W kwietniu zanotowano wzrost eksportu bananów z Brazylii, zgodnie z danymi Comex Stat. Dostawy do Mercosur sięgnęły 7,6 tys. ton, co oznacza wzrost o 24% w porównaniu z marcowymi liczbami. Eksport do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł do 1,8 tys. ton, zwiększając się o 51%. Obydwa miejsca docelowe zanotowały wyższe wolumeny w porównaniu z... read more

The new fig campaign has had a difficult beginning, particularly with the early figs, known as fioroni in Italy, which have always been an important part of the Apulian production sector. Although the season has not yet started in Molfetta, the harvesting and marketing of the product have already begun in Brindisi. read more

The Peruvian avocado market is currently experiencing significant changes in 2025, characterized by rising volumes, declining prices, and logistical challenges affecting exporters. Giannina Denegri, the general manager of Marand Company, stated that this period has been particularly challenging. read more

The 27th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress took place on May 27 and 28 in Valencia, with a record number of attendees. More than 700 people participated in the event, including growers, producers, marketers, representatives of the auxiliary industry, and major distribution chains in Spain. read more

Every VIP-branded apple tells a story of sustainability as well as strong innovation. The latest developments speak for themselves: automated robotic lines for layer packaging, selection systems based on machine learning algorithms, modern weighing units for... read more

Coldiretti Campania's blitz in the waters of the port of Salerno aims to shed light on the large quantities of table grapes and fresh vegetables arriving in containers at the Marittima station. An initiative to protect agricultural companies and consumers by ensuring reciprocity. read more

The prices of potatoes in Russia have increased by 173%, leading authorities to look for supplies from Mongolia after initially purchasing from Belarus and China. The Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) has identified this strategy as a step to alleviate the significant price surge. The CCD points out that... read more

The fresh-cut sector has really taken off in recent years, with more and more ready-to-eat products on the shelves. Simplyfruit, based in Northern Ireland, started processing local Bramley apples seasonally in 1987 for a local canning company. They have come a long way since then. The company read more

GardenChoice™ and RakerRoberta's have announced a partnership to provide high-quality Dianthus un-rooted cuttings to growers in North America. This collaboration will leverage GardenChoice's dedication to promoting plant genetics from independent breeders and Raker-Roberta's strong presence in the market. read more

Last month, a group of trade enthusiasts visited Germany's prettiest supermarket in Nauen, a suburb of Berlin. This must-see location offers an entirely new supermarket experience, covering 2,500 m2 of sustainability and innovation. The concept is centered around the Sustainable Supermarket of the Future. read more

Niektóre postępy technologiczne faktycznie mogą przynieść zmiany w pracy producentów rolnych. Jednym z najnowszych rozwiązań, które mogą ułatwić prace rolnicze, są systemy automatycznego sadzenia zasilane przez ISOBUS, które umożliwiają precyzyjną kontrolę (na skalę centymetrową) i efektywne siewy z… read more

Teboza is turning 80. This company grows asparagus in the Netherlands, and for a good decade now in Spain. What started as a mixed crop farm had by the 1980s gradually evolved into solely cultivating strawberries and asparagus. In 2001, Will Teeuwen, the family business's third generation, read more

Growers and shippers are constantly under pressure to be more environmentally friendly, reduce emissions, and lower carbon footprints. However, solutions to these challenges must also be financially viable, practical, and applicable in both growing areas and the cold chain. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit and a long-time advocate for a healthy lifestyle, continues to support sports and healthy eating by confirming its presence as a sponsor of the Deejay Tri Milano event. read more

The asparagus campaign started relatively early in April due to favorable spring weather in northern France. However, in the last two weeks, the situation has completely changed due to a lack of consumption that is causing production to come to a standstill. "Nobody wants asparagus anymore. We feel that." read more

"Jest to trudna walka, ale jestem dumny, że koncepcja podniosła wygląd kenijskiego przemysłu eksportu kwiatów" – mówi John Kowarsky z Cargolite. Ta innowacyjna koncepcja opakowań obchodzi w tym roku swoje 10-lecie, a na targach IFTEX w Nairobi, w Kenii, odbywających się od 3 do 5 czerwca, read more

Turkey has introduced a new dried fig variety, "Siyah Orak" (Black Sickle), through a collaborative research effort aimed at improving fig cultivation with a focus on health-related benefits. The initiative involved the Erbeyli Fig Research Institute (part of the Ministry of Agriculture). read more

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An innovative agri-photovoltaic plant was recently inaugurated in Ora, South Tyrol, representing a significant step forward in the integration of agricultural production and renewable energy. This is a unique project in the Italian landscape, the result of the work of Eurac Research. read more

In week 20, sales of fruits and vegetables by imposed weight show a slightly positive growth, but with a decrease in volumes. On the other hand, private labels show a more solid performance. Analyzing the different distribution channels, difficulties are observed for... read more