Fruits and vegetables play a central role in the push toward sustainable food systems. Not only are they essential for health and nutrition, but their environmental footprint is significantly lower than most other food categories. Compared to meat and dairy, which generate much higher levels of... read more

The sea vegetable season is in full swing at Elenbaas Sea Vegetables. "It's a completely different year from last year. Back then, we had a disastrous season due to heavy rainfall and had to get rid of excess water; now we're bringing in fresh water," says Hans Elenbaas. "Because of the drought, we are now flourishing." read more

As part of the Strawberry Inspirations 2025 project, we tested nearly 30 different strawberry varieties from various breeding programs. Among them, you can find the 'Holy' variety, which has recently become available in the commercial offer of the Hortplant nursery. read more

Despite the popularity of apps and digital offers, paper promotions in supermarkets remain central: every year in Italy, around 6 billion flyers are printed, equal to 100 copies per inhabitant. This sector is worth 680 million euros and involves specialized entities in. read more

Jugosłowiańskie pomarańcze krwi właśnie pojawiły się na rynku. Według handlowców, oryginalne kartony o wadze 15 kilogramów są wyceniane na około 33,06–34,45 dolarów za skrzynkę, przy jakości i cenach porównywalnych do poprzednich lat. Wielu handlowców przepakowuje oryginalne kartony w celu dostosowania do klientów. read more

Blueberries continue to have a strong presence in European and other high-income markets. Although there may be occasional oversupply issues due to seasonal gluts, Georgia is not expected to be affected by this. The harvest season for blueberries in Georgia typically runs from mid-May to mid-July, with a slight delay this year due to weather conditions. read more

Agea has issued payment decrees totaling 96,490,957.57 euros. This is the operational representation of how and to what extent the Agency is revolutionizing the strategy, timing, and operational efficiency of agricultural disbursements. read more

The exceptionally sunny spring in a region of Northern Ireland had an impact on the Comber earlies season, resulting in the first harvest of new potatoes in the area, which have a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. A grower mentioned that it was "a really good growing season," attributing it to the dry conditions in early May. read more

New Forest Fruit is one of the earliest producers to have British strawberries on the market, thanks to their location in Hampshire, southern England. "We picked our first strawberries at the end of March, which is our typical starting time," said Sandy Booth, owner of New Forest Fruit. "The volumes read more

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The Valencian enterprise with German roots, San Lucar Fruit, is introducing blueberries to its operations in Cariñena, Spain. Plans involve acquiring 420 hectares of vineyards for blueberry, kiwi, table grape, and tropical fruit cultivation. Initial transplantation of blueberries has commenced. read more

Agbiz raises concerns about the contentious Merchant Shipping Bill (2023) in South Africa, particularly the cabotage restrictions it includes. These proposed limitations may impact the essential logistical support required for exporting perishable goods like fruits. Annelize Crosby from the Agricultural read more

The Valdostan cooperative Cofruits has joined Op Joinfruit in Verzuolo (Cn): a meeting of shared values and perspectives. Joinfruit and Cofruits are committed to pursuing a primary goal, the production of superior quality products – particularly apples. read more

Yesterday, the bilateral meeting took place at Masaf between the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food of the Kingdom of Spain, Luis Planas. During the conversation, it emerged that... read more

Since the beginning of the 2024 fruit season, the price of yellow lemons in China has been steadily increasing, with the most significant rise occurring in April and May. However, since mid-to-late June, price fluctuations have eased and the growth rate has slowed, although there is still an overall upward trend. read more

India, a leading exporter of mangoes, is implementing a protocol for transporting mangoes by sea to international markets. This strategy is designed to maintain quality and reduce losses due to spoilage. Following successful sea transport trials with bananas and pomegranates to Rotterdam, the... read more

Mauritius, the small island nation nestled in the Indian Ocean, may be best known as a tropical paradise, but beyond its picturesque beaches lies a complex and ever-evolving agricultural landscape. Companies like Agrex Ltd, specializing in the greenhouse industry and a subsidiary of the ENL Group, play a significant role in shaping the agricultural sector of the country. read more

In recent years, Egypt has transitioned from being a marginal player to an emerging competitor in the global blueberry market, attracting the attention of more and more European and American companies, as reported by east-fruit.com. Some Spanish and Dutch companies have already initiated projects in the sector. read more

The security situation in the Middle East over the past two weeks has caused significant logistical disruptions, as widely reported. Besides the countries directly involved in the conflict, the crisis has also impacted countries in the region. Egyptian exporters are now experiencing rising shipping costs. read more

Rathod. "We have seen a steady demand for Chilean grapes in the Indian market, thanks to their quality and reliability." Nova Fresco, an importer of fresh and dried fruits in India, has been able to thrive in the face of domestic competition. read more