Po sukcesie pierwszego testu optymalizacji diod LED u holenderskiego producenta Duijvestijn Tomaten w Pijnacker, Duijvestijn wraz z firmami Ledgnd i Gavita International rozpoczyna drugą fazę badawczą, która będzie przeprowadzana w ciągu nadchodzącego roku. read more

At the end of another successful soft citrus season, ClemenGold International has reiterated its strategic focus on meeting the needs of retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice companies in South Africa and selected Northern Hemisphere and African markets. read more

The Spanish National Police have confiscated 20 tons of hashish hidden inside boxes of green peppers in refrigerated trucks arriving from Morocco. The operation was conducted in collaboration with Morocco's General Directorate for National Security (DGSN) and under the supervision of the drug authorities. read more

Canada's demand for pomegranates from Egypt is steadily increasing. These fruits are usually available from late September to February, during a five-month period. Although other countries also have pomegranates in season during this time, Egypt is emerging as a strong global competitor. read more

The Managing Director of Capespan Namibia, Kobus Bothma, has confirmed that when the Namibian table grape harvest begins in approximately two weeks, trucks carrying refrigerated containers will be able to cross the border freely to transport the grapes to the port of Cape Town and South African retailers. Vineyards in Aussenkehr are ready for the harvest. read more

The upcoming Egyptian orange season is filled with challenges, both new and persistent, that raise concerns about Egypt's adaptive and opportunistic export model, necessitating careful planning. One enduring issue is the consistent problem of small fruit sizes that has plagued Egyptian production for years. read more

The last shipments of cherries grown by producer ZZ2 in the north of South Africa left the country on Monday. These cherries are in high demand and buyers are willing to pay a premium for them as they are among the few cherries available in the world at this time. This is happening in the month following Canada's cherry season and just before Chile and South Africa's Western Cape begin their cherry harvests. read more

Import of fruits and vegetables to different regions of Russia has significantly increased in 2025, indicating both a diversification of supply sources and a high consumer demand for imported produce. In the Omsk region, imports from Egypt grew by 24% in the first nine months of the year, totaling 13,500 tons. read more

Egypt's date exports to Morocco are on the rise, reaching a new seasonal record for the third consecutive year, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Hungary: SPAR invests over €14 million in store modernisation

SPAR Hungary has dedicated over €14 million to modernize stores across the country. The revamped supermarket in Nyíregyháza has introduced the SPAR toGo concept, with new refrigeration units and improved fruit, vegetable, and... read more

The przemysł owoców kamionkowych w RPA oczekuje, że w sezonie 2025/26 wolumeny eksportu wzrosną o około 5% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Korzystne warunki zimowe i dobre kwitnienie wspierały owocowanie i ogólną jakość w większości obszarów produkcyjnych. Pogoda i perspektywy produkcji. read more

Chiquita has announced the addition of 1,000 new 40HC refrigerated containers to its logistics network, as part of a supply agreement with Dutch Container Merchants (DCM). The new reefers are equipped with Carrier Transicold OptimaLine refrigeration systems and Controlled Atmosphere technology. read more

Maersk has officially opened the Belcon Cold Store facility in Cape Town, marking a significant milestone in the company's investment of over US$100 million in South Africa's cold chain infrastructure. read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters in Morocco has rejected a "disinformation campaign" by European media outlets targeting Moroccan tomatoes. In a statement, the association emphasized that Moroccan produce still complies with rigorous inspection standards and... read more

Produkcja malin w Serbii w sezonie 2025/26 jest znacznie poniżej średniej, według źródeł rynkowych Expany. W wyniku niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych wcześniej w tym roku, w tym silnych przymrozków, całkowita produkcja szacowana jest na około 30 000 ton metrycznych (mt), w porównaniu z przeciętnie około 65 000. read more

Maersk has officially opened the Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town as part of a broader investment exceeding US$100 million in South Africa's cold chain logistics infrastructure. The new facility is part of the company's strategy to enhance the country's capacity to handle perishable exports. read more

Jan Nowakowski, manager of the Polish apple distributor Genesis Fresh, mentioned that despite the reduced apple yield in Poland this year because of weather conditions, the quality of the apples is exceptional. He explained, "The Polish apple season has started, and although the total harvest is slightly smaller than last year, this is due to. read more

Once again this year, the early vegetable season in Morocco is more than a month late, which seems to have become a new trend due to adverse summer weather conditions. Mohamed Ait Elmkadem, general manager of Orisud, explains the causes and consequences of this delay. The Agadir-based grower read more

Maroko is steadily strengthening its position in the German avocado market, significantly increasing export volumes, according to EastFruit.

Maroko is steadily strengthening its position in the German avocado market, significantly increasing export volumes, according to EastFruit. read more

Morocco has significantly expanded its participation in the German avocado market, surpassing the export volumes during the 2024/25 season, as reported by EastFruit data. Between November 2024 and August 2025, Moroccan exporters delivered 19,600 metric tons of avocados to Germany, valued at nearly US$80 million. read more