"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

Zespri has published on its website the final forecasts for the 2025/26 season, with expected per hectare yields at record levels for all main categories and resulting PLV/hectare exceeding 90,000 euros for SunGold kiwifruit. Compared to the November estimates, projections for... read more

In the same familiar location as always, Salix Fruits was once again present at Fruit Logistica Berlin two weeks ago. CEO Alejandro Moralejo provided a brief update on the dynamics in the citrus market, the largest fruit category for the company. In general, it is a changing environment with new. read more

On January 26, 2026, the Primorsky branch of the Federal Centre for Animal and Plant Health Safety confirmed the presence of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) in fresh-cut flowers imported from China. Two consignments totaling 165,900 stems were inspected at the Pogranichny. read more

The Greek Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Ioannis Andrianos, officially opened the new citrus sorting line equipped with Artificial Intelligence technology at Mitrosilis S.A. The event also celebrated the company's 50th anniversary since its founding. This took place on Sunday, February 1st, at the company's headquarters. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez naukowców z Centrum Volcani w Rishon LeZion, Izraelu, wykorzystało edycję genów CRISPR do zmniejszenia gorzkości grejpfruta. "Dzieci zazwyczaj nie lubią grejpfruta, ponieważ jest dla nich zbyt gorzki" - powiedział dr Nir Carmi. Gorzkość grejpfruta jest związana z związkami chemicznymi, takimi jak naryngina,... read more

Hoogendoorn Growth Management celebrates a special achievement: Leo van der Hoeven reaches 50 years of service. Half a century of skill, dedication, and loyalty. In 1974, Hoogendoorn launched TUCO, the first climate computer for greenhouse horticulture, a groundbreaking innovation that revolutionized the industry. read more

The United States and India have agreed on a framework for a Temporary Reciprocal Trade Agreement, marking a de-escalation of tensions, as reported by Portal Fructicola.com. The main point of contention is the reduction of US tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18% from the original 25%. read more

Zbliżając się Tydzień Walentynkowy, sytuacja nie jest różowa dla indyjskich producentów kwiatów. Podczas gdy róże zalewają rynki przed 14 lutego, rolnicy eksportujący kwiaty borykają się z gwałtownie rosnącymi kosztami frachtu lotniczego, które znacząco podkopały ich konkurencyjność na rynkach międzynarodowych. Globalny rynek kwiatów... read more

Potatoes continue to be a staple in the shopping carts of Italians. Consumption continues to grow across all channels, supported in 2025 by a slight decrease in prices that has favored volumes, despite a context of still significantly higher price lists. read more

"We have decided to hold back on planting as it is too wet. We say in Ireland that you shouldn't start sowing until the weather is right." read more

The włoski rynek winogron przechodzi przez fazę znaczącej transformacji, charakteryzującą się spadkiem odmian z pestkami i pojawieniem się nowych strategii zarządzania późnymi odmianami bezpestkowymi. Ostatnia kampania podkreśliła istotność odmian średnio-późnych, które. read more

Spanish offerings dominated the mandarin market with Nadorcott, Tangold, and Orri varieties. Turkey's primary representation was Murcott. Israeli Orri oranges were well received for their organoleptic properties, and the first Minneola oranges from Israel are expected in week 8. read more

Obecnie dostawy papryki z upraw szklarniowych z Meksyku osiągnęły swój szczyt. "W tym okresie roku uprawiamy paprykę w czterech różnych stanach Meksyku - Sonora, Sinaloa, Nayarit i Jalisco - i wszystkie cztery regiony produkcyjne znajdują się w różnych fazach, ale wszystko idzie zgodnie z planem" - mówi Mark Munger, wiceprezes. read more

Farmer in Punjab are increasingly growing broccoli as demand rises among higher-income consumers, according to a report by Wealth Pakistan. Even though broccoli is still considered a niche crop compared to cauliflower and cabbage, it is now being sold in major supermarkets, specialized vegetable stores, and online platforms. read more

Diverse representatives from the modern distribution sector will participate in Macfrut this year, signaling a growing interest of retailers in fresh fruits and vegetables and direct relationships with the supply chain. Among them, for the first time, even the VéGé Group will be present. Fruits and vegetables account for 65% of... read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, will be the Official Sponsor of the Coelmo Napoli City Half Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, February 22nd, one of the most anticipated running events on the national and international calendar. read more