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Like every year, as May progresses, summer begins to take shape among the wholesale market stalls. The references increase day by day, and to closely capture the state of supply and the mood of the operators, we went to the CAAR in Rimini, accompanied. read more

EastFruit analysts have reported that Moldova is making continued efforts to diversify its apple exports in light of instability in the Russian market. Southeast Asia has now become a key focus for Moldovan apple exports. Following Ukraine's lead, which started exporting fresh apples to Singapore and Malaysia between 2017 and 2019, Moldova has also begun to do the same. read more

As long as the vast majority of red oranges offered for sale have a plentiful and uniform pigmentation of the flesh, the customer will be loyal and willing to pay a higher price differential. This result could be summarized in these few words. read more

With over 90% of the exhibition spaces already assigned, Fruit Attraction 2025 is preparing to break new records. The event, organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, will return to the Spanish capital from September 30 to October 2, consolidating its position as a leading trade fair for the sector. read more

Delicious, modern, and...100% social friendly. Wraps are winning over the online community, earning a place among the trendiest and most loved foods, especially among Gen Z. From Instagram stories to TikTok tutorials, stuffed tortillas have become a true object of admiration. read more

The Dahlia Breeders Association (DBA) based in De Kwakel, the Netherlands, has launched its new Dahlia brand Abbey®. This brand will feature new Dahlia varieties introduced by DBA, which is a partnership between breeder Agriom Trade BV and ornamental horticulture entrepreneur Karel van Rijn. read more

Orange prices in Spain, one of the major southern European producing countries, followed an upward trend from €81 in February to €84 in March, reaching read more

At the foot of Cayambe volcano in Ecuador, where the equator meets the Andes, workers at the rose farm Hoja Verde start their day at 6 a.m., harvesting flowers destined for markets worldwide. This region, one of Ecuador's most productive areas for growing roses, is filled with similar farms. read more

Jest zbyt wiele cebul. To jest ogólna opinia na temat obecnej sytuacji na rynku cebuli. "Mamy teraz cebule wszędzie. Brakuje również popytu, a ceny są bardzo, bardzo, bardzo niskie" - mówi John Harris z Paradigm Fresh. Jak zauważa, nadal istnieje pewna ilość przechowywanej uprawy. read more

For growers, it is crucial to understand that plant nutrition is not only about the nutrients that are provided, but also about the nutrients that the plants can actually absorb. Marco Breekweg from Biomicrobes emphasizes that the root zone is more important than many people realize. Marco Breekweg spoke about this at the Canadian... read more

At the present time, the fresh potato market can rely on a sufficiently good supply. In addition to domestic stored potatoes from the 2024 harvest, early potatoes from the eastern Mediterranean region currently dominate the assortment. The retail grocery sector read more

Producers and companies from Colombia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Peru, Guatemala, and Panama have joined a new campaign against gender-based violence. The campaign, called "Silence does not protect," is spearheaded by the Latin American and Caribbean Coordinating read more

Tesco has introduced a watermelon pizza kit to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables as part of their daily 5 A Day recommendation. read more

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, the largest apple and pear marketer in South Africa, is partnering once again with local retailer Food Lover’s Market and the food support agency, FoodForward SA, to help fight hunger through the annual World Hunger Month campaign. read more

The researchers believe that their system could serve as an alternative or complement to cooling, MIT announced. At the core of their approach are micronails made of silk. These micronails can penetrate the tough, waxy skin of plants without eliciting a stress response. read more

In the main growing areas of Imathia and Pella, there were frost periods in March and April with minimum temperatures dropping to -6°C. These frosts occurred particularly in lower altitudes during the blooming phase, and had significant impacts. Our partners reported crop yield losses due to this. read more

California Berry Cultivars (CBC) has released a statement in response to Driscoll's announcement that it would appeal a decision by a US federal court that ruled in favor of CBC in a lengthy patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies. read more

For 15 years, the cooperative fruit-growing families of the Lake Constance region have been actively involved in the Apple Project, working to preserve and promote biodiversity. Surveys have shown that the diversity of wild bees in the orchards has stabilized at a high level – and read more

Poland's Fresh Factory is investing in new sorting, packing, and repacking technology to meet the increasing demand from its retail and wholesale customers, especially for high-value products such as plums, cherries, and blueberries. read more