The mature green tomato market in the southern part of California has been facing challenges due to oversupply and low prices. These factors have made it difficult for growers to sustainably cultivate tomatoes, especially with the region's short growing season and high production costs. In recent years, the costs have increased significantly while prices have remained too low to cover expenses. read more

This year's avocado harvest in Kenya seems to be larger than the previous season's production, according to Muchui Maingi, the director of Kenyan avocado exporter Tomu Ltd. "In 2024, we experienced a 10% decline in avocado production due to reduced rainfall. However, this year's production is..." read more

The success story of the Red Onion of Tropea PGI was presented at Macfrut, at the Calabria Region's stand, in a meeting moderated by Luca Moroni, journalist for Fresh Point Magazine, Mark Up, and Gdoweek, which brought together the Consortium and some retailers that have promoted it. read more

The banana sector in Panama has lost 450,000 boxes of bananas in the past week due to the protests in the country, which prevented exports. Chiquita Panama, the company in charge of exporting the product, has stated that the plantations were affected by the suspension of agricultural operations. read more

Domestic apples remained the leading choice in the market, despite a slight decrease in overall availability. Varieties like Wellant, Boskoop, Braeburn, and Pinova seemed to experience a decrease in popularity. Pink Lady and Granny Smith apples were primarily imported from Italy, while Pink Lady and Jazz apples were sourced from France. Dutch fruit, particularly those in layered packaging, also played a significant role. read more

Macfrut - an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector taking place at the Rimini Expo Centre until today - increasingly a stage for international initiatives. Such as the meeting "Opportunities of the Beira Corridor and the Manica Agri-Food Centre (CAAM):" read more

AGEYE Technologies, a U.S.-based developer of AI-driven vertical farming systems, has launched a fully integrated automation platform that manages all aspects of indoor cultivation, from seeding and harvesting to post-production logistics. "Automation should be practical, scalable, and rooted." read more

W drugim tygodniu kwietnia temperatury w dużych częściach Węgier spadły do -7 stopni Celsjusza przez kilka kolejnych nocy. "To przyszło w dokładnie niewłaściwym czasie, ponieważ owoce pestkowe, zwłaszcza czereśnie i morele, były już w pełnym kwiecie. Chociaż nie możemy jeszcze określić dokładnie szkód spowodowanych przez mróz. read more

"Willi Sippel, managing director of the family business bearing the same name in the heart of Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland, has stated that this year's marketing season for domestic tomatoes and cucumbers started off on a rather rocky note. The price structure for both products has been disastrous since the read more

Macfrut, the trade show for the fruit and vegetable supply chain, whose 42nd edition is currently taking place in Rimini, once again confirms its international vocation. At the center of the second day, which saw an increase in attendance compared to the opening day but on a smaller scale, there is... read more

As of April 1, 2025, apple stocks in Europe totaled 1,761,330 tons, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year decrease compared to the 1,896,221 tons recorded on April 1, 2024, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The Seville-based company Royal has always been one of the first to start the stone fruit season. "Since April, when we began delivering the first peaches and nectarines, we have been present in various markets with our signature flavor," says Pascal Boutin, General Manager of Royal. "Despite read more

An evening full of emotions, memories, and visions for the future marked the celebration of the 65th anniversary of Apofruit Italia, which took place on May 6th at Frontemare in Rimini. The event, which was attended by a large number of people, coincided with the opening day of Macfrut and brought together customers, suppliers, read more

Great participation and a lively debate of interest for professionals in the agri-food sector characterized the conference "Prezzietariffe.it, to learn about the wholesale prices of the fruit and vegetable sector", organized by BMTI and held during Macfrut 2025, the trade fair. read more

Tosca, a global leader in 100% reusable and recyclable plastic packaging solutions and pooling services, has once again been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing it among the top 5% of organizations with the highest ratings in the last 12 months. read more

La Linea Verde continues to bet on innovations in the field, relying on technology to meet the production needs and the demand of retailers for an increasingly sustainable product. Focus on plant diseases and combating "foreign bodies". read more

Rynek globalnych awokado ciągle rośnie, a Brazylia chce odegrać w nim silniejszą rolę. Kraj skupia się na zwiększaniu eksportu oraz konsumpcji wewnętrznej, aby sprostać wyzwaniom klimatycznym i produkcyjnym. "Brazylia tradycyjnie była krajem awokado tropikalnego, ale teraz dążymy do read more

What will agriculture look like in the future? This is the crucial question that has fueled the round table discussion "Ortofrutta Connect," organized today by JOINFRUIT and RURALL - Rural & Urban Digital Hub at the La Grande Bellezza Italiana stand at Macfrut. read more

At the end of April, we visited the plantations of Tomasz and Marcin Sadak, who cultivate blackcurrants of the 'Ben Connan', 'Ruben', and 'Polben' varieties on 23 hectares. We talked about the current situation on the plantation, but also about the confusion related to the use of... read more

The grape harvest will begin next week in Coachella, California. "We'll start in a light way with some green grapes such as the Sugrafiftytwo which is a Sun World variety that hasn't been given a name yet," says Rob Spinelli of Anthony Vineyards Inc. Overall, the start to the season in Coachella is looking promising. read more