Vincent Schoen from Freshlink has pointed out that the current fruit trade market is encountering challenges. This De Meern-based importer unexpectedly found a new market for South African Williams pears this year and is now getting ready for the upcoming South African citrus season. read more

Driscoll's, a family-owned berry producer, has opened its new consolidated UK headquarters in Linton, near Maidstone. The US-based company, renowned for specializing in "fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries," has set up Europe's largest dedicated berry. read more

The continued rains of the last two days have dealt the final blow to early cherries in Veneto, already struggling due to a rainy and humid spring season. Many fruits are split, and, like last year, losses are estimated to exceed 50%. read more

Zasób mandarynek w Kalifornii stopniowo się kończy, a zbiory prawdopodobnie zakończą się w ostatnim tygodniu maja lub pierwszym tygodniu czerwca. „To zgodne z naszymi oczekiwaniami, być może nawet trochę wcześniej” - mówi Miles Fraser-Jones z Sierra Produce. Obecnie jest już mniej owoców dostępnych. read more

Yesterday, the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida visited the Eleuteri farm in Monte Urano (Fermo), in the heart of the Marche fruit district. Welcoming the minister was Marco Eleuteri, the owner of the company that has transformed the flat peach Saturnia into a read more

The zbiorów moreli rozpoczęła się w południowych Włoszech, w regionach Basilicata, konkretnie w okolicach Pisticci i Metapont w prowincji Matera, oraz w prowincji Foggia w Apulii, które wyłaniają się jako kluczowe strefy produkcji. W miarę nadejścia wczesnego lata, lokalne sady zaczynają dostarczać swoich pierwszych moreli. read more

The Fenaco cooperative had a stable financial year in a challenging environment. Net revenue decreased to CHF 7.29 billion (USD 8.7 billion) primarily due to price factors. The operating profit (EBIT) remained constant at CHF 107.2 million (USD 128 million) compared to the previous year. read more

The new potato season in Spain is currently halfway through and has been characterized by abundant rainfall, in contrast to the drought experienced in 2024. There are six weeks left for harvesting, with crops from Murcia, Valencia, and Seville being harvested. read more

From the Ofanto Valley to Rimini, the distance is short when you bring along a strong agricultural history, a dynamic productive present, and a clear vision for the future. This was highlighted at Macfrut 2025 during the meeting dedicated to the PGI Peaches of Puglia, where the promotional committee emerged. read more

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An Australian mango variety cultivated in Vietnam has experienced an 80% price drop this year, posing financial challenges for farmers. Vo Xuan Hien, a mango farmer in Khanh Hoa province, reports leaving ripe mangoes unharvested as prices have fallen to $0.20–$0.30 per kilogram from $1.20 last year. read more

The Swedish restaurant chain Holy Greens has furthered its dedication to using locally sourced ingredients by entering into a new partnership with Odlarlaget, a prominent Swedish producer organization specializing in greenhouse-grown vegetables. This partnership ensures a steady supply of Swedish-grown tomatoes from Elleholms. read more

"In this business, you must review your plans every month. Production is subject to unpredictable and extreme weather conditions. Rainy seasons can severely damage plantations, and cold seasons can decrease yield," stated Sandra Monroy, CEO of Fruta Deli. This familiarity with inclement weather. read more

Ask an AI chatbot to describe a farm of the future, and it will probably come up with something like this: In a windowless building on the edge of town, thousands of vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, and berries are grown in self-contained units that transport themselves around a precision-controlled environment. read more

Sun World International announced that it is starting the 2025 grape season by introducing its latest exclusive variety, Sugrafiftythree, which will be sold under the brand name Ruby Rush. read more

With the arrival of early summer, the harvesting season for one of Europe's most popular stone fruits begins in Southern Italy: the apricot. The Basilicata region - especially the cultivation areas around Pisticci and Metaponto (Province of Matera) - is among the most important production locations. read more

With the arrival of early summer, the harvesting season for one of Europe's most popular stone fruits begins in Southern Italy: the apricot. The Basilicata region - particularly the growing areas around Pisticci and Metapontum (Province of Matera) - is one of the most important production locations. read more

In 2024, each Belgian bought an average of 36.5 kg of fresh vegetables, a quantity increase of 1.6% compared to the previous year. The purchase of fresh fruit accounted for nearly 40 kg, which is 1.7% less than a year ago. Due to higher prices, consumers had to dig deeper into their pockets for their purchases. read more

The agricultural chamber of Upper Austria has announced that so far, the farmland throughout the state has been cultivated in perfect condition and according to the planned schedule. Therefore, sowings and plantings have been carried out since mid-February according to their precise "crop plan," allowing many. read more

Thanks to solar energy, the greenhouses in Southern Europe ensure efficient and environmentally friendly production. This system allows for high-quality cultivation with low CO₂ emissions and efficient water usage in the spring. Additionally, it guarantees production. read more