The Rural Development Administration has been focusing on the development of yellow oyster mushrooms, a variety known for its potential health benefits such as reducing blood pressure and enhancing immunity. This type of mushroom is mainly cultivated in Korea, East Asia, and Russia. read more

A street vendor in Surat created a viral $156 avocado toast featuring rare Pule cheese. Made from Balkan donkey milk, this cheese costs approximately $612 per half kilogram. The dish combines mashed avocado, olive oil, sesame seeds, and spices, topped with the luxurious cheese. Social media went wild over this extravagant creation. read more

The post-harvest sector is currently experiencing a transformation, driven by emerging challenges and opportunities for innovation. In 2025, major market participants—producers, exporters, and marketers—are dealing with urgent issues such as escalating energy expenses, process enhancement, and adherence to stricter regulatory requirements. read more

The organizational machinery of Macfrut has fully resumed with a busy schedule of international presentations that will touch upon numerous countries, both in Europe and beyond. By the end of February, stops are planned in Warsaw (Poland), Bogotá (Colombia), and Brazzaville (Congo). read more

Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group, states that the Polish apple industry is proud to supply apples for the EU council during Poland's presidency. She mentions that Poland will hold the presidency of the EU council for six months, and the apple has been selected as the symbol for this occasion. read more

Moroccan avocado producers and exporters gathered on January 15th in the city of Kénitra, responding to the call of the Moroccan Avocado Association. Abdellah El Yamlahi, the association's president, emphasized the need for the industry to accelerate its integration process to adapt to market fluctuations. read more

Frozen fruits contaminated with Hepatitis A virus have been found in stores of the popular retail chain Albert Heijn. So far, 31 people have reported the issue, and the Dutch equivalent of the sanitary inspectorate suggests that the scale of contamination could be larger. One of the customers

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Imports have become increasingly essential in ensuring the year-round availability of fresh fruit and vegetables in the United States. Since the transition to tariff- and quota-free trade under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was completed in 2008, imports of fresh produce have read more

W ostatnim wydarzeniu Algeria zdecydowała się na bojkot importu bananów z Ekwadoru, swojego głównego dostawcy. Decyzja ta została podjęta po tym, jak Ekwador wyraził poparcie dla planu autonomii Maroka dla Sahary, wspierając stanowisko Panamy i wycofując uznanie dla entyty Polisario. read more

In the Tongnan District of Chongqing, China, a transformation is taking place, utilizing technology to elevate the lemon sector from its traditional origins to a vibrant part of the local economy. The district produces around 330,000 tons of lemons annually from about 21,333 hectares of land. read more

The 21st edition of Marca, the International Trade Fair for Private Label Products, concluded yesterday in Bologna with an extremely positive outcome for the fruit and vegetable sector. The event, which gathered producers, buyers, and operators from the retail sector, was a success. read more

Case of frozen blueberries in the Netherlands contaminated with hepatitis A virus raises controversy (read also). The Polish Blueberry Growers Association has spoken out on this matter. Below we publish the official statement of this organization.

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The Venetian company L’insalata dell’Orto has been awarded the "BPER Green Innovation 2025" Award. The award ceremony took place in Bologna on Tuesday, at the prestigious venue of Palazzo Re Enzo, within the event Protagonisti dell’Ortofrutta Italiana, promoted by. read more

The banana sector in the Canary Islands saw a rebound in 2024 after a challenging 2023 characterized by record production but very low prices for the Plátanos de Canarias Producers' Organizations. The sector faced a critical situation in 2023 due to persistently low prices at the source and a sharp read more

The data on the fruit and vegetable market reported at Marca Fresh 2025 by SG Marketing during the conference "Fruits and Vegetables between experience and sustainability" organized by the Women in Retail Association show substantial stability. "The pie has remained the same," said. read more

A team spearheaded by the Oxford Martin School and the Environmental Change Institute has investigated the feasibility of modifying Value Added Taxes (VAT) to encourage healthier and more sustainable food choices in the UK and other European countries. Their findings, featured in the journal Nature Food, suggest that... read more

McDonald's renews its commitment to promote high-quality Made in Italy products with the return of the My Selection line, available these days in over 750 restaurants throughout Italy. read more

The Department of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Jammu organized a Buyer-Seller Meet 2024-25 for flower growers today under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) at Baba Jitto, Kisan Kendra Talab Tillo. The event aimed to foster a robust marketplace for floriculture... read more

Justin Mudge's early years in the emerging South African blueberry industry date back thirty years and led to him chairing the industry association BerriesZA for five years. He gained recognition during the weeks-long port strike in 2022 when he spoke out against the destruction in the mainstream media. read more

In this citrus campaign and in previous ones, a slowdown in prices and a slower export dynamics are detected around this time due to the entry of oranges from Egypt at very low prices. La Unió

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