Cesena Fiera achieved excellent results, closing its balance sheet positively for the 41st consecutive year. The numbers were presented yesterday morning, December 5th, at the Shareholders' Meeting, which approved the provisional balance sheet for 2024 along with the presentation of the budget for 2025. read more

Already now, trade visitors can get an overview of the innovations that will be showcased at the Berlin exhibition grounds in 2025. In the FRUIT LOGISTICA Spotlights, the organizers present more than 50 new machines, services, lighting, and packaging solutions. read more

The presentations of innovations from selected exhibitors for Fruit Logistica 2025 are already available online. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to address some of the major challenges related to climate change and the shortage of skilled labor. read more

Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) has announced that long-serving director Trish Skinner has stepped down from her position as an FMA board member. read more

"According to the forecasts made on November 1st, 2024, French tomato production for the fresh market is estimated at 475,500 tons for the 2024 campaign, which is 23,100 tons higher than in 2023 (+5%). In October 2024, prices were 12% lower than in 2023, but 16% higher than the average from 2019-2023." read more

It is the third most cultivated species on the planet, boasting 5000 varieties in 160 countries worldwide. We are talking about the Potato, the symbol product of Macfrut 2025, the fair of the international fruit and vegetable supply chain scheduled from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th May at the Rimini Expo Centre. read more

The potato, the symbol product of Macfrut 2025, will be at the center of the international event The International Potato Symposium, dedicated to its supply chain, scheduled from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th May at the Rimini Expo Centre. The Symposium and technical visits read more

Republika Dominikańska is becoming an increasingly important logistical hub for tropical fruit production destined for Europe. In the last few days, a delegation from the organisers of the Macfrut exhibition (Rimini, 6-8 May 2025) visited the country to meet with fruit and vegetable operators. read more

Mission in Dominican Republic for Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8, 2025. Taking part in the mission will be a delegation led by Macfrut President Renzo Piraccini and including Lina Valeza. read more

The blueberry supply chain is under the spotlight of the Macfrut Academy, the innovative training platform promoted by Macfrut. Save the date for Thursday, November 28th at 5pm (Italian time) for the first of two video lessons dedicated to one of the most dynamic products in the world. read more

An emerging sector that finds its stage at Macfrut, the international trade fair for the horticultural sector that will take place at the Rimini Expo Center (Italy) from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8

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The global asparagus production is primarily concentrated in five countries, which together account for 82% of the total harvest volume. China is the undisputed number one in this regard. However, the country does not play a significant role in the fresh market, as asparagus is mostly exported. read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) will be presented for the 19th time in 2025 by Messe Berlin GmbH and Fruitnet Media International. read more

At the same time, the expected quantity will be 12% above the five-year average for 2019-2023. The national cultivation area for carrots for the fresh market in the 2024-2025 campaign has increased by 2% compared to the previous year, reaching 10,570 hectares, which is 1% above the average for the years 2019-2023. read more

International mission to Argentina for Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th May 2025. The intense networking activities of the top management continue in full swing with this trip. read more

Modern horticulture relies on varietal innovation. A key meeting point for this is the Plant Nursery area, an exhibition dedicated to innovation in the nursery sector,

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The message conveyed by the three dynamic panels, organized by the Latin American Banana Task Force and the FAO-supported World Banana Forum (WBF) secretariat at Fruit Attraction 2024 in Madrid, was clear: only through collaboration and joint planning - involving everyone from the lowest paid workers to shareholders - can we tackle the challenges facing the banana industry. read more

Sekoya's new blueberry dispenser, which was first presented at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, was showcased at Fruit Attraction in Madrid in early October. For the company's value chain and retail manager, Hans Liekens, it was a great opportunity to showcase the practicality of such a machine. read more

VHM Fruit Trade recently showcased its new brand, Deliscala, at the latest Fruit Attraction event in Madrid. Deliscala, a trading company based in Verrebroek, Flanders, is focused on exporting its pears to markets beyond Europe. "Although pears are typically viewed as a commodity here, they are regarded as a specialty. read more

Modern horticulture relies on varietal innovation. Its focal point is found in the Plant Nursery area, a salon dedicated to innovation in the nursery supply chain, a moment of sharing and comparison for breeders, publishers, nurserymen, producers, technicians, and researchers. read more