The Global Vertical Farming Show concluded today in Dubai, after two days of bringing together policymakers, investors, technology providers, and growers to explore how vertical farming can scale in the Middle East and beyond. Discussions centered on capital, partnerships, and the role of. read more

The Global Vertical Farming Show concluded today in Dubai, after two days of bringing together policymakers, investors, technology providers, and growers to explore how vertical farming can scale in the Middle East and beyond. Discussions centered on capital, partnerships, and the role of the industry in addressing food security and sustainability challenges. read more

With the beginning of the 2025/26 avocado season, Israel is once again anticipating a total harvest of approximately 220,000 tons, a volume similar to that of last year. Around 120,000 tons of this harvest will be allocated for export, with the remaining portion being consumed within the domestic market. The cultivation area has... read more

The need for modernization has never been as evident as it is today. In the shelves of supermarkets or at the stands of traditional markets, origin labels with names of foreign countries are more the rule than the exception. Carrots come from the Netherlands, read more

The Roman fruit and vegetable market remains stable in a week that marks the definitive transition from summer to autumn productions. According to the price monitoring carried out by the Centro Agroalimentare di Roma (CAR), operators are expecting a full recovery. read more

Lebanese grower Fresh Products has announced its expansion into the European carrot and garlic market, after achieving success in the Middle East and West African markets, as stated by its CEO, Alaa Al Homsi. The company has been cultivating carrots locally in Lebanon for 15 years. read more

Citronex is a family-owned company that already has ripening facilities in Poland, Romania, and Hungary, and is now expanding into Western markets. Marek Szulc, the COO of Citronex, has high ambitions for the new facility: "The new ripening facility is being built in Zele, Belgium. 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

The date market is currently undergoing its annual seasonal change. We have been offering South African Medjool dates from the new harvest continuously until now and are presently waiting for the first deliveries from Israel. These are expected to arrive in weeks 38-39. To bridge the gap, we read more

Alina Neacsa is a high-end floral designer, educator, the official florist of the Romanian Royal Family, a garden rose enthusiast, and much more. Based in Romania, she travels worldwide, designing, teaching, and sharing her passion for flowers. How did your career begin? How did you expand your career? read more

Strefa euro: spadek sprzedaży detalicznej większy niż oczekiwano w lipcuWzrost sprzedaży detalicznej w strefie euro zwolnił dalej w lipcu, co budzi wątpliwości, czy zdrowa konsumpcja krajowa mogłaby nadal rekompensować spadek wzrostu gospodarczego spowodowany taryfami USA, wynika z danych Eurostat. Sprzedaż detaliczna w 20 krajach read more

Dental caries is one of the most common oral diseases worldwide. More than 60% of schoolchildren in developing countries suffer from cavities, and most people are expected to experience them at some point in life. The disease is caused by bacteria in the mouth, primarily Streptococcus mutans. read more

The Dutch Agricultural Trade Mission to Romania, led by Ralf van de Beek, Director for International Agribusiness and Food Security at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature, will take place on 30-31 October 2025. Dutch companies interested in fresh produce will participate in this mission. read more

Macfrut 2026 is presented to the press and operators. It will take place in Sicily, more precisely in Catania (Romano Palace Hotel), on Wednesday, September 17 at 3:30 PM, in an event that can be followed in two ways: in person and via live streaming (in Italian, English, and Spanish). Here is the link: [link] read more

The Provincial Court of Valencia has sentenced a woman who defrauded Frutas Iberos SL, where she served as financial director, of more than 154,000 euros to two years in prison and a fine of 1,620 euros. The final sentence was issued after the parties reached an agreement during the trial held. read more

Fresh Point is a Thai exporter of premium fresh fruits and vegetables, established in 1995. The company, which has been in operation for over 25 years, supplies fresh produce to partners across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America under the Fresh Connect brand. "We operate our own farms." read more

A South African exporter supplying to the Middle East and Indian subcontinent is expressing skepticism about the commonly repeated narrative of a surplus of citrus in the Northern Hemisphere at the beginning of South Africa's citrus season. He believes that this narrative is actually wishful thinking. read more

The mango sector, as reported by reefertrends, collapsed after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Brazil. Brazilian producers redirected their shipments to Europe, leading to market saturation, affecting Israeli exports, and. read more

The avocado harvest season in Israel is starting with steady projections. Exports are estimated to be around 132,000 U.S. tons, similar to last year, with anticipated high prices. This is in contrast to the mango industry, which experienced significant declines following the implementation of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. read more

Given the market's growing dynamism and unpredictability, sector players are analyzing the table grape season in Sicily and Puglia. Among them is Claudio Romano, the sales manager of the Apulian company Petraleon Import-Export and the owner of the consulting firm StarTrade, who has dedicated most of his time to this. read more