Joinfruitinvests in the development of the supply chain. In Brussels, the workshop of the European project AgriFoodSkills was held, born from the collaboration between the University of Turin and Confragricoltura with the aim of defining the EU Observatory on agri-food skills, in accordance with the. read more

The province of Córdoba has already started its garlic harvest. The area dedicated to this crop is the same as last year, but still lower than that of two seasons ago. According to Miguel del Pino, president of Asaja's Garlic Sector, the initial forecast for the area planted with garlic was... read more

Giedo Mensinga, aged 34, has been interested in trading since he was young. He previously worked in the tire industry, which he left five years ago after selling his business. He then spent a few years abroad due to a non-compete agreement. His involvement in the fresh produce market started when he assisted a. read more

For over thirty years, Lo Casto Srl has been a significant presence in the domestic and international fruit and vegetable sector. The company's role extends far beyond simple commercial exchange; it acts as a mediator that fosters valuable relationships. Based in the Bologna area, Italy. read more

During the inspection of blueberry plots on May 22 as part of the Blueberry Factory project, we pay attention to issues such as the problem of bursting buds. This is a worrying sign that prompts producers to take measures to limit this issue.

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The Brazilian Government and the Government of India have concluded negotiations to allow Brazil to export five citrus products to that country: Tahiti lime (Citrus latifolia), Sicilian lime (Citrus limon), sweet orange (Citrus sinensis), mandarin and similar (Citrus reticulata and Citrus). read more

Pakistan will commence its mango export season on May 25, 2025, with a goal of exporting 125,000 tons abroad, aiming to generate an estimated $100 million in foreign exchange. This target, set by the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA), represents a 25 per cent increase. read more

In 2024, bananas continued to be a popular choice among consumers, according to Fresh Del Monte. However, increasing prices and the challenges posed by diseases and climate change necessitate adjustments to strategies. The company, which specializes in banana cultivation, markets its products in over 80 countries globally. Primeur read more

Mimo że zbieranie plonów rozpoczęło się zaledwie kilka dni temu, optymizm unosi się w powietrzu w Bristolu. Tommaso Concari, kierownik techniczny produkcji polowej, kontroli i zarządzania jakością w organizacji producenckiej, wyraża pozytywne wstępne spojrzenie na przebieg kampanii dyni. "Rozpoczęliśmy" read more

A promising cross-border agricultural venture is emerging in the Klimovichi District of Belarus. Since April, a local farming enterprise led by Dmitry Sirotkin has partnered with the Chinese agribusiness company Dongfanghong to start a joint production of melons and watermelons. The pilot project is off to a strong start. read more

"This campaign is unusual; sometimes we get excellent results and sometimes we get barely acceptable ones," says Carmela Suriano, a strawberry grower in southern Italy (Basilicata region). "We are in a period where climate change is impacting crops. "The season has started quite well, but... read more

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Like every year, as May progresses, summer begins to take shape among the wholesale market stalls. The references increase day by day, and to closely capture the state of supply and the mood of the operators, we went to the CAAR in Rimini, accompanied. read more

EastFruit analysts have reported that Moldova is making continued efforts to diversify its apple exports in light of instability in the Russian market. Southeast Asia has now become a key focus for Moldovan apple exports. Following Ukraine's lead, which started exporting fresh apples to Singapore and Malaysia between 2017 and 2019, Moldova has also begun to do the same. read more

As long as the vast majority of red oranges offered for sale have a plentiful and uniform pigmentation of the flesh, the customer will be loyal and willing to pay a higher price differential. This result could be summarized in these few words. read more

With over 90% of the exhibition spaces already assigned, Fruit Attraction 2025 is preparing to break new records. The event, organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, will return to the Spanish capital from September 30 to October 2, consolidating its position as a leading trade fair for the sector. read more

Orange prices in Spain, one of the major southern European producing countries, followed an upward trend from €81 in February to €84 in March, reaching read more

Jest zbyt wiele cebul. To jest ogólna opinia na temat obecnej sytuacji na rynku cebuli. "Mamy teraz cebule wszędzie. Brakuje również popytu, a ceny są bardzo, bardzo, bardzo niskie" - mówi John Harris z Paradigm Fresh. Jak zauważa, nadal istnieje pewna ilość przechowywanej uprawy. read more

For growers, it is crucial to understand that plant nutrition is not only about the nutrients that are provided, but also about the nutrients that the plants can actually absorb. Marco Breekweg from Biomicrobes emphasizes that the root zone is more important than many people realize. Marco Breekweg spoke about this at the Canadian... read more

At the present time, the fresh potato market can rely on a sufficiently good supply. In addition to domestic stored potatoes from the 2024 harvest, early potatoes from the eastern Mediterranean region currently dominate the assortment. The retail grocery sector read more