Sector | Management
US dockworkers and employers face critical contract talks amid automation dispute
Major acquisition doubles grocery network in Romania, enhancing fresh produce access
Alberto Torres, manager of Citruslandia:
Could organic citrus consumers be confused and held back by the proliferation of certificates?
Poland promotes apples as EU presidency symbol to support local growers and exports
California almond growers adopt stacked regenerative practices with new research initiative
Maharashtra onion farmers struggle as prices plummet amid export restrictions
Dole Food Company opposes proposed landfill near Central Oahu pineapple fields
Punjab invests $6.5 million to modernize Pakistan's citrus industry and boost exports
Perambalur FPOs partner with Horticorp to secure better prices for shallot farmers
Malaysia expands pineapple exports to France and New Zealand amid production growth
Morocco launches Agadir-Dakar maritime route to boost fruit and vegetable exports
AlUla launches 2025 citrus season to promote local fruit farming and agritourism
Murat Günes of Westfalen Frischdienst GmbH:
"Our full range and being open 365 days a year attract both wholesale and private customers"
German potato market report week 1:
'Impending potato crop failures due to the lack of use of pesticides'
Martin Bolhuis, Gardeners' Interest:
"Promising start for the cabbage market"
Frans van der Burg retires after 45 years in the fresh produce sector
Milton Calle, from Promango:
"It's Peru's worst mango season ever"
REO Veiling achieves record sales in 2024 despite lower volumes
Romaine is the most popular salad in Aruba
Successful seasonal transition and forward-looking cultivation strategies at Kräuterbetrieb Herrmann
"The beautiful end of the season was particularly beneficial for our German field-grown herbs"
Michiel Vermeiren (Coöperatie Hoogstraten):
"Exposed winter crop volumes surpass pre-COVID levels for the first time"
Traders exploit APMC loopholes, causing 100-200% vegetable price hikes for consumers
"Rwanda launches horticultural initiative to boost avocado, mango, and macadamia exports
Jala avocado: Queensland's giant fruit set for national launch in 2025
South Ethiopia targets Middle Eastern market with organic banana exports
Vinafruit addresses fraud in durian exports amid record-breaking growth
European mandarin market faces high prices and low supply amid production challenges
Global orange shortages worsen as extreme weather disrupts harvests and drives prices up
India targets Russia for banana exports, aims for $1 billion milestone through sea routes
Philippines-South Korea FTA cuts banana export tariffs, saving $189 million over five years
Air New Zealand ships 1 million kilograms of cherries globally during holiday season
Global avocado trade poised for growth, projected to reach 3.2 million tons by 2029
Chinese group upgrades orange processing with new filtering line for quality and efficiency
Alejandro Navas, of Navas Carrillo S.L.:
"Many growers are expanding their Keitt mango plantations in Malaga because of their profitability"
Adonis F1 and Dorateo F1 varieties against ToBRFV by Med Hermes
Southern Italian growers welcome new tomato varieties
Turkey's citrus production drops 36% in 2024/25 due to heat and drought
Paraguay secures mango certification, targets Chilean market by 2026
USDA revises inspection fee structure for fresh produce, effective January 2025
Braga Fresh issues advisory for expired Marketside broccoli florets over Listeria risk
MPV market outlook: project cargo demand drives rate increases amid tight vessel supply
Mexican berry exports forecast to decline 2.22% in 2024 due to rising costs and challenges
Maersk warns customers of potential U.S. port strike, urges action before January 15 deadline
Record pistachio harvest in Australia sparks plans for export growth and market expansion
EU doubles inspections on Vietnamese durians over pesticide residue violations
Historic citrus crop losses prompt $47 million recovery plan in Florida
Florida's citrus industry faces steep decline from disease, hurricanes, and production challenges
Scherpenhuizen Beheer plans to acquire Primeale United
USDA grants transit permit for Santa’s reindeer, ensuring safe holiday deliveries
Appeals court reinstates Jan. 1 deadline for farmers to file beneficial ownership information
South Africa retains AGOA trade benefits with the US through 2025 amid diplomatic tensions
UK farming unions unite for nationwide protest against inheritance tax changes
Empower Fresh names Robert Austin as CEO to lead expansion in 2025
William Verhoeven (Progent) on new AI module going live in 2025
"With a solid data structure as a foundation, AI can identify trends and make predictions"
Camposol appoints Ricardo Naranjo Fernández as CEO to lead next growth phase
Preparing for the Christmas rush
Food prices in Russia have surged to their highest levels in the past two years, with resources reportedly being diverted to military spending
Food prices in Russia reach record levels in two years
Suspension of EU talks could harm Georgian agriculture
Dehydrated vegetable production to launch in Turkestan region
Dole's carbon reduction project won multiple awards
Filippo Frongia of Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione talks about the artichoke campaign
"If there hadn't been an increase in orders for Christmas, we would have been worried"
Eric Godard Durand, Laparra Agency
"Candy grapes have become a benchmark"
Wasserstein LOPAFA programme for local Azerbaijani partner farms
