The 2024-25 campaign of Kiwi Dulcis, the innovative 100% Italian kiwi variety developed by New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, has closed a month and a half early due to complete availability. The kiwi is produced and marketed exclusively. read more

The 2025 edition of Macfrutha represents a strategic moment for the Gandolfo Group (Click here), which has chosen the stage in Rimini to present the numerous innovations implemented in the last year. The Lombard company is now among the protagonists of the fruit and vegetable sector landscape. read more

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has expanded its partnership with Gilfresh Produce, located in County Armagh, to provide Irish parsnips to M&S stores across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This expansion showcases M&S's ongoing commitment to supporting local farming practices. Gilfresh. read more

With the U.S. planning to implement a tariff on imported Mexican tomatoes starting in mid-July, Mexican growers are ramping up their efforts to oppose the measure, highlighting the potential negative impact on both countries. This action has brought together Mexican producers, U.S. partners, and President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration. read more

"While we are still transplanting broccoli at altitudes no lower than 500-600 meters above sea level, we have started harvesting the first buds from plants that were planted at the beginning of March." The production area is Vulture, a location in northern Basilicata with a cold, temperate climate. read more

Despite the recent rainfall and efforts made by the Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation (CHG), the amount of land dedicated to growing garlic in Cordoba has remained the same compared to the previous year, when it decreased. The industry is anticipating a more plentiful harvest of higher quality this season, which is now beginning. read more

Kampania związana z melonami w Mauretanii nadal trwa, w tym roku wyróżniając się wyjątkowo późną produkcją. Eksporterzy z Mauretanii nadal dostarczają owoce na europejskie rynki, konkurując z innymi źródłami, co stanowi zarówno wyzwanie handlowe, jak i rolnicze, z którym niełatwo jest się zmierzyć, zdaniem Amine’a… read more

Świeżo ścięte kwiaty nie czekają. Ich wartość maleje z każdą straconą godziną spowodowaną niewłaściwą obsługą, zatorami celno-taryfowymi lub niedokładnymi warunkami transportu chłodniczego. Dlatego transport lotniczy pozostaje nie tylko istotny, ale niezastąpiony w globalnej gospodarce kwiatami. Chociaż handel kwiatami może przywoływać obrazy romansu. read more

Alce Nero is launching two new organic fruit-based beverages, with no added sugars, that enrich the Nectars and Fruit Juices line. read more

The story of the rose is one of beauty, evolution, and mystery. Researchers in China have made a groundbreaking discovery that traces the modern red rose back to a 30-million-year-old yellow ancestor. This finding sheds light on the evolutionary journey of one of the world's most beloved flowers. read more

Alce Nero is launching two new organic fruit-based beverages, without added sugars, which enrich the Nectars and Fruit Juices line. read more

Vincent Schoen from Freshlink has pointed out that the current fruit trade market is encountering challenges. This De Meern-based importer unexpectedly found a new market for South African Williams pears this year and is now getting ready for the upcoming South African citrus season. read more

Macfrut 2025 will also be remembered for the event Connessioni, an "off-site" evening held at the Teatro Verdi in Cesena, with the participation of over 220 customers, stakeholders, representatives of the Italian and international retail sector, suppliers, and commercial partners of the Group. read more

Driscoll's, a family-owned berry producer, has opened its new consolidated UK headquarters in Linton, near Maidstone. The US-based company, renowned for specializing in "fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries," has set up Europe's largest dedicated berry. read more

The continued rains of the last two days have dealt the final blow to early cherries in Veneto, already struggling due to a rainy and humid spring season. Many fruits are split, and, like last year, losses are estimated to exceed 50%. read more

Zasób mandarynek w Kalifornii stopniowo się kończy, a zbiory prawdopodobnie zakończą się w ostatnim tygodniu maja lub pierwszym tygodniu czerwca. „To zgodne z naszymi oczekiwaniami, być może nawet trochę wcześniej” - mówi Miles Fraser-Jones z Sierra Produce. Obecnie jest już mniej owoców dostępnych. read more

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has announced the completion of Phase 1 of the Helskie Quay upgrade at its Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) in Gdynia, Poland. This project, carried out in coordination with the Port of Gdynia Authority, is part of a two-phase initiative. read more

Yesterday, the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida visited the Eleuteri farm in Monte Urano (Fermo), in the heart of the Marche fruit district. Welcoming the minister was Marco Eleuteri, the owner of the company that has transformed the flat peach Saturnia into a read more

As the floral industry prepares for Floriexpo 2025, The Bloom Show recently aired a special episode featuring expert guests Kim Boin, Senior Key Account Executive at Galleria Farms, Bob Callahan, President of Floriexpo, and Bradley Gaines, Director of Floral at United Supermarkets. Hosted by [...] read more

The zbiorów moreli rozpoczęła się w południowych Włoszech, w regionach Basilicata, konkretnie w okolicach Pisticci i Metapont w prowincji Matera, oraz w prowincji Foggia w Apulii, które wyłaniają się jako kluczowe strefy produkcji. W miarę nadejścia wczesnego lata, lokalne sady zaczynają dostarczać swoich pierwszych moreli. read more