The past nights brought tough challenges for strawberry growers in the municipality of Warka. In the village of Hornigi, where we are implementing the Strawberry Inspirations project, the ground temperature dropped to as low as -4.2°C, staying below zero for over six hours. read more

The Spanish melon and watermelon season will begin with lower volumes than usual due to the impact of abundant rainfall in March, but a normal supply is expected from July onwards. Consumption of Galia melons continues to increase thanks to the commitment to their traditional flavor, while watermelon... read more

All pumpkins (whether giant, pie, or oil) have high nutritional and health values. Not only the fruits, but also the seeds (pepitas) and even the flowers are edible. read more

In the vast universe of Italian fruit and vegetables, there is a new team ready to save the world... or at least the shelves of the large-scale retail trade. They are called "The Heroes of Fruit and Vegetables" and they come directly from Vittoria, in the heart of agricultural Sicily. Leading them are not capes. read more

Pineapple growers in Vazhakulam, Kerala, are optimistic about a successful harvest after receiving beneficial summer rains. The local market sends out around 1,500 metric tons of pineapples daily to various parts of India. Although the majority of sales are within the country, accounting for 98% of the market, there is a rising trend. read more

Sorma Group, a manufacturer of post-harvest solutions for fruit and vegetable products, will be participating in Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable trade fair, held from May 6 to 8 in Rimini, Italy. The company will showcase a variety of technologies that cater to the entire post-harvest process. read more

Morocco Foodex announced on Thursday that the Kingdom of Morocco has successfully unloaded its first container of citrus fruit in Japan. This marks Morocco's entry into one of the world's most demanding markets in terms of quality and traceability. read more

In the face of the upcoming raspberry blossoming period, proper fertilization and application of biostimulants are crucial to ensure high-quality yields. Therefore, we provide important recommendations that, when implemented on plantations, will help achieve optimal results in production. read more

W kwietniu 2025 roku informowaliśmy o rozpoczęciu zbiorów wczesnych cebul w Uzbekistanie. Dostępność gotowych do eksportu ilości oraz produkcji detalicznej na krajowym rynku spodziewana była około 15-20 kwietnia. Zgodnie z oczekiwaniami, sezon eksportowy dla nowego zbioru cebuli z Uzbekistanu. read more

Integrating modern technologies and microbiological products in blueberry cultivation brings promising results. This includes, for example, creating a soil environment that helps protect blueberry plants from root system damage.

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Agrovision changed its name this week to Fruitist. Why? Many believe the berry powerhouse is gearing up to go public – some say as early as June – in what could be one of the fastest and most exciting IPOs in the history of the fresh produce business. A change of name isn’t essential, read more

The last session of the Fresh Produce Forum at Fruit Logistica 2025 gathered experts to discuss strategies for exporting and importing in the constantly evolving global fresh produce market. read more

The kiwifruit marketer Dorì International has revealed a brand refresh and updated marketing strategy in order to capitalize on the increasing global demand for the product. read more

At this year's Macfrut trade show in Rimini, Italy, post-harvest technology company AgroFresh will showcase a new tool that allows growers to scan their fruit and determine the optimal time for harvesting, without causing any damage to the product. read more

"Our strategic investment in Guatemala strengthens our position as a global market leader in the worldwide avocado business and as a year-round supplier of the World’s Finest Avocados™," said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer. "Guatemala is crucial for our diversified... read more

"Our strategic investment in Guatemala strengthens our position as a global leader in the worldwide avocado business and as a year-round supplier of the World’s Finest Avocados™," said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer. "Guatemala is crucial for our diversified" read more

SHP Group has donated boxes of fresh fruit to hundreds of schoolchildren and families in celebration of National Banana Day. read more

Imports to the Netherlands have increased by a quarter to over half a billion kilograms in the past five years. In terms of value, imports have increased by more than 50% to 1.7 billion euros, as shown by the Avocado Factsheet from GroentenFruit Huis. read more

The pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis-capsici (FORC) has been identified, but breeders suspect that this may not be the only explanation. In the fall of 2024, the parties involved met to pool knowledge and experiences and establish a common research direction. read more

Scales Corporation, the largest apple exporter in New Zealand, is adjusting to environmental uncertainty and meeting market demands by making proactive investments in premium fruit varieties, infrastructure resilience, and sustainability. read more