We continue our overview inside the fruit and vegetable department with the second episode where we have gathered experiences shared by buyers from some important realities of the Italian retail sector, always with the aim of providing producers with ideas and insights to manage effectively. read more

W region of Georgia, Abkhazia significantly increased its lemon exports to Russia in autumn, more than doubling shipments compared to the same period in 2024. According to the State Customs Committee of the region, 196 tonnes of lemons have been exported to Russia since the start of the citrus season. read more

Resource Innovation Institute has announced the release of four major industry guides developed through collaborative working groups that included industry representatives, university researchers, policymakers, and technology providers. The publications mark the completion of a federally funded initiative. read more

The IAB-IBD trade show, held in Bordeaux at the beginning of October, was once again an opportunity to showcase innovative, eco-responsible packaging solutions for the fruit and vegetable sector. Among the exhibitors, SoFruPak came to present its complete range of plastic-free packaging, based on... read more

The Applepairing journey continues, a project by Vip-Association of fruit and vegetable cooperatives of Val Venosta that brings to light perfect pairings with the food excellences of local traditions. Next stops in Veneto, Piemonte, Toscana, Campania, and Sicilia. read more

Nuno Russo, executive director of the Portugal Nuts association, stated that the weather has negatively impacted Portuguese almonds this year, leading to lower production. He mentioned that almond orchards will see reduced productivity compared to 2024, not meeting the expected potential for the new year. read more

From the misty mountains of Yunyang County, a truck loaded with freshly processed chrysanthemums set off along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. The cargo was bound for Southeast Asian countries, where the blooms would soon be turned into fragrant herbal teas. Once relatively read more

The weekly shopping advice from La Borsa della Spesa is back, the service created by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, on the best products to buy in terms of quality-price ratio and seasonality. read more

The situation in the Lazio cork sector is deteriorating, with losses exceeding 70% of the harvest, reaching 100% for organic farms. Coldiretti Lazio has requested an urgent meeting with the regional Agriculture assessor, Giancarlo Righini. read more

With the counting day approaching, flower vendors in Patna are experiencing a significant increase in sales as political parties and supporters hurry to place large orders for garlands and bouquets to celebrate anticipated victories on Nov 14, turning what is usually a seasonal trade into a round-the-clock business. read more

"Innowacja, ekspertyza i nieustający napęd. Trzy słowa, które oddają istotę Schoneveld Breeding." Hodowca nasion z Wilp łączy dziesięciolecia doświadczenia z nieustającym pragnieniem posuwania się do przodu. Dyrektor handlowy Niels Zoetelief i Kathy McKay, kierownik obszaru." read more

Consumers in the UK will be able to purchase British-grown strawberries during Christmas as The Summer Berry Company has expanded its production to a 12-month cycle by utilizing LED technology. The company, located near Chichester, now grows strawberries on a commercial scale year-round by simulating spring conditions. read more

According to an article by Giorgio dell'Orefice on IlSole24Ore, table olives are increasingly gaining popularity on Italian and international tables. Driving this growth is the spread of aperitifs, where olives have become a timeless classic, but also their use. read more

The Trump administration has announced new tariff exemptions for various products, including tomatoes and bananas. Additionally, other agricultural products like beef and coffee are also covered under the new regulation. This decision grants these products an exemption from the so-called "reciprocal" tariffs imposed by the administration. read more

Hapag-Lloyd reported a Group EBITDA of USD 2.8 billion (EUR 2.5 billion) for the first nine months of 2025, with Group EBIT and Group profit at USD 0.9 billion (EUR 0.8 billion). Global trade continued to grow, but ongoing trade disputes led to fluctuating demand and freight rates. read more

The Trump administration has announced new tariff exemptions for various products including cut flowers, tomatoes, and bananas. Additionally, beef and coffee, among other agricultural products, are covered under the new regulation. This decision excludes these products from the "reciprocal" tariffs. read more

In the 2024/2025 season, Spain continued to be the leading supplier of aubergines in the European Union, providing over 60% of the region's consumption. The following countries in line were the Netherlands, Germany, and Turkey. This information is based on a report from Hortoinfo utilizing data from Eurostat's statistical service. read more

This week, the arrival of Chilean cherries continued to increase. With prices dropping further, buyers' cautious attitude has decreased. Some traders noted that average daily cherry sales reached 70-80% this week, a significant improvement from last week's approximately 60%, which sometimes was even read more

Flash Gala is being used as an example of how branding is developing in the fresh apple category, with growers and marketers noting a broader shift toward differentiated retail positioning in fresh produce. Historically, branding in fruits has been limited to a few well-known citrus fruits, bananas, kiwis, and other popular items. read more

Blueberry is currently one of the fastest-growing crops in Poland and worldwide. The increasing market demands have led growers to work intensively on developing a new generation of varieties that not only yield higher crops, but more importantly, are better equipped to cope with the market requirements. read more