GRAY Farms in Portsoy, Scotland, recently hosted a demonstration of post-harvest potato technology organized by Agropack Solutions, a Scottish distributor for Wevano, Manter, Solidtec, Inovaa, Meconaf, Scotts UK, and Vegniek. The event showcased Agropack Solutions' Grading & Packing line. read more

Sezon bezkarłowych winogron stołowych w Brazylii przebiega pomyślnie, z wzrostem o 40% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem oraz korzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi. Mniejsza liczba opadów deszczu korzystnie wpłynęła na lokalną produkcję, umożliwiając stabilniejsze dostawy wyższej jakości. Niemniej jednak sektor stoi w obliczu znaczących wyzwań: read more

We are in the midst of the strawberry cultivation campaign and providing an updated overview of the situation is Francesco Nicodemo, president of Op Frutthera Growers: "This year, the area in Basilicata has experienced a production decrease estimated at around 15-20%, due to the conditions." read more

With the end of the Mediterranean avocado season, particularly from Morocco and Spain, it is now the turn of avocado origins from summer regions to supply the European market. According to Paul Kyalo, CEO of Konza Tropicals, avocados from Kenya are well-positioned in the market but face logistical challenges that hinder their distribution. read more

W końcu 2024 roku Superfresh Growers wprowadził na rynek nową linie opakowań organicznych, aby przyciągnąć rodziny, znaleźć zastosowanie dla mniejszych jabłek i podzielić się swoją pasją do zrównoważonego rolnictwa. Wchodząc w Miesiąc Ziemi i obserwując sadzenie ożywające w rozkwicie, ta inicjatywa wydaje się bardziej aktualna niż kiedykolwiek. read more

Although small quantities of extra-early fruit have already begun to be harvested in the Spanish Region of Murcia, significant quantities are not expected until early May. This is due to cooler-than-usual maximum temperatures, which are delaying the ripening of the early fruit by 8 to 10 days. read more

Easter sometimes seems to surpass even Christmas in importance for many wholesalers. The return of local products to the market in large volumes means that the run-up to the holiday is always a time to pull out all the stops. "Still, it does depend on the weather. If it's bad, sales always dip a read more

The EastFruit team is continuing its analysis of global blueberry markets, and this is the third report in our series focusing on Chile – the first country to emerge as a major player in the export of fresh blueberries. Be sure to also check out our reports on Peru and the overall global blueberry production and trade. read more

The first Ninfa variety apricots are already being harvested in Puglia. Approximately 4-5 tonnes per day are entering the warehouse of the Spina Group, where they are processed and sent to Italian customers. The volumes are expected to double starting from next week (the 17th in 2025). read more

North America is getting ready for the expiration of the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, which will result in tariffs of 20.91% being implemented on July 14, 2025. This change could significantly impact tomato trade in the area. Mexico continues to be the primary supplier, but the supply is changing as the season comes to a close. read more

On April 25th, the 42nd edition of the 50km Di Romagna ultramarathon will take place, with Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirming its support for the second consecutive year. The historic ultramarathon is known as one of the oldest in Italy. read more

In anticipation of the upcoming carrot campaign in Northern Italy, starting around May 20, Zanarini srl is sharing some insights on the current European market trends, the status of 2024 stocks, production trends in Sicily and the Chioggia area, as well as some perspectives on the new Veneto campaign. read more

April frosts have affected orchards in Hungary, with the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (HCA) mentioning the possibility of partially mitigating the damage through the agricultural compensation program. Unusually severe night frosts between April 6 and 9 resulted in harm to blossoming orchards, as temperatures plummeted. read more

On Tuesday afternoon, a hailstorm was recorded in Vegas Altas del Guadiana, in the Spanish region of Extremadura, which caused damage to various crops in the towns of Don Benito and Villanueva de la Serena, among other municipalities. In these areas, some nectarine and plum orchards have been affected. read more

Morocco is rapidly becoming a key player in the global fruit and vegetable trade, as stated by EastFruit. Despite its arid climate and chronic water scarcity, the country has emerged as the third fastest-growing exporter of fruits and vegetables in the world, thanks to a resilient and forward-thinking approach. read more

Due to the current warming, plant growth is definitely accelerating. Although blueberry flowering will probably start in about two weeks (in some regions of Poland even earlier), it is already worth ensuring the presence of pollinating insects. They can be read more

The adoption of biosolutions in the Italian agricultural and fruit sector is rapidly growing, confirming a concrete commitment towards sustainability and environmental impact reduction. This is according to a survey conducted by Agri2000 Net on over 200 Italian fruit companies. read more

Amid the ongoing war and climate change, Ukraine's fruit and berry sector is undergoing significant transformation, with new crops like alpine strawberries, actinidia (hardy kiwi), and hazelnuts emerging in regions previously considered unsuitable for such cultivation. Volodymyr Pechko, head of read more

From today, the new Selenella New Potatoes will be back in the fruit and vegetable departments of the best retail stores. A 100% Italian product, the result of high-quality work, controlled and guaranteed at every stage. Today marks the beginning of the marketing campaign: "This year we started..." read more

Sicily confirms itself as a cradle of agri-food excellence thanks to its unique microclimatic conditions, characterized by strong temperature variations, low levels of humidity, and an extraordinary variety of soils. It is in this privileged context that the Sicilian netted melon is born. read more