From December 1, 2025 to January 15, 2026, fruit producers who have suffered significant losses due to frosts between April 1 and May 31, 2025, can apply for financial support. Applications are accepted through the Electronic Services Platform. read more

In the last live stream dedicated to pumpkins (for more in-depth information click here), we highlighted how the sector was growing, and apparently this trend has also been noticed abroad, as Egypt, according to EastFruit data, continues to push for the export of pumpkins. read more

The rapidly increasing food import bill in Africa, currently estimated at $70 billion per year and expected to reach $111 billion by 2025, highlights the critical importance of investing in agricultural biotechnology and climate-smart food systems, according to experts. This was emphasized in discussions with The New Times. read more

With the first edition of "The Fruit and Vegetable Cart - The Retail Atlas," the IFN event staged last week in Bologna, the focus also expanded beyond national borders to highlight a highly successful international retailing case. read more

Garden Fresh, a local horticultural exporter, has experienced significant growth since it started exporting in 2016. The company's annual export value has increased from less than $1 million to over $3.5 million today, and its export volume has risen from 200 to 1,000 tonnes per year. The company's workforce has also grown. read more

With a 20% increase in sales volume, the 2025 commercial campaign of Perla Nera has ended with great satisfaction from the entire supply chain, confirming it as the consumers' favorite watermelon. read more

Red Bull is celebrating the arrival of winter with the new Red Bull Winter Edition Sugarfree in the flavor of Fuji apple and ginger. read more

Let's go back to talking about Lidl, this time focusing on the group's fruit and vegetable department. Last week, we talked about the project dedicated to Sicilian avocados, which are included in the assortment of the group's stores. Today, Alessia Bonifazi, corporate affairs manager, will provide more information. read more

Egypt's agricultural exports have increased to 8.5 million tons so far this year, which is almost 700,000 tons more than the same period in 2023, as reported by Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk. Citrus fruits continue to be the top export of the country, with shipments nearing 2 million tons. read more

The global demand for products like blueberries is on the rise, and growers are eager to extend their supply seasons, with some aiming to achieve year-round availability. However, one of the challenges with berries is their short shelf life. In an attempt to assist growers and exporters in moving closer to these objectives, AgroFresh... read more

We present to you the latest issue of "Berry Cultivator", in which we thoroughly analyze the key technological challenges of the ending season and provide solutions necessary for production planning in 2026. This year's weather conditions have posed additional challenges for growers. read more

The Hass avocado has brought about a significant transformation in Peruvian agriculture, benefiting tens of thousands of families, promoting the formalization of agricultural employment, and positioning the country as a major player in the global Hass avocado market. Arturo Medina, the general manager of ProHass (the Association read more

The data released by Istat regarding the preliminary estimates on consumer prices in the month of November show a stable general inflation rate of +1.2% on an annual basis and a slight slowdown in the consumer basket with a +1.9% on a trend basis. read more

Polish apple grower and exporter Bracia Palus is a genuine family enterprise, with family members dividing the different responsibilities within the company. The goal has been to promote Polish apples prominently both within the country and abroad, as stated by Damian Palus, one of the brothers managing the business. read more

Morocco experienced significant rainfall in late November and early December, providing relief from the arid conditions of the prolonged seven-year drought. While this rain was uplifting for morale, it is not sufficient to fully alleviate the effects of the long-lasting drought on fruit production. read more

Tanzania will start building a new port in the eastern part of the country in December, putting an end to a decade-long delay caused by previous objections to the initial contract terms with foreign developers. The Bagamoyo port is part of a larger special economic zone plan that incorporates industrial development. read more

For the first time in history, cherries harvested in Chile in week 45 have been exported to the European market by sea. "Our import team recently traveled to Chile to visit the farms of our partner supplier C&L, a family company specializing in stone fruit cultivation for more than 50 years." read more

The weekly appointment with the tips of La Borsa della Spesa is back, the service created by BMTIeItalmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, designed to guide consumers towards purchasing fresh agri-food products that combine seasonality and affordability. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on exotic and tropical fruits. Are you a grower, importer, or supplier of exotic or tropical fruits? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview. Just let us know. You can contact us. read more

Record results for the medium-sized watermelon with black skin produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A., and O.P. La Mongolfiera. In a year when part of the sector has suffered, Perla Nera sales have grown by 20% in volume compared to the previous year, impacting some groups. read more