase, from 4.7% to 5.5%. read more

As part of the agreement, Joy Wing Mau, a leading fruit grower, marketer, and exporter in China, will plant 300 hectares with TUTTI™ apples and utilize its expertise to promote the TUTTI™ apple brand to consumers across China, VentureFruit announces. read more

Po niemal sześciu latach, Rob Cathels z firmy N&A Group zrezygnował z funkcji przewodniczącego zarządu Horticultural Brand Management Australia (HBMA). Zastąpił go Adam Buckley (Newton Orchards), którego zarząd określił jako osobę posiadającą głęboką wiedzę branżową oraz klarowną wizję przyszłości HBMA. read more

Od 30 sierpnia do 6 września holenderska delegacja składająca się z 42 uczestników - w tym 26 firm i instytucji związanych z ekosystemem ogrodnictwa - udała się do Japonii na misję handlową NL HortiRoad2Osaka. Wspólnie zorganizowana przez Dutch Greenhouse Delta, Gminę - read more

Niedawne powodzie w Dżammu i Kaszmirze, które produkują prawie trzy czwarte jabłek w Indiach, spowodowały poważne zakłócenia w łańcuchu dostaw i straty przekraczające dotychczas 22 miliony dolarów - informuje Izhan Javeed z eksportera świeżych produktów Green Valley Agro Fresh. "Ponad 1,000 ciężarówek przewożących prawie 10,000" read more

Intereco, the association of Spanish public authorities overseeing organic agriculture, will soon launch a guide to support the sector's international expansion, especially in Asian markets. This initiative follows the rise in tariffs in the United States, the main market outside the EU for. read more

This year, there will be no gradual transition into autumn for VLAM. Their schedule is fully packed with a working visit to London, Asia Fruit Logistica, a trip with companies to the early market in Bologna this week, and, last but not least, Fruit Attraction in Madrid from September 30 to October 2. "It's..." read more

In 2024, the European Union exported around 201 thousand tons of fruits and vegetables to Mercosur countries, with a total value of 255 million euros, as reported by fruittoday.com. Eurostat data, processed by FEPEX, show that apples and pears were among the items exported. read more