Kiwi Dulcis™ continues to amaze, the new 100% Italian variety of actinidia developed by New Plant in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, produced and exclusively marketed by the cooperatives Alegra, Apofruit, and Orogel Fresco. A quali-quantitative survey. read more

Obecnie produkcja kiwi w Hiszpanii wykazuje umiarkowany trend wzrostu, zwłaszcza w regionach takich jak Galicja, Asturia i Kraj Basków, które stanowią większość krajowej produkcji. W 2023 roku produkcja kiwi w Hiszpanii wyniosła 26 900 ton, co stanowi niewielki spadek o 2,5%. read more

The three-day Macfrut 2025 event in Rimini ended with increasing numbers, which we have been following since the first day in our #FPReport. We took away various impressions from this lively sector, which is eager to innovate, capture trends, and grow. read more

Chilean dried plum exports reached 48 countries in the first three months of 2025, according to Chileprunes. According to FreshFruitPortal, shipments amounted to 12,897 metric tons (MT), valued at $39.5 million, based on customs data reported by the trade association. read more

In Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, two police constables, Ankit Kumar and Anuj Kumar, were suspended for allegedly eating melons worth ₹20 (US$0.24) from a street vendor and refusing to pay. The vendor filed a complaint, resulting in a First Information Report (FIR) being lodged against the officers. The incident sparked public outrage. read more

Naukowcy w Szwajcarii odkryli pozostałości dodatków do opon w około jednej trzeciej spożywanych w kraju owoców i warzyw. Te cząsteczki, a konkretniej 6PPD i 6PPD-chinon, są uwalniane do środowiska w wyniku zużycia opon na drogach. Następnie są one rozprzestrzeniane. read more

W poprzednich latach okres poprzedzający święto "Święto Pracy" oznaczał szczytową porę na przyjazdy i sprzedaż durianów w Chinach. Jednakże, w tym roku sytuacja prezentuje się inaczej. Przyjazdy durianów zostały opóźnione, a ogólna podaż jest ograniczona, stopniowo zwiększając się na początku maja. "Opóźnienia" read more

After the cool first half of May, many strawberry growers decide to remove the agrofibre from their plantations. Although it served its protective purpose during frosts, leaving it on for a few more days could lead to a variety of complications. read more

As geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea disrupt trade routes, Kenya's position in Africa's avocado export market is being tested by Tanzania's expansion into emerging markets like India. The Red Sea crisis, driven by escalating Houthi attacks, has altered maritime logistics, prompting shipping. read more

Australia: Woolworths lowers prices on hundreds of essential items and family favorites

Woolworths Group announced: "Starting from Wednesday, May 14th, prices will be reduced on nearly 400 popular products from the Woolworths quality own brand range as well as many customer-favorite branded items." read more

The campaign for Sicilian watermelons has started. The Bigarreau cherry campaign has also started, along with the first batches of Puglian products, and peaches, although in limited volumes. Italian netted melons production is in full swing. It's a good moment for tomatoes. However, they are not enjoying the same fortunes. read more

Within less than a month, the 12th edition of IFTEX will be held at the Oshwal Center in Nairobi, where nearly 200 exhibitors will showcase their products and services. This three-day event, scheduled from Tuesday, June 3 to Thursday, June 5, is renowned as a genuine grower-buyer trade show and draws a read more

In Italy, the watermelon campaign has officially started, with the first cuts of baby watermelons in the early areas of the South, followed by the start of other varieties expected at the beginning of May. Meanwhile, in the Central-North region, field transplantations continue tirelessly. read more

The official presentation of the project "Cultivating Collaboration with INTUITIVO F1" took place at Macfrut 2025, promoted by HM.Clause. This initiative marks a turning point in the way the seed company aims to create value together with... read more

As found online, AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends for avocados, cauliflower, Galia melon, mandarin oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes. Prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl, with the survey conducted at the end of each week. Although the prices for vine tomatoes and cucumbers are recorded. read more

Rockit Global has announced the appointment of Ivan Angland as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Angland will be responsible for overseeing global growing and packing, quality, operations, information technology, and supply chain functions for the company. Rockit Global CEO Grant McBeath stated that this new appointment... read more

The Belgian asparagus season has been underway for a good two months now, and sales at the pop-up shop that Aspergehoeve Bossuyt opened in Knokke-Heist for the first time this year are going well. "The start has been positive. People are finding their way to the shop. However, we do..." read more

The new Fruit Energy line by Frullàsi has been awarded 2nd place in the "Product Innovation - Health and Baby Product" category at the Better Future Award 2025, a prize promoted by GdoWeek and Mark Up, during the latest edition of TuttoFood in Milan, one of the most prestigious. read more

In the recent period, significant changes have occurred in the blueberry production industry that may affect the quality of crops and their productivity. As part of the tests conducted in the new plot, where blueberry varieties from the Fall Creek Collection are grown, experts from Compo Expert... read more

Objętość rynkowej produkcji jagód w Mołdawii w 2025 roku prawdopodobnie będzie znacząco niższa niż w poprzednich dwóch sezonach, co może prowadzić do wyższych cen, zgodnie z opinią eksperta ds. biznesu jagodowego Dmitry'ego Dodicy, jak podaje Logos Press. Na podstawie informacji zwrotnych od producentów z Mołdawii, kwiecień read more