Family Mart has introduced a frozen chocolate-covered banana, bringing back a nostalgic treat for many in Japan. This treat, traditionally sold at festival stalls, has been rare to find in regular stores. Family Mart's version, made with their own "Famimaru" brand bananas, perfectly captures the classic flavor. read more

Since October 2024, potato prices in Ukraine have remained relatively high. Although prices temporarily declined in April due to an oversupply and deteriorating quality in storage, they have started to rise again. The increase is especially noticeable in the segment of locally grown young potatoes. read more

Stany Zjednoczone i Chiny osiągnęły porozumienie w sprawie znacznego obniżenia ceł na towary drugiej strony na początkowy okres 90 dni. Ten rozwój nastąpił po rozległych negocjacjach handlowych w Genewie, w Szwajcarii, w których uczestniczyli urzędnicy obu narodów. Wspólne oświadczenie zostało opublikowane. read more

The Alcampo chain, a part of the Auchan Retail group, released a press statement last week outlining various measures as part of its transformation plan. This includes the closure of 25 supermarkets and a reduction in sales area in response to "new consumer trends." Reducing floor space is part of the company's strategy. read more

The curtain falls on Macfrut 2025 and there is satisfaction within the Alegra Group - which brings together the three commercial companies Alegra, Brio, and Valfrutta Fresco – for an edition that has exceeded expectations, starting from the great participation of customers, partners, and stakeholders. read more

With a production reaching almost 9 million kilograms (2024), generating a turnover of over 30 million euros, the Pachino Tomato IGP Consortium presented itself at Macfrut, playing the sustainable growth card, with a series of projects focusing on green certifications. read more

At Macfrut 2025, the Cpr System presented itself with very positive numbers. In the last year, it handled 126 million Redea crates, and in the first four months of 2025, it recorded a 5% growth in handling compared to the same period in 2024. "This year in January..." read more

Since May 2024, a compliance agreement developed by a taskforce consisting of members of the National Plant Board and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been approved to permit the transportation of Buxus outside the quarantined counties of Michigan affected by the box tree moth. read more

The extensive carrot portfolio offered by Basf | Nunhems will be enriched in 2025 with Durance F1 and Dorbella F1: two new varieties with similar characteristics to Dordogne, as they are derived from the parent plants of the carrot already widely appreciated by farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs. read more

With the beginning of May, the first strawberries started to appear on stalls and in markets. Some are shiny, perfectly red, neatly arranged in plastic boxes. Others are slightly smaller, soft, sometimes with discoloration. Some are labeled as "Spain" or read more

Od 6 do 8 maja BelOrta był obecny na targach Macfrut 2025 w Rimini we Włoszech. Według Maartena Verhaegena z BelOrta, Włochy stają się coraz ważniejszym rynkiem eksportowym, zwłaszcza dla pewnych odmian pomidorów, ponieważ zmiany klimatu sprawiają, że uprawa staje się trudniejsza w Południowej Europie, również we Włoszech. read more

Minister Todd McClay, responsible for Trade and Investment as well as Agriculture, is traveling to the United Kingdom to participate in the first in-person joint NZ-UK Ministerial Trade Committee meeting. This event commemorates the two-year anniversary of the New Zealand-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA). McClay underlined the importance of improved access. read more

Niedawny wzrost liczby dostaw duriana spowodował spadek cen, podczas gdy nadchodzące święto Dnia Matki przyczyniło się do zwiększenia sprzedaży, czyniąc duriana najbardziej pożądanym produktem na rynku owoców w tym tygodniu. W poprzednich latach okres przed świętem "Dnia Pracy" oznaczał szczyt dostaw i sprzedaży duriana. read more

A new campaign is beginning in the Spanish Region of Murcia for certain products like melons or watermelons, while it has already ended for others such as broccoli or artichokes. The impact of rains and competition from third countries on this new campaign remains to be seen. read more

Macfrut 2025: an edition that has just ended with great success at the Rimini fair; a benchmark event for the international fruit and vegetable industry. This year's edition saw a record turnout of industry professionals, including national buyers and read more

Last week, EastFruit noticed an unprecedented occurrence: beetroot became the top product in terms of the number of listings on its trading platform for the first time ever. This unusual market dominance by a vegetable that has traditionally been seen as a niche, low-profile product in Ukraine led to... read more

The Macfrut 2025 trade fair in Rimini took place from May 6th to 8th. This was the 42nd edition of the event, which is one of the largest industry gatherings in the world, particularly important for companies from the Mediterranean region - but not only. Strong delegations were present. read more

The projects related to category management, synergy with producers, and enhancement through dedicated actions are often successful in the fruit and vegetable sector. Products like apples are available in the department for most of the year. Periodically, retailers find solutions to enhance this. read more

The Meknes region, which is Morocco's historical center of grape growing, is currently facing the challenges of both climate change and market fluctuations. Achraf Nassar, a local table grape farmer, provides an update on the situation. He explains his farming activities: "Our farm is located in Meknes where we cultivate late-season table grape varieties. read more

In the days leading up to Mother's Day, flower prices were rising sharply due to strong demand. Data from the Kunming Flower Auction Center shows that the daily supply volume recently reached a record high of over 8 million stems, with the average price increasing to RMB 1.3 per stem, a 30% rise. read more