The planting of potatoes in Europe is almost finished.
2025-05-08 00:00
Konsumpcja pozostała niezmieniona w tym tygodniu. Trendy powinny poprawić się, ponieważ szkoły wróciły po przerwie wielkanocnej. Pod względem sadzenia, to był bardzo dobry rok. Wiele plantatorów zakończy sadzenie na północy wschodniej części kraju i w Donegalu do końca tego tygodnia. Warunki są bardzo dobre.
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Demand for Mother's Day and cold weather are putting pressure on the supply of berries.
2025-05-08 00:00
Dostawa malin i jeżyn jest obecnie ograniczona. „Są bardzo trudne do zdobycia, a jeśli już się je dostanie, są drogie” - mówi Mike Soufan z Freestone Produce Inc., hurtownika detalicznego z rabatem w Calgary, Alberta. Jeśli chodzi o dostawy, Meksyk obecnie zmniejsza ilości malin...
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We first visited the FlowerTrials in 2015, when 49 companies took part in the event. This year, 56 breeders across the Netherlands and Germany will open their doors to showcase the future of ornamental horticulture. Over the years, the event has seen many changes. New participants have joined.
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The Fair Trade market is expanding.
2025-05-08 00:00
Z okazji Fortnight Fairtrade 2025, Max Havelaar France ujawnił rosnące liczby dla 2024 roku i ogłosił kilka inicjatyw dla sektorów we Francji, w tym Observatorium Wynagrodzeń Rolniczych Fair Trade. Dane z 2024 roku: Zaufanie jest wysokie, a rynek rośnie do niemal 1,4 miliarda euro.
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"Intensyfikacja jest naturalną ewolucją uprawy cytrusów" "The intensification is a natural evolution of citrus cultivation"
2025-05-08 00:00
The adoption of more intensive, efficient, and sustainable cultivation systems is not a new concept in the field of fruit trees. For over 50 years, high-density intensive models have been implemented for crops like apples, pears, olives, and almond trees, enabling a reduction in...
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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.
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Kenyan avocado production is expected to increase by 5%.
2025-05-08 00:00
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..."
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Red Tropea Onion IGP at Macfrut, so it can grow even more
2025-05-08 00:00
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.
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Protests lead to Panama losing 450,000 boxes of bananas.
2025-05-08 00:00
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.
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Pierwsze nowozelandzkie jabłka Royal Gala i Smitten dotarły.
2025-05-08 00:00
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.
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In Mozambique, an Agro-food Center in cooperation with Italy.
2025-05-08 00:00
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):"
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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."
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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.
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"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
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Macfrut 2025 confirms its international vocation
2025-05-08 00:00
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...
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European apple stocks have decreased by more than 7%, according to the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA).
2025-05-08 00:00
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.
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"Zaczynamy sezon owoców pestkowych z nowym opakowaniem, które wyróżnia kolory owoców."
2025-05-08 00:00
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
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Apofruit celebrates 65 years of history and innovation: an evening of cooperative pride
2025-05-08 00:00
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,
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BMTI presents the platform Prezzietariffe.it to Macfrut.
2025-05-08 00:00
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.
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Tosca wins the EcoVadis Gold Medal for the second consecutive year.
2025-05-08 00:00
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.
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