The 2023/2024 Spanish grapefruit campaign is now in its final stretch, lasting over two weeks longer than the previous season due to slow sales. Production in Spain has increased again this year and is expected to continue growing in the coming years, based on planted area figures. read more

Spain is the world's leading producer and exporter of carob, mainly in pulp and locust bean gum, with an annual volume between 60,000 and 80,000 tons of whole fruit and an area of 45,000 hectares. The cultivation is mainly concentrated in the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands, and read more

W niezwykłym wyczynie Ukraina pobiła rekordy w 2023 roku, eksportując bezprecedensową ilość ponad 4000 ton świeżych borówek na rynki międzynarodowe, według informacji z EastFruit. Ten kamień milowy był szczególnie zadziwiający w kontekście trwającej rosyjskiej agresji wojskowej i. read more

Focus on Dominican Republic mango, new frontiers in rootstocks, the value chain of varietal innovation in fruit growing, business opportunities with Namibia, supply chain agreements in the herbal sector. There are many events also on the last day of Macfrut (10th). read more

The kiwi shortage that South Africa and its neighbors are currently experiencing could soon be resolved when Chilean kiwis are granted import approval. The industry expects this approval to happen within the next six months to a year. In the meantime, kiwis from the Eastern Cape are available in Johannesburg municipal markets. read more

Chile completed its final grape shipments last week. Franco Pruzzo from Summit Produce Inc. stated, "About 95 percent of arrivals were already completed." The last shipments consisted of the newer, later grape varieties. Chile's new grape varieties have been supplying the latter part of the season, bringing about a change in the market. read more

"Avocados are under threat from the climate crisis, sparking calls for faster emission cuts and more support for farmers, according to a new report published by the charity Christian Aid. The superfood favorite is known for its environmental impact due to its high water requirements." read more

The demand for Italian carrots has surged in the past two weeks due to shortages caused by weather conditions in different regions of Northern Europe, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

British Berry Growers has welcomed the government's commitment to seasonal workers, but emphasized the importance of a continuous program and nine-month visas. read more

Oppy has announced that it is anticipating the arrival of a new batch of Envy apples, along with a diverse selection of year-round varieties. read more

Starting now, as announced by Lidl Austria, all apples in local stores will also be packaged without plastic. "Packaging is important. It protects our food during transport and ensures that it stays fresh longer. But just as important is the read more

The actual result will only be known in a few weeks and also depends on the developments regarding the Fuji apple variety. This information was shared by reefertrends, citing statements from Pierre Nicolas Pérès, producer and director for institutional affairs. read more

Ailimpo has once again teamed up with French produce agency Aprifel and Polish fruit and vegetable association Fruit Union to launch a new three-year marketing campaign promoting the benefits of consuming lemons and grapefruits, as well as encouraging regular exercise. read more

Scotland is leading the way in organic farming, with growth stagnating in the rest of the UK, according to new government figures. read more

Colombia, the world's fifth-largest banana exporter, has announced that it is on track to increase shipments by 5 percent this year following a decline in productivity last year. read more

The dried plum, according to new research, is a nutritional powerhouse that has the potential to reduce fat and improve gut microbiome health, bone health, heart health, and more. read more

Despite the oversupply of other varieties from third countries in the Mediterranean region, including the licensed ones, ORRi continues to stand out and, according to the Citrus Exchange in Valencia, has maintained a price difference of around 30% compared to the... read more

An example: The semi-mobile agricultural robot named "Davegi" developed by the startup AI.Land in Kempen, which enables vegetable production to be energy self-sufficient and resource-efficient with photovoltaics. The DBU supported it with 125,000 euros. read more

The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has initiated a marketing campaign targeted at shoppers and consumers to boost sales and increase the volume of fresh and frozen blueberries at retail stores. read more

According to David Markowski, the managing director of the fruit and vegetable company, this new structure is the most logical decision, as the different sales teams market from a single product inventory. This ensures greater focus and efficiency. read more