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

Ukraine's potato sector is entering the 2025 season with increased production, thanks to expanded acreage and improved yields. According to Mykola Furdyga, the director of the Potato Institute, the planted area has increased by 25% compared to last year, and favorable weather conditions have supported the growth. read more

The blueberry industry in Peru is undergoing a varietal renewal phase led by producers looking for genetics that meet yield, flexibility, and fruit-quality standards. Fall Creek, the developer of varieties like Ventura, is introducing new materials, such as Sekoya Pop, to support this process. read more

At the end of last week, the FDSEA of Manche warned of an "unprecedented crisis" affecting vegetable growers in the department. Following a very challenging summer, prices for winter vegetables have sharply declined and no longer cover production costs. Leek and cabbage prices have plummeted after a disastrous season. read more

Last June, the Belgian retailer Colruyt announced its intention to sell 81 out of its 105 stores in France. 81 stores were sold to Groupement des Mousquetaires (Intermarché). E.Leclerc, Carrefour, and Coopérative U also showed interest in acquiring some of the stores. The remaining 5 stores were not part of the sale. read more

The 2nd Strawberry-Raspberry Conference - Berry Forum 2025 is behind us. This year's edition attracted over 450 participants from many countries around the world. The main sponsors of this year's edition were companies 4Berries, Bayer, ICL, and Szałas Agro, which not only presented interesting solutions, but also read more

W roku 2025 był trudny dla przemysłu bananowego w Kostaryce. Danilo Román, prezes Narodowej Korporacji Bananowej (Corbana), przypisał to spadkowi produkcji w pierwszej połowie roku, spowodowanemu złymi warunkami pogodowymi i rozprzestrzenianiem się chorób związanych z obfitymi opadami deszczu. read more

LaColdiretti Reggio Calabria has formally requested the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Reggio to convene a meeting with the operators of the citrus fruit sector, in light of the difficulties recorded in the current campaign of oranges destined for juicing. read more

The Hungarian Ministry for National Economy has extended the retail margin cap until 28 February 2026 and has also expanded the program to include additional product groups. The updated list now includes various fruit and vegetable categories that are commonly traded in domestic retail channels. The ministry made this announcement. read more

The ironic title not only aims to highlight how the eleventh month of the year is among the least brilliant for the consumption of fruit and vegetable products... but also wants to emphasize the attention that large-scale retail distribution reserves for this category in autumn. read more

Yesterday, in the capital of Emilia, "The Perfect Gourmet Fruit" was presented, the new project of the Consortium for the protection of Emilia-Romagna PGI Pear dedicated to the Horeca channel. An initiative that aims to redefine the role of pears in the catering industry, and at the same time, to. read more

Ukraine's vegetable storage gap has widened, with a current deficit estimated at more than 1 million tons. The figures come from the Institute of Agrarian Economics, as outlined by Oleksandr Zakharchuk, corresponding member of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences and department head. read more

The pomegranate exports from India have seen steady growth over the past few years, says Sourabh Jaiswal, Business Development Manager for Indian produce exporter KK Star: "The current pomegranate production in India matches previous years' levels, with Maharashtra leading India's output." read more

The OI Pomodoro from Northern Italy – the interprofessional organization that brings together 100% of the Producer Organizations (PO) and tomato processing industries in the Northern Basin, the largest European district for tomato production and processing. read more

Central Otago orchardists do not report any shortages of seasonal labor before the summer harvest. Luke St John, assistant orchard manager and packhouse manager at Fortune Fruit in Lowburn, mentioned that approximately 120 staff members would be working during peak times, with half of them in picking roles and 50 in other positions. read more

While packing has resumed, Canada was in a bit of a wait-and-see situation with mangoes from Peru last week. Although the country had just started shipping Kent mangoes, there were concerns from growers regarding pricing. "The logistics from Peru have been good and better than in other years, so it has been steady." read more

The Scientific and Technical Committee of Macfrut has been established at Cesena Fiera, providing authoritative support on innovation to the trade fair. Composed of prominent figures from the academic, research, and industry sectors, the Committee is chaired by Paolo De Castro, a professor. read more

WUR researcher Eveline Snelders and two PhD candidates have mapped the spread of the drug-resistant fungus Aspergillus fumigatus across the Netherlands. This fungus can cause life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems. While the fungus is ubiquitous in the air, the read more

The Wonderful Halos mandarin season in the southern hemisphere has ended, and now the focus has shifted to the California clementine crop. Zak Laffite explained, "We primarily sourced fruit from South Africa and Chile, which allowed for a consistent supply and smooth transition between seasonal changes in our import programs." read more

The professional registration for Fruit Attraction São Paulo 2026 is now open. The event is scheduled to take place from March 24 to 26, 2026, at São Paulo Expo. The organizers, IFEMA Madrid and Fiera Milano Brasil, anticipate that the fair will once again be a key gathering for the fruit and vegetable industry in Latin America. read more