The event took place at the Pignatelli Building in Aragón and was organized by Fruit Logistica, the leading international fresh produce trade fair, in collaboration with the Government of Aragón in Spain. The conference gathered agrifood professionals and buyers from Northern Europe to discuss. read more

The Caribbean coast is still cut off from the rest of the country via the Troncal de Oriente (eastern highway), as local farmers, coffee growers, and community leaders from five villages in the upper Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, belonging to the municipality of Ciénaga, refuse to collaborate. read more

Due to the temperature differences between sunny but moderately warm days and cool nights, there was no excess produce, which ensured high price stability. Also, thanks to the abundant hours of sunlight and cool nights, the strawberries were able to develop their flavors slowly and reach full maturity. read more

This year is a significant milestone for Enza Zaden UK as we celebrate 40 years of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in vegetable seed breeding. read more

Spain has the potential to increase its production and exports of tropical fruits to the European market as the demand for these products continues to rise. This was the main message at a recent event organized by the Cajamar Group and the Association of Avocado Producers (Asoproa) in Paiporta, Valencia. read more

Tozer and KWS Vegetables Netherlands have renewed their exclusive distribution agreement for the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland), continuing the successful partnership that was initially established with Pop Vriend Seeds, acquired by KWS in 2019. read more

This additional capacity is necessary to support the company's growth and continue to meet the increasing global demand for high-quality vegetable seeds. The one-hectare greenhouse has been specifically designed for the cultivation of cucumbers, an important. read more

The Magdalena and La Guajira Banana Growers Association (Asbama) has warned that roadblocks in the municipality of Zona Bananera, one of Colombia’s biggest banana producing regions, have paralyzed exports, generating substantial losses and jeopardizing thousands of jobs in the area. read more

Harvest House, one of Europe's largest grower cooperatives for greenhouse vegetables, is expanding its partnership with AgTech scale-up Source.ag by implementing Source's advanced Harvest Forecast AI on over 600 hectares of tomato production. read more

The volume of fruit shipped through Terminal Pacífico Sur (TPS) at Chile’s Valparaíso port grew by 18 percent during the 2024/25 season, as reported by Mundo Marítimo. A total of 1.24 million tonnes of fruit was shipped in refrigerated containers between November and May, with cherries and grapes being among the main products. read more

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