With Andalusia as the main sponsor, Fruit Attraction returns for its 17th edition from September 30 to October 2, organized by Ifema Madrid and Fepex. This year's edition will host 2,460 exhibitors from 64 countries, representing an 8.4% increase compared to 2024. read more

An Italian asparagus, fresh and high-quality, available in September. It's not a mirage but the result of the bet made by the agricultural company Liso of Andria (Bari), which, together with Ortofrutticola Egnathia, is carrying out the project of the brand Miss Freschezza, showcasing the best of Puglia. read more

Bardziej efektywne, bardziej połączone, bardziej inteligentne - to jest motto pod jakim TopControl zaprezentuje swoje najnowsze rozwiązania na Fruit Attraction. Firma, specjalista w technologiach ważenia, etykietowania i pakowania połączonych z potężnym oprogramowaniem, zaprezentuje swoje innowacje dla. read more

Romania's governing coalition has decided to extend the cap on commercial markups for basic products until the end of March 2026. The measure, first introduced in June 2023, limits the markup on 17 food categories to 5%. For fruit and vegetables, the cap applies to bulk tomatoes, onions, read more

Farmers in the Asante Akim North Municipality of Ghana's Ashanti Region have confirmed that government officials have started purchasing tomatoes and onions, following a recent directive by President John Mahama. On September 15, 2025, the president instructed that 1,000 boxes of tomatoes and onions be purchased directly from local farmers to support the agricultural sector. read more

Bengaluru is the Indian hotspot for horticulture this week. Today, the trade show HortiConnect India kicked off, but yesterday the Technology Vision 2030 conference took place, focusing on challenges and opportunities in the horticultural market. With over 600 growers present, a lot of knowledge was shared. read more

Po spadku eksportu w zeszłym sezonie, Egipt mocno wraca do wysyłek pomarańczy do Singapuru, według EastFruit. Między listopadem 2024 a sierpniem 2025 roku Egipt wyeksportował 13 200 ton pomarańczy do Singapuru, o wartości 7,8 miliona dolarów. Oznacza to wzrost o 20% w porównaniu z poprzednim. read more

CMA CGM has confirmed the continuation of its "Cherry Express" service, which is specifically tailored to transport Chilean cherries quickly to Asia during the peak export season. This service, based in San Antonio, provides fixed-day weekly sailings with direct links to Shanghai, ensuring delivery in 23 days. read more

Po kilku kolejnych sezonach dotkniętych suszą, obfite opady deszczu w ubiegłym roku okazały się bardzo korzystne dla subtropikalnych upraw w Maladze, takich jak mango i awokado. "Hiszpania przewiduje wzrost produkcji awokado o 20-25% w sezonie 2025/2026, dzięki zwiększonym opadom deszczu i dobrze..." read more

From September 30th to October 2nd, Fruit Attraction returns for its 17th edition, organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, with Andalusia as the main sponsor. Established as the world's leading event for the marketing of fruits and vegetables, this year's edition will host 2,460 participants. read more

"Sustainability may sound like a big word, but for us it has become very tangible," says Jeroen van Splunter, Sustainability Manager at Van der Plas Group. Since 2019, the company has been working with Greenhouse Sustainability (GHS), well-known in the floriculture sector for their footprint... read more

The fifth edition of the International Strawberry Congress took place in Antwerp, Belgium from September 17-20. This event, which gathers top producers, scientists, and trade representatives from around the world every three years, was organized by... read more

Sproomz B.V. (formerly Oakfield Champignons B.V.) has announced that its CEO, Maurice Koppen, will step down from his position. The decision was reached in consultation with Yukiguni Factory Co., Ltd. [formerly Yukiguni Maitake Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Prime Market: 1375]. read more

Verwoert Fruit is extensively involved in the fruit industry. The company integrates fruit cultivation, controlled fruit storage, and fruit trading. This family-owned business based in Lienden cultivates apples, pears, redcurrants, strawberries, and cherries on 22 hectares. The company has been involved in marketing for many years. read more

Spanish peaches and nectarines clearly dominated, with Italian products following closely in terms of importance. According to the German BLE, Turkish and French shipments only played a secondary role and were not readily available everywhere. Availability decreased, and the quality also left much to be desired. read more

Spanish economic reports, cited by journalist Francisco Miralles in the Spanish Huffpost on 22 September, highlighted a sharp rise in Spain's imports of fruits and vegetables from Morocco. The increase has triggered protests among Spanish farmers, who are calling on the European Union to ensure... read more

The food trade is characterized by a dynamic market that is constantly influenced by political, economic, and climatic factors. Many issues from the past 25 years are still relevant today for the long-established Berlin-based company Weihe GmbH. The family business is based at the local wholesale. read more

When the Polish apple season started, it was challenging to find good quality apples, but the situation has improved since then, according to Mohamed Marawan, the owner of the Polish apple exporter Sarafruit. "The season begins with the Gala variety, and at the beginning it was..." read more

The new kiwi berry season has started at Coöperatie Hoogstraten in Belgium. This fruit, related to the kiwi, is still relatively unknown to many, though the cooperative has been marketing it in late summer for about ten years. This season's outlook is positive: harvesting should last eight weeks. read more

The European 2024/2025 season ended with a historic success for Pink Lady®. With 229,000 tonnes valued, representing a record increase of +9% in one year, the brand has achieved an unprecedented performance and solidifies its position as a leader in the premium apple category. read more