A plentiful harvest of California strawberries has been delivered to California Giant Berry Farms, as the company announces large quantities of its main product. The company's high yields and abundance of high-quality fruit guarantee peak promotional volumes of California strawberries. read more

'Rumba' is still one of the most important varieties of strawberries. Unfortunately, emerging cultivation problems could change this situation. Looking back a few seasons, it seemed to be the most promising variety, enjoying a lot of interest. read more

Between January and April 2025, the percentage of Moldovan apple exports to CIS countries decreased to 54%, down from 72% in the same period in 2024. According to Logos Press, this decline reflects an ongoing trend, as last year the CIS share fell below 80% for the first time in Moldova's recent export history. read more

Peruvian producers are interested in cultivating raspberries and cherries, as these fruits have potential in international markets, following the example of major exporters like Chile and Mexico. Building on the success of blueberries, Peru aims to strengthen its position as a fruit supplier. read more

Macfrut 2025 has given Italy Ortofrutta Unione Nazionale the opportunity not only to present itself with the new logo and new slogans in a completely renovated stand, but also to update on the OP system with President Andrea Badursi. Among the highlighted slogans at Macfrut... read more

Cornell University's Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) Consortium has launched CEA Works, a new online, self-paced educational program designed to upskill the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) workforce. Supported by funding from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), this program aims to provide training and education for individuals working in CEA. read more

In 2024, Mexico and Peru were the leading exporters of avocados, with their sales increasing by 20% and 29% respectively. Mexico achieved sales of $3.78 billion, while Peru reached $1.24 billion. Mexico, being the world's largest producer, harvested 2.67 million tons of avocados in 2024. Avocado exports have solidified Mexico's position as a major player in the global avocado market. read more

The 5th International Africa Avocado Congress, also known as Avocado Africa 2025, is scheduled to be held from May 27 to 30, 2025, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Organized by the Avocado Society of Kenya in partnership with regional and international collaborators, the congress aims to enhance... read more

"An interesting, dynamic fair, more international compared to previous editions." With these words, Matteo Mazzoni, commercial director of the homonymous Group, comments on the participation in the last edition of Macfrut, the leading trade fair event for the industry. read more

Od połowy kwietnia nowy rodzaj słodkiej papryki jest dostępny w 800 sklepach Albert Heijn w Holandii. Jest to Sweet Crunchino®, nowa odmiana papryki opracowana przez firmę Eminent Seeds. Opakowanie dumnie prezentuje napis „extra sweet flavor”, wraz z nazwą marki - co jest rzadkością.

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Since mid-April, a new type of sweet pepper has been available at 800 Albert Heijn stores in the Netherlands. This is Sweet Crunchino®, a new pepper variety developed by Eminent Seeds. The packaging proudly displays the phrase 'extra sweet flavor,' along with the brand name—an uncommon occurrence. read more

The false codling moth (FCM) is causing significant problems for rose growers in Kenya. This small pest poses a threat to a $300 million industry and thousands of jobs. In order to stay ahead, growers require improved methods for early detection of issues and prompt action. This is why PATS has partnered with 10 rose farms across the country. read more

There is a race for innovation in the potato sector, at the center of important challenges starting from climate change, which causes agronomic problems and exacerbates old and new plant diseases. Due to these factors, the market is witnessing a reduction in global production and a spike. read more

At Jongeleen Bell Pepper Nursery based in North Brabant, Netherlands, Arie Jongeleen was puzzled by root problems in his pepper cultivation for several days. The cause of this remained a mystery to him until he switched to organic substrate, which made the root problems disappear. "The plants must" read more

Do marca 2025 roku, import chińskich truskawek do Rosji osiągnął wartość 3,4 miliona dolarów, zgodnie z danymi celnymi Chińskiej Republiki Ludowej. Pozycjonuje to Rosję jako głównego konsumenta tych owoców, wyprzedzając Wietnam, poprzedniego lidera. Według RIA Novosti, oznacza to podwojenie wartości importu z lutego. read more

Fruit exports from Brazil to Europe experienced a rise in the first quarter of 2025 due to logistical shifts in international trade and increased global demand. The volume transported by Azul Cargo from Viracopos (Brazil) to Lisbon (Portugal) airports increased by 14%, from 1,130 tons in 2024 to... read more

The Ferrero Group is expanding its offering in the snack bar market with the EAT NATURAL brand, bars made from dried and dried fruit, thus consolidating its presence in the better-for-you segment along with FULFIL protein bars. A strategic move to respond to... read more

A delegation of eight fresh produce growers from South Korea, representing the Korea Export-Free Co. Ltd, visited New Covent Garden Market on May 8. The cooperative, based on Jeju Island, sought insights into the workings of the UK's largest wholesale market. The group, primarily interested in radish, also explored various other aspects of the market. read more

Kiwi Dulcis™ continues to amaze, the new 100% Italian variety of actinidia developed by New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, produced and exclusively marketed by the cooperatives Alegra, Apofruit, and Orogel Fresco. A quali-quantitative survey. read more

Obecnie produkcja kiwi w Hiszpanii wykazuje umiarkowany trend wzrostu, zwłaszcza w regionach takich jak Galicja, Asturia i Kraj Basków, które stanowią większość krajowej produkcji. W 2023 roku produkcja kiwi w Hiszpanii wyniosła 26 900 ton, co stanowi niewielki spadek o 2,5%. read more

The three-day Macfrut 2025 event in Rimini ended with increasing numbers, which we have been following since the first day in our #FPReport. We took away various impressions from this lively sector, which is eager to innovate, capture trends, and grow. read more