On June 14, 2025, we invite all strawberry growers, advisors, and enthusiasts to the grand finale of the season of the Strawberry Inspirations project. This unique event will take place in the town of Hornigi (Mazovian Voivodeship, near Warka), at the farm. read more

Italian production of netted melons is on the rise, with smooth melons also starting to be sold. Cherry production is at its peak, but prices are still high and are slowing down demand. Apricots are off to a slow start, as their quality is not yet at good levels. read more

McHutchison has hired Ken McVicker as its Director of Sales – Nursery. McVicker is a well-known figure in the nursery industry, where he has held key roles at both Van Essen Nursery and Woodburn Nursery, which was his most recent stop before joining McHutchison. His long-standing relationships read more

Fruit and Vegetable Trade Fair (TSW) - the largest event for the gardening industry in Central and Eastern Europe - is coming back with its 16th edition, which will take place on January 23-24, 2026 at the Kielce Trade Fair. In the upcoming edition, the organizers... read more

Almería continues to strengthen its leading role in watermelon exports from Spain, with shipments estimated at 631 thousand tons for the current season, representing a 21% increase compared to the previous year, as reported by valenciafruits.com. read more

Ostatnio firma Jining Green Stream Fruits & Vegetables Co., Ltd. przeprowadziła dziewięciodniowe badanie terenowe głównych regionów produkcji czosnku w Chinach. Kierownik Zhang podzielił się wynikami i przedstawił perspektywę rynku czosnkowego na ten sezon. Jako manager ds. sprzedaży w firmie Jining Green Stream Fruits read more

Proposed by President Trump, the fiscal year 2026 budget includes decreased funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which will have a direct impact on the fruit and vegetable component provided to low-income families with pregnant and postpartum individuals. read more

The exceptionally sunny spring, which brought increased sunlight, has led to high production levels but has resulted in insufficient prices for fruit and vegetables. This is the conclusion drawn by Boerenbond after analyzing the VBT figures. The latest figures for week 22 indicate a slight price read more

The current supply of bananas is lower compared to previous years, partially because of a scarcity of reefer containers in South America. As a result, prices are being driven to levels above the average. "In the open market, the price for green bananas is approximately 16 to 17 euros, so these prices are quite high," says Robert Greeve of Anaco. read more

As of May 1, 2025, European apple stocks totaled 1,196,024 tons, which is a decrease of 6.4% compared to the 1,277,784 tons reported on the same date in 2024. This translates to a year-on-year reduction of 81,760 tons. Poland was one of the main contributors to this decline. read more

Between January 1 and May 27, 2025, more than 17,000 tons of fruit were imported into Russia's Kaliningrad Region, as reported by the Mangazeya News Agency. This amount is 10% lower than the 19,000 tons imported during the same period in 2024. Citrus fruits made up a considerable portion of the imported fruits. read more

There is a small fruit-vegetable from Puglia that is gaining attention well beyond regional boundaries: it is the "barattiere," registered in the PAT (Traditional Agricultural Product) registry, an immature melon that is still crunchy and slightly sweet, consumed like a cucumber but with its own unique characteristics. read more

Akorn Technology, a leader in natural coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables, has introduced an innovative solution for extending the shelf life of cucumbers sustainably - an edible coating that is poised to transform the packaging, distribution, sale, and consumption of cucumbers by replacing traditional methods. read more

"Zgodnie z prognozami sporządzonymi 1 maja 2025 roku, produkcja francuskich truskawek szacowana jest na 76 000 ton na kampanię 2025, co jest zbliżone do poziomu z ubiegłego roku (+1%, +600 ton). W kwietniu 2025 ceny były o 3% wyższe niż w sezonie 2024 i o 10% wyższe niż średnia za lata 2020-2024." read more

François Moran, manager of Tropibana at the Rungis market, is a strong advocate for bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique, which his father used to sell at the same market. "This banana meets all the criteria: it is French, it is European, and it tastes excellent. Before I took over the" read more

Vitamins, colorful, and delicious, they are beautiful to look at, very tasty to eat, and incredibly good for you: berries are among the most loved foods when it comes to natural well-being. Raspberries, currants, blueberries, and blackberries are small treasures of energy and well-being. Today they become read more

Nut producers in the Great Lakes Region will have a valuable opportunity for learning and networking at a combined conference organized by the Northern Nut Growers Association and the Chestnut Growers of America. The event is set to take place on August 3–6, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton. read more

Kronen GmbH will host its Customer Day on September 25–26, 2025, at its facility in Kehl, Germany. Under the motto "Experience technology live – exchange knowledge – shape the future," the event will present the latest technologies in fruit, vegetable, and salad processing, supported by. read more

Sukces kalifornijskiego przemysłu orzechowego w dużej mierze zależy od eksportu. Średnio około dwóch trzecich zbiorów jest eksportowanych do wielu różnych krajów, głównie w Europie, Azji i na Bliskim Wschodzie. Wprowadzone wcześniej cła importowe spowodowały niepewność w read more

Positive balance and accounts in order for the Cesena Fruit and Vegetable Market, which closed 2024 with a turnover of over 1 million euros (+11%). The Assembly has confirmed Alessandro Giunchi at the helm of the company for the next three years. "For's balance sheet is healthy, with read more