"We are at the crossroads of seasons," explains Mourad Ben Salem, manager of Med'Essor, a company present at the Rungis market. "The grape season is coming to an end, especially with the end of the Italian origin. We are also still at the very beginning of the Spanish clementine season. read more

Despite inflation and a decline in purchasing power, sustainable net packaging for fruits and vegetables remains a popular choice, according to NaturNetz GmbH management, founded in 2023. Following the introduction of their nature-based nets to the market last year, the compostable and plastic-free packaging... read more

At Fiera Bolzano from November 21 to 23, Interpoma 2024 will highlight digital advancements in the apple industry. The event, known for its in-depth examination of apple production trends, will feature 490 exhibitors from 21 countries in a 25,000-square-meter venue. The "Orchard of read more

Bouquet seedless watermelons are the flagship summer fruit of Anecoop France, and the company is now aiming to elevate persimmons as the new star of the winter season! Considered a "strategic product" for the cooperative, they aim to popularize this fruit in the French market. "Currently, the fruit selection... read more

The impact of this DANA has been devastating for the persimmon cultivation in Valencia, especially in the areas with the highest production. According to initial estimates, losses exceed 70% of the harvest in many areas, as the... read more

Exotifruit wants to warn colleagues in the fresh produce trade about a scammer. "We have been deceived by a French individual who falsely claims to represent the company Pissier (Rungis) s.a.s. Pissier primarily deals with grains and does not place orders for fresh fruit. This scam involves the fraudulent use of the original order template. read more

The Catalan citrus sector annually produces around 132,000 tons of fruits, the vast majority of which are mandarins and oranges. For the first time, the producers and distributors of these foods have a. read more

The annual China International Fruit Expo (CHINA FRUIT) will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from August 27 to 29, 2025. Registration is now open, and a new booth sales policy is in place. Reach out to your business partners for the most recent booth details and exclusive offers. read more

Over the past 25 years, Kiku GmbH has been the leading force behind many successful apple varieties, including Crimson Snow, ISAAQ, Red Moon, Kiku, and SWING. This year at Interpoma in Bolzano, the variety manager officially celebrates its 25th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, we had a conversation... read more

In Sila, the season of Igp Potato continues with digging and the market becomes very active. IFNfa highlights the point of the season with Albino Carli, director of the O.P. Consortium Producers of Associated Potato Producers Soc. Coop. Agricultural, the main commercial reference for Sila IGP Potato. read more

The disaster caused by the DANA in the Valencian Community has mobilized numerous companies in the national agricultural sector. Since last week, many have been working hard to help the victims of the worst storm Spain has experienced. read more

The Kandahar Chamber of Commerce and Investment has been in discussions with Chinese traders to assess the export opportunities for Kandahar's pomegranates to China, as part of broader efforts to expand regional trade connections. The Chamber revealed that 20,894 tons of the fruit have already been exported. read more

Na dzień 1 listopada 2024 r. Federalny System Informacyjny Państwa "Argus-Fito" informuje o wzroście importu owoców i jagód do Rosji w porównaniu z danymi z poprzedniego roku. Ogólny import owoców z zagranicy do Rosji wzrósł o 8,3%. W pierwszych dziesięciu miesiącach 2023 r. read more

Tetiana Ivchenko, Head of the Laboratory at the Institute of Vegetable and Melon Growing at the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences (NAAS) and Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, is sharing the advantages of cultivating sweet potatoes, their health benefits, and their high export potential. read more

Modern horticulture relies on varietal innovation, and the meeting point for this evolution will be the Plant Nursery Area, the exhibition dedicated to innovation in the nursery sector, during the next edition of Macfrut. The fair of the international supply chain. read more

Data from the Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture shows that in the last 5 years, the area of ​​strawberry cultivation has significantly decreased, as well as the number of farms growing this crop. In 2020, strawberries were grown in 43,061 farms. read more

This often poses a significant economic challenge for businesses. Simon Schumacher, spokesperson and managing director of the Association of Southern German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE), and lawyer Christian Fritz from the Freiburg law firm Fritz & Kollegen, have discussed this. read more

Indian importer IG International has announced the arrival of the season’s first shipment of premium Chilean cherries to India. This consignment is the earliest of Chilean cherries to enter the Indian market, arriving in the first week of November. read more

Iyris and Red Sea Global have announced the launch of the National Food Production Initiative in Saudi Arabia, with the goal of supporting local farming communities, revitalizing unproductive land, boosting the domestic economy, and decreasing the Kingdom's dependency on imported food. read more

A new line of prepared meals has been introduced by the manufacturers who claim that they contain all five recommended portions of your daily 5 A Day servings of fruits and vegetables. read more