The first half of the asparagus season has already been well managed, and the strawberry harvest is in full swing with strong demand for the delicious local fruits. "May brings ideal weather for asparagus and strawberries, and we expect a further good course of the season. read more

During Krauss' term, there were, among other things, the EHEC and Corona crises, both massive challenges for the industry that posed major challenges for fruit trading companies. During this time, the DFHV provided important support to its members in order to maintain supply chains. read more

W istotnym kroku w kierunku zmniejszenia swojego śladu ekologicznego Nutrano Produce Group z powodzeniem przetestowało biodegradowalne naklejki na owocach na wybranych liniach cytrusowych. read more

Ważnym krokiem w kierunku zmniejszenia swojego wpływu na środowisko jest udane przetestowanie biodegradowalnych naklejek na owocach przez Nutrano Produce Group na wybranych liniach cytrusów. read more

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has adopted a new era of sustainable, fresh nutrition at its Colorado Springs training center through a partnership with Babylon Micro-Farms. What started as one installation has now grown to three units, highlighting the increasing demand. read more

La Linea Verde, a leader in the fourth range fruit and vegetable sector, is launching a new phase of its communication with the launch of a multichannel campaign dedicated to DimmidiSì: a celebration of freshness, convenience, and innovation through an anthem to "yes". read more

Turkey, the world's leading apricot producer, is experiencing a shift in its market dynamics following severe frosts in April 2025, as reported by EastFruit. This climatic event is expected to impact apricot pricing across the EU, USA, Middle East, and Central Asia, with countries like Ukraine,... read more

A 285-year-old lemon was sold for £1,400 at an auction after being discovered in a drawer of a chest that was sold for just £32. The lemon, dating back to 1739, had a handwritten note attached to it and was likely preserved by drying. In another fruit-related discovery, a 52-million-year-old fossilized berry was found. read more

Now that the avocado season has ended in the Iberian Peninsula, the market is closely monitoring the development of the summer supply, which is expected to increase significantly. Meanwhile, the mango market is in a delicate phase of transitioning between different sources. read more

The Polish berry grower is more focused on high quality compared to a couple of years ago, says Dominika Kozarzewska of the Polish Berry Cooperative. "The Polish production of raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries has been shifting towards high-quality fresh market fruits, mostly grown." read more

As if by magic, even politics seems to have finally realized the crucial issue represented by the withdrawal of agrochemicals, accompanied by the lack of alternative solutions and the limited regulatory reciprocity between EU member states and non-European countries. A change read more

Po katastrofalnym sezonie wiśniowym w 2024 roku, producenci i pakowacze z Kolumbii Brytyjskiej (B.C.) z niecierpliwością oczekują sezonu, który miejmy nadzieję będzie normalny. "Przez zimę mieliśmy idylliczne warunki pogodowe z optymalną liczbą godzin chłodzenia" - mówi Ricky Chong z World Fresh Exports. Zimę następowało. read more

The online ticket shop for Asia Fruit Logistica is now officially open. Asia's premier fresh fruit and vegetable trade show is back in Hong Kong on 3–5 September 2025, bringing the global fresh produce business together and showcasing the entire value chain. Visitors to Asia Fruit Logistica read more

"My goal today, which is also the goal of the association I represent, is to raise awareness among institutions and the sector on three topics that are very important to us: inclusion, interdisciplinarity, and internationalization." With these words, Silvia Carpio introduces her intervention. read more

At Magdalena and Mateusz Włodarczyk's farm in Hornigi, as part of the Strawberry Inspirations project, intensive work is currently underway to prepare new plots for growing strawberries. Another 2 hectares of land are being prepared for new plantings. The process of forming rows is ongoing. read more

The total area under strawberry cultivation in Switzerland in 2025 is 469.2 hectares, which is approximately 20 hectares less than the previous year. The area dedicated to organic strawberry cultivation has decreased by 14% to 37 hectares. During the main harvest season from mid-May to mid-June, Swiss... read more

Produkcja melonów cantaloupe i honeydew rozpoczęła się w zeszłym tygodniu w Sonorze, Meksyku. „Obie odmiany radzą sobie dobrze” - mówi Raquel Espinoza z Produce House, dodając, że obie odmiany mają dobrą jakość w tym sezonie, o wysokim poziomie Brix oraz szczególnym skupieniu na kondycji owoców. read more

The spring of 2025 brought many concerns to wine producers due to a wave of frost that hit Poland during a crucial phase of grapevine development. In the vineyards of the Sandomierz Land, despite the challenging weather conditions, no major damage was reported - although the diversity was. read more

Last week at Macfrut, Star Fruits introduced its new rootstock for cultivating kiwis, potentially sparking a small revolution in a sector that had experienced little innovation recently. Before delving into the details, it's worthwhile to trace the history of kiwi cultivation in Europe to comprehend why. read more

South Africa will participate in the global celebration of the United Nations' International Day of the Potato on May 30, with Potatoes South Africa (Potatoes SA) organizing events to raise awareness about the significance of potatoes in food security, nutrition, and rural livelihoods. read more