In the A Limia region of Spain, recent weather patterns have affected agricultural activities, especially during Holy Week. The area, known for being prone to flooding due to its geographical features, has experienced higher water levels in the area where Lagoa de Antela used to be. This has had an impact on... read more

The Marseille family has been cultivating mushrooms since 1970. "My father and grandfather began growing cultivated mushrooms in a fruit cellar," remembers Tim Marseille (on the right). Over the years, the business has evolved from a small grower to a specialized supplier. Their product range has. read more

During the recent IFN Live dedicated to the world of bananas, broadcasted on our social channels (click here to watch the live stream), an encouraging picture has emerged regarding consumption, which has been steadily increasing in recent years. This trend is driving companies in the sector to... read more

Today marks a special milestone as Dümmen Orange celebrates its tenth anniversary. On April 23, 2015, a group of established breeders and propagators, already united under one ownership, launched a single, bold new brand name: Dümmen Orange. However, while the name is just a decade old, the read more

With the beginning of the German outdoor vegetable harvest, the demand for freight forwarders is gradually increasing. "We are currently transporting significant quantities of regional asparagus from Nienburg and vegetables from the Palatinate, such as radishes, lettuce, and similar produce. read more

In a historical moment where uncertainties dominate, Unitec offers its customers solutions along the fruit and vegetable supply chain that provide certainty. From the field to the warehouse, from sorting to robotics, "we work for your results" translates into the ability to offer consistent quality. read more

Farming is undergoing a transformation with the help of advanced technologies that are changing the way fruit is harvested and handled. Autonomous drones, like Tevel's Flying Robots, are now being used to harvest fruit around the world. At the same time, innovations such as UC San Diego's GRIP-tape gripper are making progress in handling fruit gently. read more

As part of the Blueberry Factory in Karczmiska, Dr. Paweł Krawiec continues to collaborate with the company Cosmocel, which has proposed its solutions for one of the blueberry plots in open ground. The goal of this experimental approach was to improve the architecture of the shrubs.

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Agrovision has changed its name to Fruitist, aligning the company's identity with the consumer brand it debuted in 2020. The company stated that this change signifies the next chapter as it concentrates on global expansion, brand growth, introducing new superfruit product lines, and developing snackable formats. read more

The National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica, Corbana, will be hosting its 10th International Banana Congress in conjunction with the 25th Acorbat International Meeting on April 20-23, 2026 in the Mexican city of Mérida. read more

South African fruit exporters that sell their fruit in the US are facing a challenging few months ahead due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. read more

With the publication of the decision in the Peruvian official gazette, deliveries can be resumed. Chilean Minister of Agriculture, Esteban Valenzuela, stated: "The reopening of the Peruvian market for our apples is very good news for..." read more

An intense hailstorm that struck parts of Lleida last weekend has resulted in significant damage to the stonefruit crop, dampening expectations for a successful season. read more

In order to counteract food waste at the beginning of the value chain, Aldi Süd has created an additional sales opportunity for imperfect produce under its private label "Krumme Dinger." The discounter announced that German asparagus with minor imperfections will now also be included in this initiative. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced the European launch of the Del Monte Honeyglow banana. read more

Some areas of the province of Tarragona were also affected. The damages are enormous and the geographical area is very large: According to reports from the Catalan Ministry of Agriculture, around 40,000 hectares are affected. Òscar Ordeig, Regional Minister of Agriculture, visited in the afternoon. read more

The Italian marketer Jingold has announced plans to expand its production area in Europe by approximately 40%. This decision comes as the demand for their wide range of fruit varieties, particularly from retailers, continues to increase. read more

So the first harvest has reached its peak in the still young pepper season of 2025. The plants, which were planted from late 2024 to early 2025, are now producing colorful, aromatic fruits. Harvested daily, carefully sorted, and stored to preserve quality, the peppers reach... read more

In the coming months, the import promotion initiative will be including new producers of mangos, grapes, limes, lychees, and yams in its program. The yam root is a new product in the Brazilian portfolio. Lychee producers have not been included in the program before. read more

This was reported by the Dutch agricultural information service 'Agroberichten Buitenland'. In an interview with the news agency Beta, the renowned fruit cultivation expert reportedly explained that the frost between March 18 and 19 had damaged around 80% of the apricots and 65% to 70% of the early. read more