The Taste of Paris culinary festival is back this year, after being absent in 2024 due to the Olympic Games. Until May 11th, French gastronomy enthusiasts could wander through the aisles of the Nouveau Grand Palais to explore the contemporary French culinary scene, including restaurants, artisans, and producers. read more

Las exportaciones de melón español a la Unión Europea (UE) han disminuido en un 32,27% desde 2019. Las exportaciones han caído desde un récord de 409,85 millones de kilos ese año a 277,6 millones de kilos en 2024, según un informe de Hortoinfo basado en datos de Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) y el código TARIC 080719 para melones frescos. read more

The sector of medicinal plants, officinal herbs, and spices is pushing for a change in sustainability, not only in production but also in commerce. This emerged during the conference "The officinal chain: a guarantee of quality for the natural products market." read more

The expected but equally bitter twist has arrived: the Melavì cooperative, a symbol of apple production in Valtellina, has officially announced the cessation of its activities. A decision rooted in a crisis managed with difficulty and exacerbated by years of progressive... read more

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Driven by increased consumer demand and shifting demographic preferences, the organic date segment is experiencing remarkable growth. "Health-conscious shoppers seek cleaner labels and nutrient-dense snacks, and organic Medjool dates very well meet these requirements," says David Baxter, Vice read more

Mango farmers in South Gujarat, Saurashtra, and Sindh, India, are facing significant crop losses due to unseasonal weather and climate change. In Gujarat, thunderstorms with strong winds resulted in widespread fruit drop just before harvest, leading to an estimated 30-35% crop loss. read more

W Hiszpanii pojawił się nowy wirus o nazwie Pepper whitefly-borne vein yellows virus, znany jako Polerovirus PEWBVYV - PeWBVYV. read more

An acute food crisis in Belarus has caused a shortage of potatoes, which are a staple in the national diet. Reports suggest a 10% price increase from January to March, with prices reaching 5 Belarusian rubles per kilogram (1.53 US$). Residents are struggling to find quality potatoes, as available stocks are dwindling. read more

Debut at Macfrut 2025 for Smurfit Westrock, a new global entity resulting from the recent merger between the Irish Smurfit Kappa and the American Westrock. The world's leading group in the paper-based packaging solutions sector boasts incredible figures: over 20 million tons of. read more

Brazil stands as the third-largest fruit producer globally, following China and India. In 2024, Brazil's fruit exports reached USD 1.3 billion, doubling the figures from a decade ago. Despite this growth, the nation ranks 23rd among global fruit exporters. To enhance their position, 40 Brazilian… read more

This year, Macfrut once again proves to be a privileged observatory for capturing the pulse of the upcoming summer season. Over the course of the three-day fair, we focused our attention on cherries and apricots, which are the protagonists of a season's start marked by... read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that Mexican avocado exports will reach $4 billion in 2025. In 2024, exports reached a record $3.78 billion, marking a 20.1% increase over 2023. The USDA estimates that Mexico will export 1.34 million metric tons of avocados in 2025, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth. read more

The Soleil Group, located in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, operates citrus farms and packhouses in Limpopo. The company is one of the first in South Africa to initiate exports when supply chains shift to the Southern Hemisphere, providing them with direct access to the final fruit shipments from Turkey and Spain. read more

Last-minute shoppers made their way to a well-known flower market in Hong Kong on Sunday to purchase carnations and roses in celebration of Mother's Day, despite concerns raised by some vendors about heightened competition from florists providing delivery services from mainland China. The Mong Kok Flower Market was bustling with activity. read more

"We still too often see marigolds being associated only with autumn, which we find unfortunate, especially since they come in more colors than just orange. It's such a beautiful flower," says Carmen Márquez of BallSB. "That's why we're giving our Marigold Coco a push to break free from this misconception." read more

After several positive weeks, week 17 marks a downturn in trends for both packaged products and fresh produce by weight. The main cause is the holiday calendar, with Easter Monday falling differently compared to 2024. All channels are reporting negative trends, although supermarkets and read more

Family Mart has introduced a frozen chocolate-covered banana, bringing back a nostalgic treat for many in Japan. This treat, traditionally sold at festival stalls, has been rare to find in regular stores. Family Mart's version, made with their own "Famimaru" brand bananas, perfectly captures the classic flavor. read more

Since October 2024, potato prices in Ukraine have remained relatively high. Although prices temporarily declined in April due to an oversupply and deteriorating quality in storage, they have started to rise again. The increase is especially noticeable in the segment of locally grown young potatoes. read more

With a production reaching almost 9 million kilograms (2024), generating a turnover of over 30 million euros, the Pachino Tomato IGP Consortium presented itself at Macfrut, playing the sustainable growth card, with a series of projects focusing on green certifications. read more

The extensive carrot portfolio offered by Basf | Nunhems will be enriched in 2025 with Durance F1 and Dorbella F1: two new varieties with similar characteristics to Dordogne, as they are derived from the parent plants of the carrot already widely appreciated by farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs. read more