The export of Italian fruit and vegetables continues to grow. Fruitimprese's analysis of Istat data for the first 4 months of the year shows a 7.3% increase in the export volume of fresh fruit and vegetables and a 13.3% increase in value. This improvement is positively impacting the trade balance. read more

W strategicznym ruchu mającym na celu zdobycie rosnącego apetytu Indii na premium owoce, indyjski importer świeżych produktów rolnych i firma doradcza Scion Agricos nawiązały partnerstwo z nowozelandzkim producentem Bearsley Exports, aby wprowadzić na rynek indyjski nowy premium odmiany jabłek o nazwie NZ Rouge w połowie sierpnia. read more

"Definitely, this is a productive year," says Ruud den Boer, Commercial Director at the growers' cooperative Oxin Growers. However, this usually does not result in the best prices, and this year is no different. In a market update, he provides insights on various crops, including cucumbers and the current season. read more

The positive trend continues for summer fruit at the Cesena fruit and vegetable market, as confirmed by the usual weekly survey of the "Borsino," conducted in collaboration with Italmercati. "We are in the midst of local peach and nectarine production," explains Matteo Magnani. read more

With the progress of the South African citrus season, the amount of South African oranges entering the market has notably risen this week. Traders report that, of the South African orange varieties currently in supply, sour oranges are seeing relatively strong performance due to higher demand. read more

The shortage of produce caused by heavy rains and low spring temperatures in Murcia and Seville led to the melon and watermelon season ending with reasonable prices. However, the situation changed significantly with the start of the season in La Mancha. Despite the reduced production of melons and watermelons in the area, prices rose sharply. read more

After reaching peaks of €1.50 per kg in June, coinciding with the first open-field harvesting operations and high temperatures, the watermelon market has now somewhat stabilized, with prices ranging between €0.40 and €0.50 per kg, which are still satisfactory. The downside, however, is the yields, which are... read more

A European budget of 2 trillion euros for the period 2028-2034, designed to strengthen the flexibility and strategic capacity of the Union. This is the proposal put forward by the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen, for the new Multiannual Financial Framework. read more

"The European Commission has announced the budget proposal that we are still analyzing for an overall assessment. For months, Italy has supported the need to ensure the agricultural and fisheries sectors, which are not only economic sectors but also pillars of the European economy as well." read more

The Naranjasyfrutas.com platform has released its annual report on the citrus season of 2024/2025. The report compiles important data gathered from over 100,000 yearly visits to the website, where thousands of growers advertise their crops for free, and retailers search for available varieties. read more

The cold-chain infrastructure in India has undergone significant transformation in recent years due to increasing consumer demand, technological advancements, and government backing. Ddhairya Gandhi, a professional from ColdStar Logistics, a supply-chain solutions provider based in Mumbai, provides valuable insights into this development and the industry's trajectory. read more

The peak season for strawberries is over, and customer demand has significantly decreased. Deliveries have been limited due to rainfall in the growing regions, impacting availability. The quality of the fruit has also deteriorated in some cases, resulting in an increase in quality issues and returns. read more

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Chiquita has announced that it will lay off 1,189 day workers in Panama. This decision was made following government approval amidst recent labor disruptions at its banana farms. The first round of layoffs took place in late May, impacting 5,000 workers as Panamanians protested against various issues, including a controversial social. read more