Salix Fruits opens new office in Egypt
Salix Fruits has opened a new office in Sadat City, Egypt, marking the latest stage in its ongoing international expansion. It will source Egyptian citrus for the company’s growing customer

“Thanks to our connected solution, the goods transported by container can be followed in real time”
For the past ten years, Traxens has been providing shipping companies and professionals of the fruit and vegetable sector with electronic devices that can be placed on containers, permanently or

Polish farmers warn about apple market price drop
Despite the increase in the supply of apples to the countries of Southeast Asia and Latin America, Polish growers could not fully compensate for the loss of the market for their fruits in Russia.

China prepares for first domestic durian harvest
China is set to harvest its first crop of home-grown durian with orchards on the island of Hainan forecast to produce over 2,000 tonnes of fruit. According to a report from the South China

"Supplier approval is a thing of the past"
“In today's highly interconnected and fast-paced world, the food industry relies heavily on global supply chains to supply consumers with safe, high-quality products. Therefore, food traders

"For the first time, yellow onion market affecting that of red onions"
Red onion prices, though still acceptable, hold no candle to yellow onions' sky-high prices. Still, that market is affecting red onions this year, Carl van de Wiel of Agro Centre Holland notes.

First Dutch chilies come early again this year
"I've sent the first Dutch chilies out the door already," says Hamid Haddouch of Chili & Pepper. He points out that this means the pepper season is early again after all, despite growers' concerns

Vidalia onions headed for shelves April 17
The official pack date for Vidalia onion season has been announced by the Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and Vidalia Onion Committee. Vidalia onion fans across the country can mark their