Citrosuco has completed the inaugural long-distance journey of its fleet using B24 biodiesel, signaling a transition towards the use of renewable fuels in its maritime activities. The project started with the MV Carlos Fischer, a vessel that received technical enhancements in Tuzla, Turkey. This ship, with a length of 205 meters, led the way in utilizing eco-friendly fuel. read more

Rohan Satish Ursal, Director of Purandar Highlands Farmer Producer Company (FPC), stated that India's custard apple market has demonstrated significant improvement this season compared to the challenging conditions experienced in 2024. He attributed this improvement to timely rainfall after a drought last year in Purandar, which has resulted in excellent fruit quality. read more

"Każdy sezon niesie ze sobą swoje wyzwania i niespodzianki" - mówi Elena Rogojnikova z firmy The Greenery na temat rynku awokado. "W tym roku zanotowaliśmy niezwykle niskie ceny dla awokado odmiany Hass, głównie z powodu dużych ilości dostarczanych przez Peru. Dzięki tzw. 'dobremu roku', na rynek trafiło tak wiele awokado. read more

Onings Holland Flowerbulbs has announced the acquisition of several company divisions from Van Zanten Flowerbulbs as of October 1st, 2025. This includes the flower bulb production farm in New Zealand and the sales office in Australia, as well as the integration of the commercial activities. read more

More than 800 growers, produce companies, regulators, and government officials attended the horticulture and Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) conferences in Wellington this week. The two-day event focused on both the sector's progress and ongoing challenges. The past year saw export revenue read more

The green kiwifruit has become the first fresh fruit ever to receive a health claim authorized by the European Commission, marking a breakthrough for Zespri, a New Zealand company that is a global leader in kiwifruit production and marketing, and for the entire fruit industry. read more

Anuga FoodTec India, the comprehensive trade fair for food and beverage technology in South Asia, took place from August 20 to 22, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Organized by Koelnmesse India, the 19th edition showcased over 700 exhibitors from 29 countries and attracted more than 30,000 visitors. read more

"Our diverse production sites in Africa and South America give our customers the confidence that we can deliver avocados of consistently high quality year-round." read more

Agroberries Group has expanded its business in Asia by introducing BerryWorld Asia, a new regional division that will distribute and market its award-winning, licensed berry varieties in the region. read more

Sumitomo Chemical Australia has announced several appointments and changes to its network, including the addition of Sam Boyce and Stephan Logoida as regional managers. read more

Premier Fresh Australia has broadened its global fresh produce trading presence with a new high-quality stonefruit marketing partnership with Montague Farms. read more

It is impossible to quantify the impact of American tariffs on the rest of the citrus trade at this point. However, other markets have been receiving higher volumes of citrus from South Africa. One of these markets is Russia, where Pomona Fruit has established a reputation as a reliable retail supplier of citrus. read more

Agroberries Group has announced the launch of BerryWorld Asia, a new regional division that will serve as the central platform for distributing and marketing its award-winning berry varieties in Asia. BerryWorld Asia will have dedicated teams based in Shanghai and Hong Kong. read more

Premier Fresh Australia has announced a new international stone fruit marketing agreement with Montague Farms, expanding its global fresh produce trading network. The agreement involves Premier Farms International (PFI), a joint venture between Premier Fresh Australia, Cutri Fruit, and Camera. read more

Sezon awokado w Peru oficjalnie zakończył się w sierpniu. W tym sezonie skupiono się na próbie wydłużenia okna zbiorów, wzmocnieniu rynków w Japonii, Rosji i Kanadzie oraz wdrożeniu bardziej agresywnej strategii rozwoju w Azji. Eksporterzy borykali się z problemami logistycznymi, różnicami w kalibracji, oraz... read more

W celu ożywienia sektora florystycznego na Tajwanie i umocnienia jego pozycji na arenie międzynarodowej, Ministerstwo Rolnictwa (MOA) oficjalnie uruchamia Centrum Innowacji w Przemysł Kwiatowy (FIIC) we wrześniu 2025 roku. Ten nowo powstały ośrodek integruje zasoby związane z taiwańską orchideą. read more

Przez wiele lat Sormac dostarczał zaawansowane maszyny i kompleksowe linie przetwórcze do ziemniaków, marchwi, cebuli i warzyw liściastych. "W ostatnich latach nasze największe innowacje dotyczyły technologii kamery i rozpoznawania, która pozwala na automatyczne wykrywanie i sprawdzanie produktów,"…

For many years, Sormac has been supplying advanced machines and complete processing lines for potatoes, carrots, onions, and leafy vegetables. "In recent years, our biggest innovations have been in camera and recognition technology, which allows products to be automatically detected and checked,"… read more

"For the Asian stink bug, this year is truly disastrous. Initial calculations lead us to a cautious estimate of over two million in direct and indirect damages, but the pear harvesting campaign is still ongoing and historically, we have seen that the pest insect migrates to soybeans and..." read more

Fresh Del Monte has partnered with the CMA CGM Group to switch banana and pineapple shipments from traditional breakbulk vessels to containerized cold chain solutions. For years, bananas and pineapples destined for Japan and Korea have been transported on breakbulk vessels. read more

The new season of Hebei pears from China arrived on the market in July. Huangguan pears have already been placed in cold storage, while Ya pears have just been introduced to the market and will start moving into warehouses in September. "This year looks promising for pear importers and exporters," said Mr. read more