On Thursday, February 13th, we visited six large supermarkets: Biedronka, Lidl, Auchan, Carrefour, Kaufland, and Aldi. In all of them, we found a wide selection of blueberries in packages ranging from 125 g to 500 g. Among them were small heart-shaped punnets - perfect for... read more

ASAJA Alicante and the Chair of Precision Agriculture, Digitalization, and Sustainability (CAPDS),

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According to analysts from the EastFruit project, a decrease in trading activity is being observed in Ukraine's apple market. This is due to many producers losing hope of further price increases in this segment and starting to sell off stored fruits. read more

Kamwaka Bogere Amonie, sales manager of the fresh produce exporter Damex Uganda Ltd, states that there are different seasons for various avocado varieties in Uganda. "The Ugandan Hass avocado season falls within the first rainy season, from February to June, as well as the second rainy season, from July to..." read more

Perfume is a popular gift for Valentine's Day, but have you ever thought of treating your greenhouse pests to a scented surprise? The team at Davik Industries has launched a bug trap that's not only sticky but also smelly. The product, named Super Catchy, was introduced at Fruit Logistica 2025. read more

Na Tu BiShvat, Centralne Biuro Statystyczne Izraela opublikowało dane dotyczące sadów, produkcji świeżych owoców i importu suszonych owoców. Raport pokazuje znaczący spadek nowych nasadzeń drzew w latach 2023-2024, głównie z powodu wojny. Szacowana powierzchnia nowo posadzonych drzew owocowych w roku hebrajskim. read more

February is the busiest month for cut flower exporters in Turkey, as Valentine's Day on the 14th of the month leads to the shipment of 70 million or more blooms to markets across the continent. Revenue of between $8 million and $10 million is expected, followed by International Women's Day. read more

KWS Vegetables, a global leader in spinach seed production, recently hosted its open house days from February 11 to 13 at its trial field in Miranda, Murcia. The Dutch multinational company showcased new and improved spinach varieties and welcomed customers from across Europe to its 20-hectare test field. read more

Salix Fruits successfully participated in Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025. With a record-breaking attendance of over 91,000 industry professionals, the event provided an invaluable marketing, networking, and innovation platform. The company's primary objective at Fruit Logistica was to bring read more

The global onion market is currently facing major challenges, including oversupply, fluctuating demand, and price instability impacting various regions. In Europe, high stock levels are putting pressure on prices, with slow sales being reported in France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. Italy is also experiencing similar challenges in the onion market. read more

Fruit company L.M. van Dijk, located in Lexmond, is busy throughout the year with cultivating, refrigerating, sorting, packaging, and delivering top-quality fruit. However, they often faced a slower period towards the end of the season. "Once the pears were harvested, we frequently had a decrease in business activity," explains Mathijn van Dijk. read more

The leading company in research and development of horticultural seeds, Ramiro Arnedo, organized a field day yesterday. It took place at the estate of Manuela Marín Sedano (La Mojonera).

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Today is Valentine's Day, the holiday of lovers, and even the fruit and vegetable sector seizes the opportunity to celebrate this event. This is demonstrated by the themed decorations we have observed in various chains of organized retail in recent days. Among the most scenic displays... read more

The traditional monthly meeting of the marketing committee of Assomela took place on Tuesday, February 11th, where Italian apple producers had the opportunity to discuss the market trends of the past month, the final European production, and the forecasts. read more

A minister of agriculture who was enthusiastically eating an apple was present during the packing of the first South African apples bound for Thailand in sixteen years, following the announcement in December that access had been resumed. Core Fruit wasted no time and swiftly loaded the first container of Joya apples this week, which are expected to... read more

"What I had already seen in most sub-Saharan African countries is confirmed in Tanzania: fruit in supermarkets is much more expensive than in Europe," reports Renzo Piraccini, President of Macfrut, who is currently on a mission in Tanzania. "I saw white and red seedless South African grapes on sale at a price of about 5 euros per kilo." read more

A new mandarin variety that is red both on the inside and the outside is nearing the end of its development and validation phase, and will soon be ready to be marketed. Ciqua Levante is known as the breeder of innovative varieties such as the SilkRoad lemon and the CQN42 orange, the world's read more

A new container loading table has been integrated into the logistics operations of Richel Group at their headquarters in Eygalieres, Provence Alpes, France. The table was designed to optimize loading efficiency and reduce physical strain on workers. "This equipment is transforming the way we" read more

Federdistribuzione shares the appeal of the European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Implementation and Simplification, Valdis Dombrovskis, (pictured above, source: European Commission) published yesterday in the national press, in which he talks about a "turn towards anti-bureaucracy". read more

Despite facing global challenges and climate changes in recent years, Moldova has successfully expanded its presence in the EU market. Apples have risen to 4th place among consumer preferences in the global market. As a result, in 2024, there was an 87% increase in. read more