Rząd węgierski ogłosił wsparcie finansowe dla producentów winogron i owoców dotkniętych tegorocznymi silnymi wiosennymi przymrozkami. Łącznie rozdzielonych zostanie 1,44 mld HUF (około 3,62 mln euro) dla uprawnionych producentów, aby pomóc w utrzymaniu płynności finansowej i pokryciu strat. Zgodnie z informacją przekazaną przez Ministerstwo read more

In western Ukraine, the cooperative "Faina Polyana", based in Horodyshche, Ternopil region, demonstrates that the cooperative model can remain profitable and resilient even during wartime. Founded in 2015, the group unites 153 producers and operates Ukraine's first cooperative freezing facility. read more

More than 800 growers, produce companies, regulators, and government officials attended the horticulture and Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) conferences in Wellington this week. The two-day event focused on both the sector's progress and ongoing challenges. The past year saw export revenue read more

Mangoes from Egypt are gaining popularity in the Canadian market. In recent years, Egypt has been consistently ramping up its mango exports, particularly to Europe and the Mediterranean. Ehab Nasser from Montreal-based company says, "Due to its strategic geographic location, Egypt has a shipping advantage to reach these markets." read more

KMK has introduced the updated NSP 2.0 box filler. Developed several years ago and continuously improved since then, this machine now receives a major software upgrade that makes working with the box filler easier and more efficient. Whereas users previously had to set all parameters manually, read more

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Safresco, producent owoców z półkuli południowej, uprawia, pakuje, pozyskuje i sprzedaje cytrusy, winogrona i awokado, przy czym cytrusy stanowią główny produkt. Firma działa na 1 300 hektarach (ha) upraw cytrusów i posiada dwie zakłady pakowania w Południowej Afryce, 600 ha upraw cytrusów, 500 ha winogron oraz 500 ha. read more

This year's citrus season in the Southern Hemisphere has been characterized by fluctuations, as reported by Sven Stahmer, a citrus specialist importer and managing partner of Rhino Fresh Produce GmbH, located in Stuhr near Bremen. The procurement of lemons, in particular, has been very challenging. read more

At 7:00 this morning, the doors opened to the Plantarium|Groen-Direkt trade show in the Netherlands. The fair hosts 230 stands, thousands of directly available sample lots, and shines a spotlight on new product introductions to kick off the autumn season. read more

This year, the apple season in the mountainous regions of Imathia is also showing a decrease in yields, similar to what has been observed in the lowland areas. FreshPlaza visited one of the main apple-producing mountain villages in the area, Rodochori, situated at an elevation of 600 meters. Mr. Kyriakos Kazepidis, read more

The green kiwifruit has become the first fresh fruit ever to receive a health claim authorized by the European Commission, marking a breakthrough for Zespri, a New Zealand company that is a global leader in kiwifruit production and marketing, and for the entire fruit industry. read more

"María José Berruezo, from Pepper Crops, stated: "We have enhanced our leadership by creating custom varieties for each specific area, collaborating closely with farmers, and carrying out continuous monitoring that blends agronomic knowledge with a real comprehension of local land issues." read more

The exports of table grapes from Peru for the 2025-2026 season are expected to increase. According to initial estimates from Agraria, reported by fruitbook.com, the total volume is projected to reach 706,211 tonnes, representing a 4% increase compared to the 679,699 tonnes shipped the previous year. read more

In Padua and Veneto, the fruit processing and marketing cooperatives, which were once a fundamental support for producers, have almost completely disappeared. The failure of Opo Veneto (Veneto Fruit and Vegetable Producers Organization) in 2023, as documented by... read more

Morocco's fresh onion exports reached record levels in the 2024/25 season after restrictions were lifted. According to EastFruit, between June 2024 and May 2025, Morocco exported 64,900 metric tons of fresh onions valued at US$238 million. This marked a 4.8-fold increase compared to the previous year. read more

North Macedonia currently has a large supply of pineapples imported from Costa Rica, which is over 10,500 km away. Retail prices range from 80 to 160 MKD per piece (€1.30–€2.60), making them up to seven times cheaper than domestic fruits. One pineapple costs less than a kilogram of peaches. read more

The 2025/2026 agricultural season in Almeria begins with a forecast of delayed plantings and a reallocation of land for key crops. According to initial data from the Territorial Delegation of Agriculture of the Andalusian Regional Government, cucumber and zucchini production is... read more

West Africa has an excess supply of mangoes that surpasses the capacity of its local market, with less than 20% of the annual production being exported. More than half of the mango production goes to waste, resulting in losses. Therefore, there is a growing focus on processing and creating mango by-products as an opportunity. read more

Ideas are born from relationships, and constructive ideas bring projects to life. This is what the Italian business network La Grande Bellezza Italiana (LGBI) has pursued for the past seven years. It was founded in 2018. Recently, LGBI has developed projects for pears and table grapes. "In just read more

Anuga FoodTec India, the comprehensive trade fair for food and beverage technology in South Asia, took place from August 20 to 22, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. Organized by Koelnmesse India, the 19th edition showcased over 700 exhibitors from 29 countries and attracted more than 30,000 visitors. read more