The marketing campaign for Dolce Passione, the medium-sized black seedless watermelon born from the collaboration between Lamboseeds of Sant'Agata Bolognese, a seed company specialized in advanced research and innovation, has started off under the best auspices. read more

The 2023 balance sheet closes in a decidedly positive way for Apofruit, both for the member producers and for the cooperative. Despite a very challenging year, marked by unexpected events and great difficulties - including the flood in Romagna, among others - the numbers are positive. read more

Domestic strawberries clearly were the main player in the market. Deliveries from the Netherlands, Poland, and Belgium followed in terms of importance, but were all supplementary in nature. Availability was generally somewhat limited. According to the BLE, interest was sometimes favorable. read more

Serbia has maintained its position as a top cherry exporter in Europe, generating revenues of nearly €59 million from exporting 42,600 tons of cherries last year, according to the Statistical Office of Serbia (RZS). The majority of these exports were sent to European Union countries, particularly. read more

Since December 2021, we have been witnessing a phase of increasing fennel prices in the wholesale markets. Like all fruits and vegetables, these peak periods alternate with periods where prices stabilize at normal values, but in general, it can be said that in the. read more

Freshfel Europe, on behalf of the European fresh produce sector, has submitted a response letter to the European Commission's proposal to reduce the budget for agricultural promotion policy by 281.7 million euros over the next three years, representing a total cut of over 50%. read more

Venlo-based Fris-Co Fruit & Vegetables has joined the Dole group. The exporter based in Venlo has been exclusively targeting sales to Italian customers, including retailers, wholesalers, foodservice providers, and slicers, for the past 30 years. The business has now been sold to the Dole group by owner Sandra Bogaard. read more

In Ferreira do Alentejo, Beja, a 43-year-old person has been implicated in the theft of agricultural produce, which led to the seizure by the National Republican Guard (GNR) of one ton of melons and 60 kilograms of watermelon. The GNR's operation, which took place from Monday to Wednesday, aimed to... read more

The Moroccan government has lifted the export ban on potatoes and onions to Africa, which was initially put in place to combat rising domestic prices. This decision comes as a response to the difficulties experienced by local producers and exporters as a result of the previous restrictions. In order to regulate the exports, the Moroccan... read more

Ready-made salads have been in high demand for several years, and the more colorful they are, the more appealing they become. The growing trend towards fast-paced and dynamic lifestyles has increased the demand for convenient and ready-to-eat options, especially for quick lunches or on-the-go solutions. read more

Carlo Magni and Louise Beard from Forward Insight discuss with Chris White the most effective way to align future consumer preferences with the fresh fruits and vegetables they desire to consume. This strategy is successful in the kiwifruit and apple industries, among others. This combination of market knowledge and consumer insight is proving to be highly beneficial. read more

The new Conference pear crop in Belgium is looking promising this year. Weather conditions have been favorable, with adequate rainfall and temperatures conducive to fruit growth. There have been no major challenges reported so far, and growers are optimistic about the upcoming harvest. read more

Long-standing relationships between growers worldwide have always been central to fruit production. read more

Dutch breeder Rijk Zwaan will be participating in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong from 4-6 September. Prior to the event, the company will be hosting a sweet pepper (capsicum) seminar on the afternoon of 3 September at the World Expo in Room MR202. read more

Just days after successfully implementing a Systems Approach for exporting table grapes to the US, Chile is now focusing on enhancing its access to the Mexican market. read more

According to analysts at 'EastFruit', the current pace of Moroccan exports indicates further expansion in this market. In 2023, Morocco delivered 1,500 tons of fresh blueberries to Southeast Asia, compared to just over 450 tons in 2019. Just in the first read more

Mainly towards Eastern and Southeastern Europe. Therefore, Austrian marketing prices are strongly influenced by the international price level. This was particularly evident in the past economic year, due to the scarcity caused by decreasing production areas in key EU producer countries (e.g.,). read more

According to figures released by Stats NZ, prices for fruit and vegetables in New Zealand fell by 16.1 percent in the 12 months leading up to June 2024. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is returning to Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024, bringing together the global fresh fruit and vegetable industry and showcasing the complete value chain. read more

Semillas Fitó has just completed the pepper campaign in the Region of Murcia with the V Edition of #VitaminateconPimiento and a video summary on YouTube. The V Edition of #VitaminateconPimiento has once again highlighted the importance of valuing pepper cultivation in the region and promoting its benefits. read more