During last week's IFN live broadcast dedicated to melons (click here to watch the broadcast), Domenico Raneri announced an important news for the fruit and vegetable sector: on May 23rd, at the municipal theater of Licata, the Promotional Committee for was established. read more

The volume of stone fruit is gradually increasing in Lérida, where companies like Conjuntfruit are already harvesting peaches, nectarines, and donut peaches. "As we predicted a few weeks ago, the season overall is running from 2-3 days up to a week late, depending on the variety," stated Rodrigo. read more

After its highly successful debut in 2024, the Association of South German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE) is organizing the second Stone Fruit Forum as a part of the expoSE trade fair, with VSSE board member Dominic Ell, a berry and stone fruit producer from Beerenhof Ell in Oberkirch, leading the event. read more

The IV Gamma Verdura represents one of the most relevant categories in terms of value within the fruit and vegetable department of Italian large-scale retail. However, compared to the first category, it has quite different characteristics, especially regarding the display density - that is, the number read more

At FruitPartners Holland, the Dutch cherry harvest has begun. "We've replaced 2 hectares of Burlat cherries with Sweet Ariane and Sweet Lorens. These are somewhat better varieties, and we have high expectations for them," says Aart Blom. "The cherries have developed well this year, and. read more

The peach, nectarine, and flat peach harvest is currently taking place in Extremadura, with a delay of about a week compared to last year. From a commercial perspective, the next two weeks will be critical for these products, with a growing emphasis on plums, which are the most prominent product in this region. read more

Vitafresh Produce always looks forward to the British berry season. Occasionally, they will import soft fruit from Spain or Belgium, but at this time of year, they mainly source from their growers throughout the UK. "We like to champion British growers where possible," said Natalie King, Sales Manager. read more

The German cherry harvest has officially started. Just like in previous years, the first Bellise sweet cherries were picked and delivered from the Obsthof Hochhaus in the early growing region of Rheinhessen in the last week of May. The season is progressing in a similar manner to previous years. read more

Saniblues, a new natural post-harvest treatment developed in Spain, is showing promising results in improving the shelf life and quality of blueberries during storage and transport. Designed for use without conventional chemicals, the product uses vegan, food-grade plant extracts and was. read more

Egypt is steadily making progress towards a new seasonal milestone in sweet potato exports to the UK, showing consistent growth in shipments, as reported by EastFruit. Data indicates that in the first nine months of the current marketing year (July–June), Egypt exported nearly 55,000 tons of sweet potatoes. read more

Obecnie podaż bananów jest niewielka - co jest nietypowe na tę porę roku. "Mamy wiele braków na Wschodnim Wybrzeżu i na Zachodnim Wybrzeżu. Wszyscy teraz szukają owoców" - mówi Andy Thomas-Stivalet z Kavidac Produce. Dlaczego więc podaż bananów jest szczególnie ograniczona? Po pierwsze, istnieje read more

Vladyslav Makarenko, co-owner of the "Makosad" farm, states that many Ukrainian apple growers are encountering difficulties when exporting to Asia and the Middle East. He explains that apples frequently deteriorate in quality during the 60-day sea journey, rendering them unsuitable for premium sales. "The buyer expects" read more

Nuffield Scholar and prominent nutritionist Barbara Bray MBE has been chosen as the new chair of the Red Tractor Fresh Produce Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). read more

The multinational fruit company Chiquita has reportedly withdrawn all its administrative employees from Panama and has requested permission from the country's government to lay off all remaining staff members. read more

The South African stone fruit industry has recovered successfully from a difficult 2023/24 season, with volumes increasing and a turning point reached in the logistical crisis. read more

Peter Hilsendegen from the Horticulture Department of the Rural Area Service Center (DLR) Rheinland-Pfalz will present an overview of the cultivation systems for cherries, comparing their advantages and disadvantages. Crop advisor Othmar Eicher will discuss the limitations and. read more

Aldi has partnered with the Teenage Cancer Trust for a fundraising campaign to support young people dealing with cancer. read more

The decrease in stock in May by 8,264 tons is 1,221 tons higher than the average of the past five years (7,043 tons). The excellent quality of the fruit at the point of sale continues to attract consumers. read more

In May 2025, 381 tonnes of Gala, 149 tonnes of Braeburn, and 116 tonnes of Topaz were sold. The sales quantity of all other varieties was below 100 tonnes (Pinova 62 tonnes, Milwa 50 tonnes, Golden Delicious 25 tonnes, and others below 10 tonnes). Of the premium apple varieties, 53 tonnes were sold, and of the robust and resistant apple varieties read more

At the on-site trade fair, participants experience modern solutions for processing salad, vegetables, and fruits presented in live demonstrations. These are accompanied by expert lectures in the KRONEN Forum and two exclusive. read more