Zespół EastFruit kontynuuje analizę światowych rynków borówki, skupiając się na Chile, pierwszym krajem, który stał się globalnym liderem w eksporcie świeżych borówek. Chile zajmowało przez dziesięciolecia pierwsze miejsce w eksporcie borówek, zanim na scenie globalnej pojawiło się Peru, utrzymując silną obecność w branży. read more

The new wind blowing in Brussels on sustainability issues is well received by different industry associations. However, there are still several important issues on the table that could boost the fruit and vegetable sector: from the issue of the possible revocation of many active ingredients to the new developments. read more

Seed meets Technology 2025 is fully booked with exhibitors. The exhibition organizers are proud of this and have recently opened public registration. The seed technology fair will take place again at Vertify in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands on September 23, 24, and 25. read more

Po zakończeniu kolejnego sezonu eksportu, Dywizja Awokado DMS poinformowała, że spakowano rekordową liczbę tac eksportowych na cykl 2024/2025. Menadżer biznesu DMS Avocados, Hamish McKain, podkreślił osiągnięcia zespołu, mówiąc: "Solidny wynik całego zespołu, read more

The Shopping Bag, the weekly service created by BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, recommends the most affordable seasonal products to buy and consume these days. read more

Top fruit sales are generally on track worldwide. "There is a strong demand for apples, but the demand for pears has decreased due to higher prices after a short European crop," said Tony Harding, Technical & Procurement Director at Worldwide Fruit. "We still have a couple of weeks left." read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the European debut of the Del Monte® Honeyglow® banana. Following the successful launch of the Honeyglow® pineapple in 2020, which quickly became Europe's fastest-growing pineapple, Fresh Del Monte is now expanding the line with the introduction of Honeyglow® bananas. read more

When shipping fresh fruits and vegetables, shippers must take into account commodity compatibility, especially in terms of temperature, relative humidity, and ethylene sensitivity. This factor becomes particularly important in LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments, where multiple commodities are involved. read more

Target Corporation announced the expansion of its floral offerings with the launch of Good Little Garden, the retailer's first standalone floral owned brand. Whether shopping for special occasions like Mother's Day or to simply brighten their own day, consumers now have more fresh options. read more

Checking various weather services doesn't fill one with much optimism. The last weekend of April 2025 is expected to be marked by a significant cooling. The most concerning predictions are related to the anticipated temperature drops between April 28th and 30th. Some forecasts suggest... read more

The National Garden Bureau (NGB), the organizer of the California Spring Trials (CAST) registration, has announced that the dates for the 2026 event are March 24-27, 2026. This industry event, which is aimed at brokers, growers, and retailers, will once again take place at various locations across California, providing a preview of read more

Po uruchomieniu marki w grudniu 2024 roku, hybrydowa truskawka F1 Sonrosa® oficjalnie wchodzi teraz na rynek. Sezon miękkich owoców już trwa, produkcja jest w pełnym toku, co oznacza początek nowego rozdziału dla tej odmiany, według FruitMasters. W czwartek, 17 kwietnia, Limgroup. read more

Visitors to Kom in de Kas at Tomato Nursery Van den Belt recently had the opportunity to see a new innovation in crop protection. Hiljan de Leeuw and Bram Löbker from Framtida developed a system to control spider mites locally using a drone and their BioStrooier. During Kom in de Kas, the video read more

Pomegranate supply from Peru to Canada remains stable. According to Steve Galloway from TK Fresh Produce, the supply is currently good, but will temporarily decrease as growing regions in Peru switch. However, supply is expected to increase again afterwards. This is the first growing region for North America. read more

Thally, a quiet village nestled near Hosur in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, seems like a place where time moves slowly. However, if you drive a little further, you will encounter a completely different scene - vast expanses of precision-farmed flowers, climate-controlled greenhouses, and farmers. read more

Italian fruit and vegetable sector starts 2025 with an extra gear: in January, the trade balance shows a surplus of 36 thousand tons; a significant change for the sector, as compared to the same month in 2024, it records a +430% difference. read more

The orchards in Hungary have been affected by April frosts, as reported by the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (HCA). Night frosts from April 6 to 9 caused temperatures to drop below minus 2 degrees Celsius, with some areas even reaching minus 4 to minus 6 degrees Celsius. This had a negative impact on the flowering process. read more

Miami-based grower, shipper, and marketer Alpine Fresh, LLC has started its organic Sweet Karoline® blackberry season. Harvesting is currently in progress, and the first shipments crossed from Mexico last week. The conventional Sweet Karoline® blackberry season has already begun. read more

With the northern hemisphere entering the harvest season, pineapples, mangos, and melons are being consumed in large quantities. The Japanese peeler innovator Astra is once again busy preparing shipments for retail chains and small-scale factories that require fruit peeling. This month, the company is... read more

The False Codling Moth (FCM), or Thaumatotibia leucotreta, is a highly destructive pest native to sub-Saharan Africa. It affects a wide range of crops including citrus, mangoes, avocados, capsicum, and roses. Due to its high reproductive capacity and adaptability to warm climates, FCM has become a read more