Our publication stood by Renzo Piraccini when dark clouds loomed over Macfrut, believing that the Italian fruit and vegetable sector deserved an international trade show with its own identity, which only Macfrut could guarantee. Therefore, we are pleased that this edition. read more

W roku 2025, spodziewa się, że Bułgaria zmierzy się z niemal całkowitym brakiem lokalnie uprawianych słodkich wiśni po tym, jak poważne kwietniowe przymrozki zniszczyły większość plonu. Według bourgas.ru, ponad 90% zbiorów wiśni zostało straconych, a prognozowana jest tylko minimalna produkcja, i to przy znacznie wyższych. read more

"The current apple season has been a good one," says Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for Polish apple exporter Galster, as the end of the season approaches. "It's been too good to really complain about anything, but not good enough to be labelled as." read more

The harvest of new Spanish potatoes for De Aardappelhoeve has recently begun. "The first shipments have left our Spanish growers for Belgium," says Bart Nemegheer of the Tielt-based potato company. "The quality looks very good, but due to an exceptionally wet spring, yields will be significantly read more

Macfrut confirms its growth path. The 42nd edition of the three-day trade fair at the Rimini Expo Centre saw over 61,000 attendees, marking a 10% increase compared to 2024. This edition was characterized by enthusiasm and further solidified its international dimension. read more

Cold nights had delayed the growth of peonies at Dictus Flowers in Zundert, the Netherlands, but last week's warmer weather has accelerated their development. "Just in time for Mother's Day," says Mirjan Dictus with satisfaction. By specializing in exclusive varieties, the nursery has expanded its local customer base. read more

W kwietniu Mołdawia wyeksportowała około 1 000 ton winogron stołowych, zgodnie z danymi MAIA, jak podaje Logos Press. Ponad jedną trzecią tego wolumenu wysłano do Rumunii, gdzie większość winogron prawdopodobnie będzie przetwarzana przez winnice, a nie sprzedawana jako świeże produkty spożywcze. Średnia cena hurtowa wynosiła. read more

FreshPortal Software has partnered with Service First Processing (SFP), a payment automation company. This collaboration offers a fully integrated platform that simplifies operations, improves financial processes, fosters business expansion, and enhances customer experience. Through SFP's new platform... read more

The Nakanai District in West New Britain province is spearheading a fruit-picking program in Australia and New Zealand. Prominent individuals such as youth representative Mr. Percy Bashia, District Administrator and CEO Jeffery Osa, and members of the District Development Authority board are currently in Port Moresby for this initiative. read more

The European Commission (EC) stated in its late April update that potato planting in the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) region is progressing well. Fieldwork is well advanced in Germany and the Netherlands, thanks to dry conditions since late February. read more

The experience of Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) at Macfrut in Rimini, which took place from May 6th to 8th, has ended positively. The Italian company specializing in research and experimentation with new varieties of strawberries and small fruits participated in the event this year within the Berry Area. read more

Today, FruitMasters officially opens the Smart Fruit Hub in Geldermalsen. This modern logistics and packaging center for fruit is considered unique in Europe due to its advanced systems for sorting, packaging, and logistics, all integrated into a closed and refrigerated supply chain. read more

W regionie Marchfeld na wschód od Wiednia teraz odetchnęli z ulgą po niedawnych burzach i gradobiciach w 18. tygodniu kalendarzowym. "Na szczęście udało nam się uniknąć większych szkód" - raportuje Manfred Harbich, producent owoców pestkowych i właściciel gospodarstwa owocowego o tej samej nazwie, z siedzibą w Raasdorfie. read more

The overseas organic citrus season is now starting. Lemons, mandarins, and grapefruit are already on their way, with the first South African oranges expected to arrive in weeks 25-26. To fill the gap, Eosta is providing Egyptian Valencia oranges. Despite the challenges related to citrus, the season is progressing well. read more

The pineapple sector in Costa Rica, which cultivates pineapples on nearly 50,000 hectares, along with the United Pineapple Growers Chamber (representing almost 35% of exports), is currently facing a situation of low supply due to extreme weather events. This scarcity has led to a significant rise in prices. read more

Manoj Barai, director of the Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports, stated that the production of mangoes in India has not increased since the beginning of March. He mentioned, "Despite our previous prediction of an increase in mango production, it has not materialized yet. read more

Nick Genty, CEO and co-founder of AGEYE Technologies, discusses what it truly entails to construct a completely automated indoor farm and emphasizes that simply having advanced technology is not enough. AGEYE Technologies, based in the United States, specializes in developing AI-integrated automation systems for vertical farms. read more

"Considering both Novella and Classic Potato, the sales of 2024 have reached a historic high," shares Massimo Cristiani, President of Selenella, with satisfaction. "Despite the challenges posed by climate change, we have managed to resume regular production and, read more

This year's marketing season for organic field vegetables is slowly coming to a close. Steffen reports that organic carrots for the fresh market are running out and will likely be available until the end of the month. The same situation applies to table potatoes from regional organic cultivation. read more

Obecna podaż cytryn na rynku jest dobra i stabilna. „Obserwujemy silną podaż i owoce wysokiej jakości z Dystryktu 1 Kalifornii od wszystkich dostawców, z którymi współpracujemy przez cały ten okres roku” - mówi Joshua Schwartz z Four Seasons Produce Inc., dodając, że podaż jest... read more