As Philippe Binard, Freshfel Europe, reported during the International Strawberry Congress in Antwerp, global strawberry production has increased by 37% in the last decade, reaching 9.4 million tons, accounting for 1.2% of global fruit production. As much as 89% of this

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The prices of raspberries have slightly increased in recent days - this is especially visible on wholesale markets. Different retail chains are currently offering fruits at similar prices, although promotional offers can also be found. The quality of the fruits available in trade is... read more

Według analityków EastFruit, ceny hurtowe cebuli na Ukrainie ponownie spadły od początku tygodnia. Producenci przypisują ten spadek zbiorom późnych odmian cebuli w północnych i zachodnich regionach, co zwiększyło podaż na rynku. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. Na dzień dzisiejszy, read more

"Clients use our farms to integrate a sustainable food supply chain directly into their business models," says Juan Gabriel Succar, Co-Founder of Mexican container farming company, Verde Compacto. The company's 40-foot container farm, the Huvster Pro, is being adopted by stadiums, resorts, read more

ICOEL, a company specializing in technological solutions for processing fruits and vegetables, is expanding internationally by establishing a new subsidiary in Spain: ICOEL Ibérica. Ruben Bermejo, the newly appointed technical manager, will be in charge of the Spanish subsidiary. read more

In many countries, 20 to 25% of the production cost of blueberries is determined by the cost of picking the fruit, which is a major concern due to the decreasing availability of labor. The presentation on machine harvesting of blueberries generated a lot of interest, especially in the United States. read more

This week, many summer fruits and vegetables were replaced by popular fall produce as retailers changed their displays. More types of apples and pears, particularly those ideal for baking, were added to the usual selection. There was also increased advertising for potatoes and onions, along with special offers on... read more

Na każdym międzynarodowym targach owoców i warzyw znaczna część udziału Afryki jest wspierana i dotowana przez międzynarodowe organizacje i instytucje. Biuro Promocji Importu (IPD) regularnie uczestniczy na wystawach takich jak Fruit Logistica i Fruit Attraction, a jego read more

The U.S. demand for Canadian table potatoes may decrease due to the size of the U.S. crop and low domestic prices, as stated in a market report by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC). The North American Potato Market News (NAPMN) predicts that Canadian growers will produce 122.2 million hundredweight (6.21 million tonnes). read more

"This is the first year in which we've had uninterrupted shipments from Colombia, maintaining weekly programs, and as Peruvian volumes increase, the supply is complemented with Danper Group's Peruvian fruit programs. While Peru's production peaks for around 12 to 14 weeks, Colombia offers a continuous supply. read more

Pompur is set to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in the European apple market in the fall of 2025: the first two ECARF-certified, allergy-friendly apple varieties will make their official debut. The new umbrella brand Pompur will be unveiled for the first time at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. read more

Agrintesa, one of the main Italian fruit and vegetable cooperatives based in Faenza (RA), continues to invest in technology to strengthen the competitiveness and quality of its productions. The cooperative, which includes over 4,000 member producers, has long chosen to rely on Ulma. read more

Once again this year, Select Fruit - Pom'Evasion's export subsidiary - will be exhibiting alongside Cofruid'Oc at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. This joint exhibition demonstrates a successful partnership between two companies that have chosen to combine their expertise and complement each other. read more

Del Monte Italia and Spreafico, two of the main Italian producers, retailers, and distributors of fresh and cut fruit, announce a strategic partnership: Spreafico will lead the commercial development of Del Monte® branded products in the Italian market. read more

Vietnam is the European Union's largest trading partner in ASEAN. The EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (FTA), signed in 2019 and in force since August 2020, aims to reduce tariffs and promote trade in goods and services. Between 2019 and 2024, total trade between the EU and Vietnam rose. read more

The Board of Directors of Cesena Fiera, in its new composition, has appointed councilor Patrizio Neri (president of Jingold and also president of Fruitimprese Emilia-Romagna) as the President of Cesena Fiera. Carlo Costa has been appointed as Vice President. read more

The German company Food Freshly will be showcasing pre-cut apple slices as a substitute for whole apples in school meals at this year's Fruit Attraction. This concept has been in practice for over 15 years in countries like the US and Canada and is currently being introduced to European markets. read more

"Clients use our farms to integrate a sustainable food supply chain directly into their business models," says Juan Gabriel Succar, Co-Founder of Mexican container farming company, Verde Compacto. The company's 40-foot container farm, the Huvster Pro, is being adopted by stadiums, resorts, read more

The blueberry industry is entering a new phase where competition is expanding beyond just orchards to include genomics and biotechnology. Genetic enhancement is increasingly important in guaranteeing a consistent, high-quality, and competitive supply for upcoming markets. Technologies and projections indicate that... read more

Maszyny do sortowania jabłek stają się teraz coraz bardziej popularne także do sortowania borówek, mówi Agnieszka Maziejuk z polskiego producenta maszyn Green Sort: "Green Sort to młoda marka dostarczająca maszyny przeznaczone do przygotowania owoców do sprzedaży. W tym roku w Madrycie będziemy prezentować naszą read more