The end of August and the beginning of September is the time when blueberry growers should not only think about summarizing the harvest season but primarily about preparing the plants for winter dormancy. This year, an unusually rapid commencement is being observed. read more

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Nowa studia wykazała, że rozwiązanie Vidre+ firmy Fresh Inset może pomóc w przedłużeniu trwałości wiśni. read more

Italian organic fruit and vegetable specialist Brio, a part of Gruppo Alegra, has defied market trends by achieving a 21 percent annual increase in sales, reaching €67.3 million for the financial year 2024/25. read more

GP Graders has announced the launch of its new sorting and grading machine for blueberries, featuring a fully sanitary design. read more

The Italian apple company Vog says that the beginning of the new season is showing great promise, with sales of premium brands such as Kanzi, Envy, Giga, and Cosmic Crisp on the rise. Consumer awareness of its portfolio brand Marlene has also reached an all-time high. read more

The Panamanian Minister of Trade Julio Moltó has informed reporters that he will meet with the owner and executives of Chiquita, as the country is working towards the return of the multinational company to banana production in the province of Bocas del Toro. read more

The marketing of the winter onion harvest is completed. So far, the yields and qualities of summer onions have been quite satisfactory. However, there is still a lack of impulses on the sales side. The demand in the local retail sector is quiet, but it should pick up with the end of the summer holidays. read more

Observers have been warning for some time that unrealistic US tariffs on South African fresh produce will bring the country closer to Eastern markets. Here, South Africa is cooperating with countries like India and China, which are part of the BRICS partnership, which also includes Brazil. read more

Strawberries and asparagus are the ultimate harbingers of spring in the product range and enjoy a high status among consumers. However, what the customer doesn't see are the increasingly challenging conditions that producers are facing. Not only weather extremes such as frost, read more

In the past, as reported by reefertrends, Moroccan onion exports were less than 10,000 tons until 2013. They then steadily increased to over 20,000 tons in the 2013/14 season, 40,000 tons by 2018/19, and for the first time exceeded 60,000 tons in 2022/23. read more

W miarę zbliżania się końca sezonu cytrusowego w RPA, Inicjatywa Zrównoważonego Rozwoju RPA (SIZA) oświadczyła, że jest pod wrażeniem działań podejmowanych przez plantatorów w celu promowania zrównoważonego rozwoju. read more

Secure your tickets for ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025 today and get ready to meet industry leaders from around the world. The online ticket shop closes on August 29, 2025 (Hong Kong time). Buy your tickets now and save up to 40% compared to the read more

While other regions were affected by late frosts in 2024, the Lake Constance region was able to achieve an above-average harvest and accounted for approximately 45% of the German apple production. Fruit growers from Lake Constance are expecting around 227,000 tons of apples in 2025, slightly less than the previous year. read more

Asia's top fresh fruit and vegetable trade show is returning to AsiaWorld-Expo on 3-5 September, featuring its most dynamic and international edition yet. Expect a variety of exciting new features. read more

Endives will soon be back in season, with both volume and quality meeting expectations. After an increase in sales compared to the previous season, the Association of French Endive Producers (APEF) aims to "continue winning back consumers lost during the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons." read more

"The 2025 harvest has got off to a flying start," says Cyril Kointz, Technical and Project Manager for the Syndicat d'Appellation and Quality Manager of the Copsolfruit cooperative, a producer organization with 70 members. This year's fig season started earlier than usual and promises to be. read more

Over the past fifteen years, Koena Moradu has expanded the mango orchards on his farm to forty hectares, which are currently in beautiful bloom. "If we receive early rain, we will have a good crop," he says. "It's already very hot here in Letsitele, and that's something we can't control." read more

Farmers in Chendipada of Odisha's Angul district have exported lemons to the United Kingdom for the first time. Around 500 acres (202 hectares) in the region are under lemon cultivation, where the crop is considered an agricultural lifeline. Until now, farmers faced difficulties due to the read more

The significant entry of Egypt into the international sweet potato market in recent years has brought about a drastic change in the competitive environment, displacing several other suppliers from the European market. In the last two seasons, Egyptian sweet potatoes have dominated the market, resulting in a surplus. read more