The total area under strawberry cultivation in Switzerland in 2025 is 469.2 hectares, which is approximately 20 hectares less than the previous year. The area dedicated to organic strawberry cultivation has decreased by 14% to 37 hectares. During the main harvest season from mid-May to mid-June, Swiss... read more

Produkcja melonów cantaloupe i honeydew rozpoczęła się w zeszłym tygodniu w Sonorze, Meksyku. „Obie odmiany radzą sobie dobrze” - mówi Raquel Espinoza z Produce House, dodając, że obie odmiany mają dobrą jakość w tym sezonie, o wysokim poziomie Brix oraz szczególnym skupieniu na kondycji owoców. read more

In the cold chain logistics of perishables, where even small temperature or humidity fluctuations can lead to spoilage, precision monitoring is essential. To address these challenges, Shenzhen Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is introducing an upgraded version of its real-time monitoring system. read more

The spring of 2025 brought many concerns to wine producers due to a wave of frost that hit Poland during a crucial phase of grapevine development. In the vineyards of the Sandomierz Land, despite the challenging weather conditions, no major damage was reported - although the diversity was. read more

Last week at Macfrut, Star Fruits introduced its new rootstock for cultivating kiwis, potentially sparking a small revolution in a sector that had experienced little innovation recently. Before delving into the details, it's worthwhile to trace the history of kiwi cultivation in Europe to comprehend why. read more

South Africa will participate in the global celebration of the United Nations' International Day of the Potato on May 30, with Potatoes South Africa (Potatoes SA) organizing events to raise awareness about the significance of potatoes in food security, nutrition, and rural livelihoods. read more

Potato cultivation in Sa Pobla is facing challenges due to a nematode infestation, leading farmers to reconsider their investments. Nematodes are inhibiting the proper growth of potatoes, leading to smaller, unprofitable yields. Farmers are calling for authorities to approve the use of dichloropropene or sodium metabisulfite to combat this issue. read more

A non-exclusive partnership agreement was signed last week at Macfrut between Sofruileg SA, chaired by François Lafitte, and Orbita Soc. of Lagnasco, Ortofruit Italia of Saluzzo, and the Lagnasco Group cooperative. "The contract covers the development of the new Haegum yellow kiwi variety. read more

The European Food Safety Agency has given the green light to the use of pelargonic acid, the first "green" herbicide that helps farmers control weeds without harming the ecosystem. Coldiretti announced this with satisfaction. read more

The Italian exports of fruits and vegetables continued to rise in the first two months of 2025, with a 7% increase in volume compared to last year, while imports decreased by 5 percentage points. This has benefited the trade balance: the balance between exports and imports has improved. read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) saw a 7% decrease in early May, dropping to $656 per 40ft container after two consecutive periods of increase. Despite this decline, the IACI is still 11% higher compared to May 2024. Drewry predicts that intra-Asia freight rates will continue to trend. read more

Mother's Day has already passed in the Netherlands, but auctioneer Erik Boland says that the activity hasn't slowed down. He explains that in some countries, Mother's Day is celebrated at different times. He also shares his thoughts on the upcoming summer season and discusses the company. read more

Fresh Del Monte, already a protagonist at Milan Design Week, participated in Tuttofood 2025 bringing its usual "burst of innovation" to the world of fruits and vegetables. read more

As of May 1st, 2025, French cherry production for the 2025 season is expected to increase by 6% compared to 2024 (and by 15% compared to the 2020-2024 average), according to the Agreste economic outlook published last week. The production forecast is subject to change as a result of possible fluctuations. read more

"Fruit and vegetables have never been such a star product," explains Nicolas Gandrillon, director of Les Gros Mots agency. "They can be found in shampoos, beauty creams, and even at Fashion Week. Yet, the younger generation still eats very little fresh fruit and vegetables (4x less than older generations)." read more

In the first quarter of 2025, the Republic of Uzbekistan exported 325 tonnes of garlic, generating $816,400 in revenue, according to data released by the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan. Compared to the same period in 2024, shipments rose by 72.4 tonnes, representing a growth rate of 28.7%. read more

The weather conditions from weeks 9 to 12 have resulted in a delayed start to the melon and watermelon season in Spain and a reduced supply in the first two months of the season. "Persistent rains across Spain have disrupted the planting schedule in March and caused delays in the harvest," says Ángel. read more

The drought in Morocco has affected the quantities and prices of fresh produce intended for West African markets, sometimes resulting in export bans for certain products like tomatoes. Nevertheless, according to Baye Sidy, a fresh produce exporter from Fes, the Moroccan produce remains competitive. read more

Wireworms are currently not subject to mandatory control measures. As we can see, it only took a few years for the problem of leaf nematodes, which was nearly resolved, to resurface. Many producers are struggling with this issue this season, having acquired this pest along with their purchases. read more

Zaktualizowane przepisy dotyczące pestycydów Unii Europejskiej wpłynęły na eksport warzyw z Kenii, zmniejszając ich wartość o połowę w 2024 roku. W badaniu ekonomicznym z 2025 roku wskazano na spadek o 54,7% eksportu świeżych warzyw, z 164 100 ton w 2023 roku do 74 300 ton w 2024 roku. Wartość eksportu spadła z... read more