Fruit Attraction will take place in Madrid from September 30 to October 2. FreshPlaza and Primeur are collaborating to publish a 166-page exhibition magazine. This magazine has become an international publication featuring articles from the global fruit and vegetable trade industry. You can access the English version of the magazine by clicking on this link: Click read more

Italmercativola participates in Fruit Attraction on behalf of the 22 member markets and also brings with it the Market Consultation, a new model for coordinating the main players in the sector to discuss within the international stage of Madrid. read more

Flower vendors across the twin cities are struggling this festive season as rates remain low and wastage high. Just days after a steep hike during Ganesh Chaturthi, prices crashed during Bathukamma, leaving sellers disappointed. At Gudimalkapur flower market, the city's biggest wholesale hub. read more

Although blueberries from Peru arrived in Europe earlier this season than last year, we can still find fruits from Polish plantations on the domestic market. While they may not be available in all retail chains and wholesale markets, they can still be found. read more

On the slopes of Mount Etna, where the mild climate meets the fertility of mineral-rich volcanic soil, the Barbera prickly pear is born: a unique fruit, authentic expression of the territory and its natural peculiarities. The Barbera cultivations arise in carefully selected areas. read more

At Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid, Spain, Fall Creek® Farm & Nursery, Inc. will showcase advancements for growers, such as Sekoya®'s success in achieving year-round availability in key markets through its global network of members. The company will also feature Arabella Blue®. read more

The lychee harvest in Brazil primarily occurs from December to January, unlike most other producing countries where harvests typically take place from May to July. This unique timing in Brazil enables the country to provide lychees during Christmas and the Chinese New Year, giving it a competitive edge in international markets. read more

"The first three weeks of September were extremely busy for our onion exports. This week is a bit quieter, and looking ahead to next week with Fruit Attraction in Madrid, I anticipate a similar situation," says Rinus Wisse of Wiscomex from Yerseke. "The price of onions is slightly under pressure. Last..." read more

On Saturday, September 27th, Abio volunteers will return to over 100 Italian squares. The Abio National Day, in its twenty-first edition, is the annual event that takes place alongside hospitalized children and their families. Abio aims to support the 4000 volunteers in over 200 locations. read more

Uniban, Colombia's largest exporter of bananas and the fifth-largest global marketer of bananas, plantains, exotic fruits, and value-added products, is adapting its strategy for European markets, which make up around 90% of its exports. The company has launched a new business unit, Uniban. read more

At the SchermNed office, you will often hear someone asking: "Are you playing a game again?" Not because the team is slacking off, but because they are working hard with their new engineering software. SchermNed has invested in advanced 3D engineering tools, and even though it may look a bit like read more

The Guatemalan avocado industry is at a crucial point in its efforts to enter the U.S. market. Francis W. Bruderer, the president of Anaguacate, has stated that the Working Plan has been signed, but final approval from the USDA is still pending as they have not yet conducted a field inspection. read more

Wholesale prices for onions in Ukraine have dropped again since the beginning of this week, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Producers attribute this downward trend primarily to the start of harvesting late onion varieties in the northern and western regions of the country. read more

In Volyn, Ukraine, farmers attempted to protect their raspberry and blueberry bushes from severe frost on the night of September 25. They burned straw bales, set up smoke screens, and covered certain plants with agricultural fabric in order to minimize damage. Bug published a video showcasing the farmers' efforts. read more

At Berrybrothers in Roggel, the raspberry variety Pink Rosita (Plapink 1304) was introduced yesterday to around fifty visitors from the European fruit industry. The recurring term of the day was "ease of picking." This is precisely what distinguishes this variety and makes it stand out. read more

During this period leading up to the new harvest, pcfruit is actively conducting research on new hard fruit varieties. Club varieties are increasingly making their way into the market, but their significance for the future of Belgian fruit cultivation remains to be seen. Additionally, which varieties are most prevalent in Belgium? read more

The Kiwi Passion® Consortium kicks off the 2025/26 marketing season with record-breaking numbers. Thanks to the expansion of cultivated areas and the achievement of full productivity in numerous orchards, this year's harvest will exceed 2,500 tons. read more

The cultivation of green and white asparagus varies in different parts of the world. There are often small differences, such as the height or width of the mulches, which can affect the use of certain types of harvesting machines. read more

On Tuesday, September 23, ErfGoed organized an open day at Kwekerij De Zuidplas in Moerkapelle, the Netherlands. Growers, water partners, and other stakeholders were provided with a detailed overview of the extensive project that ErfGoed has implemented at the nursery. As part of this project, ErfGoed has equipped read more