New York, the nation's third-largest wine producer, grows more than 134 grape varieties on nearly 16,000 acres of land. The increasing demand for New York grapes is accompanied by challenges from invasive species, plant diseases, and climate fluctuations, leading to a concentration on research and management strategies. read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące spożycia[1] z sezonu 2023/24, udostępnione przez Światową Organizację Awokado, ujawniają, że niektóre europejskie rynki są jednymi z największych konsumentów awokado, przy czym kraje takie jak Francja, Niemcy, Wielka Brytania i Włochy wszystkie odnotowały znaczne wzrosty spożycia na osobę.

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At the recent Fruit Logistica 2025, Ecuador and Colombia reaffirmed their commitment to the sustainability and security of the banana trade at the "Banana Connect: growing sustainability, exporting quality, and a safe product" event. The meeting, which was organized by their embassies and read more

Bruno Bertheloz, President of Europe Pink Lady Apples, revealed his new plan to have 100 million people consume the fruit by 2030, with two billion apples being eaten yearly, as reported by FreshFruitPortal. read more

The first months of the year are historically challenging for wholesale markets, characterized by a decrease in demand after holiday expenses. The first weeks of February have also been no exception, with few exceptions such as strawberries and artichokes. read more

FRUIT LOGISTICA, the global trade fair for the fresh produce industry held in Berlin, has been chosen as the occasion by FEDEMCO

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The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport) and its associated companies return from Fruit Logistica with the satisfaction of having maintained

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Amazon closes 2024 with a revenue of 638 billion dollars (approximately 614 billion euros), up 11% from the previous year, fueled by a strong performance in the fourth quarter (+10%). But the real surprise concerns the profits: the net income has almost doubled (+95%). read more

Once again this year, the very early asparagus produced by ASPA2 is kicking off the French asparagus season. "We started harvesting and selling on January 13th." This campaign date is always unaffected by the weather thanks to an underground hot water system that ensures high-quality produce. read more

Alden Brown has been working at Selle Farm, near Wrightstown, New Jersey, for almost ten years. As the Manager, he is in charge of overseeing all aspects of growing, production, and shipping on the four-generation family farm. Selle Farms has approximately four acres of crops under glass, including propagation. read more

A record increase in potato prices is causing further financial difficulties for Iranians, especially as one in three households are reportedly struggling to afford basic necessities. The crisis has become more prominent as the leaders of the three branches of government have intervened and issued a directive to address the situation. read more

Podaż batatów jest bardzo ograniczona. "Zrobimy wszystko, co w naszej mocy, aby przedłużyć zbioru w tym roku tak długo, jak to możliwe" - mówi Robin Narron z Nash Produce. To wynika nie tylko z mniejszego zbioru jesienią 2024 roku, ale również z mniej imponujących batatów o mniejszym rozmiarze i mniejszej liczbie dużych batatów. read more

This February, Growy officially launched its first own-label produce in Dutch supermarkets. Consumers will now have access to salad mixes, herbs, and microgreens grown in Amsterdam, primarily found in the Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Amersfoort areas. The products are available at a price range of €1.29 to read more

Although the kiwi season in Greece has mostly ended, the previous season was positive compared to previous ones, according to Dimitris Tzounopoulos, sales manager for Greek kiwi exporter A.C. Meliki. "The Greek kiwi season has been very good for the producers." read more

UK: Pricewatch Group becomes the first retailer to utilize the last-mile delivery solution offered by British retail technology company NearSt. NearSt has introduced a new solution for convenience retailers in the UK, which seamlessly integrates their EPoS systems and in-store inventory with popular delivery platforms like Uber Eats. read more

The early onion sowing in Spain was completed about a month ago. In this instance, the acreage has been reduced by 10 to 12%, with a significant drop of over 30% in Andalusia, the main early onion growing region in Spain. However, the acreage dedicated to mid-season and late onions is still being planted. read more

Berlin was the place to do business last week, as over 91,000 people from around the world working in the fresh produce sector gathered for FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025. The world's leading trade fair for fresh products attracted a significant number. read more

The harvested potatoes from the NEPG zone (EU-04, i.e. BE, DE, FR, and NL) in 2024 amount to 24.7 million tons, a 6.9% increase compared to the 2023 harvest. Despite the rise in supply, the market remains active. Producer prices have increased from 12.50 €/100 kg in October-November 2024 to 30.00. read more

During an evening that blended gastronomy, diplomacy, and business, the Embassy of Ecuador in Germany and the country's Banana Cluster organized the "Delights from the Middle of the World" dinner at the H10 Berlin Ku'damm Hotel on February 6. The event was attended by authorities and ... read more

"This year, the Sicilian strawberry season started in November 2024 and will end around May 2025. The production is proceeding well and no particular difficulties or plant diseases have been reported," says Alessandro Arini, Sales Manager of the company 'I frutti del Sole,' located in Marsala. read more