"Wasserstein will be a successful platform and other companies can also use our experience"
Tamaulipas to export 12,000 tons of citrus fruits to the US
Canary Islands banana producers receive the first half of EU aid
Farmers oppose the entry of Egyptian potatoes through the port of Alicante
Christmas rush at wholesalers
"Fewer orders, higher expectations: Wholesalers must keep everything in stock during the holidays"
Morocco projected to dominate EU tomato imports through 2035 amid farmer protests
Vietnam aims for passion fruit and pomelo exports to US and Australia amid rising trade
Kenya-EU partnership boosts horticultural exports with focus on standards
Víctor Catán, President of Fedefruta:
"We are focusing on the regularization of foreign labor in fruit production"
Mercosur-EU agreement to phase out tariffs on Brazilian orange juice exports
New Zealand grower balances medicine and farming with resilient avocado orchard
Ho Chi Minh City plans price stabilization and logistics aid for Lam Dong agriculture
West Bengal traders urge lifting of potato export ban to avoid storage crisis
Uzbekistan targets $3.5 billion in fruit and vegetable exports with subsidies and new plantations
Indonesia plans direct durian exports to China to tap $8 billion market
Brazil prepares phytosanitary measures for Hass avocado exports to Chile and Japan in 2025
ICTSI secures 25-year extension for Mindanao Terminal, boosting banana and pineapple exports
Michigan potato industry proposes raising assessment cap to support sector growth
South African apples regain access to Thailand, boosting export opportunities
Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, and Lithuania ban the import of Albanian citrus
Logistics cooperation with Linders fruit & vegetables
LuBa Fresh expands into adjacent premises at Fresh Park Venlo
FlevoTrade may continue
Coen Swager, TB&S:
Increased demand for purple pointed cabbage Violetti during the holidays
Olivier Thomas, Ferme du Pont d'Achelles
"Local French sweet potatoes face stiff competition from foreign varieties"
Ireland
Ulster Farmers’ Union warns of unsustainable vegetable pricing by supermarkets
Chile's Cherry Express advanced with Hapag-Lloyd technology to ensure fresh arrivals
Europlant America launched to streamline potato seeds with modern varieties
Interview with Director Cinzia Furiati
Important work lies ahead at the Rimini Food Centre in Italy
Mission Produce reports strong Q4 and full-year results, sets capital expenditure plans for 2025
DFHV celebrates its 25th birthday
A quarter of a century dedicated to representing the interests of the industry
Landgard eG focuses on continuity
Contract extension with CEO Oliver Mans
Minimum wage updates and agriculture overtime changes for 2025 across key US states
Port of Ndayane project begins with dredging to transform Senegal into a regional trade hub
Potandon Produce names David Lawrence CEO as Mel Davenport retires
Lamb Weston appoints Michael J. Smith as CEO, succeeding Thomas P. Werner
Cucumber-linked Salmonella outbreak reaches 100 cases across 23 U.S. states
Philippine bananas to gain competitive edge in South Korea with tariff reduction by 2025
South Africa’s grape exports rise 23% despite 12.6% drop in inspected volumes
Maharashtra farmers halt onion auctions, demand export duty removal and price support
GCA intervenes in Yorkshire sprout grower’s £3.7m contract dispute with Aldi
Jamaica invests $182M to rehabilitate 2,819 hectares of farmland after hurricanes Beryl and Rafael
Farmworkers at Highline Mushrooms vote in favor of their first union contract
Paolo Ganduscio
"I would like to ask politicians for a Marshall Plan to help the agricultural sector"
Over 90% of Macao's produce sourced from mainland China, efficient supply chain in place
Jan Hannon, (Grappe de Raisins):
"Truffle popularity drives prices up by 30%"
Wibo van den Ende, Vita Optima:
"The grape season promises to remain exciting"
Randolph Guerra, President of KPL Agro (Dominican Republic)
Rainfall and labor shortages: the challenge of exporting chili peppers
Port of Los Angeles sees 15% cargo increase in November amid tariff concerns and potential strike
Mandatory Food and Grocery Code to protect farmers and consumers in Australia
Ukrainian parliament passes law on state regulation in the plant protection sector
South African fruit industry monitors potential USA dockworker strike amid contract disputes
Financial struggles threaten Hongjiu Fruit's dominance in China's durian market
Indore garlic farmers protest low prices amid Chinese imports
Karnataka establishes Mango Development Board to support growers and exports
Specialty Crop Alliance urges congress for more economic aid and support for farm bill
Antigua and Barbuda launches project to restore and expand black pineapple production
Summerfruit Australia begins search for new CEO to lead industry forward
Kiwifruit cultivation gains traction in Kashmir with government support
Ambrosia beetle plague confirmed in Granada's countryside
More than a hundred Michoacán producers seek to certify their avocado by 2025
NABMA discusses redevelopment and wholesale sector challenges at new Covent Garden market
President Museveni launches free zones export facility to boost Uganda's AfCFTA trade
Asian currencies hit two-year low amid China slowdown and U.S. policy concerns
UGA trial explores pruning impact on satsuma yield and fruit quality
FAO launches new grant program in Lviv region
Miguel Martínez, manager of Champiñones Emar: