The third edition of Ortofrutta Experience, a project dedicated to promoting the fruit and vegetable sector organized by Producer Organizations (P.O.), is starting. This year, it has achieved an important milestone: the endorsement of MASAF (Ministry of Agriculture). read more

The closing event of the Interreg Flanders-Netherlands project Energlik took place in Hoogstraten, Belgium, where researchers and industry stakeholders came together to present and discuss the project results. The study day was organized by the Energlik consortium under the coordination of... read more

Many producers in France have been affected by storm Nils, violent gusts of wind, heavy rain, and flooding. While the extent of the damage varies from one sector and region to another, one thing is certain: the calendar has been disrupted for many crops. These include asparagus, which is read more

Murano SpA, (Fatina) the Italian leader in the dried fruit sector (source Circana), is expanding its range with two new references aimed at meeting the latest consumer needs: healthy, convenient, tasty products suitable for an active and conscious lifestyle. read more

The Washington State Fruit Commission has appointed Eric Patrick as its new president to oversee marketing efforts for cherries and canned pears grown in the Northwest, as well as its industry education programs, effective March 2. He succeeds longtime President B.J. Thurlby, who retired on December 31. read more

The rynek winogron obecnie stoi w obliczu trudnej sytuacji. "Na rynku jest obecnie dużo południowoafrykańskich winogron. Eksport z RPA wzrósł globalnie o 8-10%, podczas gdy eksport do Europy wzrósł o 27% do tygodnia 7. W tygodniu 5 wysłano prawie 12 milionów opakowań do eksportu, z read more

The mango industry in Côte d'Ivoire is expected to face a significant decrease in production this season due to challenging weather conditions. However, export performance is unlikely to be affected, as stated by Stéphane Djédji, CEO of Bethlehem Commodities. read more

The "scent" of Mundial melon is now in the air; in fact, as confirmed by President Domenico Raneri, next month will mark the beginning of the first fruit harvests. Raneri not only confirmed that the harvests will not be late in coming, but also predicted a promising start for the harvest. read more

An even greener horticulture, which uses less and less chemicals in the field while ensuring the economic survival of businesses is possible: this is the challenge taken up by the three-year project INNOVA.ORTO - Technical Innovation for Low Environmental Impact Horticulture. read more

The date season, which started in September, has positioned Galilee Export strongly, with the company reporting an expected export volume of approximately 8,000 tons of Medjoul dates for the 2025/26 season. This reflects the company's continuous expansion and its position as one of the leading Medjoul date exporters. read more

The participation of Annaturaa at Fruit Logistica 2026 has ended with extremely positive feedback. The company has confirmed its leading role in the German capital thanks to a business model that combines maximum shelf-life with the freshness of freshly picked products, meeting the demand for read more

Ukranian berry producers have received an important signal of international recognition - the Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association has been selected as the official representative of Ukraine in the International Blueberry Organization (IBO), a global body that brings together key stakeholders in the blueberry industry. read more

This year's Belgian organic top fruit season has mostly mirrored the conventional segment, but the apple market is currently facing challenges. This sentiment is echoed by Hugo Jacobs, an organic grower at Jacobs Fruit. "Apples have been particularly difficult this season," the grower stated. read more

Consumer watchdog concerned by rise of per-item prices at Australian supermarkets
The head of Australia's consumer regulator says she is concerned by the growing practice of major supermarkets charging customers for fresh produce by item, rather than by weight, leaving some shoppers confused and... read more

Rozdział 12 upadłości ferm wzrósł po raz drugi z rzędu w 2025 roku, odzwierciedlając ciągłe naciski finansowe w sektorze rolnym w USA. Według danych amerykańskich sądów, w roku kalendarzowym 2025 złożono 315 wniosków o upadłość w ramach rozdziału 12, co stanowi wzrost o 46% w porównaniu z 2024 rokiem. Mimo że wnioski read more

Naukowcy z Uniwersytetu Queensland zidentyfikowali region genomowy powiązany z odpornością na Fusarium wilt podgatunku Sub Tropical Race 4 u dzikiego podgatunku banana. Praca ta stanowi krok naprzód dla programów hodowli bananów mających na celu ochronę produkcji odmiany Cavendish. Fusarium wilt, również read more

"Today, market standards are completely different than 15-20 years ago. Consumers are primarily looking for quality, and price is no longer as important as it used to be," emphasizes Paweł Korfanty, referring to the current situation in the blueberry market in Poland. He was a participant ..." read more

The CEO of Viru Group (Peru), Yoselyn Malamud, stated that the 2025 Peruvian avocado season concluded more successfully than expected. Despite initial concerns about higher volumes, the global market absorbed the supply without experiencing significant price drops. "Everybody believed Peru's increased volumes would cause the. read more

The Saudi pavilion has become a permanent fixture at major international trade shows focused on fresh produce. Its elegant green stands catch the eye of visitors, all showcasing the same fruit - dates, albeit in various varieties. Behind the pavilion lies the National Centre for Palms. read more

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Spain in January 2026 is the first to be calculated using 2025 as the new base year. This update involves revising the index's structure, adjusting weightings, and modifying the representative basket of goods and services. Notably, blueberries are now included in the CPI reference for the first time. read more