With the summer holidays coming to an end, the grape market is showing signs of revival. Henk comments, "Sales have been slow since the beginning of the Italian season, as many people were on holiday and purchasing less fruit. However, as we move into September, I anticipate an improvement." read more

It is impossible to quantify the impact of American tariffs on the rest of the citrus trade at this point. However, other markets have been receiving higher volumes of citrus from South Africa. One of these markets is Russia, where Pomona Fruit has established a reputation as a reliable retail supplier of citrus. read more

"Every time we set up a farm, a fair number of staff at the site appear somewhat skeptical initially," says Tyler Blair, CEO and Co-Founder of Bit-Farms in Michigan, USA. "But three weeks later, they're thanking us for our work. I'm not exactly sure what changes during that time, but they ..." read more

Zagrożenie strajkiem odwrócone w Lidlu w Belgii Konsultacje społeczne dotyczące wysokiego ciśnienia w pracy w Lidlu w Belgii okazały się sukcesem: zarząd podejmuje działania. Związki dźwięk pozytywnie: nowe akcje związkowe nie są już brane pod uwagę. Nowe rozmowy w zeszły poniedziałek między związkami a zarządem przyniosły rezultaty: "Rozmowy przebiegły read more

Last Monday, 18 August, the harvest of Conference pears began at Fruitbedrijf van den Berge in Tholen. "There are 25 of us picking," says Corné van den Berge, who runs the more than 100-year-old fruit company together with his parents and is also active with the trading platform Service2Fruit. read more

In July and August, the Spanish province of Almeria experienced low vegetable production. Over the next few weeks, there will be a gradual increase in availability, although tomatoes will take a bit longer to recover. The economic results of the 2024/25 horticultural campaign have been positive, as most. read more

Agroberries Group has announced the launch of BerryWorld Asia, a new regional division that will serve as the central platform for distributing and marketing its award-winning berry varieties in Asia. BerryWorld Asia will have dedicated teams based in Shanghai and Hong Kong. read more

A new study, led by Chinese researcher Wang Y., has investigated the accumulation of organic acids in Chinese cherry fruits, with a focus on the genetic and biochemical mechanisms at play. The research offers valuable insights into how organic acids like citric, malic, and ascorbic acid affect fruit quality. read more

The Italian pear cultivation sector is facing an unprecedented challenge: a drastic decline in production over the last ten years. Figures show a clear reduction in cultivated hectares, down from 32,000 to 17,000, as well as a significant decrease in tons produced, down from 440,000 to only read more

Premier Fresh Australia has announced a new international stone fruit marketing agreement with Montague Farms, expanding its global fresh produce trading network. The agreement involves Premier Farms International (PFI), a joint venture between Premier Fresh Australia, Cutri Fruit, and Camera. read more

A sustainable packaging solution created by packaging company StePacPPC is operating at the full-pallet level to protect fresh produce from the farm to retail. The company's advanced pallet shrouds ensure that fresh berries and other produce items reach their destination in peak freshness while also assisting in ... read more

Sezon awokado w Peru oficjalnie zakończył się w sierpniu. W tym sezonie skupiono się na próbie wydłużenia okna zbiorów, wzmocnieniu rynków w Japonii, Rosji i Kanadzie oraz wdrożeniu bardziej agresywnej strategii rozwoju w Azji. Eksporterzy borykali się z problemami logistycznymi, różnicami w kalibracji, oraz... read more

Rozpoczął się ostatni etap sezonu hiszpańskich owoców pestkowych. "Kontynuujemy z paraguayos do 14 września, platerinas do 23 września, a brzoskwinie i nektarynki do 4 października" - mówi Wilko van der Zwaard z firmy Wilko Fruit. Ogląda sezon z satysfakcją. Gaudias, owoce read more

Harvested fruit and vegetable volumes increased in Bulgaria in 2024, according to Eurostat. The country harvested slightly more than 527,000 tons of vegetables, including melons, a 12% rise compared to 470,000 tons in 2023. Tomato output increased by 11% to 128,000 tons, while carrot production also saw a rise. read more

"We are currently running a promotional campaign for the green Piel de Sapo melon under the Il Nuragico brand, which will run throughout the month of September. In the meantime, we successfully completed the mini watermelon and Soledo melon campaigns on 18 August, with positive results." read more

W celu ożywienia sektora florystycznego na Tajwanie i umocnienia jego pozycji na arenie międzynarodowej, Ministerstwo Rolnictwa (MOA) oficjalnie uruchamia Centrum Innowacji w Przemysł Kwiatowy (FIIC) we wrześniu 2025 roku. Ten nowo powstały ośrodek integruje zasoby związane z taiwańską orchideą. read more

Cel jest duży: nowa, 141-milionowa inwestycja w hrabstwie Miami-Dade na Florydzie, która obiecuje zmienić sposób, w jaki świeże produkty są traktowane, przechowywane i dystrybuowane w regionie. Rozpoczęcie budowy 340 000-sto metrowego obiektu miało miejsce w połowie lipca, a otwarcie planowane jest na 2027 rok. "To będzie... read more

The "Acetamiprid case" in France continues to spark controversy. At the end of May, the Parliament had approved the so-called Duplomb law - named after the Republican senator Laurent Duplomb - which provided for the reintroduction of the molecule, banned beyond the Alps since 2020, following the read more

The Turkish hazelnut market continues to be characterized by significant volatility. After a partial decline in prices from the highs reached at the beginning of May, renewed uncertainties about the supply for the 25/26 season have led to new increases in the market. read more

Two intense heat waves in June and August resulted in significant losses for Moroccan avocado producers this summer. Estimates of the losses vary, with producer representatives reporting substantial volumes, up to 80,000 tons, representing half of the expected volumes for the season. However, exporters... read more