According to Koert Pleunis of Pleunis Mushrooms, a grower of exotic varieties such as shiitake, eryngii, and maitake, sales of exotic mushrooms are currently encountering difficulties. "The week before Easter, sales were already below expectations, but after Easter, sales completely collapsed, especially. read more

The French strawberry season, which was in full swing at the beginning of May, has just passed its peak production period. "Many production areas are now in the harvesting period. With the sunny weather and warm temperatures last week, we had very large volumes of round strawberries, and we will have read more

This year Biedronka is opening the season for Polish raspberries exceptionally early. As of May 8th, they are available in almost all stores of the chain throughout Poland. This is the earliest debut of these fruits in the company's history, which is the first to end the season for imported products. read more

Po zakończeniu sezonu papryki w Almerii, Hiszpanii, który w tym roku był dotknięty obecnością wciornastków, teraz jesteśmy pogrążeni w sezonie w Murcji, którego rozwój został ukształtowany przez wpływ ubiegłomiesięcznych deszczów. Rozmawialiśmy z Danielem Guerra, przedstawicielem handlowym Centramirsa, jednym z. read more

Jingold's participation in Macfrut 2025 began with the conference "Road to 2030: a path to be traveled together," a meeting reserved for producer members on the future of kiwifruit, exploring new market trends and global challenges. During the conference, the company presented its objectives. read more

The global coconut market is currently facing a price surge, primarily caused by supply limitations due to climate change and pest problems in major coconut-producing countries. Vietnam, which produces around 2 million tons of coconuts per year, is the fifth largest coconut exporter in the world, with the United States and China being significant importers. read more

Great excitement and participation for the second day of Macfrut, which confirmed and exceeded the already high expectations. In fact, after a positive start, the influx of industry operators was even more substantial and steady throughout the day, as evidenced. read more

CABI scientists, in partnership with the Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), are working to increase and bulk up seeds of two Kinale kale varieties. These varieties, which were originally studied and registered more than two decades ago, are being reintroduced for their read more

The early potato harvest in Spain has already begun in the two main producing regions, Murcia and Andalusia. According to Juan Manuel Coello, Sales Director of Patatas Meléndez, which is increasing its acreage this year, the yield in Murcia is similar to last year's, but the harvest in Andalusia is... read more

The World Union of Wholesale Markets conference will be held in Johannesburg next week, providing a suitable setting to discuss the significance of wholesale food markets, according to Dr. Justy Range from Freshmark Systems. Freshmark Systems is a marketfloor trading data platform operating in twenty municipal markets in South Africa. read more

Andreas Kalser and Josef Obkircher from Aldein discovered a gap in the market in 2017 – and filled it with their company Kirnig: In a converted barn at an altitude of 1,500 meters, the young producers grow edible mushrooms that originally thrive in Asia: shiitake, king oyster mushrooms, and. read more

Farmers in the Rangpur district of Bangladesh are shifting towards vegetable cultivation in eight upazilas, as per the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE). This change is motivated by the profitable returns linked to vegetable farming. The adoption of modern technology is also being observed. read more

What really happens inside us when we taste a food that conquers us? What emotions light up, what deep sensations are activated? At TuttoFood 2025, DimmidiSì - a flagship brand of the La Linea Verde Group - captivated the audience with an unprecedented experience. read more

In 2024, Morocco surpassed Spain in tomato export value for the first time. Spain now ranks fourth globally in terms of value. Morocco had already exceeded Spain in terms of volume in 2022, according to a report by Hortoinfo, based on data from the United Nations Statistics Division. read more

Brak pomarańczy ma wpływ na rynek Bliskiego Wschodu, na skutek poważnych zakłóceń w dostawach z Hiszpanii i Egiptu. Według Kashifa Shahzada, szefa działu zaopatrzenia w Global Star Group, przyjazd wczesnych pomarańczy z RPA jest bardzo oczekiwany w tym roku. Importer donosi, "The". read more

The tomato category is a cornerstone for sales and margin in the fruit and vegetable department, but it is also, in every respect, the most complicated in relation to consumer preferences: the multiple variables related to aesthetic appearance, taste, and texture intersect with... read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced a new variety called Heuchera 'Testarossa', featuring vibrant red foliage that retains its color throughout the fall. The name "Testarossa," which translates to "red head" in Italian, perfectly describes the plant's bold and fiery appearance. Heuchera 'Testarossa' is a robust, read more

BayWa AG has successfully divested its 47.53% share in RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria Aktiengesellschaft (RWA AG) after obtaining approval from antitrust and investment regulatory bodies in seven countries. The sale, which was first announced on December 27, 2024, entailed the transfer of the ownership stake. read more

On Tuesday afternoon, during the second VersPodium event—a Dutch knowledge-sharing platform for professionals in the fruit and vegetable industry—Sabine Devreese, the Vegetables Division Manager at BelOrta, welcomed a group of Dutch visitors. She asked them about their connections with BelOrta, and their... read more

Na podstawie czterech wykresów przedstawiających import cytrusów do UE, można zauważyć znaczące różnice w ilości importowanych pomarańczy, małych cytrusów, cytryn i grejpfrutów między latami 2024 a 2025. W przypadku pomarańczy, UE importowała 272 000 ton do lutego 2025 roku, nieznacznie poniżej 289 000 ton w 2024 roku. Ta tendencja utrzymała się. read more