"We've had an eventful first quarter for blueberries in 2025," says Robbert Leisink of FruitFul Berries from Venlo. "From week 1 to 8, we saw excellent volumes of consistently high quality from Chile. But just as quickly as Chile entered the market, it tapered off again." "The volumes available read more

To mark the official start of the fresh vegetable season, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is once again presenting its complete spring range: in addition to strawberries, lettuce, leafy salads, kohlrabi, asparagus, rhubarb, etc., spring onions and radishes have been harvested since March. read more

The shareholders' meeting of Despar Italia, the consortium company that brings together six food distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Despar brand, held yesterday, renewed the Board of Directors and appointed the top positions in the Consortium. read more

The Insalata dell'Orto is preparing to celebrate an important milestone: its first 25 years of activity, which will be celebrated at Macfrut 2025 (Hall D2 - Stand 004) where a special project dedicated to sustainability will be presented, involving in a significant way. read more

Over the past few nights, frost has occurred in almost the entire Poland. Depending on the region and terrain, temperatures dropped from -2˚C to even -7˚C. The extent of damage to blueberry flowers from frost depends on the development stage of the flowers and on that, read more

Health and well-being at the center of the 42nd edition of Macfrut, scheduled from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8 at the Rimini Expo Centre. Protagonists as testimonials are 11 "ambassadors" of healthy eating: Manuela Arcuri, Valentina Vezzali, Matilde Brandi, Daniele Lupo, Valeria Marini, read more

The Insalata dell'Orto is preparing to celebrate an important milestone: its first 25 years of activity. This anniversary will be celebrated by the company in Mira (Venice) – a reference point in the fresh-cut produce sector and the leading European producer of edible flowers – during the Macfrut 2025 event in Rimini. read more

UNS Farms is transforming the future of food production in the UAE. Founded in 2018 as a part of the Speedex Group, UNS Farms has emerged as one of Dubai's most sophisticated urban vertical farms. Covering 30,000 square feet, the farm is capable of producing up to 1,500 kilograms of fresh, pesticide-free vegetables daily. read more

Exports of fruits via airfreight are increasingly encountering challenges such as weight variations that disrupt logistics, last-minute cancellations due to production delays, and strict phytosanitary controls at the destination. These factors necessitate increased precision and coordination to maintain quality standards and meet delivery deadlines. read more

After the Easter holiday period, which showed good activity in negotiations, the wholesale markets still feel a lively atmosphere. This was confirmed by Elio Paparello, president of Assogrossisti, from the MOF in Fondi: "This week, immediately after the holidays... read more

A milestone in India-China agricultural collaboration was achieved with the successful launch of Indian Mangoes in China at the AEON Huizhou Shopping Center store on Donghu West Road, Huicheng District. The event, held from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, was a vibrant celebration of friendship, flavor, and read more

The asparagus sector in Peru is experiencing a decrease in cultivation areas and facing climatic challenges, but it continues to maintain its international importance and demand. In a scenario where supply from other producers is diminishing, Agroexportaciones Peru is meeting the global demand for green asparagus with consistent efforts. read more

Wzrost w porównaniu z poprzednimi miesiącami. This is due to the high quality of Ecuadorian bananas and the country's strategic position as a major exporter in the global market. read more

The new summer fruit season began a few hours ago at the Fe.Vi Frutta wholesale company, which has been operating in Basilicata for 27 years and has 500 suppliers mainly located in Basilicata, Calabria, and Apulia. The commercialization will continue until late autumn with later-ripening fruits. read more

The strawberry harvesting season is in full swing across the Veneto region, thanks to the mild climate and good weather. In the Basso Veronese area, laborers have been working for a couple of weeks already, while in other areas like Alto Polesine, they are just getting started. The plants are full of fruit, and the yield looks promising. read more

After the blackout that affected the electricity system in the Iberian Peninsula and part of France, the morning after, Red Eléctrica, Spain's electricity grid operator, announced that 99.95% of the electricity demand in Spain (approximately 25,794 MW) had already been restored. read more

Health and well-being at the center of the 42nd edition of Macfrut. Protagonists, as testimonials, are 11 "ambassadors" of healthy eating, alongside 6 scientific experts: Manuela Arcuri, Valentina Vezzali, Matilde Brandi, Daniele Lupo, Valeria Marini, Justine Matera, Stella Menna, Mirko. read more

Morocco has experienced a significant increase in tomato exports to Norway during the current season, according to a report by EastFruit. From July 2024 to March 2025, Morocco exported 5,000 metric tons of tomatoes to Norway, marking a 37.9% increase compared to the same period in the previous season and a 28.9% rise compared to. read more

The feared rosy apple aphid (dysaphis plantaginea) appears to be particularly aggressive this year. French apple and pear growers are making efforts to protect their crops from these attacks, but the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) is already forecasting reduced yields for the upcoming season due to the pressure from aphids. read more

Merve Sönmezler, Director of Turkish fruit exporter Sönmezler Agrotar, mentioned that the recent frost in several Turkish regions could potentially impact the citrus production for the upcoming year. She stated, "Up until the frost occurred, the final phase of the Turkish citrus season was actually quite good, to be honest." read more