Importacje małych owoców cytrusowych do UE rosną, coraz bardziej wyzwalając wyzwania dla przemysłu cytrusowego w Walencji, zwłaszcza w Castellón. Po sezonie głównie prowadzonym przez RPA od września do listopada, Turcja i Egipt przejęły inicjatywę jako główni konkurenci w kolejnych miesiącach. read more

Smithers-Oasis UK has launched The Big Green Plan 2030, its new sustainability strategy. The document highlights some of the company's key achievements over the past five years, and sets out brand new 2030 goals, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. read more

While a peak in the blueberry harvest was expected in Morocco in April, following numerous weather-induced delays, the situation appears to be more complex in terms of production. On the marketing front, Moroccan exporters are also seeing a drop in prices, despite strong European demand for the fruit. read more

Todis, a private label supermarket chain owned by Iges S.r.l. and controlled by the cooperative PAC2000A, has announced the appointment of Giannalberto Cancemi as Chief Executive Officer. With over 25 years of experience in the retail sector, Cancemi has built his entire professional career. read more

At Macfrut, in pavilion D3 booth 197, FungAmico is presenting itself with a renewed face and a clear message: to bring mushrooms back to the center of the daily table, with a simpler, more direct, and contemporary language. The new brand identity, already visible at the booth, focuses on. read more

Ten years ago the debut of a project that contributed to changing the pepper category, creating space for a segment that has now become an increasingly recognizable piece in the assortment of large-scale retail. And as often happens when a product enters a new phase of maturity, read more

Manuel Valdes Lara is an agronomist and owner-partner at Bresca Hortalizas. With 17 years of experience in the greenhouse industry, he supports growers across Mexico and beyond. In this interview, he explains why irrigation has become a high-pressure daily challenge, and why autonomous climate... read more

Romagnoli F.llie Cpr system, in collaboration with the Lombardy Food Bank, is launching a project to recover and redistribute potatoes and onions that do not meet commercial standards but are still suitable for consumption, allocating them to charitable facilities in the area. From the fields to the... read more

On March 14, 2026, the Egyptian Administrative Court ruled in favor of Sun World International, LLC, rejecting a legal challenge against the plant variety protection of its proprietary seedless grape variety Sugrathirteen, with fruit commercially marketed under the registered brand Midnight. read more

Pankaj Kondhalkar from A1 Products stated that with the rising temperatures in India after March, consumers are now opting for imported mandarins and oranges as the domestic citrus varieties from Punjab and Nagpur have already finished. He mentioned, "Post March, once the local season ends and the heat intensifies, there is a surge in demand for citrus fruits." read more

Premier trial gardens in three Southern states will host members of the horticulture industry as part of the Southern Garden Tour on June 2-4, 2026. The tour hosts are Young's Plant Farm in Auburn, Alabama, the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, and Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, North Carolina. read more

Bangladesh's export of vegetables, fruit, and processed agricultural products to the Middle East, Europe, and other destinations is facing disruption as cargo airfreight costs have nearly doubled following the ongoing war between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Exporters report lower read more

Lettuce celebrate: Morrisons' cult favourite salad bar is expanding in response to demand, becoming bigger, bolder, and protein-packed. Morrisons announced, "Our iconic salad bar is growing even larger and more exciting, with a variety of delicious new additions now available in stores - from flavorful sides and dressings to... read more

The green transition is materializing in packaging products, with new formats of paper trays designed to improve protection, visibility, and communication on the shelf. Introducing them is Gianluca Castellini, CEO of Smurfit Westrock, met among the stands of Macfrut, where... read more

Meksyk jest największym producentem awokado na świecie, z szacowaną produkcją wynoszącą 2,8 miliona ton. Niemal połowa produkcji awokado w Meksyku jest eksportowana do krajów na całym świecie. "Zgodnie z branżą, jesteśmy firmą silnie nastawioną na eksport" - mówi Mariana Palma, Starszy专kiegością卡。 read more

There was anticipation, and also quite a bit of curiosity, surrounding this edition of Macfrut: the first under the presidency of Patrizio Neri, inaugurated yesterday morning with a high-profile institutional framework culminating in the presence of Francesco Lollobrigida, Minister of Agriculture. read more

The Western Cape fruit industry is working to address the lack of locally based manufacturing for packhouse equipment. Grading systems, conveyor lines, and related technology have traditionally been imported for decades. The establishment of a production facility in Paarl signals a change in how packhouses may obtain their equipment. read more

"A major shift in the industry is the diminishing influence of multinational corporations and the rise of local exporters. In Panama, we previously depended heavily on multinational companies, but participating in international trade fairs has enabled us to connect with customers directly," said Isaías Zarzavilla, CEO of Isalbert Fruits S.A. read more