Another weather setback has been added to the challenges faced by stone fruit producers in the wider area of Tyrnavos, Greece. Two days of hailstorms in late April caused additional damage to the already devastated production from the frost in March. "The March frost had already destroyed this year's... read more

Ukraine has suspended applications for orchard and greenhouse development grants under the eRobota program due to the exhaustion of allocated state budget funds, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food announced. The ministry stated that all funds earmarked for the creation and expansion of such facilities have been fully utilized. read more

Cosco Shipping Ports reported a 7.5% year-on-year increase in total container throughput for the first quarter of 2025, reaching 35.75 million TEUs. Revenue for the quarter rose by 14.7% to US$381.5 million, while profit attributable to equity holders increased by 33.5% to US$83.9 million. read more

In the citrus groves of Huelva, Spain, the presence of Paracoccus burnerae, a mealybug species not previously reported in Europe, has recently been confirmed. This was reported by the Spanish entomologist Jesús Quintano Sánchez, who documented its appearance in conjunction with attacks from the... read more

The National Union of Juice Producers (KUPS) has published a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Minister of Health, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Minister of Finance regarding the need to allocate financial resources for the withdrawal of fruit raw materials and products

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This season, Argentina exported 4,803 tons of peaches, plums, and nectarines between October and April. This amount is 44% lower than in the same period of the previous season and 11% lower than the average of the last three seasons (2021/22-2023/24), according to reports from the National Agri-Food. read more

Morocco’s avocado success story sounds like a horticultural fairy tale: in a short span of time, a serene part of North Africa has transformed into one of the most promising new suppliers of this creamy, green fruit. For retailers and importers in search of exceptional produce, Moroccan avocados provide a unique option. read more

The Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation (KSMDMC) has expanded its Karsiri portal to facilitate the direct sale of 12 mango varieties to consumers in Bengaluru. This initiative is designed to streamline the supply chain by directly linking mango farmers with consumers. read more

After the success of the first edition, this year the highly anticipated Kiwi Passion Day is back, scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, at Meeting Room D2 - Pavilion D2 of MACFRUT in Rimini (click here to register). The event, now in its second edition, ... read more

Johannesburg is scheduled to host the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference from May 14-16, 2025, at the Sandton Convention Centre. The conference will highlight Africa's significance in the worldwide fresh produce industry, addressing topics such as food security, climate change, and market modernization. read more

For Shi Jianhua, the chairman of Shanghai Flower and Horticulture (Group) Co Ltd (SFG) which produces 150 million seedlings and 2.2 million potted flowers annually, he has a grand vision for his company — to expand across China and spread fragrance worldwide. As an industrial leader, SFG is often referred to as read more

"We've had an eventful first quarter for blueberries in 2025," says Robbert Leisink of FruitFul Berries from Venlo. "From week 1 to 8, we saw excellent volumes of consistently high quality from Chile. But just as quickly as Chile entered the market, it tapered off again." "The volumes available read more

To mark the official start of the fresh vegetable season, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is once again presenting its complete spring range: in addition to strawberries, lettuce, leafy salads, kohlrabi, asparagus, rhubarb, etc., spring onions and radishes have been harvested since March. read more

The shareholders' meeting of Despar Italia, the consortium company that brings together six food distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Despar brand, held yesterday, renewed the Board of Directors and appointed the top positions in the Consortium. read more

The Insalata dell'Orto is preparing to celebrate an important milestone: its first 25 years of activity, which will be celebrated at Macfrut 2025 (Hall D2 - Stand 004) where a special project dedicated to sustainability will be presented, involving in a significant way. read more

Over the past few nights, frost has occurred in almost the entire Poland. Depending on the region and terrain, temperatures dropped from -2˚C to even -7˚C. The extent of damage to blueberry flowers from frost depends on the development stage of the flowers and on that, read more

Health and well-being at the center of the 42nd edition of Macfrut, scheduled from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8 at the Rimini Expo Centre. Protagonists as testimonials are 11 "ambassadors" of healthy eating: Manuela Arcuri, Valentina Vezzali, Matilde Brandi, Daniele Lupo, Valeria Marini, read more

The Insalata dell'Orto is preparing to celebrate an important milestone: its first 25 years of activity. This anniversary will be celebrated by the company in Mira (Venice) – a reference point in the fresh-cut produce sector and the leading European producer of edible flowers – during the Macfrut 2025 event in Rimini. read more

UNS Farms is transforming the future of food production in the UAE. Founded in 2018 as a part of the Speedex Group, UNS Farms has emerged as one of Dubai's most sophisticated urban vertical farms. Covering 30,000 square feet, the farm is capable of producing up to 1,500 kilograms of fresh, pesticide-free vegetables daily. read more

Exports of fruits via airfreight are increasingly encountering challenges such as weight variations that disrupt logistics, last-minute cancellations due to production delays, and strict phytosanitary controls at the destination. These factors necessitate increased precision and coordination to maintain quality standards and meet delivery deadlines. read more