The Polish berry grower is more focused on high quality compared to a couple of years ago, says Dominika Kozarzewska of the Polish Berry Cooperative. "The Polish production of raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries has been shifting towards high-quality fresh market fruits, mostly grown." read more

As if by magic, even politics seems to have finally realized the crucial issue represented by the withdrawal of agrochemicals, accompanied by the lack of alternative solutions and the limited regulatory reciprocity between EU member states and non-European countries. A change read more

Queen has partnered with Mprise Agriware to streamline its operations using Agriware Software. As the company has expanded, managing production, inventory, labor, and quality control across several countries and sites has become more complicated. To tackle these difficulties, Queen looked for a solution. read more

Po katastrofalnym sezonie wiśniowym w 2024 roku, producenci i pakowacze z Kolumbii Brytyjskiej (B.C.) z niecierpliwością oczekują sezonu, który miejmy nadzieję będzie normalny. "Przez zimę mieliśmy idylliczne warunki pogodowe z optymalną liczbą godzin chłodzenia" - mówi Ricky Chong z World Fresh Exports. Zimę następowało. read more

The online ticket shop for Asia Fruit Logistica is now officially open. Asia's premier fresh fruit and vegetable trade show is back in Hong Kong on 3–5 September 2025, bringing the global fresh produce business together and showcasing the entire value chain. Visitors to Asia Fruit Logistica read more

Quality and safety of food, adverse changes in climate phenomena, growth of the global population, and profitability of local excellences: the agri-food sector is facing unprecedented and complex challenges, with agriculture at the center of each one, impacting extensively. read more

"My goal today, which is also the goal of the association I represent, is to raise awareness among institutions and the sector on three topics that are very important to us: inclusion, interdisciplinarity, and internationalization." With these words, Silvia Carpio introduces her intervention. read more

At Magdalena and Mateusz Włodarczyk's farm in Hornigi, as part of the Strawberry Inspirations project, intensive work is currently underway to prepare new plots for growing strawberries. Another 2 hectares of land are being prepared for new plantings. The process of forming rows is ongoing. read more

The total area under strawberry cultivation in Switzerland in 2025 is 469.2 hectares, which is approximately 20 hectares less than the previous year. The area dedicated to organic strawberry cultivation has decreased by 14% to 37 hectares. During the main harvest season from mid-May to mid-June, Swiss... read more

Produkcja melonów cantaloupe i honeydew rozpoczęła się w zeszłym tygodniu w Sonorze, Meksyku. „Obie odmiany radzą sobie dobrze” - mówi Raquel Espinoza z Produce House, dodając, że obie odmiany mają dobrą jakość w tym sezonie, o wysokim poziomie Brix oraz szczególnym skupieniu na kondycji owoców. read more

In the cold chain logistics of perishables, where even small temperature or humidity fluctuations can lead to spoilage, precision monitoring is essential. To address these challenges, Shenzhen Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is introducing an upgraded version of its real-time monitoring system. read more

The spring of 2025 brought many concerns to wine producers due to a wave of frost that hit Poland during a crucial phase of grapevine development. In the vineyards of the Sandomierz Land, despite the challenging weather conditions, no major damage was reported - although the diversity was. read more

Last week at Macfrut, Star Fruits introduced its new rootstock for cultivating kiwis, potentially sparking a small revolution in a sector that had experienced little innovation recently. Before delving into the details, it's worthwhile to trace the history of kiwi cultivation in Europe to comprehend why. read more

South Africa will participate in the global celebration of the United Nations' International Day of the Potato on May 30, with Potatoes South Africa (Potatoes SA) organizing events to raise awareness about the significance of potatoes in food security, nutrition, and rural livelihoods. read more

Potato cultivation in Sa Pobla is facing challenges due to a nematode infestation, leading farmers to reconsider their investments. Nematodes are inhibiting the proper growth of potatoes, leading to smaller, unprofitable yields. Farmers are calling for authorities to approve the use of dichloropropene or sodium metabisulfite to combat this issue. read more

A non-exclusive partnership agreement was signed last week at Macfrut between Sofruileg SA, chaired by François Lafitte, and Orbita Soc. of Lagnasco, Ortofruit Italia of Saluzzo, and the Lagnasco Group cooperative. "The contract covers the development of the new Haegum yellow kiwi variety. read more

The European Food Safety Agency has given the green light to the use of pelargonic acid, the first "green" herbicide that helps farmers control weeds without harming the ecosystem. Coldiretti announced this with satisfaction. read more

The Italian exports of fruits and vegetables continued to rise in the first two months of 2025, with a 7% increase in volume compared to last year, while imports decreased by 5 percentage points. This has benefited the trade balance: the balance between exports and imports has improved. read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) saw a 7% decrease in early May, dropping to $656 per 40ft container after two consecutive periods of increase. Despite this decline, the IACI is still 11% higher compared to May 2024. Drewry predicts that intra-Asia freight rates will continue to trend. read more

Mother's Day has already passed in the Netherlands, but auctioneer Erik Boland says that the activity hasn't slowed down. He explains that in some countries, Mother's Day is celebrated at different times. He also shares his thoughts on the upcoming summer season and discusses the company. read more