The collaboration between Brand-Cross and Nicofruit®, a company within the Frutthera Growers Organization, continues with the new integrated campaign Fragola Matera®. This campaign includes a content video and social media spot planning, as well as an outdoor planning with large billboards. read more

Raspberry cultivation in tunnels is gaining importance. Interestingly, biological solutions work well in this system, both for protection against diseases and pests. In the prepared material, we present several solutions discussed by Dr. Paweł Krawiec.

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Authorities at the Port of Rijeka in Croatia intercepted 85 kilograms of cocaine hidden in banana containers. The shipment, which originated from Ecuador and transited through Malta, was announced by police authorities, according to KosovaPress. Andrej Franulović, head of the Rijeka regional authorities, stated that the interception was a significant success in combating drug trafficking. read more

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Leader Specialised Freight are reminding road users to give heavy vehicles space as they transport precious and fragile goods in time for Mother's Day. Fresh cut flower sales are set to bloom this Mother's Day, with every bunch sold contributing read more

Po kilku tygodniach stopniowego wzrostu cen na rynku cebuli, Machiel Boons z firmy komisowej Uien Radar zgłasza krótką przerwę. "Rynek był ostatnio tak rozgrzany, że wszyscy podążali za trendem wzrostowym. Teraz, doświadczenie pokazuje, że gdy ceny przekroczą 20 centów, zazwyczaj opadają. read more

After a few weeks of nice sunny weather, Fife Fruits, based in Cupar, Fife, are on the verge of starting to pick the first strawberries of the season. "The weather has been pretty good over the last few days. We haven't had the highest temperatures, but it has been so much better than last year,". read more

A true twinning between two great fruits from Sicily: this is what happened in Rimini, during the first day of Macfrut, between the Consortium for the Protection of Red Oranges from Sicily IGP and the Consortium for Ribera Orange DOP during the presentation of the Committee. read more

Record edition for the Consortium for the Protection of PGI Pachino tomatoes (with over 140 companies including producers and packagers), which was the center of attention at the major fruit and vegetable fair Macfrut in Rimini from the opening. Over 2500 dishes made with the red gold of Sicily. read more

Organic fruit is becoming increasingly popular and has long since established itself on the shelves of major retailers, having started out as a niche product. "We now generate a significant proportion of our annual sales with organic products – and this share is growing steadily. Apples are by read more

The stone fruit season has started in the Spanish region of Murcia with a one-week delay and a slow harvesting pace due to the weather conditions this year, alongside a high demand in the market. "Murcia's stone fruit harvest began with limited quantities in the second week of..." read more

The 80 years of VOG were celebrated at Macfrut 2025. At the international event in Rimini, from May 6th to 8th, the Consortium took stock of its current situation, from the positive sales trends to the latest brand innovations such as Marlene®, Cosmic Crisp®, and Giga®. read more

Langdam Guest Farm in the Koo Valley hosted a postharvest day this week, organized in collaboration with biological crop protection provider RealIPM. The event also served as a field day for Protea Carmingo and Rubyngo apricot orchards, showcasing Farlis varieties planted under nets in 2023. "The... read more

The Commerce Ministry of Thailand is tackling the problem of falling fruit prices by accelerating the distribution of 950,000 tons of produce both locally and globally. Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan emphasized the ministry's cooperation with various organizations to. read more

A new 30-hectare apricot orchard will be planted this year in the Dnistrovskyi district of Bukovina, Ukraine. The project is being implemented by LLC "Dnistrovi Sady," one of the largest and most modern fruit-growing enterprises in the region. The company has been operating in Bukovina for 15 years. read more

Moldovan fruit growers in several central and eastern regions are predicting a relatively high early plum harvest, despite late April frosts. According to industry representatives cited by Logos Press, early varieties such as "Čačak's Early," "Čačak's Best," and "Piteștianka" have mostly read more

Present all year on the shelves with 100% Italian product, carrots represent a certainty for the fruit and vegetable department. However, they do not always receive the attention they deserve from sector operators, despite the clear numbers: 11 thousand hectares cultivated throughout the Peninsula and... read more

In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, durians that have been rejected during export inspections are being sold for around $1.14 per kilogram, marking a 10-year low in prices. These fruits are being sold on roadsides in Can Tho City and Hau Giang Province with signs advertising the discounted prices. Currently, traders are taking advantage of the situation by selling these rejected durians to local consumers. read more

The global strawberry market is currently experiencing different conditions in key producing regions. Some countries are enjoying high production levels and steady demand, while others are encountering obstacles such as weather disturbances, competition in the market, and changing consumer preferences. As the season continues, read more

They certainly didn't go unnoticed: cloaks fluttering in the wind, proud looks, and... a decidedly tasty shape. They are the mascots of the Fruit and Vegetable Heroes, the vegetable superheroes who conquered Macfrut 2025 with selfies, laughter, and lots of curiosity. Bringing them to the stage is Op Natura Sicula. read more

Wageningen researcher Spyros Paparrizos is working on introducing the DROP weather app in Kenya, Ghana, and Zimbabwe. The app, which is part of the SAFE4ALL project, merges satellite-based meteorological data with traditional local weather insights shared by smallholder farmers. Paparrizos, a read more