Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, and Lithuania have banned the import of Albanian citrus fruits after tests revealed excessive levels of pesticides in the produce. The mandarins were found to contain chlorpyrifos and phosmet, chemicals whose consumption poses significant side effects to human health. read more

Christmas is around the corner and, as often happens for other holidays, the social media community is getting creative with themed ideas. This is the case with Christmas tree fruit platters that are literally becoming very popular on. read more

On December 18, a creditors' meeting was held regarding the provisional suspension of payments granted to FlevoTrade Onions, a company within the FlevoTrade group. The meeting also discussed the future of the FlevoTrade group, with involved parties including the supervisory judge. read more

In the week of Christmas, The Shopping Bag by BMTI and Italmercati Network of Companies, realized in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, advises on which seasonal products are the most convenient to buy. read more

There is a massive presence of clementines in the markets, which are overshadowing the demand for mandarins; as for oranges, the demand is shifting towards the Tarocco variety. There is also a growing commercialization of some traditional Christmas products, such as pineapples, puntarelle, and dried lentils. read more

At the Volcani Institute in Tel Aviv, Israel, a breakthrough in citrus cultivation has been achieved with the development of over 200 mandarin orange varieties. These varieties are designed to adapt to diverse global climates without disrupting local ecosystems. Researcher Livnat Goldenberg led the project. read more

Looking back at November 2024, the International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) and Trade Fair were key events that brought the industry together, showcasing the latest innovations and advancements. During the shows, we had the opportunity to meet with several companies and later write articles... read more

You may have noticed the new Papagena poinsettia from Italian breeders Lazzeri in our Poinsettia Trials report that we published last month. Michael Perry, also known as Mr. Plant Geek, has also taken note of this variety and has written more about its characteristics and key features for growers and retailers in his blog. read more

"As 2024 comes to an end - a year that has brought us a lot of satisfaction here in Italy - we are preparing for the upcoming season. We will begin with deliveries of bare-root plants, followed by plants in pots starting from spring. The Italian nursery Vivai Magalotti Quarto will be... read more

"Thanks to the modernization of the Turkish production and logistics process, tomatoes can now be supplied to European clients every month of the season," says H. Sena Bişgin, an export specialist for Akdem Vegetables, a Turkish vegetable packer and exporter. "The tomato season lasts for 12 months." read more

Od momentu założenia w 2016 roku firma rodzinna LuBa Fresh doświadcza stałego wzrostu i teraz przygotowuje się do kolejnego kroku. Od 1 stycznia 2025 roku Luciën de Wit i jego syn, Luuk de Wit, z LuBa Fresh wejdą w partnerstwo logistyczne z Robem Linders z Linders Fruit &. read more

RG, a Cesena-based company with 40 years of experience in designing and building fruit and vegetable processing equipment, recently installed a carrot processing line in Sicily. Owner Ruggero Ricci expressed his satisfaction with the result, stating, "We are very happy with the outcome." The company has previously completed several installations. read more

Sezon Cherry Express zbliża się ku końcowi, a chilijska branża wiśniowa tętniła życiem. Od sadów po porty wysyłkowe, w każdym sezonie trwa wyścig, aby dostarczyć owoce na globalne rynki. Kluczowym graczem w chilijskim sektorze eksportu wiśni jest Hapag-Lloyd, zapewniający transport w czasie. read more

Under the slogan “Traditions Return”, the brand strengthens the connection with those customs that bring families together and fill us with emotion every year-end. read more

The EastFruit team provides detailed analyses of the fruit and vegetable market from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These analyses are based on the offers and bids on the largest regional EF trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

The Sicilian citrus campaign started a few months ago but, of course, the highlight of the season will be the blood oranges, which made their seasonal debut just a few days ago. read more

In Oromia State, Ethiopia, the agricultural sector is experiencing a rise in avocado production and exportation initiatives. The Oromia State Agriculture Bureau has set a ambitious goal of exporting 1,200 tons of avocados for the 2024/25 fiscal year. Currently, efforts are being made to enter markets in the region. read more

Na rynku owoców w Uzbekistanie rozwija się poważny problem. Według EastFruit, mandarynki z Pakistanu zazwyczaj są najbardziej dostępnym owocem na uzbekistańskim stole noworocznym oraz w innych krajach Azji Środkowej. Po wejściu tych owoców na rynek w grudniu, ceny read more

The Citrus Production District of Sicily and the Italian Red Cross - Regional Committee of Sicily join forces for a solidarity initiative that highlights the territory and its excellences. From December 20 to 22, 2024, in Mascali, the TrinaCRIa Camp was held, a training event that read more

"Unless it rains again, we expect to be working and selling clementines throughout January," says Gianni Martucci of Martucci Srl, an Apulian company that distributes citrus fruit in Italy and certain parts of Europe. There have been no major fluctuations in recent weeks, but compared to the read more