The now strawberry season has officially started in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, immediately boosting sales for local companies. Although the beginning of the harvest was slightly delayed compared to last year due to colder and rainier weather conditions, Maria Ferrara, sales manager of read more

Since last week, sorting and packaging have resumed for the new crop of PIQA® Red, formerly PiqaBoo, at Devos-Wouters. Like last year, December at the cultivation and trading company is once again dedicated to the sale of this red pear. Kris Wouters of Devos-Wouters says this is a deliberate effort. read more

Anfaş announces the upcoming edition of Fresh Antalya 2026, scheduled for 24–26 September 2026 at the Anfaş International Expo Center in Antalya. The fair will focus on the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, together with packaging, logistics, cold chain, storage, and technologies. read more

Yesterday, in the heart of Milan just a few steps from the Duomo, Pink Lady® presented to the press the new media campaign (to discover the details click here), a sparkling and impactful launch revolving around the slogan "so crunchy, so juicy, and so cool". A statement of intent. read more

The "State of the Nation's Food Industry 2025" report emphasizes the continued challenges in the UK food system, where issues of affordability, health, and sustainability converge with increasing food costs and disparities in access to nutritious food products. The report findings illustrate the impact of current market conditions, read more

On November 20, 2025, the District Court in Białystok, VIII Economic Department, declared bankruptcy of Eskimos SA, a company that has been cooperating with Polish farms for years in the supply of fruits and vegetables, as well as carrying out emergency apple purchases. The court's decision opens read more

W ramach ogólnej produkcji rolnej w UE, wartość warzyw i produktów ogrodniczych wyniosła 71,5 miliarda euro w 2023 r. Była to najwyższa wartość spośród wszystkich produktów rolnych i stanowiła 13,3% ogólnej sumy. Wśród regionów UE wartość produkcji warzyw i produktów ogrodniczych. read more

Produkcja cytryn i trasy handlowe w regionie Tierra Caliente w Michoacán są stale monitorowane przez armię meksykańską i Narodową Straż w ramach Planu Pokoju i Sprawiedliwości Michoacán. Operacje skupiają się na obszarach rolniczych, gdzie Kartel Nowej Generacji Michoacán umieścił improwizowane. read more

Egyptian grower Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export, has announced the arrival of sweet peppers from Egypt next week. "The new season is starting as we see strong European demand and a more dynamic market than last season," he says. The Egyptian origin is becoming increasingly sought after. read more

Dostępność importowanych kiwi w Indiach jest obecnie silna, przy czym Iran prowadzi na rynku obok Grecji i Włoch, informuje Santosh Chauhan z Chauhan EXIM, indyjskiego importera świeżych produktów. "Irańskie kiwi prezentują lepszą jakość niż w zeszłym roku, z rozmiarami od 30 do 42 sztuk, a w szczególności" read more

NewPrinces has officially communicated that it has completed the acquisition of all shares of Carrefour Italia from Carrefour Nederland and Carrefour, as previously announced on July 24, 2025, as reported by Sole24 Ore. The operation, authorized by the Commission, has been finalized. read more

Rombola Family Farms has been operating as a farm in Australia for over 50 years. The company currently cultivates 22,000 acres of land across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland, yielding 11,000 acres of produce each year. Their primary products include seedless watermelon, rockmelon, pumpkin, broccoli, and capsicum. read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Reiter, Ph.D., to its board of directors. Reiter, who previously served as the head of research and development at Bayer Crop Science, brings over thirty years of international expertise in plant breeding, biotechnology, and agriculture to the company. read more

Uganda continues to import highly hazardous pesticides banned in the European Union, with experts warning of risks to public health, food safety, and the environment. Professor Wenzel Geissler from the University of Oslo stated that "The safest way to use pesticides is not to use them," emphasizing the potential dangers associated with their usage. read more

The sales of Spanish lemons and grapefruits have remained unchanged since November. The field purchase prices for lemons are higher due to a smaller harvest compared to last year, and the same applies to grapefruits, leading to an increase in market prices this season. María Dolores read more

The launch of the limited edition Tropical Christmas Mixin marks a new step in Fresco Senso's innovative journey, bringing to the shelves of retailers a product designed to enhance the holidays with a fresh, colorful, and flavorful offering. The two variants capture meticulous attention to detail. read more

Greek pear production was severely limited this year due to the frost in March and the rains in April that affected Tyrnavos, the main growing region for the fruit. As a result, many Greek traders chose not to purchase pears from producers this year. For those who did buy pears, they anticipate having limited availability. read more

Ukranian growers are currently experiencing low prices for carrots, onions, and cabbage due to an oversupply in the market. Following last year's high prices, producers have expanded plantings, resulting in overproduction. Limited storage capacity and reduced export opportunities have further exacerbated the situation. read more

Organto Foods Inc., a supplier of organic and fairtrade fruit and vegetable products, has announced the outcomes of a 21-month restructuring process and unveiled a new brand identity. The company has highlighted streamlined operations, an updated balance sheet, and a move towards a more integrated... read more

Yesterday morning (Tuesday, 2nd December), the Technical Scientific Committee of Macfrut took office at Cesena Fiera, serving as the "voice" of innovation and knowledge in the fruit and vegetable sector, providing authoritative support to the trade show. Comprised of prominent figures from the academic landscape, read more