The sale of green asparagus from Campania has started, and the campaign for agretti is in full swing. Strawberry production is going at a high pace, with demand for mandarins at good levels. The new potatoes from Siracusa are on their way. Demand for fennel is still stagnant. read more

Verduyn has announced its acquisition of Otimo. "Today, we are writing a new chapter in the history of Verduyn! We are proud to announce the acquisition of Otimo, a well-established player in the washing, sorting, and packaging of carrots in Northern France. This acquisition is a major milestone." read more

The Mexican Caborca season, which takes place annually from late January to mid-April, plays a vital role in connecting the Peruvian and European asparagus seasons. This year, the transition has been smooth, with a brief period of high volumes available at competitive prices. However, there are some challenges facing the Mexican industry. read more

Starting April 1, 2025, Moldova will have the opportunity to export fruits and other products to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein without having to pay customs duties or with reduced tariffs. This is made possible by the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). read more

According to the latest data, Spain remains the top member state in terms of implementing operational programs, accounting for 33% of the total in the European Union (EU), followed by Italy (29%) and France (15%). These supports have shown a growing trend since their establishment.

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The United States, traditionally a leader in agriculture, is projected to face a $49 billion trade deficit in agriculture this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade outlook report. Increased imports of products such as avocados and coffee are major contributing factors. read more

Agristo Masa Pvt Ltd, a joint venture between Masa Global Food Pvt Ltd of the Wave Group and Belgium's IMSTO NV, is planning to expand its Bijnor plant with an investment of around $90 million, bringing the total investment to over $120 million. The groundbreaking event was attended by read more

The Australasian kiwifruit producer, Seeka Limited, started harvesting SunGold kiwifruit in Gisborne today (Monday, 3 March), with several orchards in the region prepared for the harvest. The Gisborne orchards, Harpers Road and College, owned and operated by Ngai Tukairangi Trust, as well as the Hawkes Bay orchards, are also ready for harvesting. read more

Zespół EastFruit przedstawia kolejne aktualizacje rynkowe oparte na trendach obserwowanych na platformie handlowej EastFruit pod koniec lutego 2025 roku. read more

4XRobots ogłosiło oficjalne uruchomienie swojego współpracującego robota delta na Indoor Ag-Con 11 i 12 marca, oznaczając swoje debiut na rynku amerykańskim. Odwiedzający stoisko 4XRobots (#1114) będą mieli okazję zobaczyć robota w akcji po raz pierwszy na targach w USA. read more

When it comes to promoting exports of fruits and vegetables, all countries generally rely on similar ideas, such as "great taste, high quality," and so on. As a result, buyers tend to overlook these repetitive messages, and if there is nothing distinctive, the price becomes the primary deciding factor, as noted by EastFruit. read more

Following the controversy generated by the price of "lattughe", not the vegetables but the typical Carnival sweets (also called chiacchiere, frappe, bugie, etc.) proposed by Maestro Iginio Massari in his pastry shops at 100 euros per kilo, two to five times the price at which read more

The first quarter of the year usually brings sourcing difficulties for bananas due to seasonal weather conditions, but 2025 has been especially challenging. This is mainly seen in Central America, where La Niña and abnormally cold weather have impacted banana production. We anticipate supply conditions to improve and normalize as we move into the second quarter. read more

W trakcie roku marketingowego 2022-23 Turcja, Indie i Włochy pojawiły się jako główni importerzy chilijskich orzechów włoskich. Chilijski przemysł eksportowy orzechów skupił się na rozwoju w Indiach, co skutkowało wzrostem eksportu o 108%, sprawiając, że Indie stały się największym rynkiem dla orzechów w skorupkach, wyprzedzając Turcję. read more

Viscon has launched a new robotic solution for filling gaps in plant trays, utilizing cutting-edge delta robot technology. This innovative machine guarantees that plant trays are completely filled and that the plants are healthy. It aims to improve the transplanting process by addressing inefficiencies that can lead to missing plants due to germination issues or other factors. read more

The Grocery Bag Returns, the weekly service by BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, designed to guide consumers in choosing fresh, seasonal, affordable, and sustainable products. read more

Taylor Farms, the leading North American producer of ready-to-eat salads, is introducing a new fully automated technology for the production of fresh vegetables for the food service industry. They have developed a robot capable of handling the entire processing process of. read more

Mastronardi Produce is gearing up to introduce a flavor explosion with BOMBS® Squad™, the newest addition to the award-winning SUNSET® Bombs® collection of snacking tomatoes on-the-vine. This unique offering allows consumers to enjoy an intense flavor combination of various Bombs. read more

The euro depreciated after a heated meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting, which sought to discourage the U.S. from siding with Russian President Vladimir Putin, concluded without a peace agreement or joint agreement. read more

The Interprofessional Association of Fruits and Vegetables of Andalusia, HORTYFRUTA, met this morning to study the situation of all its horticultural products, and especially to assess the evolution of the

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