The 2025 edition of Macfrut will be a very special one for Apofruit. The international fruit and vegetable trade show, scheduled from May 6th to 8th at Rimini Fiera, will be one of the highlights of the celebrations for Apofruit's 65th anniversary. The cooperative's festivities read more

Despite the increasing demand for bananas in Namibia, the country continues to rely heavily on imports as local production remains minimal. The Namibian Agronomic Board's (NAB) Seasonal Harvest report states that bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits globally and are considered the most popular. read more

Spring frosts are one of the biggest threats to strawberry plantations during the flowering period. They not only affect the yield potential but also increase the plants' susceptibility to fungal and bacterial diseases. Proper preparation of the plantation is crucial today. read more

In March, the 1,300-foot-long container ship Marco Polo sailed through the Delaware River to deliver clementines from Morocco to the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. This historic moment signified the arrival of the largest ship to ever dock at an East Coast port, showcasing the Port of Philadelphia's capabilities. read more

Jasnoczerwone, odważne i czyste w smaku: Sezon na Red Egg Mini oficjalnie się rozpoczął. Dostępny od 16. do 46. tygodnia, ten uderzający mini pomidor śliwkowy jest uprawiany w regionie Westland, gdzie bracia Eric i Leon Slaman z Kwekerij Westpoel stosują swoje rzemiosło do tej unikalnej uprawy. read more

Po ubiegłorocznej obfitej uprawie cebuli Vidalia z Georgii, tegoroczna uprawa słodkiej cebuli wygląda prawie tak samo dobrze. „W ubiegłym roku mieliśmy wyjątkową uprawę w całej branży. Jeśli w zeszłym roku była ona na poziomie 10, to w tym roku prawdopodobnie jest na poziomie osiem” - mówi John Williams, dyrektor ds. sprzedaży i marketingu firmy LG. read more

Planet Rossoritorna takes the stage at Macfrut 2025. The immersive event created by Cesena Fiera and Agroterp for the world of tomatoes is evolving and aims to gather the opinions of 1,000 visitors at the Rimini event on 15 tomato varieties presented in a contest by the ten event partners, both in. read more

The operations of Meadowbrook Farms (MBF) Savannah will be carried out from De Mooij Amsterdam's location at the Food Center starting May 5th. MBF Savannah specializes in importing exotic fruits and vegetables, including haricot verts, sugar snaps, mangetouts, and various specialties from Africa... read more

Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently growing coriander, chervil, and white asparagus, with basil, tarragon, thyme, Thai basil, and rosemary... read more

Dostawa szparagów jest na twardszej stronie. "Północnomeksykański region Sonora kończy sezon. Nadal w jakiś sposób funkcjonuje, ale zdecydowanie jest w fazie spadkowej" - mówi Patrick Cortes, dyrektor ds. rozwoju biznesu w Prime Time International. Co do importu, produkt z Peru również jest... read more

In mid-May, the stone fruit season will begin in the Spanish region of Aragon and in the province of Lleida, where, similar to what has occurred in other growing regions, the March rains have affected the pollination of certain varieties. "Overall, the initial forecast for the stone fruits is" read more

"Asparagus sales surged again last week in the lead-up to Easter. We started the week with decent volumes, and early on, I found the prices somewhat disappointing. But later in the week, it seemed like everyone in the Netherlands wanted to eat asparagus again, which drove prices up." read more

The collaboration between Frullà and Pink Lady® continues and strengthens, a successful co-branding that combines the smoothie specialist with the renowned "heart-shaped label" apple appreciated throughout Europe. Alongside the two formats already available on the market - tubs and... read more

On 22 April, Exotifruit EU was declared bankrupt. Mr M.P.J. van der Linden has been appointed as the trustee. The company, located on Peterselieweg in Ridderkerk, specialized in year-round citrus and exotic fruits, primarily supplying European wholesalers. read more

The green asparagus harvest season in Granada and Spain is in full swing. Cooperatives and agricultural entities in at least eight provinces, including Granada, are operating at full capacity, with Spanish green asparagus being distributed to national and international markets. Granada is expecting to read more

Chirene Jelbert was working at a blueberry exporter as the industry was taking off in South Africa. She was present when the first export containers were packed, and also witnessed the conundrum of food waste that is, she says, inevitable in every growing industry. "The waste part is always." read more

The Italian cherry campaign has officially started, with the first batches appearing yesterday morning in the main wholesale markets. During a visit to the CAAB in Bologna, we intercepted the very first crates of domestic product arriving from Puglia. read more

The collaboration between Frullà and Pink Lady is being strengthened, a successful co-branding that combines the specialist in fruit smoothies with the apple "with the heart-shaped sticker". read more

Between one holiday and another, we are now in the midst of spring and in the fruit and vegetable markets there is the usual change of season, with a growing interest in the typical products of this period. This is confirmed by Stefano Ciolli, Market Manager of Mercafir - the Center. read more

Global berry company Hortifrut has announced that it has achieved B Corp certification, recognizing its ongoing social and economic sustainability efforts. read more