A group of Argentine fruit associations have urged the government to take immediate action to alleviate the challenges confronting exporters and ensure their survival. read more

Around 1,400 exhibitors are expected, spread across 11 exhibition halls. According to the organizers, trade visitors can look forward to not only a wealth of products and services related to packaging and a high-quality supporting program, but also to two exciting innovations: read more

Spain's Montosa group is embarking on an exciting new phase in its history, with the introduction of a new management team and a series of strategic investments. This development reflects the company's renewed commitment to expanding its global presence, increasing production capacity, and meeting market demands. read more

As the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) further reports, this would be the lowest harvest volume since 1995 (68,800 t). The currently estimated strawberry harvest in open fields is therefore 4% below the already very low strawberry harvest of 2024, which was 78,600 t, and falls below the average. read more

The trade fair remains true to its goal of surpassing the numbers of previous editions. Forecasts indicate participation of more than 2,500 exhibiting companies, 75,000 square meters of commercial offerings, and the attendance of over 120,000 professionals from 150 countries. In addition to its strong... read more

Axia Vegetable Seeds is headquartered in Naaldwijk, Netherlands, and specializes in breeding tomatoes. The company employs 132 staff and generated a revenue of 48 million euros in 2024. The acquisition is a significant step in the company's expansion. read more

The development of the yield area is expected to continue its declining trend, with a decrease of 4% compared to last year. The yield per hectare reached 4.6 tons in 2024, showing a slight recovery (+2%), but was slightly below the ten-year average. read more

As reported by the industry association Fruitimprese based on the latest ISTAT data, exports of fresh produce increased by 7.3% in volume and by 13.3% in value compared to the same period last year. read more

Several trends identified in the first issue of 2018 have continued, including the growing importance of Latin America for the export of fresh fruit, the ongoing consumer demand for blueberries and avocados, as well as the dominance of the USA and Europe. read more

According to the latest figures from the association, berry sales this year are currently 24% higher than in the same period last year. Almost all major retail chains are reporting increased sales of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. The background for this development is... read more