You may have noticed the new Papagena poinsettia from Italian breeders Lazzeri in our Poinsettia Trials report that we published last month. Michael Perry, also known as Mr. Plant Geek, has also taken note of this variety and has written more about its characteristics and key features for growers and retailers in his blog. read more

"As 2024 comes to an end - a year that has brought us a lot of satisfaction here in Italy - we are preparing for the upcoming season. We will begin with deliveries of bare-root plants, followed by plants in pots starting from spring. The Italian nursery Vivai Magalotti Quarto will be... read more

"Thanks to the modernization of the Turkish production and logistics process, tomatoes can now be supplied to European clients every month of the season," says H. Sena Bişgin, an export specialist for Akdem Vegetables, a Turkish vegetable packer and exporter. "The tomato season lasts for 12 months." read more

Od momentu założenia w 2016 roku firma rodzinna LuBa Fresh doświadcza stałego wzrostu i teraz przygotowuje się do kolejnego kroku. Od 1 stycznia 2025 roku Luciën de Wit i jego syn, Luuk de Wit, z LuBa Fresh wejdą w partnerstwo logistyczne z Robem Linders z Linders Fruit &. read more

RG, a Cesena-based company with 40 years of experience in designing and building fruit and vegetable processing equipment, recently installed a carrot processing line in Sicily. Owner Ruggero Ricci expressed his satisfaction with the result, stating, "We are very happy with the outcome." The company has previously completed several installations. read more

Sezon Cherry Express zbliża się ku końcowi, a chilijska branża wiśniowa tętniła życiem. Od sadów po porty wysyłkowe, w każdym sezonie trwa wyścig, aby dostarczyć owoce na globalne rynki. Kluczowym graczem w chilijskim sektorze eksportu wiśni jest Hapag-Lloyd, zapewniający transport w czasie. read more

Under the slogan “Traditions Return”, the brand strengthens the connection with those customs that bring families together and fill us with emotion every year-end. read more

The EastFruit team provides detailed analyses of the fruit and vegetable market from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These analyses are based on the offers and bids on the largest regional EF trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

The Sicilian citrus campaign started a few months ago but, of course, the highlight of the season will be the blood oranges, which made their seasonal debut just a few days ago. read more

In Oromia State, Ethiopia, the agricultural sector is experiencing a rise in avocado production and exportation initiatives. The Oromia State Agriculture Bureau has set a ambitious goal of exporting 1,200 tons of avocados for the 2024/25 fiscal year. Currently, efforts are being made to enter markets in the region. read more

Na rynku owoców w Uzbekistanie rozwija się poważny problem. Według EastFruit, mandarynki z Pakistanu zazwyczaj są najbardziej dostępnym owocem na uzbekistańskim stole noworocznym oraz w innych krajach Azji Środkowej. Po wejściu tych owoców na rynek w grudniu, ceny read more

The Citrus Production District of Sicily and the Italian Red Cross - Regional Committee of Sicily join forces for a solidarity initiative that highlights the territory and its excellences. From December 20 to 22, 2024, in Mascali, the TrinaCRIa Camp was held, a training event that read more

"Unless it rains again, we expect to be working and selling clementines throughout January," says Gianni Martucci of Martucci Srl, an Apulian company that distributes citrus fruit in Italy and certain parts of Europe. There have been no major fluctuations in recent weeks, but compared to the read more

The Cretan packing and exporting company Amountzas is launching the new season with a unique packaging for its pink tomatoes. "Pink tomatoes have become increasingly popular among Cretan growers in the past 2 to 3 years. They are known for their enhanced resistance to ToBRFV, and they are" read more

One of the newer varieties of raspberries in this farm, but still unknown to many producers of these fruits, is 'Nobility'. This variety has been grown on the farm since 2022. The plantation was established with plug-planted seedlings in rows. read more

Edible flowers, known for their rich nutrients, low calorie content, and healthful compounds, are considered a great addition to a diet. However, their high moisture content poses challenges in terms of storage, transportation, and processing, leading to issues with shelf-life. read more

With the arrival of Christmas, the consumption and prices of artichokes tend to increase, especially if the year is marked by a reduction in the number of hectares planted due to prolonged heat and drought. "Our cultivation area is 30% less than last season. This year, about read more

The purple pointed cabbage variety, Violetti, is attracting more attention as the holidays approach, according to Coen Swager from the outdoor vegetable company TB&S, located in Sint-Pancras. "Most orders have already been placed at this point, but we have definitely observed a growing interest. In the past, people usually read more

W okresie Bożego Narodzenia w Finlandii konsumpcja czerwonych jabłek idzie w parze z coraz bardziej egzotycznymi owocami. Według Kaisy Malmberg, dyrektora generalnego Satotukku, firmy Greenfood, wiodącego importera i hurtownika świeżych owoców i warzyw w Finlandii, "Czerwone jabłka Red Delicious sprzedają się dobrze, tylko przed" read more

The California Prune Board (CPB), representing California Prune growers and packers, renews its collaboration with three Italian athletes for a communication initiative that combines sports and nutrition. The campaign, which has reached over 1 read more