In the past ten years, there has been a growing trend of sourcing peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vegetables from outside of Europe, mainly from North Africa. However, Beluli Durim, managing director, emphasizes that there are closer alternatives to importing non-European vegetables, such as those from the Balkan region. read more

Over the course of 2+ days, the inaugural Agential AI AgBio 2025 conference gathered top experts in controlled environment agriculture, AI innovation, and advanced crop sciences. The event aimed to establish a new benchmark for agricultural technology conferences in the Asia-Pacific region by fostering the convergence of... read more

At no cost to the state, RSA Group CEO Jaco Oosthuizen reminded delegates at last week's World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference that wholesale markets in South Africa play a crucial role in supplying millions of people, both locally and across borders, with fruits and vegetables. read more

The French tomato covers 60% of French consumers' needs. This means there is an important production shortage in relation to the domestic market demand, which makes it necessary to resort to imports in certain periods of the year. Facing highly competitive production and labor costs abroad, Savéol. read more

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With the arrival of summer, Sicily lights up with unique colors, scents, and flavors. It is right here, at the foot of Mount Etna, that OP La Deliziosa, a historic company in Biancavilla (CT), kicks off the new season of summer fruits, bringing not only excellent products to the markets. read more

Among the most anticipated products for the summer season, Ondine® stands out as a premium flat nectarine resulting from an international project developed in collaboration between Frutaria, ASF Edition, and a few carefully selected key players in the fruit and vegetable industry: Alegra. read more

Chiquita made its first appearance at Macfrut, at the stand named "More taste 10 and praise", with the social icon Miss Chiquita, to talk about the product quality, as told by Vaje Haka, brand manager of Chiquita Italia. Starting with innovation, featuring the Yelloway project. read more

BMTI and Italmercati's Grocery Bag recommends the most cost-effective seasonal food products for shopping this week, with important new developments in the fruit and vegetable sector. As for fruits and vegetables, the "seasonal change" is now complete with the end of... read more

Climate change poses a challenge for Turkey, with its impact on agricultural production growing. Adaptation through technology is crucial. Global techniques such as fogging, wind turbines, and heating systems for frost prevention are not widely used in Turkey. Efficient irrigation is also important. read more

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United Selections has announced the appointment of Ermias Argaw as the new Regional Sales Manager for Ethiopia, starting in June 2025. Ermias will be responsible for enhancing the company's presence in the Ethiopian floriculture market, with duties including selection and guidance. read more

"The price of fennel has not been high lately. The recent festive occasions, such as Easter, Easter Monday, 25 April, and the May Day holiday, have almost wiped out the market. This has led to a domino effect that particularly affected big cities like Milan, where, due to the general holiday rush, the fruit and vegetables market." read more

On May 14, members of the Moldova Fruct Association held a series of meetings in Romania with representatives from the Regional Center for Agricultural Investment Financing in Iași, the Agency for Payments and Intervention in Agriculture (APIA), and local fruit producers. The visit aimed to read more

Variety Innovation B.V. has announced a significant new partnership with Vivai Milone nurseries in Italy. The announcement was made on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Macfrut during the citrus session of the international symposium, "V.I.P. - Varieties International Project". Peter Turner (Director) read more

Many readers likely recognize Rozz Darlington as the charming young woman from the 2023 series of Married at First Sight UK. A beloved participant among fans, she exuded an enthusiastic and cheerful personality, a trait that is also evident when you meet her in person. read more

The numbers are clear: German households have a strong affinity for vegetables. In 2024, tomatoes led the way with 13.6 kg per household, followed by cucumbers (11.6 kg), carrots (9.8 kg), onions (8.4 kg), and peppers (7.7 kg). Three of these top crops are cultivated in greenhouses. With Germany's weather... read more

China, the birthplace of lychees and the world's largest producer, plays a dominant role in global lychee supply. In 2023, global lychee production reached approximately 4.5 million tons, with China contributing about 3.8 million tons, an impressive 84.4% share. However, in 2024, extreme weather read more

The agriculture sector in Hungary is currently dealing with various challenges such as unprecedented frost damage and changing market dynamics. Recent frosts have significantly affected fruit crops, particularly apricots, with potential historic lows in harvests. The projected yield is estimated to be between 2,000 and 4,000 tons, highlighting the severity of the situation. read more

Po uruchomieniu mikrofalowej karczochówki Articook pięć lat temu, producenci Prince de Bretagne wprowadzają teraz na rynek nowy gatunek karczocha i inwestują w mrożone podstawki z karczocha. Celem jest innowacja w celu zaspokojenia potrzeb producentów i konsumentów, w czasie gdy konsumpcja karczochów rośnie. read more