The CEO of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland, Mariya Dermendzhieva, announced that the Egyptian Valencia orange season is ramping up this week. She mentioned that after a challenging yet successful lemon season and a brief overlap of Navel and Valencia seasons, they are now entering the peak of the Valencia orange season. read more

The nut industry in Portugal has undergone a process of transformation and recognition over the last twenty years, according to Nuno Russo, executive director of the Portugal Nuts association. "Within the wider modernization of Portuguese agriculture, the nut sector has experienced significant growth and development," he said. read more

Roberto Linares, the Minister of Agricultural Development, visited APSECU para el Mundo S.A. in El Corozo and Agro Export Pacific S.A. in Potuga, Herrera, on February 6, at the start of the 2025-2026 melon and watermelon export season, to promote increased national production and strengthen. read more

Dutchman Hanno Wonink has been living in the province of Cadiz, Spain since 1997. After engaging in cut flower cultivation for 12 years, supplying the Dutch flower auction, he transitioned to growing open-field vegetables. Since 2005, he has been in charge of procuring carrots for Dutch traders. read more

Obecnie zachodzą pewne zmiany w dostawach cebuli w całej Ameryce Północnej. "Na rynku krajowym jest obecnie dużo cebuli. Warunki uprawy były bardzo korzystne, a w tym roku dodano dodatkowe akry do uprawy w różnych rejonach magazynowych" – mówi John Harris z Paradigm Fresh. read more

California lemon growers and shippers are happy about the improved harvesting conditions. CJ Buxman from Sunny Cal mentioned, "We now have less fog and clear skies, providing more opportunities for harvesting. We are hopeful that all the remaining fruit on the trees will be able to be processed and reach the market." read more

Just a few days after the closing of Fruit Logistica, it is already time for another fair in the fruit and vegetable sector - still in Germany. In Nuremberg, BIOFACH 2026 has opened its doors, a key event for organic products in Europe and an international platform for professionals. read more

W ostatnich latach znacznie zwiększyła się objętość przechowywania ziemniaków w regionach uprawy ziemniaków. Ten rozwój jest napędzany z jednej strony przez wymagania partnerów marketingowych, którzy chcą uzyskać wysokiej jakości ziemniaki od producentów przez cały rok. Z drugiej strony, w większości przypadków, przechowywanie. read more

An important "off-site" event has been confirmed, the fourth edition of Mit - Meet Italian Taste, took place on Thursday, February 5, 2026 in the heart of Berlin. Organized concurrently with Fruit Logistica, the event transformed the prestigious read more

The Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) continues to be one of the main threats to the global tomato industry, prompting seed companies to intensify investments in genetic research and the development of increasingly high-performing varieties. read more

Yelloway B.V., a joint venture between Chiquita and KeyGene, has successfully finalized a banana pan-genome project aimed at facilitating the development of disease-resistant and climate-adapted banana varieties. The pan-genome encompasses the genetic diversity found within Musa acuminata, the species that serves as the basis for commercial banana cultivars. read more

In Hall 3.1 of the latest edition of Fruit Logistica, dedicated to innovation and agritech, one lone Moroccan company was among the exhibitors: PCS-Agri. "We are a start-up based in Agadir, we develop AI-based agritech solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of operations for growers and." read more

Morocco achieved its highest lemon export volumes in five seasons during 2024/25, reversing a four-year decline, according to EastFruit. read more

The Dutch growers' cooperative Royal FruitMasters, in collaboration with their Chinese distribution partner, is pleased to announce the introduction of the Tessa apple to the Chinese market. This launch represents a significant milestone as it marks the first official commercial debut of Dutch apples in China. read more

Catalytic Generators closed 2025 on a strong trajectory and advanced its global growth plans at Fruit Logistica 2026. "Fruit Logistica is always a valuable checkpoint for understanding where the ripening industry is heading, particularly in Europe," said Greg Akins, president & CEO of Catalytic… read more

"The mango market is often unique, uncontrollable, and unpredictable," says Henk van der Meij of Hars & Hagebauer of Ridderkerk. "After a completely incorrect assessment by Peruvian growers, we moved from a year in which supply was expected to be sufficient to a year of low production." read more

Spiros Tampakis, owner of the Greek citrus exporter Tampakis Fresh, stated that the Greek weather has caused some quality issues in the final months of 2025. "Clementine quality has been mostly good this season. However, the heavy rains in November and December led to quality problems." read more

Biofach, the world's leading trade fair for organic food and products, will take place in February in the German city of Nuremberg. Exhibitors and visitors from all over the world will meet to share the latest developments in the sector and identify future trends in organic consumption. read more

With nearly 1.5 billion inhabitants, India is the most populous country in the world. The country also plays an important role in global fruit and vegetable production. India ranks second globally in this regard, well ahead of China. However, as a trading nation in fresh fruit and vegetables, read more

Po przybyciu pierwszego kontenera holenderskich jabłek Tessa do Pekinu, w ubiegły weekend odbyła się oficjalna ceremonia powitalna w obecności ambasady holenderskiej, FruitMasters, chińskiego importera i partnera handlowego. Ceremonia ta stanowi historyczny kamień milowy w read more