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"Fruit Attraction is becoming an increasingly strategic event for our sector and for the Alegra Group. The numbers speak for themselves: over 2,500 exhibitors, more than 70,000 square meters of exhibition space, and an expected attendance of 120,000 professionals from 150 countries. Madrid confirms itself as a hub." read more

Lovita®, the heart-shaped red-fleshed plum, entered its 6th marketing season on September 1st, 2025, with particularly favorable market conditions. Positioned in the late market, Lovita benefits from an ideal window of opportunity this year, as production in other European countries was read more

The Italian pear industry is currently going through a significant transformation. The traditional specialized regions in Northern Italy are facing a decrease in production due to urgent phytosanitary challenges. On the other hand, Southern Italy is becoming a new center for growth and innovation, drawing in new opportunities. read more

The new kiwi season opens with a dynamic tone, with early harvests and already quite strong price requests in the countryside. Marco De Nadai, an operator specialized in exports and marketing and communication manager of the Kiwi Passion Consortium, is telling the story. read more

After years of decline, fruit and vegetable sales are once again growing in Italy. In the first half of the year, sales increased by 5.7% for vegetables and 4.3% for fruit compared to the same period in 2023. However, this is a recovery that is not yet fully complete. read more

Calavo Growers, Inc. has reported financial results for the third fiscal quarter and nine-month period ended July 31, 2025. The company, listed on Nasdaq as CVGW, operates in fresh produce, including avocados, tomatoes, and papayas, as well as prepared avocado products. Third-quarter net sales amounted to ... read more

The trading of Tsechelidis' variety fruits, which started in mid-August, is sparking strong reactions among Greek kiwi businesses. According to Mr. Nikos Tsiakidis, the director of the Episkopi Agricultural Cooperative in Macedonia, these fruits do not meet any of the necessary quality standards. "The... read more

Over 530 million cut flowers pass through Veiling Rhein-Maas each year. At the heart of this impressive figure is a seemingly simple yet essential detail: a clean bucket. Maintaining high levels of hygiene ensures that the flowers stay fresh and the processes remain reliable. For over 25 years, the auction has depended on this system. read more

Argentina's blueberry season has started, with a focus on Tucumán and Concordia, and is projected to last until December. Nevertheless, the industry is encountering a major challenge this season: competing with countries that have access to advanced genetics and higher levels of investment. According to Alejandro... read more

Chiquita kicks off the month of September with a series of initiatives designed for back-to-school season, confirming Chiquita bananas as Likely The Best Snack Ever: tasty, healthy, convenient, and suitable for any occasion. read more

Since last week, demand in the mushroom market has started to rise again. "It was a quiet summer," explains Michel Lesage of Lesage Champignons. "During the summer, it's always a bit slower. People are on vacation and, despite my disagreement, mushrooms are still too often perceived as a winter product. read more

Citronex is a family-owned company that already has ripening facilities in Poland, Romania, and Hungary, and is now expanding into Western markets. Marek Szulc, the COO of Citronex, has high ambitions for the new facility: "The new ripening facility is being built in Zele, Belgium. read more

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The analysis of the first seven months for the fruit and vegetable department in large-scale retail trade shows a positive trend, with increasing volumes despite a slight inflationary effect. It is worth noting the entrance of exotic fruits among the top ten best-selling categories in the year, a significant result if we read more

Namibia's grape export sector recorded a year-on-year growth of 16.7%, increasing from US$400,000 (N$7.7 million) in the final quarter of 2023 to US$66.9 million (N$1.29 billion) in the final quarter of 2024. Production is mainly focused in the Aussenkehr Valley on the Orange River. read more

Poland maintains its position as a leader in raspberry production in the European Union, but the situation for growers is not easy - especially for those focused on industrial raspberry production. When it comes to doing this in a profitable way, what... read more

W MY 2024/25, Maroko wyeksportowało 21 800 ton świeżej kukurydzy cukrowej, generując ponad 20 milionów dolarów przychodu, według EastFruit z danymi z Global Trade Tracker za pośrednictwem marokańskiego Office des Changes. Oznacza to wzrost o 28% w porównaniu z W MY 2023/24 i o 61% wzrost w stosunku do W MY 2022/23. To read more

In an unusual occurrence, the abundant supply of flowers has caused wholesale rates to plummet by nearly one-third compared to last week, despite the ongoing Onam festive season. While this price drop has been beneficial for buyers, wholesale sellers have reported difficulties in covering their costs. "The decrease in prices is a result of increased production." read more

Tolsma-Grisnich, a specialist in storage and processing systems for potatoes, onions, and carrots, has officially opened its new premises at Cavalier 3 in Emmeloord. The move to the 18,500 m² site marks an important step in the company's ongoing growth and development. The opening took place. read more