The reaction of Indian apple importers to Iran's export ban on the product was immediate. "For the past few days, I have been receiving many calls from Indian apple importers requesting European fruit. The inquiries I personally receive mainly concern Italian apples, but our commercial read more

Obecnie import mandarynek konwencjonalnych z Maroka wydaje się być silny. "Jakość owoców jest fantastyczna, a istnieje potencjał importowy dla promocji uzupełniających markowe owoce krajowe" - mówi Nelly Czajkowski z DiSilva Fruit, dodając, że... read more

SOGO Orchids continues its annual tradition by opening its doors to Phalaenopsis growers from around the world, showcasing over 400 varieties. This year's Open House held special significance as it marked the first event under the new SOGO Orchids brand, following their acquisition from Dümmen. read more

Last week, Capp-Plast NL delivered a second large shipment of plastic pallet boxes to FruitMasters in Geldermalsen. Gerald Langerak, the representative of Capp-Plast NL, said: "My initial contact with FruitMasters was during the Fruitteeltvakbeurs event in Houten in 2020. However, due to the coronavirus... read more

Last Sunday, the well-known TV show "Linea Verde" told the story of the feast of Saint Agatha in Catania, one of the most impressive religious events in the world, which attracts over a million people every year including devotees, tourists, and the curious. A unique opportunity to discover the wonders of read more

W porównaniu do 2024 roku, perspektywy na tegoroczny rynek awokado są bardzo różne. „Perspektywy podaży na rok 2025 są dynamiczne i godne uwagi” - mówi Deb Willmann, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w firmie Index Fresh. Obecnie dostawy awokado do Stanów Zjednoczonych pochodzą z Meksyku, Kolumbii, Kalifornii i Dominikany. read more

Holandia: Wzrost obrotów detalicznych o prawie 4% w styczniu

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) informuje, że obroty detaliczne w styczniu 2025 były o 3,8% wyższe niż w styczniu 2024 roku. Obroty w sklepach sprzedających artykuły spożywcze, napoje i tytoń wzrosły o 5,3% w styczniu w porównaniu do roku poprzedniego. Wolumen sprzedaży był o 0,5% wyższy. read more

Andreas Kientzler has signed a purchase agreement to expand stock production into Guatemala. The new facility, Innovaplant de Guatemala S.A., is currently focused on new construction and facility upgrades to ensure that the production standards known by Kientzler are adopted. The pilot production will. read more

The asparagus at New Forest Fruit was cut a week later than last year, on 24th February. "If the sun stays out it could help us make up for the later start," said Sandy Booth, Director and owner of New Forest Fruit, based in The New Forest, Hampshire. "We hope to cut 100 tons of early asparagus." read more

At Fruit Logistica Berlin, which took place from February 5 to 7, 2025, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. unveiled an enhanced version of its wireless temperature and humidity data logger, capturing the attention of many participants. To demonstrate their newest innovation, the company distributed a large. read more

Table grape growers in the Hex River Valley region of South Africa, and beyond, are pleased that the weather cooperated well, allowing them to have a successful 2024/25 harvest season. Brothers Gabriël and Reynecke Viljoen, from De Vlei farm in the Hex River, expressed their satisfaction, stating "It is the first time in many read more

Andreas Kientzler has signed a purchase agreement to expand stock production into Guatemala. The new facility, Innovaplant de Guatemala S.A., is currently focused on new construction and facility upgrades to ensure that the production standards established by Kientzler are implemented. The pilot production will... read more

Eviso SpA has launched SmartMele Fruits Trading in Dubai to enhance its position in the global fruit import and export industry. This subsidiary will oversee fruit trading activities, taking advantage of Dubai's position as a major international trade center. SmartMele Fruits Trading aims to streamline supply chain processes and optimize operations. read more

The Mexican berry market is constantly expanding, driven by ongoing growth and diversification efforts aimed at expanding its reach beyond North America. Mexico exports around 500,000 tons of berries annually, with 90% of them going to the United States and Canada, and 5% to Europe. read more

The cultivation of processing tomatoes must face an important agronomic challenge under the best conditions: ensuring a balanced supply of nutrients, avoiding both excesses and deficiencies. Among the key elements for the optimal growth of plants, nitrogen and read more

PAC 2000A Conad, a leader in the large-scale retail sector in Central-Southern Italy, announces the launch of an innovative project in partnership with Shopic, a cutting-edge company in retail technology solutions, and eGab Tamagnini, a technology provider for retail sales. read more

In recent years, we have repeatedly written about the surge in fruit and vegetable imports in contrast to a relatively stable or underperforming export (click here and here for more information). But which countries have benefited the most from this trend? read more

Montague Farms has highlighted the outstanding characteristics of the SweeTango apple variety as the 2025 season gets underway. read more

The Sicilian late tangerine campaign started around January 20th. The quality is satisfactory, mainly due to the well-draining soils in the Paternò (CT) area, which have prevented any negative impact from the recent flooding. Carmelo Frisenna stated, "The sizes of our tangerines are consistent." read more

The recently chosen Actinidia Rufa rootstock variety, Spice24, is now being offered for commercial use in kiwi orchards across Europe. A statement from the Italian nursery La mentions that "Spice24 has shown resistance to heavy soils that have high water retention and to soils with elevated salinity levels." read more