"The price of fennel has not been high lately. The recent festive occasions, such as Easter, Easter Monday, 25 April, and the May Day holiday, have almost wiped out the market. This has led to a domino effect that particularly affected big cities like Milan, where, due to the general holiday rush, the fruit and vegetables market." read more

On May 14, members of the Moldova Fruct Association held a series of meetings in Romania with representatives from the Regional Center for Agricultural Investment Financing in Iași, the Agency for Payments and Intervention in Agriculture (APIA), and local fruit producers. The visit aimed to read more

Variety Innovation B.V. has announced a significant new partnership with Vivai Milone nurseries in Italy. The announcement was made on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Macfrut during the citrus session of the international symposium, "V.I.P. - Varieties International Project". Peter Turner (Director) read more

Many readers likely recognize Rozz Darlington as the charming young woman from the 2023 series of Married at First Sight UK. A beloved participant among fans, she exuded an enthusiastic and cheerful personality, a trait that is also evident when you meet her in person. read more

The numbers are clear: German households have a strong affinity for vegetables. In 2024, tomatoes led the way with 13.6 kg per household, followed by cucumbers (11.6 kg), carrots (9.8 kg), onions (8.4 kg), and peppers (7.7 kg). Three of these top crops are cultivated in greenhouses. With Germany's weather... read more

China, the birthplace of lychees and the world's largest producer, plays a dominant role in global lychee supply. In 2023, global lychee production reached approximately 4.5 million tons, with China contributing about 3.8 million tons, an impressive 84.4% share. However, in 2024, extreme weather read more

The agriculture sector in Hungary is currently dealing with various challenges such as unprecedented frost damage and changing market dynamics. Recent frosts have significantly affected fruit crops, particularly apricots, with potential historic lows in harvests. The projected yield is estimated to be between 2,000 and 4,000 tons, highlighting the severity of the situation. read more

Po uruchomieniu mikrofalowej karczochówki Articook pięć lat temu, producenci Prince de Bretagne wprowadzają teraz na rynek nowy gatunek karczocha i inwestują w mrożone podstawki z karczocha. Celem jest innowacja w celu zaspokojenia potrzeb producentów i konsumentów, w czasie gdy konsumpcja karczochów rośnie. read more

Despite the unfavorable weather conditions for strawberries, many field plantations have already entered the fruiting phase. This is a crucial time to focus on building the quality and durability of the fruits. Recommendations for strawberry cultivation in the ground were presented to us by Grzegorz Zelek from Timac Agro Polska. read more

On Friday, May 16, 2025, at the farm "Kozacka Truskawka" belonging to Konrad Kozakiewicz in Michałowo near Płońsk, the Tunnel Inspirations 2025 event dedicated to modern raspberry cultivation technology under cover took place. The event was organized by the company. read more

After presenting the Alegra Group at the Connessioni event in Cesena, during the last Macfrut, we met Enrico Bucchi, general manager of Valfrutta Fresco and vice president of Alegra, who introduced the group for the first time at NielsenIQ's Linkontro event. read more

Although the calendars indicate mid-May, the weather more resembles the beginning of April. Cold temperatures, frosts, and unpredictable weather not only seriously complicate the lives of strawberry growers but also deter buyers. On Friday, May 16, we visited the Municipal Market. read more

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Azadpur Mandi in North Delhi, which is considered to be the largest fruit and vegetable wholesale market in Asia, has reportedly halted imports of apples from Turkey. read more

Kenyan avocado producer-exporter Karakuta Fresh Produce has opened a 7,500-tonne avocado packhouse in Nairobi, as part of its strategy to boost exports and strengthen relationships with over 1,500 smallholder farmers, CEO Grace Ngungi announced. read more

The robotics company Muddy Machines is closing down its operations after not being able to secure funding for its next round of operations. read more

Dayka & Hackett, a part of the Frutura group, has teamed up with Mexican table grape grower-exporter Uvex, in a strategic move that will greatly improve its supply of table grapes in the upcoming years by adding high-quality, premium grapes. read more

The initial concept of Fruit South Africa (FSA) as an initiative to promote the country's fresh fruit in the deregulated era was introduced 24 years ago at Fruit Logistica Asia in Hong Kong. read more

A specialist grower of green vegetables and potatoes is being invited to apply for a new farm business tenancy in Lincolnshire as part of a new opportunity from The Crown Estate. read more

Grupo Cartama, the largest avocado grower-exporter in Colombia, has obtained $119 million in financing to increase its production and construct a new packhouse. read more