The international development path of the patented Red Passion and Gold Passion kiwi varieties takes a new strategic step with the recent mission of the dedicated team in South Africa. The goal is clear: to consolidate and expand the off-season cultivation project. read more

On February 18th, Padana Sementi hosted a technical day in Codigoro (FE) focusing on the management of click beetles, Cyperus, and nematodes, which are becoming increasingly critical issues for crops such as potatoes and tomatoes. The event highlighted innovative and natural strategies to improve soil fertility. read more

Spring has made one thing unmistakably clear: the stone fruit season will be defined by price. Tight supply and the increasing risk of weather-related losses are setting the stage for elevated prices for apricots, peaches, sweet cherries, and plums. Yet at the same time, the market is becoming read more

As March begins, the Noix de Grenoble PDO walnut season is coming to an end. The 2025-2026 campaign concludes with contrasting results: while export momentum has slowed, the exceptional quality of this year's crop has helped sustain the market overall. Average volumes but exceptional quality." read more

Ramadan and Easter are important periods for fruit and vegetable exporters who supply West Asia and Europe. Many exporters strategically plan their production and shipments around these dates, with some even procuring seeds and growing vegetables specifically for the European markets. This is because the period from January to April is generally a busy time for exports to Europe. read more

The United States, Turkey, and Iran are the top three pistachio producers and exporters globally. In 2025, the United States harvested approximately 712,000 metric tons (MT) of pistachios, Turkey produced around 135,000 MT, and Iran yielded about 225,000 MT, all in inshell form. read more

Kalifornijskie orzechy włoskie są wysyłane na całym świecie, a Bliski Wschód jest ważnym miejscem docelowym. „Wysyłamy wiele do Dubaju” - mówi Bill Carriere z Carriere Farms. Część tej objętości pozostaje w Dubaju, ale region jest także ważnym centrum handlowym. „Z Dubaju produkt jest przekierowywany do” read more

Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc. will host its first unified Field + Forum event showcasing both the Fall Creek® Collection and SEKOYA® programs. This event will align with Planasa's Meet & Greet Field Day and a Fresh Forward session on March 10 and 11, creating a coordinated two-day industry event. read more

Pierwsze włoskie truskawki tegorocznego sezonu dotarły na hurtowy rynek we Fryburgu w 10. tygodniu. "Rozpoczynamy nowy sezon praktycznie w ten sam sposób, co w zeszłym roku" - informuje Volkan Günes z fryburskiej firmy handlowej Sun Früchte. Ceny na początku sezonu są mniej więcej. read more

At the end of February, a sudden storm with strong winds hit the Souss Massa region, a major fresh fruit and vegetable production hub in Morocco. The damage to crops and greenhouses in the area is described as "catastrophic and shocking" by representatives of the growers. read more

From March 30th to April 1st, 2026, Sormac will be participating in IFE Manufacturing London at Stand N517. The exhibition, which is part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week at ExCeL London, is centered around food production and supply chain technologies in the UK market. During the event, Sormac will be showcasing the technologies they utilize. read more

La Unió reported that the European food alert system, RASFF, detected 6 rejections of citrus fruits (4 from Egypt, 1 from Turkey, and 1 from Brazil) due to unapproved active ingredients or exceeding maximum residue limits (MRL). Additionally, there were five avocado rejections, 4 from Colombia. read more

Egzotyczne owoce stały się stałym segmentem przez cały rok na Ukrainie, wspierane przez systematyczne importy. Mango, marakuja, pitahaya, liczi, papaja i rambutan są regularnie dostarczane, przy czym logistyka odgrywa decydującą rolę w jakości i cenach. Popyt jest generowany przez rosnące zainteresowanie zdrowym odżywianiem. read more

Speculation in field purchases, the increasing dominance of southern hemisphere fruits in early autumn, climate change, pests, and inflation have made the beginning of Spain's 2025 citrus campaign particularly challenging, especially for mandarins. From the family business Frutas Minguet to the Iberian read more

The dostawa papai z Meksyku się zwiększa. "Nie o wiele, ale jest trochę więcej dostępnej niż dotychczas" - mówi Lance Peterson z Super Starr International. "Jakość papai również się poprawia. Jakość nie była na najwyższym poziomie, ponieważ pojawiły się pewne problemy z... read more

Registration has opened for the Asia Fruit Logistica SE Asia Meet Up, which will take place in Bangkok on 18–19 May 2026. Industry professionals can now register online to attend the event. The Meet Up is co-organized with Fruitnet in collaboration with the Myanmar Avocado Producer and Exporter... read more

An international team of researchers has developed a new variety of tomatoes that emit a popcorn-like aroma through the use of CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology. This recent study showcases the ability to improve the flavor of tomatoes without affecting crop yield. Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are one of the read more

Mycoverse, an agri-tech spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) that is developing biological crop protection solutions using fungi, has secured €2.4 million in pre-seed equity funding. The funding round was jointly led by Future Food Fund and High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), with participation from PINC. read more

Religious affairs offices in Indonesia are launching promotional campaigns to encourage young people to register their marriages, including distributing durians to newly registered couples. The Religious Affairs Office in North Tapanuli, North Sumatra, has recently attracted attention through these efforts. read more

The Migros Group is restructuring its import logistics for fruits and vegetables: starting in 2028, Buonvicini AG will be managing this sector on behalf of Migros. They are currently developing optimal processes and solutions for implementation. As part of this reorganization, the goal is to establish a focused approach. read more