Potatoes represent a cornerstone of Italian cuisine and lead the ranking of the most consumed vegetables in the country, thanks to their versatility in the kitchen and the wide range of preparations they are suitable for. Their importance is also evident in distribution, with a presence read more

The supply of navel oranges, mandarins, and grapefruit from California appears to be similar to last year at this time. Derek Vaughn of Johnston Farms mentioned that the only difference is that there are a lot smaller sizes compared to last year, about half the size of last season. Despite this, there is plenty of availability. read more

Vitafresh is eagerly anticipating the first shipments of South African butternut squash this season. "We will be receiving butternut squash in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia this season. This has become possible as we have ramped up our exports from South Africa and expanded our import operations." read more

Blueberry Royal BluAroma® continues to consolidate its leadership in the international market thanks to its exceptional flavor, perfect texture, and aroma.

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With U.S. President Donald Trump's potential 25 percent tariffs on neighboring countries Canada and Mexico being on pause for 30 days (aside from the 25 percent aluminum and steel tariffs imposed on imported products last week), it can be a time of uncertainty for growers and shippers all across. read more

Moldovan authorities are in discussions to permanently liberalize trade with the European Union, with the goal of increasing import quotas under the current free trade agreement, as reported by IPN. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development Dumitru Alaiba are leading the discussions. read more

Mercadona has increased its market share in the Spanish supermarket sector to 26.6% in 2024, according to the latest data from Kantar, retaining its dominant position. This represents a 0.5 percentage point increase from the previous year. Source: esmmagazine.com read more

Prices in the pome fruit market have remained steady over the past few weeks, with some products showing stability after significant price increases, while others are undergoing price adjustments. In the case of pears, stocks in storage are notably lower than last. read more

The Chair of Precision Agriculture, Digitalization, and Sustainability at the University of Elche has organized specialized conferences to address the

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In November 2024, the positive trend of Italian fruit and vegetable exports continues, but it is not enough to rebalance the trade balance: the balance remains strongly negative, with a deficit of over 359 thousand tonnes, worsening by 17% compared to the same period in 2023. read more

At WilkoFruit, the first Spanish Onix blood oranges are available this week. "We are the exclusive distributor of this new variety in the Netherlands, and I am very excited about it," says Wilko. "What makes the Onix so unique is the combination of its incredible internal and external qualities." read more

Vietnam's coconut exports exceeded $1 billion last year, boosted by a new trade agreement with China and initiatives to expand into new markets. According to Vietnam Customs, exports of all coconut products grew by 20% to reach nearly $1.1 billion, with fresh coconuts alone increasing by 61% to $390 million. read more

The fruit sector constantly faces challenges in adapting to new climatic and international market conditions. In response to this, the Agricultural Research Institute (INIA) and the Biofruit Consortium are leading a genetic improvement program (PMG) for table grapes. One of the varieties being developed is the INIA G-4 variety, which aims to. read more

Ho Chi Minh City will host up to 200 companies from 30 countries for Agritechnica Asia Vietnam 2025, with the theme "Promoting Green Innovations in Southeast Asia," from March 12-14. This was announced during a press conference held in Hanoi, co-hosted by the German Agricultural Society (DLG) and Vietnam Agriculture newspaper. read more

Over 160,000 tons of fruits and vegetables, 120,000 of which from local producers. These are the food surpluses from the fruit and vegetable sector that the Region has saved and donated to charitable organizations in Emilia-Romagna between 2012 and 2024, thanks to the computerized system S.I.R. read more

A merger between ISO Horti and TTA has been announced. The companies will merge and operate under the name TTA-ISO. As per the merger terms, investment firm Cibus Capital has retained a majority stake in TTA-ISO by providing additional funding and supporting the deal. Rob Appleby, commenting on the merger, read more

Yacov Hason, marketing manager of Erel Dates based in Israel, reported to FreshPlaza that the demand for dates from Israel has increased in several markets around the world. read more

The Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WFFSA) has announced the Floral Xcellence Awards, a competition that highlights innovation, artistry, and quality in the global floriculture industry. This new awards program will debut at the 2025 Floral Distribution Conference. read more

Firma Green Wave z siedzibą we Lwowie planuje uruchomić projekt farmy pionowej w celu uprawy rzadkich odmian pomidorów handlowych, takich jak "Czarny Książę", pomidory koktajlowe, pomidory koktajlowe oraz pomidory "Bottle". Te premium pomidory będą sprzedawane zarówno pojedynczo, jak i w zestawach mieszańców. O tym poinformowano w. read more

KAS2030 is a Demonstration Project of the "Kas als Energiebron" program at Wageningen University & Research, BU Greenhouse Horticulture. The greenhouse was built in 2019 using existing technology to gain experience with emission-free cultivation. In the pot plants compartment, pot Anthurium is being grown. read more