The nationwide company fruiton is acquiring its long-standing competitor Obstbaron. Both companies share the same values, which is why Obstbaron founder Justus Stieler is joining the fruiton team as Sales Area Manager North. Fresh fruit, dedicated contacts, reliable delivery: fruiton and Obstbaron are joining forces. read more

After two disappointing seasons in terms of profitability for cherry production, in Chile there is a growing debate about a possible shift towards European hazelnuts, as reported by FreshFruitPortal.com. The topic is concrete, because the current market context seems favorable: prices. read more

Podczas tradycyjnej "Bitwy Pomarańczy" na karnawale we włoskim mieście Ivrea (region Piemont), 138 uczestników i widzów zostało rannych - donosi EastFruit, powołując się na europejskie media. read more

Last August, Washington apple growers were preparing for a potentially record crop of 142.3 million cartons (18 kg), slightly surpassing the 141.8 million boxes packed in 2014. Due to the poor market conditions in the previous seasons, compounded by the rising production costs, it was a concerning situation. read more

Brazil exported over 194,000 tons of melons between August 2025 and January 2026, an increase of 6% compared to the 183,000 tons shipped during the same period in the previous season. According to the Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics (Cepea), growers in Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará were responsible for this increase. read more

Florida berry growers have been negatively affected by the recent freeze and cold weather. The freeze has impacted the supply of strawberries for Valentine's Day, leading to high prices. It has also caused long-term damage to the crops. The uncertainty has persisted even after Valentine's Day, affecting the usual promotional activities. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leading company in the fruit and vegetable sector for 70 years, and Madi Ventura, a company with 90 years of experience in the world of dried fruits, announce their new collaboration "Double the Flavor", a co-marketing project designed to offer to read more

In Italy, the "kiwi decline" affects the main kiwifruit production areas, causing a worrying reduction in cultivated land. It is a multifactorial syndrome in which the environment, soil, type, and physiological state of the plant are involved. read more

Innovia Films has introduced P2G, a clear BOPP film developed for flow wrap packaging of fresh produce, including pre-prepared vegetables. The film is designed to support gas transmission requirements in fresh produce packaging. According to the company, the material is intended to help maintain read more

The Dutch embassies in Bangkok, Hanoi, and Jakarta, in collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD), are organizing a Dutch Horticultural Mission to Southeast Asia from 17–22 May 2026. This mission aims to bring together Dutch companies specializing in horticulture and controlled environment technologies. read more

Sezon tanzaryjskich awokado rozpoczął się silnie, przynosząc stabilne ilości do Indii od stycznia - mówi Jai Kabra, współzałożyciel Truport Transcontinental Limited, firmy handlującej awokado z operacjami w Tanzanii, Kenii i Indiach. Zauważa dobry załadunek kontenerów i przesyłki lotnicze. read more

Red River Foods, Inc. and Agroforestry Partners, LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of the U.S. chestnut market. Chestnut acreage in the United States has increased over the past 10 years and is expected to continue expanding as farmers and ranchers look to diversify their operations. read more

W Egipcie stał się największym eksporterem świeżych winogron do Finlandii w 2025 roku, podwajając wysyłki i stanowiąc niemal połowę całkowitych importów kraju, według EastFruit. Finlandia importowała prawie 8 000 ton egipskich winogron w zeszłym roku, o wartości ponad 27 milionów dolarów. read more

The increasing security threats in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Southern Red Sea, and certain areas of the Indian Ocean are causing disruptions in global shipping and impacting the export of fresh produce. The industry organization BIMCO has released advice calling on shipowners and charterers to reassess charter party agreements in light of the security situation. read more

The supermarket is no longer just a place of shelves and cash registers but has transformed into a real educational ecosystem. The Arenaha Group recently launched an ambitious project for food education starting from the SuperConveniente store in Vittoria, to bring classes. read more

A new artificial intelligence system developed by Veridi Technologies, based in The Hague, in collaboration with Wageningen University & Research (WUR), has made a breakthrough in identifying nematode species. Typically, this process is complex, expensive, and requires specialized expertise that is often scarce. read more

For the Agrifaam cooperative, Lane Late oranges are not just a late variety, but a strategic move that enables them to conclude the citrus season while upholding production identity and commercial continuity. Maria Malagrinò, president of the cooperative which is part of Op Copam Toc, shares more about this. read more

The conflict in Iran has also affected agricultural trade, particularly of fresh products. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created tensions on multiple fronts: not only increasing energy and oil costs, but also halting deliveries. read more

On Friday, February 27, 2026, the European Commission announced its intention to provisionally apply the trade agreement with Mercosur countries Argentina and Uruguay. This decision was made without waiting for the verdict of the EU Court of Justice, which had been requested by the European Union. read more

W ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat sektor kopru włoskiego uległ głębokim zmianom, które charakteryzowały się zmienną produkcją, presją klimatyczną i rosnącą rolą genetyki. Według Ciro Paolillo z firmy Paolillo z regionu Kampania, powierzchnia upraw zmieniała się bez wyraźnego trendu wzrostowego lub spadkowego. read more