At Macfrut, a virtuous partnership on paper packaging was discussed between a supplier and a user. The main players were Gianluca Castellini, CEO of Smurfit Westrock Italy, and Cristian Moretti, General Manager of Agrintesa. "Naturally Sustainable" was the title of the round table discussion. read more

The Soleil Group, located in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, operates citrus farms and packhouses in Limpopo. The company is one of the first in South Africa to initiate exports when supply chains shift to the Southern Hemisphere, providing them with direct access to the final fruit shipments from Turkey and Spain. read more

Last-minute shoppers made their way to a well-known flower market in Hong Kong on Sunday to purchase carnations and roses in celebration of Mother's Day, despite concerns raised by some vendors about heightened competition from florists providing delivery services from mainland China. The Mong Kok Flower Market was bustling with activity. read more

Snappy Shopper has launched a free grocery delivery service for young Scots in partnership with Young Scot. This service offers free delivery on grocery orders to thousands of young people across Scotland who are over 18 and hold the Young Scot national entitlement card. read more

Family Mart has introduced a frozen chocolate-covered banana, bringing back a nostalgic treat for many in Japan. This treat, traditionally sold at festival stalls, has been rare to find in regular stores. Family Mart's version, made with their own "Famimaru" brand bananas, perfectly captures the classic flavor. read more

Since October 2024, potato prices in Ukraine have remained relatively high. Although prices temporarily declined in April due to an oversupply and deteriorating quality in storage, they have started to rise again. The increase is especially noticeable in the segment of locally grown young potatoes. read more

Stany Zjednoczone i Chiny osiągnęły porozumienie w sprawie znacznego obniżenia ceł na towary drugiej strony na początkowy okres 90 dni. Ten rozwój nastąpił po rozległych negocjacjach handlowych w Genewie, w Szwajcarii, w których uczestniczyli urzędnicy obu narodów. Wspólne oświadczenie zostało opublikowane. read more

With the beginning of May, the first strawberries started to appear on stalls and in markets. Some are shiny, perfectly red, neatly arranged in plastic boxes. Others are slightly smaller, soft, sometimes with discoloration. Some are labeled as "Spain" or read more

Minister Todd McClay, responsible for Trade and Investment as well as Agriculture, is traveling to the United Kingdom to participate in the first in-person joint NZ-UK Ministerial Trade Committee meeting. This event commemorates the two-year anniversary of the New Zealand-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA). McClay underlined the importance of improved access. read more

Niedawny wzrost liczby dostaw duriana spowodował spadek cen, podczas gdy nadchodzące święto Dnia Matki przyczyniło się do zwiększenia sprzedaży, czyniąc duriana najbardziej pożądanym produktem na rynku owoców w tym tygodniu. W poprzednich latach okres przed świętem "Dnia Pracy" oznaczał szczyt dostaw i sprzedaży duriana. read more

Last week, EastFruit noticed an unprecedented occurrence: beetroot became the top product in terms of the number of listings on its trading platform for the first time ever. This unusual market dominance by a vegetable that has traditionally been seen as a niche, low-profile product in Ukraine led to... read more

The Meknes region, which is Morocco's historical center of grape growing, is currently facing the challenges of both climate change and market fluctuations. Achraf Nassar, a local table grape farmer, provides an update on the situation. He explains his farming activities: "Our farm is located in Meknes where we cultivate late-season table grape varieties. read more

In the days leading up to Mother's Day, flower prices were rising sharply due to strong demand. Data from the Kunming Flower Auction Center shows that the daily supply volume recently reached a record high of over 8 million stems, with the average price increasing to RMB 1.3 per stem, a 30% rise. read more

As previously reported by EastFruit, exports of the new cherry crop have begun from Uzbekistan's Fergana region. At the beginning of the season, Uzbek exporters are already observing high demand for their cherries in international markets. read more

A sustained downward trend in wholesale prices for cucumbers in Uzbekistan since late March is typical for this time of year. However, during the current season—from the end of March through early May—prices have fallen to their lowest levels for this period in several years, EastFruit read more

By working together, the South African government and the country's citrus industry can jointly identify and leverage new market opportunities, overcome trade barriers, and ensure that their fresh produce consistently meets international standards. read more

5th International Africa Avocado Congress is scheduled to take place on 27-30 May at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. read more

Największa holenderska spółdzielnia owocowa Fruitmasters otworzyła nowoczesne centrum logistyczne i pakowania jako część swojej strategii prowadzenia przyszłościowej, zoptymalizowanej łańcucha dostaw owoców.

The largest Dutch fruit cooperative Fruitmasters has opened a state-of-the-art logistics and packaging center as part of its strategy to operate a future-proof, streamlined fruit supply chain. read more

Over 1,000 fruit producers from the Canary Islands have come together to enhance the export of tropical fruits from the islands. The recently formed organization, the Association of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Producer Organizations of the Canary Islands (Tropicán), includes growers from seven different organizations. read more

Retiree families represent only 15% of households in Germany, but in the year 2024 they bought 23.3% of pears. Households with children make up 22.3% of the population, but they bought 29.1% of all pears. Families with children probably prioritize the desire for a healthy and read more