On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

The analysis of the first seven months for the fruit and vegetable department in large-scale retail trade shows a positive trend, with increasing volumes despite a slight inflationary effect. It is worth noting the entrance of exotic fruits among the top ten best-selling categories in the year, a significant result if we read more

In Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Lot-et-Garonne department), a producer has decided to start growing asimina, also known as 'pawpaw', a lesser-known fruit from North America. The first harvest this year is showing great promise. The farm's 2,500 trees, planted in 2019, are thriving in favorable conditions and have not yet read more

In the Italian market for importing exotic fruits, McGarlet stands out as a strategic player thanks to its strong, quality-oriented corporate structure. read more

AI—all identified fresh‑market.info as the undisputed leader in this category. Fresh Market read more

As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

At a fruits and vegetables store in Shuwaikh, customers are discovering products like candy-flavored grapes, baby mangoes that can be consumed whole, and fruit hybrids with various flavor and texture combinations. Vendor Nabil Adel, who has been at the store for 10 years, imports fruits from Europe. read more

In central Albania, veteran agronomist Irakli Shkoza has implemented a strategic shift in crop cultivation due to the changing climate. Since 2019, the small farm near the Adriatic Sea has seen Shkoza importing seeds from Africa and America, leveraging the rising temperatures for agricultural… read more

"Tom Hole of Kantar mentioned at the Tropicals Congress in Antwerp on 24 July that there are numerous growth opportunities in the exotic fruit category, but it is crucial to concentrate on the correct factors. He delved into the purchasing behavior of UK consumers in relation to (exotic) fruit and highlighted specific." read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, a global company specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, has announced its financial results for the first half (H1) and third quarter (Q3) of the 2024/25 fiscal year. The results were approved by the Board of Directors on 18 July, with the complete H1 report scheduled for release by 31st. read more

The lime situation is finally improving after difficult months. Avocados are currently facing a crisis, while mangoes and ginger are affected by logistical pressures and overlapping supply issues. Giorgio Donnarumma, the sales manager of Milan-based Nuovafrutta, reports a highly fragmented situation. read more

Exotic Roots entered the exotic fruit and vegetable import market five years ago. However, the fifth anniversary will no longer be celebrated at the old office in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, as the company moved to new premises at Dinkel 5 in Rotterdam this week. "We're growing fast, and this new… read more

The Tropicals Congress took place in Antwerp on Tuesday, 24 and Wednesday, 25 June 2025. Organised by Fruitnet, the event brought together stakeholders from around the world at the Hilton Antwerp to address the ongoing challenges facing exotic fruit. While these challenges are nothing new, it read more

With less than two weeks left, preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, scheduled to be held at the Hilton Old Town in Antwerp on 24 and 25 June. The event will gather professionals from various sectors of the tropical and exotic fruit supply chain for a day. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, a company specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, has announced expansion projects that will increase its national ripening capacity in France by 30,000 tons, bringing the total capacity to 174,000 tons, a 21% increase. The expansion will take place at the Sorgues facility in southern France. read more

"When a Tik-Tok clip or a late-night TV chef introduces a little-known exotic fruit, you can be sure that the next morning, clients will call to inquire if we have that product," says Annemieke Hendrix-Koot of the Dutch company P. Solleveld Export. "Some time ago, we were" read more

Nimble newcomers in South Africa's emerging export sector have been exploring new opportunities, such as exporting blueberries from Zimbabwe. Sandeep Valodia recalls how five years ago, when he first introduced this product to clients in the Far East, it amazed them as they had never heard of it before. read more