The dry rot of potatoes remains a persistent issue impacting storage and postharvest handling, leading to losses for farmers. Researchers at Colorado State University in the San Luis Valley, a major potato production area in the U.S., have identified numerous fungal species linked to this disease. By employing structural and... read more

"Though trading is in our blood, trading, in itself, is changing," says Mark Greeve of Anaco Greeve. From ABC Westland in Poeldijk, the company supplies fresh produce year-round to wholesalers, food service companies, retailers, and green grocers in Europe and beyond. In the fruit segment, the read more

Nowe badania wskazują, że dodanie awokado i mango do codziennej diety może wpływać na wskaźniki zdrowia serca u dorosłych z prediabetyką. W badaniu uczestnicy zostali podzieleni na dwie grupy. Grupa Awokado-Mango dodawała jedno średnie awokado Hass i jedną szklankę świeżego mango do swojej codziennej... read more

Selex Gruppo Commerciale, a leading player in Retail in Italy, is launching a new integrated communication campaign that focuses on the quality of its Private Label Brand. The creative concept is encapsulated in the slogan "Either you think about it … or you trust in Selex Products". read more

Po mocnym występie swoich brzoskwiń Pride of Prima, Prima Fresh Group rozszerzyła markę o śliwki, mając na celu dostarczenie takiej samej konsystencji i premiowego wyglądu, które pomogły ożywić sprzedaż brzoskwiń w supermarketach. Jackson Bennett z Prima Fresh mówi, że ten krok bezpośrednio rozwija...

"After the strong performance of its Pride of Prima apricots, Prima Fresh Group has expanded the brand into plums, aiming to deliver the same consistency and premium presentation that helped revive apricot sales in supermarkets. Jackson Bennett of Prima Fresh says the move builds directly on..." read more

During a knowledge event hosted by screen manufacturer Svensson in the Netherlands, growers and industry professionals met at the World Horti Center in Naaldwijk to discuss strategies for maintaining a balanced greenhouse climate with full-LED lighting. The event, backed by the Greenhouse as Energy initiative, brought together experts to share insights and best practices. read more

Eurosemillas, the company holding the rights to the late-maturing Tang Gold mandarin, announces the achievement in Italy of the authorized surface area planned for this protected variety. A strategic milestone that marks a key step in the consolidation and growth process of Tang Gold on. read more

Prospects for the upcoming Peruvian ginger season suggest a rise in volume and a more competitive international market. Sector estimates indicate that the country's production could increase by approximately 20% compared to last year, with other major producers also anticipating a larger yield. read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta (VIP) confirms its commitment to enhancing a wide range of excellent quality products, emphasizing that contractual varieties have become a key pillar of the company's strategy. read more

The Dutch asparagus season began at German wholesale markets with limited quantities available. White asparagus in size AA was priced at 20 to 21 EUR per kg. In weeks 10-11, loose purple and white asparagus from Greece also became available. The Spanish season started with green asparagus priced at 4 EUR per 400-g bundle. read more

Azerbaijan significantly increased its persimmon exports in 2025, reaching 187,545 tonnes valued at $144.2 million, as reported by the State Statistics Committee. This marks a 22% increase in volume and a 27% rise in value compared to 2024. Russia continued to be the primary market, representing 141,867 tonnes of the total export. read more

On Thursday, the National Association of Plant Breeders (ANOVE) organized a conference titled "Innovation and the Future of the Plant Variety Protection System in the EU." The event was attended by Fepex President Cecilio Peregrín, who emphasized the importance of a regulatory framework that fosters. read more

This week, the fruit market prices remained mostly consistent with those observed after the Lantern Festival last week. Prices for imported grapes have decreased, whereas blueberry prices have gone up. Furthermore, Egyptian oranges have made their way into the market as the new Egyptian orange season has commenced. read more

Georgia's export potential in blueberries is rapidly growing, with industry experts predicting significant expansion in the upcoming years. The Blueberry Producers Association reports that current production is at approximately 7,000 tonnes, but it is anticipated to triple. read more

The Costa Rican melon season started this year on schedule, unlike in previous years, thanks to favorable and stable weather conditions. Rolf Weber from Global Producers stated, "Both the weather and the yield per hectare have been stable and of excellent quality so far." read more

The kiwi market is going through a phase of profound transformation. On one hand, yellow-flesh varieties have driven consumption growth in recent years thanks to their markedly sweet profile, while on the other hand, the traditional green kiwi segment needed a ... read more

From 2013 to 2025, Spain's tomato export volume nearly halved, decreasing by 445.39 million kilograms, according to data from Hortoinfo sourced from Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency) under code 0702 of the European Communities' Integrated Tariff (TARIC). Almeria, the leading exporting province, accounted for 67.49% of the total. read more

Morocco is expected to export nearly 550,000 tons of mandarins in the 2025/26 season, maintaining its position among global exporters, according to the Moroccan daily L'Economiste. The forecast comes as production encounters climate-related challenges and heightened competition. Mandarins and clementines read more

In the current context of the fruit and vegetable department, enhancing products with unique characteristics strongly tied to their original territory is becoming an increasingly strategic lever: it means giving recognition to the shelf, building consumer trust, and supporting a premium positioning. read more

The planned acquisition of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services by Hapag-Lloyd is advancing, pending regulatory approval, as reported by Calcalist. The German carrier has agreed to purchase all publicly traded shares of ZIM at US$35 per share, valuing the deal at US$4.2 billion. read more