Sustainability is the "here and now, bringing back the capacity to look to the future" is a perfect synthesis of the Corriere della Sera and Buone Notizie context created with NeXt New Economics for All which, for the fourth year, has called together the Italian entities committed to. read more

Unseasonable weather patterns are beginning to impact the availability of staple vegetables in UK supermarkets. From empty avocado displays to gaps in locally sourced carrots and parsnips, consumers are noticing the effects of a changing climate on their fresh produce options. Supermarkets are read more

The global lime market is mainly dominated by Mexico, Brazil, India, and Egypt. Mexico is the largest exporter, followed by Brazil, with Europe and the US being the main export destinations. In recent years, the demand for limes has been growing at a rate of 4 to 6% annually due to their increasing use for. read more

With the citrus industry facing a critical juncture, growers are exploring every possible solution to combat the devastating citrus greening disease. Scientists view genetic editing, specifically CRISPR technology, as a potential means to save Florida's iconic crop and influence consumer perceptions of it. read more

To strengthen the Habanero chili production chain through collaboration between science and the agricultural sector, the Yucatan Scientific Research Center (CICY) announced the launch of two new Habanero chili seed varieties: Mayan K'iin and Mayan Chac. These new varieties will enable producers to read more

While growing strawberries or raspberries under cover provides many benefits, it also poses some challenges for producers. Among them is the need to reduce production costs (mainly labor costs). Another key factor is the requirement to obtain fruits without any residues or. read more

The blueberry sector in Colombia is growing quickly, with estimates from the Agricultural Rural Planning Unit (Upra) suggesting that the current 650 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation could increase by 669.23% to reach 3,000 to 5,000 hectares by 2026. read more

The European Union has granted Protected Designation of Origin status to Türkiye's Kirkagac melon, ensuring its name protection within the EU. This recognition links the melon to the Kirkagac region in the Aegean and its unique cultivation methods. Kirkagac District Governor Zafer Oktay read more

Corrections: More and more growers are opting for the smart Growcoon plug. "Among other things, to reduce failures, increase crop uniformity, and improve cultivation results. However, large-scale, advanced horticulture requires more than just a high-performing growing plug. Efficient handling of the product and" read more

Ventura, a historical reference point in the dried fruit market, renews its commitment to supporting sports and well-being by participating in the Wizz Air Milano Marathon 2025 on April 6th. An unmissable event for running enthusiasts, this year distinguished by a fast track. read more

From January 1 to March 20, 2025, approximately 13,000 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables were imported to the Kaliningrad region, arriving from 21 countries. This volume is similar to last year's figures for the same period, when 13,500 tons were imported, according to the regional office of... read more

The Egyptian orange campaign is coming to a premature end due to difficulties in sourcing oranges for export. Zeinab Mohammed, export sales representative at Al Solimania, says: "It's getting increasingly difficult to source the right size oranges in Egypt, and we're nearing the end of." read more

It was a historic event. During the 13th International Blueberry Conference, the first sand painting show of its kind took place. The history of blueberry cultivation in Poland was "narrated" by Magdalena Suszek-Bąk. It was an extraordinary performance.

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There has been a response from the Ecuadorian banana sector in light of comments made by "political figures" linking banana exporters to alleged drug trafficking activities. The Ecuadorian Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec) has denounced these remarks as "malicious and biased." read more

The global lime market is mainly dominated by Mexico, Brazil, India, and Egypt. Mexico is the largest exporter, followed by Brazil, with Europe and the US being the main export destinations. In recent years, the demand for limes has grown between 4 and 6% annually due to their versatile uses. read more

Egipt has obserwed a significant increase in the export of fresh grapes to Finland, as reported by EastFruit. By the end of 2024, the country delivered 3.8 thousand tons of grapes to the Finnish market, with a total value exceeding $14 million. This marks almost three times the export volume of 2023 and establishes a new trend. read more

In January, Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables are off to a good start: exports increased by 7% in volume, reaching 1.2 million tons, and by 11% in value, resulting in a turnover of 1.9 billion euros. These are the statistics on the Spanish trade of fruits and vegetables. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. The move marks the company's entry into the avocado oil market and aligns with its broader initiative to expand into specialty ingredients. read more

The mandarin season was coming to an end, so availability was clearly limited. There was a noticeable scarcity of Spanish Nadorcott, Tango, and Orri mandarins. The fruits were being offered in various packaging sizes and also in nets. The significance of high-quality Israeli Orri mandarins was apparent as well. read more

"Wiosna unosi się w powietrzu w Fellini Patrizio – pomimo pogody. Główne sezonowe plony są teraz zbierane, a sprzedaż jest w toku. Kierownik sprzedaży, Andrea Pignato, dzieli się aktualizacją dotyczącą postępów w uprawie agretti, szparagów, bobu i grochu." Patrizio i Emile Fellini w agretti read more