"Historic day for MAAS. We have officially delivered the first part of the renovation works for the fruit and vegetable gallery, made possible thanks to the funds from the PNRR," said Emanuele Zappia, President of the Sicilian Agro Food Markets and Vice President of Italmercati. read more

With the South African citrus season now in full swing in India, importers are observing a more steady influx of high-quality oranges and mandarins at major ports. Unmesh Suryawanshi, the Indian representative for the international fresh produce trader Don Limon, remarked, "Unlike the boom and bust cycles seen in certain source regions, read more

Last week, the annual Haskap berry harvest concluded at Phoenix Haskaps' 30-acre farm in Alberta, Canada. The company has been cultivating this distinctive and elongated berry since 2016 and is one of approximately ten Haskap growers in Alberta. Overall, the province boasts 200 acres of Haskap berries. read more

With a tropical weather system passing through Florida, citrus growers in the state are welcoming a good dose of moisture. "We are keeping our eyes on what's developing here, but it looks like nothing we can't handle," says Steven Callaham of the Dundee Citrus Growers. "There was some rainfall. read more

The UK government has reached an agreement with the European Union to simplify trade procedures for food, plants, flowers, fruit, and vegetables. The upcoming Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) deal is set to reduce paperwork and remove routine border checks, aiming to address trade barriers that may arise. read more

"The category is developing fast," begins Sebastiaan van Altena, blackberry, strawberry, and red currant buyer at the Dutch company, Berries Pride. He is referring to blackberries. "We see growth potential for these berries, and there's noticeable annual growth." Though blackberry consumption is read more

W Ukrainie średni okres zwrotu z uprawy warzyw wynosi około pięciu lat, pod warunkiem że działalność jest prowadzona na co najmniej 50-60 hektarach i opiera się na nawadnianiu kroplowym. Szacunek ten pochodzi od Vadyma Kryczkivskyiego, szefa gospodarstwa "Organic-D" w regionie Winnickim. read more

Zetapack has had a very successful past few months. The company has installed five systems in five different warehouses in Italy. Nicola Antonacci, the owner of the Cesena-based company in the Emilia-Romagna region, stated, "With the AGV50 technology, we are now able to weigh vegetables. Our focus is on…" read more

Te Mata Exports is currently the only licensed marketer exporting Cosmic Crisp apples from New Zealand. The company works closely with selected growers to manage quality and supply. Most of the Cosmic Crisp crop is grown in Hawke's Bay, with a smaller volume coming from Canterbury. Te Mata is read more

In Rome, the dish called pinzimonio is known as cazzimperio, a curious name that, according to some sources, derives from the archaic Italian word cazza, meaning "ladle". This term refers to a traditional dish, served as an appetizer or side dish, consisting of raw vegetables accompanied by a dressing. read more

In Levubu, people still talk about the devastating flood of 2000, which marked the end of avocado farming in the region. "The farm essentially became unproductive. In 2001, I was removing dead and dying avocado trees," says Chris James from the Vreemdeling ('Foreigner') farm, near Makhado. read more

In the context of increasingly pronounced climate change, with June 2025 confirmed as the hottest month ever recorded in Italy, the annual meeting promoted by Co.Di.Pr.A.Trento and Condifesa of Bolzano was held on July 15th at the Cantina Colterenzio in Cornaiano/Appiano (BZ). read more

The japoński producent obieraków Astra zaprezentował swoje najnowsze rozwiązanie do przetwarzania ananasów na dużą skalę: FAP-3000. Ta wysokoprędkościowa maszyna może obierać i wydrążać ananasy jednocześnie, pomagając producentom żywności zaoszczędzić czas i zwiększyć efektywność. Nowy model FAP-3000 obecnie przechodzi... read more

Według wstępnych prognoz (1 lipca) francuska produkcja jabłek w tym roku będzie niższa, głównie ze względu na zmniejszenie obszaru pod uprawę. Według Agreste, spodziewane są obniżki zbiorów w większości regionów produkujących jabłka. Należy zauważyć, że te prognozy mogą się jeszcze zmienić. read more

Not so long ago, avocado consumption was uncommon in Spain. However, in just a few years, it has become widely popular and is now commonly found, even in the form of guacamole, in the ready-to-eat segment. The Costa Tropical is now recognized as another important production area for this highly valued fruit in Europe. read more

The Sicilian table grape sector is currently in a positive phase, with high-quality grapes that have a high sugar content ranging from 16 to 18 Brix for traditional grapes and 18 to 22 Brix for seedless grapes. The timing of harvesting operations is crucial to ensure the sweetness and quality of the grapes. read more

The India-grown dragon fruit is becoming more popular as an export product, says Priyanka Chhutani, director of The Aril Company: "India's agricultural export landscape is rapidly evolving, and one of the most promising additions to this growth story is the dragon fruit. This is a vibrant, read more

The latest update on data regarding Italian fruit and vegetable exports, released by Istat and analyzed by Agroter's Ortofrutta Monitor, confirms the positive trend that has been strengthening since the beginning of the year. In the first four months of 2025, the trade balance shows a surplus of 260 million. read more

In the week ending 13 July 2025 (week 28), average wholesale prices for ACP bananas (€/100kg) saw notable changes in several European countries compared to the previous week (week 27, ending 6 July 2025), according to the latest market data. Spain (ES) experienced a sharp drop in prices. read more

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