One-third of Dutch labor costs: Why Springfresh keeps processing in Poland

Lower wages remain a considerable advantage to producing in Poland. Derreck Bac of the Springfresh Group says labor costs in that country are still about one-third those in the Netherlands. “For a long time, it was thought that those differences would shrink, but they haven’t,” says Derreck. According to him, regional wage differences persist. “That […]

“Buyers are focusing more on predictability”

A new export season for Egyptian table grapes has just begun. This season is marked by shifts on several fronts: variety selection, packaging, and competitiveness. “This reflects the ongoing development of the table grape sector, with notable changes driven primarily by market demands rather than by production expansion alone,” explains Mohammed Ezzat, CEO of Green […]

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“This confirms our position as a leader in extra-early stone fruit innovation”

Based in the Spanish region of Murcia, the company PSB Producción Vegetal remains devoted to the development of stone fruit varieties, with a focus on extra-early ripening materials. The firm is working on a genetic improvement program aimed at obtaining varieties adapted to the Mediterranean climate, in a context marked by milder winters and a […]

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Ghana revises yam export data, revealing 559% increase

Ghana reported a 559 per cent increase in yam export earnings in 2025, with part of the increase linked to a data reconciliation process conducted by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE). The updated figures were presented in GEPA’s 2025 Non-Traditional Exports Statistics Report. Agricultural exports […]

Global and seasonal dynamics reshape the pineapple market

The current pineapple market is characterised by a complex set of geopolitical tensions and global logistical challenges. The conflict in the Middle East emerges as the determining factor, causing a critical slowdown in container circulation and a generalised increase in operating costs. Despite these critical issues, the market has shown signs of improvement since mid-March, […]

Costa Rican pineapple volumes recover in 2026, production gap is expected mid year

Costa Rica’s 2026 pineapple season is showing signs of recovery after a start marked by production limitations, in a context where price stability contrasts with logistical, exchange rate, and climate challenges. According to Luis Gustavo Arrieta, administrator and foreign trade manager of Ambrosía Fresh, the sector has had to deal with a difficult start. “Our […]

In a season of rising costs, packhouse focuses on unlocking value

© CAPACAt the start of June 2026, Christo de Jong will have been at the helm of the CAPAC packhouse for two years. Along with the Robertson-based packhouse’s name change came a rethink of its strategic direction, its values, and its relationships with producers, employees, exporters, and others in the citrus value chain, like processors […]