The 80 years of VOG were celebrated at Macfrut 2025. At the international event in Rimini, from May 6th to 8th, the Consortium took stock of its current situation, from the positive sales trends to the latest brand innovations such as Marlene®, Cosmic Crisp®, and Giga®. read more

Langdam Guest Farm in the Koo Valley hosted a postharvest day this week, organized in collaboration with biological crop protection provider RealIPM. The event also served as a field day for Protea Carmingo and Rubyngo apricot orchards, showcasing Farlis varieties planted under nets in 2023. "The... read more

The Commerce Ministry of Thailand is tackling the problem of falling fruit prices by accelerating the distribution of 950,000 tons of produce both locally and globally. Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan emphasized the ministry's cooperation with various organizations to. read more

A new 30-hectare apricot orchard will be planted this year in the Dnistrovskyi district of Bukovina, Ukraine. The project is being implemented by LLC "Dnistrovi Sady," one of the largest and most modern fruit-growing enterprises in the region. The company has been operating in Bukovina for 15 years. read more

Moldovan fruit growers in several central and eastern regions are predicting a relatively high early plum harvest, despite late April frosts. According to industry representatives cited by Logos Press, early varieties such as "Čačak's Early," "Čačak's Best," and "Piteștianka" have mostly read more

Present all year on the shelves with 100% Italian product, carrots represent a certainty for the fruit and vegetable department. However, they do not always receive the attention they deserve from sector operators, despite the clear numbers: 11 thousand hectares cultivated throughout the Peninsula and... read more

In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, durians that have been rejected during export inspections are being sold for around $1.14 per kilogram, marking a 10-year low in prices. These fruits are being sold on roadsides in Can Tho City and Hau Giang Province with signs advertising the discounted prices. Currently, traders are taking advantage of the situation by selling these rejected durians to local consumers. read more

The global strawberry market is currently experiencing different conditions in key producing regions. Some countries are enjoying high production levels and steady demand, while others are encountering obstacles such as weather disturbances, competition in the market, and changing consumer preferences. As the season continues, read more

They certainly didn't go unnoticed: cloaks fluttering in the wind, proud looks, and... a decidedly tasty shape. They are the mascots of the Fruit and Vegetable Heroes, the vegetable superheroes who conquered Macfrut 2025 with selfies, laughter, and lots of curiosity. Bringing them to the stage is Op Natura Sicula. read more

Wageningen researcher Spyros Paparrizos is working on introducing the DROP weather app in Kenya, Ghana, and Zimbabwe. The app, which is part of the SAFE4ALL project, merges satellite-based meteorological data with traditional local weather insights shared by smallholder farmers. Paparrizos, a read more

Our publication stood by Renzo Piraccini when dark clouds loomed over Macfrut, believing that the Italian fruit and vegetable sector deserved an international trade show with its own identity, which only Macfrut could guarantee. Therefore, we are pleased that this edition. read more

W roku 2025, spodziewa się, że Bułgaria zmierzy się z niemal całkowitym brakiem lokalnie uprawianych słodkich wiśni po tym, jak poważne kwietniowe przymrozki zniszczyły większość plonu. Według bourgas.ru, ponad 90% zbiorów wiśni zostało straconych, a prognozowana jest tylko minimalna produkcja, i to przy znacznie wyższych. read more

"The current apple season has been a good one," says Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for Polish apple exporter Galster, as the end of the season approaches. "It's been too good to really complain about anything, but not good enough to be labelled as." read more

The harvest of new Spanish potatoes for De Aardappelhoeve has recently begun. "The first shipments have left our Spanish growers for Belgium," says Bart Nemegheer of the Tielt-based potato company. "The quality looks very good, but due to an exceptionally wet spring, yields will be significantly read more

Macfrut confirms its growth path. The 42nd edition of the three-day trade fair at the Rimini Expo Centre saw over 61,000 attendees, marking a 10% increase compared to 2024. This edition was characterized by enthusiasm and further solidified its international dimension. read more

Cold nights had delayed the growth of peonies at Dictus Flowers in Zundert, the Netherlands, but last week's warmer weather has accelerated their development. "Just in time for Mother's Day," says Mirjan Dictus with satisfaction. By specializing in exclusive varieties, the nursery has expanded its local customer base. read more

W kwietniu Mołdawia wyeksportowała około 1 000 ton winogron stołowych, zgodnie z danymi MAIA, jak podaje Logos Press. Ponad jedną trzecią tego wolumenu wysłano do Rumunii, gdzie większość winogron prawdopodobnie będzie przetwarzana przez winnice, a nie sprzedawana jako świeże produkty spożywcze. Średnia cena hurtowa wynosiła. read more

FreshPortal Software has partnered with Service First Processing (SFP), a payment automation company. This collaboration offers a fully integrated platform that simplifies operations, improves financial processes, fosters business expansion, and enhances customer experience. Through SFP's new platform... read more

The Nakanai District in West New Britain province is spearheading a fruit-picking program in Australia and New Zealand. Prominent individuals such as youth representative Mr. Percy Bashia, District Administrator and CEO Jeffery Osa, and members of the District Development Authority board are currently in Port Moresby for this initiative. read more

The European Commission (EC) stated in its late April update that potato planting in the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) region is progressing well. Fieldwork is well advanced in Germany and the Netherlands, thanks to dry conditions since late February. read more