The positive trend continues for summer fruit at the Cesena fruit and vegetable market, as confirmed by the usual weekly survey of the "Borsino," conducted in collaboration with Italmercati. "We are in the midst of local peach and nectarine production," explains Matteo Magnani. read more

With the progress of the South African citrus season, the amount of South African oranges entering the market has notably risen this week. Traders report that, of the South African orange varieties currently in supply, sour oranges are seeing relatively strong performance due to higher demand. read more

The shortage of produce caused by heavy rains and low spring temperatures in Murcia and Seville led to the melon and watermelon season ending with reasonable prices. However, the situation changed significantly with the start of the season in La Mancha. Despite the reduced production of melons and watermelons in the area, prices rose sharply. read more

After reaching peaks of €1.50 per kg in June, coinciding with the first open-field harvesting operations and high temperatures, the watermelon market has now somewhat stabilized, with prices ranging between €0.40 and €0.50 per kg, which are still satisfactory. The downside, however, is the yields, which are... read more

A European budget of 2 trillion euros for the period 2028-2034, designed to strengthen the flexibility and strategic capacity of the Union. This is the proposal put forward by the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen, for the new Multiannual Financial Framework. read more

"The European Commission has announced the budget proposal that we are still analyzing for an overall assessment. For months, Italy has supported the need to ensure the agricultural and fisheries sectors, which are not only economic sectors but also pillars of the European economy as well." read more

The Naranjasyfrutas.com platform has released its annual report on the citrus season of 2024/2025. The report compiles important data gathered from over 100,000 yearly visits to the website, where thousands of growers advertise their crops for free, and retailers search for available varieties. read more

The cold-chain infrastructure in India has undergone significant transformation in recent years due to increasing consumer demand, technological advancements, and government backing. Ddhairya Gandhi, a professional from ColdStar Logistics, a supply-chain solutions provider based in Mumbai, provides valuable insights into this development and the industry's trajectory. read more

The peak season for strawberries is over, and customer demand has significantly decreased. Deliveries have been limited due to rainfall in the growing regions, impacting availability. The quality of the fruit has also deteriorated in some cases, resulting in an increase in quality issues and returns. read more

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Chiquita has announced that it will lay off 1,189 day workers in Panama. This decision was made following government approval amidst recent labor disruptions at its banana farms. The first round of layoffs took place in late May, impacting 5,000 workers as Panamanians protested against various issues, including a controversial social. read more

M&S is once again highlighting melons as the main attraction in its Melon Mania promotion. read more

Biobest announced the acquisition of crucial technology and personnel from its external technology partner, Ecoation Innovative Solutions. read more

Jürgen Bruch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the COBANA Group, was elected as the President of the German Fruit Trade Association (DFHV) at the annual meeting in Berlin. He succeeds Dieter Krauß, who had led the association for 15 years. The news was reported in the Fruit Trade Magazine. read more

Representatives of the South African table grape industry have expressed their "deep concern" regarding the US administration's proposal to implement a 30 percent tariff on imports from South Africa starting from August 1, 2025. read more

Gourmet mushroom specialist Urban Farm-It has entered into a new partnership with logistics and supply chain company Oakland International. read more

Po kilku sezonach obniżonych wolumenów produkcji i opóźnionych eksportów, amerykańska branża gruszek z północno-zachodnich stanów USA - Oregonu i Waszyngtonu - jest gotowa na ożywienie w sezonie 2025/26. read more

According to the British Berry Growers (BBG), British berries are having a "spectacular" season in terms of both fruit quality and sales. read more

Jiunn Shih, chief marketing officer of the kiwifruit supplier Zespri, has announced that he is leaving the company. read more

The UK retailer Co-op is launching Mojito-flavoured grapes just in time for the summer heatwave. Starting next week, the new variety called Mojito Fresh will be sold in chosen stores as part of the store's Irresistible Limited-Edition collection for a three-week period. read more