As the southern Hemisphere fruit export season begins, growers and exporters are exploring ways to enhance the freshness and ripeness of the fruit upon arrival in Northern Hemisphere markets. Rypen offers products that capture and regulate ethylene levels both during and after harvest. read more

A delegation of Ethiopian exporters led by the Ethiopian Horticultural Producers and Exporters Association visited Fruit Attraction for the first time. Tewodros Zewdie, executive director of the association, shares his impressions of this premiere and the prospects for Ethiopia's fruit export. read more

The potato harvest in the UK is advancing, however, growers are feeling the pressure to sell their stock due to limited storage capacity. Market reports suggest that there are high yield expectations for the 2025/26 season, exacerbating concerns about oversupply in both the UK and the EU. There are also variations in different regions... read more

The Youth Group of Fedagromercati-Confcommercio met at the last edition of the Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid, which took place a few days ago in Madrid, once again confirming itself as a reference point for the entire global fruit and vegetable sector. During the read more

The new corporate identity and international interest in premium varieties, also the subject of club projects, such as kiwi and table grapes. This is the legacy of Fruit Attraction for Naturitalia, which participated in the 2025 edition. "The goal is to strengthen the presence. read more

Zależnie od regionu na Ukrainie, zbiorów jabłek jest albo podobna do ubiegłego roku, albo mniejsza, mówi Volodymyr Gurzhiy z ukraińskiego eksportera jabłek USPA Fruit: "Obecna sytuacja różni się w głównych regionach uprawy jabłek, ponieważ przymrozki przyszły w kilku falach i w różnych etapach...". read more

In the thirty-ninth week of the year, there is a decrease in the sales volume of fruit and vegetables sold by weight in large-scale retail trade, with a worsening compared to previous weeks. All physical channels are experiencing a decline, especially hypermarkets and discount stores, while online sales are also decreasing. read more

Piotr Zieliński, Vice President and Production Director of the Polish organic apple producer and exporter Gruppa Organic, stated that the declared volume of organic apple production in Poland has decreased year-on-year from 2022 to 2024. According to IJARS data, organic apple production amounted to 129,684 tons. read more

The global blueberry industry experienced a phase of recovery and consolidation in 2024, with volumes reaching 2.15 million metric tons (MT), up 21% from 2023, as reported by the International Blueberry Organization (IBO, 2025). The fresh fruit segment made up 1.67 million MT, marking a 20% increase. read more

The debate among the individuals in charge of the document "Mapping the agrotech ecosystem in Spain" was the highlight of the Biotech Congress, organized by Biovegen, during the most recent edition of Fruit Attraction. Approximately 300 researchers and entrepreneurs gathered at the Fruit Forum, where some of the... read more

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced the closure of the avocado export season for sea shipments in Kenya for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The measure is intended to safeguard quality standards in international markets and protect upcoming crop cycles. In a notice, the Director. read more

Blueberry markets exhibit different trends in different regions. In the Netherlands, machine-harvested blueberries continue to be profitable, but there is increasing tension as retailers are lowering prices despite limited supply. Italian growers concluded their season two weeks ago with prices remaining stable and above the levels seen in 2024. read more

Over 62,000 smallholder farmers in Tanzania have participated in training provided by the World Vegetable Center - Eastern and Southern Africa (WorldVeg) as part of the Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I) project, which aims to enhance vegetable production systems. Speaking read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that the recent cool weather in most regions of Ukraine has caused a substantial decrease in the supply of cucumbers. This has consequently resulted in a significant rise in prices. The situation is further exacerbated by the lack of import competition and high demand for cucumbers. read more

McHutchison has established a distribution partnership with Beekenkamp, a Dutch company specializing in young plants and horticultural innovation. Commencing on January 1, 2026, McHutchison will begin accepting orders for distributing Beekenkamp products to growers across the United States. read more

Chiny uruchomiły "China Huili Pomegranate Price Index", system oparty na technologii blockchain, mający na celu poprawę przejrzystości i możliwości śledzenia w jednym z głównych regionów produkcji owoców w kraju. Indeks został wprowadzony podczas Chińskiego Święta Żniw Rolników w Liangshan Celebration i 2025... read more

Māori Kiwifruit Growers, supported by Te Arikinui Queen Ngā wai hono i te pō VIII, have launched their first marketing campaign in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The initiative follows the Indigenous Peoples trade chapter included in the recently signed New Zealand-UAE Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement. read more

SPAR Austria has opened a new EUROSPAR supermarket in Ebenthal, Carinthia. The fresh food sections, especially the delicatessen, fruit, and vegetable sections, have a lively, market-like atmosphere. read more

The potatoes that enrich our tables today have a long history that dates back to a very distant past: according to a recent study, their origin can be traced back to approximately 9 million years ago in the South American Andes, when a natural cross between a wild tuberless species and an ancestor of the tomato occurred. read more

The prices of white cabbage in Ukraine have dropped this week due to an increase in market supply, as reported by analysts at EastFruit. Producers note that a significant portion of the current crop comprises mid-late varieties that are not ideal for prolonged storage, leading to a need to sell quickly. As of now, prices vary... read more