Il Visone, a key company within the Pugliese group Agricoper specialized in the cultivation and supply of fresh grapes, has entered into a partnership with Tosca to address operational challenges, maintain product quality during harvesting and storage, and achieve business goals. read more

If all Dutch citizens were to eat two pieces of fruit daily and eliminate processed meat such as sausages and hamburgers, the Netherlands could see around 20% fewer new cases of diabetes, coronary heart disease, and strokes by 2050. This is the conclusion of new research by Wageningen University. read more

Details Flowers Software will be celebrating its 10th anniversary on April 24, 2025. Founded in 2015, Details has revolutionized the way florists and event professionals organize their event businesses, providing tools that enhance efficiency and spark creativity. What started as a small incubator in Daytona Beach has grown significantly over the years. read more

Global grape markets are experiencing various changes due to seasonal shifts and evolving export patterns influencing supply. In North America, Mexico's harvest is synchronizing well with Chilean imports, whereas in the Netherlands, lower volumes from India are being delivered at a slower pace compared to the previous year. read more

The tariffs imposed by Trump will not have a major impact on fruit and vegetable exports from Turkey to the United States, as these exports are minimal. However, Yigit Gokyigit from Alanar believes that the current political situation could create opportunities for exports to Canada. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ), in partnership with the International Fresh Produce Association, is calling on the Trump Administration to exempt fresh produce from its latest round of import tariffs. The IFPA ANZ cautions that the proposed actions pose a risk... read more

Donald Trump's upcoming tariffs will significantly affect the international trade of fresh fruits and vegetables, but the limited quantities shipped by the EU to the US imply that it may not have as immediate and severe consequences as past trade disputes. read more

The citrus industry, the main sector for the export of fresh products to the USA, stated that they are seeking clarity on what the customs duties would mean for the industry. South Africa exports approximately 100,000 tons of citrus fruits to the USA annually, and recently there has also been a read more

Polityka cłowa prezydenta Trumpa postawiła meksykański biznes z awokado w trudnej sytuacji, z potencjalnie zagrożonymi rocznymi obrotami na poziomie prawie 3 mld dolarów.

President Trump's tariff policy has left the Mexican avocado business under a dark cloud, with almost US$3bn in annual sales potentially at stake. read more

The citrus industry, the most important sector for the export of fresh produce to the USA, stated that it is seeking clarity on what the customs duty would mean for the industry. South Africa exports approximately 100,000 tons of citrus fruits to the USA annually, and recently, read more

Italy’s fresh produce exporters and machinery suppliers may suffer a substantial decline in export earnings due to a newly imposed 20 percent tariff on sales to the US. read more

Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), stated regarding President Donald Trump's tariff announcement on April 2nd: "Fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers are among the most traded goods in North America and beyond. The reduction of trade barriers ... read more

During the Perishable Logistics Africa 2025 conference in Nairobi, Kakuzi PLC's Managing Director, Chris Flowers, emphasized the importance of Kenya's avocado sector diversifying its exports beyond Europe and targeting North America. Flowers highlighted the need for both public and private stakeholders to explore this opportunity. read more

Il Visone Transforms Grape Storage and Sustainability with Tosca's Reusable Crate Solutions

Il Visone, a major company in the Agricoper Italian group specializing in growing and supplying fresh grapes, has teamed up with Tosca to tackle their operational challenges and ensure the sustainability of their grape storage. read more

Late April is the month when the grape supply transitions to North America. "Chilean imports will be available through most of April and into May," says Keith Wilson, owner of King Fresh Produce LLC. In addition, the Jalisco district of Mexico has begun its grape production this month. read more

Morocco's banana import volume reached over 36,000 tons by the end of 2024, marking a 28.8% increase from the previous year and doubling the 2022 figures, as reported by EastFruit. This sets a new record for the period, with import costs surpassing $18 million. Historically, Ecuador and Costa Rica have been the main suppliers of bananas to Morocco. read more

Sakata Seed America ogłosiła wprowadzenie nowej marki konsumenckiej Bimi®, będącej małą brokułową, dostępną teraz w USA i Kanadzie. Już uznawana na rynkach globalnych, Bimi oferuje wyjątkowy smak, teksturę i wartości odżywcze, których dzisiejsi konsumenci szukają. Wprowadzenie marki Bimi oznacza. read more

Bananas. Berries. Tomatoes. What do these three produce items have in common? Paul Rice knows. As the founder of Fair Trade USA and author of the new book, Every Purchase Matters, available starting April 8, he knows that in produce, these three are the top Fair Trade produce items. "Fair Trade." read more

Eksport owoców i warzyw z RPA ma potencjał wzrostu na kluczowych rynkach globalnych, zwłaszcza w UE i Chinach, pomimo wyzwań związanych z zmiennością klimatu i zmieniającą się dynamiką handlową. Według Allianz Trade, RPA mogłaby wykorzystać zakłócenia związane z taryfami USA i swoją strategiczną read more

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has announced that its surveillance efforts for Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4) will resume on April 7, 2025, under the newly named ABGC Grower Support (Biosecurity) program. read more