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Verdi raises $4.7M to expand smart irrigation technology

Tiger Brands sells Langeberg & Ashton Foods for R1

Moroccan watermelon campaign resumes after losses in Zagora

Growth of Welsh microfarm leads to diversification, rebrand and new HQ

Giumarra opens new administrative office in Scottsdale, Arizona

"As a team, we work as one, allowing us to accomplish a lot"

Banana strike blockades are paralyzing exports, causing millions in losses in Panama

Flash Gala apple exports top one million cartons

"Although Extremadura will again have an irregular plum production, it will be better than last year's"

Packed unwashed range and a modern, ethical, and sustainable agricultural vision

"The decline in sea freight prices boosts the competitiveness of Chinese onion exports"

"Early potato acreage expanded by 22 percent compared to last year"

"South African and Egyptian citrus continue to be the most popular in India"

Italian mini watermelons off to a better start than last year

LATAM Cargo boosts South America-Europe capacity by 25%

UNTU, Transnet wage talks may lead to port strike

Reservoir Farms opens robotics incubator in Salinas

Coldcha launches NFC label for temperature monitoring

VFarms grows record-breaking lettuce in Qatar using solar power and atmospheric water

Brighter Bites' co-founder joins panel at Food As Medicine Network Live 2025 conference

K+N launches sustainability program with 14 airlines

Omer-Decugis reports 13.4% H1 revenue growth

HHLA reports 19.8% revenue growth in Q1 2025

"How we choose the right machinery for each farm"

"The working model of European supermarkets has helped us grow in the berry export market"

"The range of products on offer is constantly expanding, especially in the potted herb segment"

"The price of Hainan Feizixiao lychees has stabilized, quality sees significant improvement over last year"

"We are about 15 days late with the cherry harvest in the Jerte Valley"

New varieties grown in the blueberry sector

"Pineapple market shifts after rare high prices"

"Spanish stone fruit season struggles: 'Everything is quite expensive'"

"Today, we could sell our table oranges at any price!"

Anusaya Fresh and SanLucar collaborate to bring blueberries to India

"We provide oranges from various origins for our customers to taste the difference of varieties"

Retailer partners with local supplier for Irish-grown parsnips

"We don't know how to say no to sales"

"We are harvesting high-quality potatoes, but fewer kilos due to the rains"

Christian Bertholet elected as new president

Record sales in the convenience sector

Holy Greens adopts Swedish-grown tomatoes

California and Mexico table grape growers announce partnership

Hapag-Lloyd’s Q1 profit rises 45% to US$ 469 million

Alico posts $111.4 million loss as it exits citrus operations

New 80,000 sq. ft. chilled facility opens at Port Freeport

A system that changes the packaging and weighing of berries

Juice brand becomes official sponsor of Leagues Cup

Transnet, UNTU in talks to avert potential strike

Direct Carbon's compact Wunderpumpe-2 to debut at GreenTech Amsterdam

BCT completes Phase 1 of Helskie Quay upgrade

"We expect to pick the first Belgian cherries within days"

"Despite the bad weather, we've had a stable blueberry season and achieved reasonable financial results"

"Supply and demand almost balanced"

Broccoli season extended until the end of July by relocating production

"Ecuadorian bananas are moving away from traditional markets to Asia and Africa"

Strike forces Chiquita Panamá to suspend production on some farms

"Lemon market shifts despite high expectations"

New UK berry development site opens in Kent

"The next few weeks will be crucial for the rest of the import avocado season"

Southern Italy's apricot season begins with good quality

Tiger Brands settles listeriosis class action

Kronen and Urschel partner for food processing technology

Gem-Pack appoints new Vice President of Foodservice

Village Farms transfers fresh produce to Vanguard joint venture

Strong demand for South African Pink Lady apples

"PET is wrongly considered non-recyclable because there is no recycling stream"

"Shortage of Egyptian Valencia oranges drives prices up"

"Durian consumer segments show clear stratification"

"The demand for cherries is greater than the supply"

Rockit Global appoints Ivan Angland as COO

"I've had some successful trades over the past year"

Eminent launches new pepper variety on the Dutch market

"Green asparagus prices rise, while white asparagus sees a slight decline"

Fresh Del Monte to act against illegal pink pineapple cultivation in Nicaragua

Dual Fast Pack packaging robot with fruit orientation system

First Nardò watermelons expected by the end of the month

Sicilian mango juice in high demand in the ice cream sector

"Gold and red varieties are emerging as the future of kiwifruit cultivation in southern European countries"

Blank sailings surge on Asia-U.S. routes amid tariffs

Citrus Freight secures $300,000, targets $5.4 million revenue

SmartBOX for irrigation - a modular system that adapts to every need

Dole reports strong Q1 2025 performance despite lower revenue

Empty market welcomes South Africa’s early citrus

Alcampo (Auchan group) announces the closure of 25 stores

"We want to prove that AI can bring real value to farmers by saving them time"

Redland names Peter Marshall, Jason Kotz as export managers

Early Noirmoutier potatoes showcased at the Taste of Paris culinary festival

"Challenges in Italian cultivation due to climate change create export opportunities"

"Shortage of Piel de Sapo melons expected in June"

Weekend Warrior Grabouw unites community outdoors

Maersk Q1 2025 revenue rises 7.8%

NatureSweet chief legal officer joins CEA Alliance Board of Directors

"Above 20 cents, onion prices rise by nickels, below that they struggle for half a cent"

FruitMasters launches smart fruit hub with advanced grading, packing, and logistics tools

"Good quality but lower yields for Spanish potatoes after exceptionally wet spring"

"The difference for bananas in the international market is being recognized for their flavor, texture, and growing conditions"

"German carrot and kohlrabi season begins"

"Having to deal with the current market imbalance is proving to be a very difficult situation"

"Price increases of up to 25 per cent for yellow and red organic onions"

"So far, we have been spared major frost and hailstorms"

"The harvest is slow and there is good demand for stone fruit, with 50% less early apricot"

Brazilian fruit exports to Europe rise via air cargo

Dunsters Farm acquires Ralph Livesey to expand fresh produce

BayWa sells 47.53% stake in RWA for €176 million

Dutch fruit and vegetable experts visit A-brand BelOrta

"The latest rains will cause a drop in Andalusia's potato production"

"We have doubts that bell peppers from the Netherlands are produced in Europe"

"Intensification is a natural evolution of citrus cultivation"

"We are starting the stone fruit season with new packaging that sets the fruit's colors apart"

"Tomato and cucumber prices have been disastrous since the start of the season"

International platform for innovation in the potato industry

"Up to 80-90 percent of stone fruit farms have already suffered frost damage"

"Customers appreciate that our mushrooms are fresh, regional, and sustainable"

"The biggest production peaks have passed with fluidity"

"Exotic mushroom sales struggle in fresh market but thrive in supplements sector"

"Most pears are now secured by traders"

"Difficult season due to unusual weather conditions"

Chile's Copefrut forecasts 6% growth in cherry volume next season

"Brazil has enormous potential, but the purchasing power of a large part of the population limits access to fresh fruits"

"Brazil must increase its avocado consumption"

Protests cause Panama to lose 450,000 boxes of bananas

Global nut industry discusses trade at INC Congress

South Korea's sliced fruit sales up 20% in 2025

Sawari celebrates five years

Driscoll’s appoints Berry Marttin to board as Neil DeFeo retires

HB RTS secures 145 million euro refinancing

Maersk updates container color after 51 years
