Fairtrade has recently conducted a comprehensive review of its standards for fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and prepared and preserved fruits and vegetables. Following this review, these standards have been consolidated into a single Fruits and Vegetables Standard, which aims to provide clearer and more consistent guidelines. read more

Two weeks ago, the main agricultural organizations in Malaga warned about potential price hikes of up to 50% in some fresh produce, driven by the conflict in the Middle East and rising energy costs. However, the increase in prices of tomatoes grown in plastic greenhouses has exceeded expectations, with prices reaching read more

At the nursery of Monarch Flowers in the Netherlands, buyers, designers, florists, and other trade visitors have been strolling through the rows of a new greenhouse filled with colorful varieties of ranunculus. The open days were organized in partnership with breeder Green Works and a sales organization. read more

Innovation taking center stage at Macfrut 2026, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday, April 21 to Thursday, April 23. The 43rd edition of the event will feature a dedicated area - Innovation Arena (Hall D3) - which will host read more

Spring is in the air and brings with it the unique taste of an excellence from Basilicata: Fragola Matera®️, freshly recognized with the Igp label, returns to be the protagonist on Italian tables and in an important OOH campaign created by Brand-Cross. read more

The growing instability in shipping rates due to the Iran conflict is not on the same scale as the unprecedented rate hikes seen during the Covid era, reports Drewry Shipping Consultants. Data from Drewry Container Freight Rate Insight updated yesterday shows that spot ocean... read more

Potato and onion production in Senegal, particularly in the Sine-Saloum region, benefits from significant assets such as abundant fertile land, freshwater resources, favorable climatic conditions, and an available workforce. Nevertheless, it faces challenges such as a lack of... read more

As of April 1, 2026, the costs of import inspections for organic products from outside the EU to the Netherlands are now directly passed on to importers. Shypple has pointed out that this new levy highlights the financial vulnerability of importers with fragmented documentation processes. read more

The two companies, Siropack Italia S.r.l. and Clearly Clean Products LLC, have concluded a strategic commercial agreement that includes the transfer of the 'Respect' patent to the U.S. market. Siropack developed the technology entirely in Italy starting in 2019 and later expanded it to thirty… read more

Lidl is looking to hire 240 new employees in Belgium. With the aim of opening six new stores annually, Lidl plans to recruit over 240 new employees in Belgium within the next 12 months. Lidl is making significant investments in expanding its presence in the Belgian market in the upcoming years. The discounter will soon be opening. read more

South Korea's exports of agricultural and food products increased by 4% year-on-year in the first quarter, reaching US$2.56 billion compared to US$2.45 billion in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Exports to the Middle East increased by 32.3% to... read more

The aromatic and medicinal plant industry in Morocco is currently going through a rapid transition as the country recovers from a seven-year drought. During the peak of the drought, several plants had almost disappeared from the market, but they are now reappearing in large quantities. read more

India's table grape season is now in its final stretch, with Maharashtra and the Nashik belt having completed around 85-90% of the harvest, says Shivam Gojare, founder of Nashik-based grower-exporter Sarvesh International. "Roughly 40% of the remaining fruit meets export-grade quality,". read more

In a context marked by increasing climate instability and new phytosanitary pressures, Sicilian citrus farming is choosing the path of cohesion and technical exchange. This is the message that emerged strongly from the meeting organized by OP Esperidio in collaboration with FMC Agro. read more

"Nahuel Lavino, representative of Fama (Argentina), stated that this year's production has shown significant growth compared to last season. We have nearly 25% more fruit than forecasted last year,". This increase, along with the generally high quality, creates positive outlooks but also increases. read more

For Easter 2026, the fruit and vegetable sector in Gdomostra shows a slightly broader - but above all more flexible - promotional approach compared to 2025. The offers are increasingly shifting from the flyer to the store, where it is easier to react to a context influenced by weather, availability, and. read more

Florensis Makeda plc, one of Florensis' production locations in Ethiopia, has recently installed a natural purification system for wastewater treatment. This system enhances the company's sustainable water management strategy and underscores its dedication to environmental conservation. read more

On the occasion of the Easter holidays, the editorial team of Italiafruit News wishes to extend to all of you and your families the most sincere wishes. read more

Week 12 still shows a decrease in sales of Lcc fruits and vegetables, with a worsening compared to the previous survey. No sales channel is showing positive signals, and only self-service is limiting the losses, approaching breakeven. The demand is also being slowed down by a significant increase in... read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport mrożonych truskawek do Polski, osiągając rekordowy poziom i zwiększając swoją pozycję na rynku europejskim, według informacji z EastFruit. W 2025 roku Polska importowała 62 200 ton egipskich mrożonych truskawek o wartości ponad 76 milionów dolarów. Oznacza to 2,2-krotny wzrost. read more