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

Grocery prices are on the rise due to extended global heatwaves impacting agricultural output. Increased temperatures are impeding crop growth, affecting fruit, vegetable supply, and livestock production. In South Korea, watermelon prices have surged by 17.6%. read more

For the second consecutive year, Chiquita bananas will be present at the Venice Film Festival, scheduled from today, August 27, to September 6. "We are happy to participate," highlights Mariaelena Paragone, head of global brand building strategy at Chiquita, "for the second year." read more

The international fruit and food trade is undergoing a transformation driven by the pursuit of new markets, product diversification, and cost reduction. Companies in the sector are adopting flexible business models that allow them to connect directly with buyers in key destinations and minimize costs. read more

With the transition from winter to spring, the end of imported lemon shipments from the southern hemisphere to the U.S. is approaching. Despite this, North American markets are still receiving some shipments from Chile and a smaller volume from South Africa. "This has been a particularly challenging season." read more

The University of Maryland's aquaponics program is turning student learning into hands-on innovation, research, and community impact. What started as a classroom project in ecological design has developed into a comprehensive program at the University of Maryland (UMD). "In 2017, read more

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The Greek cooperative ASEPOP Naoussa has 450 members and sells its peaches and nectarines under the Vermina brand. Production has already bounced back from the low initial productivity at the start of the season, and the packing house is operating at full capacity. However, read more