Appropriate nutrient management is crucial for achieving high-quality plant growth at every stage of development. Recognizing the changing fertility demands throughout the growth cycle enables growers to customize their practices to ensure optimal plant health and performance. Fertility requirements differ based not only on the particular stage of growth, but also on factors such as plant species, environmental conditions, and cultivation techniques. read more

A Market Orientation Mission to the Netherlands for Ukrainian companies in the (organic) frozen berry industry has been announced. The main products for this mission are strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, and blueberries. The mission will take place from Tuesday, the 20th to... read more

Honeybear Brands has announced the arrival of its freshly picked 2025 apple crop from Chile. Popular varieties such as Honeycrisp and the exclusive Pazazz® are now available at U.S. retailers, allowing consumers to enjoy flavorful, fresh apples throughout the spring and summer seasons. This year's imported produce is now on the market. read more

Chociaż powszechne są maszyny do zbioru szparagów nieselektywnych, rynek pracuje także nad maszynami do selektywnego zbioru szparagów. Tak twierdzi Hans Kalter, Kierownik Sprzedaży w firmie Christiaens Agro Systems, holenderskim przedsiębiorstwie specjalizującym się w projektowaniu i produkcji maszyn do przetwarzania wydłużonych warzyw, w tym szparagów. read more

The British berry industry is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with total grower revenue reaching an estimated £577 million in 2023. This figure represents the farmgate value of UK-grown berries, excluding imports and retail margins. The sector supports 16,317 full-time equivalent jobs. read more

The world's floral spotlight will shine on Nairobi this June as Kenya hosts the 12th edition of the International Floriculture Trade Expo (IFTEX) from June 3rd to 5th, 2025, at the Visa Oshwal Centre, Parklands. Organized by HPP Exhibitions, this event brings together over 200 exhibitors and. read more

With an increasingly technology-driven focus on efficiency, digitalization, and sustainability, ULMA Packaging confirms its position as one of the main players in the transformation of packaging for the fruit and vegetable sector. This is also evident in their participation in Macfrut 2025. read more

Konsument w Indiach lubi lokalnie uprawiane cytrusy, ale z pewnością również zagraniczne odmiany - powiedział Shubha Rawal, główny specjalista ds. zaopatrzenia w IG International: "Rynek cytrusów w Indiach jest obecnie dość dynamiczny. Obserwujemy stałe zapotrzebowanie na importowane owoce cytrusowe, zwłaszcza podczas" read more

A new, violent wave of hailstorms hit the inland areas of the province of Valencia last week, dealing a severe blow to the local agriculture, as reported by fyh.es. According to initial estimates by the Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA), the damages read more

Havatec has appointed Ruud Duivenvoorden, a respected industry figure, as its new Sales Manager. Duivenvoorden, who previously worked at Koen Pack advising clients on flower sleeves and plant packaging, will now leverage his experience and expertise to promote Havatec's solutions,... read more

The fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade is going through a positive phase, as demonstrated by the growth recorded in the month of April, despite a slowdown in the trend since the beginning of the year. Among the main macrocategories, both fruits and vegetables show good performance, while the IV-V read more

The second Kiwi Passion Day confirmed all the expectations of the eve, drawing a large and qualified audience of stakeholders in the sector to Rimini. The event provided an opportunity to review the strategies of the Kiwi Passion Consortium, but also read more

Turkish authorities have revised their hazelnut production forecast for the 2025/26 season. Due to unfavorable weather conditions in April, the Black Sea Exporters' Association (KiB) has issued an updated estimate, projecting a total crop size of 609,400 tons. This figure includes 370,400 tons from the eastern Black Sea region. read more

We are currently in a crucial period for blueberries – the flowering phase. Unfortunately, this year, producers are struggling with unpredictable drops in temperature, which brings serious cultivation challenges. What precautions can we take to secure

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The Suez Canal Authority has announced a 15% discount on transit fees for containerships with capacities of approximately 13,500 TEU and above. This initiative aims to stimulate trade as the Red Sea shipping crisis shows signs of resolution. The offer comes in response to requests from. read more

"The French Hazelnut Producers' Association (ANPN) and the Unicoque cooperative are urging action to stop unfair competition and distortions that could lead to the disappearance of this small sector of 300 French producers. Following the apple sector, it is now the turn of..." read more

Mother's Day may have passed in Western Europe, but there are still a few more celebrations across the continent. For instance, Algro Flowers & Plants is busy preparing for Polish Mother's Day on May 26. "For us, Polish Mother's Day is a very big occasion, and we also send quite a bit to France." read more

Aby odpowiedzieć na zmieniające się potrzeby rynku, Battistini Vivai przyjął strategię patrzenia w przyszłość skupioną na innowacji i eksperymentach. "Jesteśmy podekscytowani wprowadzeniem naszej pierwszej odmiany, Blueberica Nordica (A81) do testów pilotażowych - opracowanej we współpracy z Commercial Alfa (Chile), Caliplant." read more

Simon Hopkins began his career in the fresh produce industry by working in a market making deliveries and managing stalls. Over the years, he has gained experience as a lorry driver, depot manager, and finally, he has recently started his own fruit and vegetable box delivery service called Spuds Fresh. read more

W maju 2025 roku Rosja importowała 432,200 ton ziemniaków, co stanowi 3.5-krotnie więcej niż w tym samym okresie w 2024 roku (124,800 ton), według Rosselkhoznadzor, powołując się na dane z systemu Argus-Fito. Największe ilości pochodziły z Egiptu, 274,500 ton (wzrost o 4.5-krotny z 59,300 ton), Chin. read more