Twelve autonomous regions in Spain are still on alert due to storm Jana. Last Thursday afternoon, the rains were especially intense in Murcia, where the forecast from Spain's State Meteorological Agency was surpassed. While heavy rains were reported in several agricultural areas, Lorca was the most affected. read more

Maria Concetta Strano leads the CREA OFA team in Acireale, who are dedicated to developing edible anti-fungal coatings for high-value lemon fruits to be stored in cold conditions. This research is part of their ongoing project. read more

We are in the midst of artichoke season, but adverse weather conditions are slowing down trading in wholesale markets. In Bergamo, Federico Fapanni, a seller at Ortobergamo company, is photographing the current situation. read more

National transport strike. After yet another unproductive meeting at the Ministry of Transport, Trasportounito has decided to propose to the category, during the assembly scheduled for March 16th in Anagni, the extreme measure of a national strike of transportation services. read more

W Nowej Zelandii przewiduje się, że wolumeny tacki kiwi RubyRed podwoją się w miarę rosnącego zainteresowania konsumentów czerwoną odmianą. Zespri i Kiwifruit Breeding Centre zajmują się wyzwaniami, przed którymi stają plantatorzy, takimi jak mniejsze rozmiary owoców, niższe plony i podatność na Psa. Odmiana, będąca pod read more

In 2024, the purchase volumes of fruits and vegetables remained stable, after a decade of progressive decline in domestic consumption and a record low in 2023. This information is derived from the 2024 Report on fruits and vegetables purchased by Italian families prepared by Cso Italy. read more

To Robert L. Guenther, manager of the Florida Tomato Committee, the current environment for produce is challenging due to uncertainty. This comes after the recent decision to temporarily halt tariffs on products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico for the second time, sparking discussions. read more

Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel trade conference. read more

Frullà is becoming Frullà Sport and is introducing the new Fruit Energy line (click here to learn more) to support athletes, and not only them, in facing daily challenges with natural and delicious products. There are 4 available flavors: Blueberry, Banana, Pineapple, and Mango. read more

Rising temperatures prompt currant growers to start the first treatments on their plantations. Unfortunately, as some report, the condition of currants is not very good after last season. Although the yields were lower compared to

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In the last ten years, the consumer price of strawberries has surged by 70%, but consumption, at least in the Hypermarket and Supermarket channel, has not been affected, remaining stable. On the contrary, in the last five years, there has been a sharp decrease in volumes in the traditional retail sector. read more

After a decade of progressive decline in domestic consumption and a 2023 that marked its historic low, mainly due to the strong inflationary pressure that affected household spending habits, 2024 sees a new development compared to the past: for the first time read more

Falcorrugated cardboard is an essential material in the supply chain of various sectors, especially in the agricultural export industry. In Brazil, where demand for packaging is high due to the massive production of fruits and other products, the supply of cardboard faces logistical challenges. read more

After years of global research and testing, Chrysal introduces Fyt 'n Fyx, a Sustainable Grower Program that offers customized customer solutions for both pre-harvest and post-harvest care. The Fyt portfolio includes proactive care products for promoting healthy flowers, while the Fyx products offer... read more

The Fall Creek Field + Forum 2025 event was held on March 11 in the Spanish province of Seville. It provided the company with an opportunity to present its new varieties from the Fall Creek Collection program and its upcoming selections. These all possess the characteristics that the company aims for in all genetic developments. read more

The year 2024 marks a new record for Italian exports of fresh fruits and vegetables, surpassing for the first time a value of 6 billion euros, with an increase of 5.3% compared to 2023. Volumes also increased, with exports reaching 3,751,017 tons (+9%). read more

Fresh Antalya's project manager, Buse Özbilek, recently went on a tour of the Balkan countries with the overseas visitor representative, Raghad Shvehneh. Their first stop was at a wholesaler center in Pristina, Kosovo. Shvehneh stated, "During our visit to Kosovo, we invited a couple ..." read more

The California Walnut Commission (CWC) is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured substantial funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support the growth of market opportunities and meet the increasing demand for California walnuts globally. The USDA has awarded the CWC read more

Chile is currently working on ensuring the access of fresh kiwis to the Vietnamese market. A Vietnamese delegation is anticipated to inspect and certify protocols in orchards and packing houses in April, as reported by Frutas de Chile. Miguel Canala-Echeverría, the general manager of Frutas de Chile, stated: read more

The season for tunnel farming has already started in Poland. However, it's worth getting to know the farm of Cornelius Gerbert located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region near Münster in Germany. He has been growing strawberries there for 35 years. Initially, it was only plantations. read more