Dole reports 2.9% revenue growth in second quarter

Dole plc reported a 2.9% increase in second-quarter revenue to $2,499 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with $2,428 million in the same period of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 14.8% to $116.8 million, from $137.1 million, mainly due to higher fruit sourcing costs in the Fresh Fruit segment. Net income increased […]

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Vietnam’s passion fruit supply expands, putting quality and market diversification in focus

Vietnam’s passion fruit industry is entering a period of expanding supply after strong prices and growing demand from Chinese processing factories encouraged farmers to plant more, says Henry Le of Funi Farm Import Export Co. Ltd. For exporters, however, the next challenge is ensuring that this growth is matched by consistent quality and access to […]

“We’ve seen a 100 per cent reduction in complaints about mould on our packaging for shipments”

A new packaging technology designed to keep produce fresher for longer and reduce food waste has been adopted by a major exporter to address a significant challenge in transporting fruit around the world. Cape Dried Fruit Packers (Capedry), South Africa’s second-largest exporter of dried fruits, has deployed OSY Group’s coating technology on its corrugated cardboard […]

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“India produces nearly 60 million tonnes of potatoes, yet finding the right buyer, seller or market remains challenging”

India’s potato industry is one of the world’s largest, producing nearly 60 million tonnes annually and supporting a value chain estimated at around USD 13.46 billion. “Yet despite its scale, the sector remains highly fragmented, with farmers, traders, commission agents, transporters, cold storages, processors, institutional buyers, retailers and exporters often operating through separate local networks,” […]

Lidl GB: “Britons are currently consuming just 40% of the recommended fruit and vegetable intake”

Free breakfast for summer: Morrisons and Kellogg’s team up to feed familiesMorrisons reported: “Families visiting their local Morrisons Café throughout the summer holidays can enjoy a free ‘Kellogg’s Breakfast’, which includes a bowl of cereal and a portion of fruit. The best part, it’s not just for kids, adults get to eat completely free too. […]

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“We are one of the top five banana suppliers to the Balkans”

For almost 20 years, Kika Holland, based in Cuijk, has specialised in exporting fruit and vegetables to the Balkan countries. In its early years, the company also imported large volumes of stone fruit from the Balkans into the Netherlands. Still, it soon shifted its focus to supplying the Balkans directly with bananas and overseas citrus […]

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The fourth edition of Regina di Puglia kicks off

The Italian table grape sector is currently in a state of profound transition, caught between the need for varietal innovation and the pressures of international competition. These grapes are not just an agricultural commodity anymore; they are a strategic asset for our trade balance and a pillar of regional rebranding. The municipality of Noicattaro in […]