The case of the "expensive cherry" has exploded all over Italy: due to a mix of bad weather and a shortage of labor, prices of the summer symbol fruit have skyrocketed, reaching up to 24 euros per kilogram for some varieties, as reported in Milan's markets. read more

Kenya saw a decrease in revenue from fresh vegetable exports, dropping from around $345 million in 2023 to $158 million in 2024. This decline is linked to worries regarding pesticide residues. The export quantity decreased from 164,000 to 74,000 tonnes, similar to the 75,000 tonnes in 2022. read more

A game-changing campaign for the category game-changer apple: Cosmic Crisp® returns to offer memorable experiences with events that reach for the sky. These initiatives create direct and authentic contact with European consumers, transforming a simple taste into a... read more

Around 10:40 PM yesterday evening, a fire destroyed three trucks parked outside a plant for processing fruit and vegetable products in the district of Alcerito, in the area of Vittoria. The timely arrival of the Fire Department was providential - as reported on Ragusanews.com - read more

The strawberry campaign is currently in its final stages in the Spanish province of Huelva and will continue in the north of Spain, which delivers much lower volumes, although slightly more each year. Meanwhile, blueberry and raspberry volumes remain strong, although they are bound to be on a read more

Peru currently has 23,320 hectares of table grapes certified for export, according to Manuel Yzaga, president of the Peruvian Association of Table Grape Producers (Provid). Production is led by the region of Ica with 11,577 certified hectares, accounting for 49.64% of the national total. read more

The hydroponic grower of year-round tomatoes in the northern climate of Owatonna, Minnesota, Bushel Boy Farms, has sold its assets and greenhouse to a new owner and operator. In an email to the Minnesota Star Tribune on Tuesday evening, Bushel Boy Farms President Chuck Tryon said the company has been sold. read more

With the arrival of June, summer is just around the corner, and that means the Belgian greenhouse vegetable season is now in full swing. "From the end of April until the third week of May, we witnessed a significant production peak, particularly in tomatoes, which the market couldn't fully absorb in the usual manner. But" read more

A structured program based on agronomic innovation is tackling one of the most serious threats to kiwi cultivation in Italy. Zespri, a global leader in kiwifruit marketing, has been present in Italy for over 25 years and has launched a project in our country. read more

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The fresh fruits and vegetables sector in Uganda is growing, thanks to investments in cold chain infrastructure, addressing logistical challenges, and boosting export capabilities. Current annual exports of USD 50-100 million are expected to increase to USD 1 billion through better commercialization and storage practices… read more

"The time when we only sold a few nuts at Christmas is truly behind us," says Richard Strijbis of Tovano with a hint of understatement. "Sales might dip slightly as we head into the summer holidays, but we haven't noticed any slowdown yet. Our business has increasingly become a year-round." read more

Rynek globalny awokado i borówki jest obecnie w trakcie trwającego boomu, napędzanego popytem na zdrowe produkty spożywcze. Pomimo spekulacji o dużych ilościach, rzeczywistość wskazuje na umiarkowany wzrost, z lepszymi cenami w Stanach Zjednoczonych i stabilnością w Europie. W szczycie sezonu awokado peruwiańskiego read more

In the expanding region around Battipaglia, south of Naples, the first seed-bearing watermelons of the Dumara variety were harvested just in time for Ascension Day. "Even though planting in the tunnel facilities began around February 20, about a week earlier than usual, we are now starting this. read more

During last week's IFN live broadcast dedicated to melons (click here to watch the broadcast), Domenico Raneri announced an important news for the fruit and vegetable sector: on May 23rd, at the municipal theater of Licata, the Promotional Committee for was established. read more

The volume of stone fruit is gradually increasing in Lérida, where companies like Conjuntfruit are already harvesting peaches, nectarines, and donut peaches. "As we predicted a few weeks ago, the season overall is running from 2-3 days up to a week late, depending on the variety," stated Rodrigo. read more

After its highly successful debut in 2024, the Association of South German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE) is organizing the second Stone Fruit Forum as a part of the expoSE trade fair, with VSSE board member Dominic Ell, a berry and stone fruit producer from Beerenhof Ell in Oberkirch, leading the event. read more

The IV Gamma Verdura represents one of the most relevant categories in terms of value within the fruit and vegetable department of Italian large-scale retail. However, compared to the first category, it has quite different characteristics, especially regarding the display density - that is, the number read more

At FruitPartners Holland, the Dutch cherry harvest has begun. "We've replaced 2 hectares of Burlat cherries with Sweet Ariane and Sweet Lorens. These are somewhat better varieties, and we have high expectations for them," says Aart Blom. "The cherries have developed well this year, and. read more

The peach, nectarine, and flat peach harvest is currently taking place in Extremadura, with a delay of about a week compared to last year. From a commercial perspective, the next two weeks will be critical for these products, with a growing emphasis on plums, which are the most prominent product in this region. read more