Asiafruit Magazine will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. To commemorate this milestone, the premier fresh produce business publication and news service in Asia is conducting a survey of the industry to analyze the changes that have occurred in the market over the last three decades, and to predict how it will evolve in the coming years. read more

Asiafruit Magazine will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. To commemorate this important milestone, the premier fresh produce business publication in Asia is conducting a survey of the industry to understand how the market has evolved over the past three decades and how it is expected to develop in the future. read more

"María Elena Villablanca, Verfrut's Europe Manager, said, 'This year has been very good for us.' The campaign was characterized by a shortage of containers and high tariffs, but also by the quality and market expansion of our main fruits: kiwi, cherry, and grapes." read more

More and more companies are starting to buy strawberries this week. Compared to last week, when the movement in the fruit processing segment was just starting and volumes were not high, this week prices for fruits have started to increase.

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Produkcja zwiększa się w "67", lokalnym oddziale firmy Fellini Patrizio w Gambettola we Włoszech. "Uprawiamy kilka rodzajów sałaty, selera i selera na terenach przyległych do naszej fabryki przetwórczej" - wyjaśniają Kierownik Sprzedaży Andrea Pignato i Przedstawiciel Handlowy Luca Zucconelli. read more

In the heart of Sicily, in Ispica (RG), the company GSG Sipionesi has been known for years for the quality of its horticultural productions, specializing in the cultivation of tomatoes and watermelons in greenhouses. Covering a production area of about 20 hectares, the company dedicates 9 hectares to cultivation. read more

In the last citrus seasons, Italian companies have had to deal with a growing phytosanitary threat: the resurgence of Alternaria and Anthracnose, two fungal diseases that are particularly challenging for more sensitive varieties, such as Tarocco. read more

The pineapple sugar apple, also known as the "pineapple custard apple," is a popular specialty fruit from Taitung County in southeastern Taiwan. This fruit is recognized for its sweet taste, creamy texture, abundant flesh, few seeds, and nutritional value. Zhang Jian, who oversees read more

In field cultivation, summer raspberries are currently in the blooming stage. In moderately early varieties ('Cascade Harvest'), this is full blooming (BBCH 65), while in later varieties ('Glen Ample'), it is the beginning of blooming (BBCH 61, photo 1 and 2). Some local areas may vary. read more

Trend reversal for domestic consumption of fruit and vegetables: in the first quarter of 2025, there is a 2% increase compared to the first quarter of 2024, reaching approximately 1.29 million tons. The value generated from purchases reaches 3.15 billion euros, a 5% increase, supported by a rise in. read more

There is currently a limited supply of produce available, particularly in the apricot category. Demand continues to be high, leading to active markets and very good prices. This observation is supported by Mirco Zoffoli, a foreign sales collaborator at Domenico Laghi. Apricots in single-layer trays are in high demand. read more

With St John's Day approaching, the Belgian asparagus season is gradually coming to an end, a season that has been satisfactory for grower Leo Henckens. "Sales haven't dropped off yet either. People are still eager to stock up and freeze asparagus so they can enjoy it after the season ends." read more

The avocado sector in Spain, especially in the Axarquía of Malaga and the Costa Tropical of Granada, has experienced a recovery thanks to the rains in spring and autumn 2024 and the early months of 2025. These regions, along with southern Portugal, account for 75% of the country's avocado exports. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, a company specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, has announced expansion projects that will increase its national ripening capacity in France by 30,000 tons, bringing the total capacity to 174,000 tons, a 21% increase. The expansion will take place at the Sorgues facility in southern France. read more

This season could have been better for zucchini producers in Almeria and Campo de Cartagena, as they have not been able to obtain a selling price that fully covers production costs. Other crops increasingly affected by rising costs are broad beans, because of the labor involved, and artichokes. read more

The table grape campaign in Mazzarrone (CT), one of the main production areas in Italy, has officially started under the best auspices. The first greenhouse harvests have already begun, while the full-scale entry of the varieties is expected in a few weeks. read more

The stone fruit season in Morocco is advancing, with the harvests in Taroudant and Marrakech slowly transitioning to those in Meknes. The majority of the country's production is currently focused in the Meknes/Saïss region, which serves as a key indicator of the industry's status nationwide. Othman read more

In recent days, we have addressed the issue of labor shortage in the fruit and vegetable sector, with a focus on the melon and watermelon supply chain. This is a structural challenge that requires companies to make increasing efforts to ensure production continuity, quality, and sustainability. read more

Wspólnie z Albertem Heijnem, Chiquita wprowadza nową kategorię na półce z bananami: Chiquita green 5-pack. Ta premiera jest częścią szerszej innowacji w tej kategorii, która obejmuje również Chiquita yellow 5-pack - nieco dojrzalsze niż zwykle i gotowe do spożycia. Po raz pierwszy, read more

Belgium: Blockades at Lidl due to "unbearable" workload

Lidl employees in Belgium have set up blockades at the discount chain's five depots, citing an "unbearable" workload. This has led to a complete shutdown of supplies to the stores. Unions are calling for a specific plan to address the situation and improve conditions. read more