The US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), in collaboration with VentureFuel, has revealed the introduction of the Blueberry Boost Accelerator. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica Peru Meet Up, the new international event that connects Latin America's fresh produce export industry with important buyers from Asia and worldwide, will debut in Lima on October 28-29, 2025. read more

The nine-week hybrid Accelerator Program brings together high-revenue companies that produce products with blueberries as a prominent ingredient with leading companies in the blueberry, food, and consumer goods industries to accelerate growth through expert mentoring, read more

This apple, developed as part of the breeding program by Plant & Food Research, is characterized by a strong taste and striking pink-red flesh, setting it apart from other apple varieties. read more

The PERU MEET UP takes place at the Swissotel Lima and brings together leading producers, exporters, buyers, and decision-makers for two days focused on networking, business development, and market insights. read more

New season Comber potatoes are expected to be available from mid-June, with the crop scheduled for harvest almost two weeks ahead of the usual time, despite worries about low rainfall. read more

Dorin Bob, an entrepreneur from Transylvania, Romania, has successfully obtained €4.6 million in European funding to expand and modernize a large hazelnut plantation. The project involves establishing new orchards in Satu Mare county, converting existing ones, and implementing advanced irrigation systems. read more

A milestone for Philippine agriculture and diaspora entrepreneurship unfolded last week in Rome, where the inaugural commercial shipment of Philippine mangoes, over half a ton, arrived at Fiumicino Airport. This marks the first time Philippine mangoes have been commercially exported to Italy. read more

In Morocco, the tomato industry is facing labor shortages worsened by prolonged drought conditions. Labor is now shifting towards the red fruit sector, with farm workers and other industry participants being trained for jobs in berry cultivation. Khalid Saïdi, the president of the read more

"According to forecasts prepared on May 1st, 2025, French tomato production for the fresh market is estimated at 491,800 tons for the 2025 season, which is 9,800 tons less than in 2024 (-2%). In April 2025, prices were 12% higher than in the 2024 season and 3% higher than the 2020-2024 average." read more

I'm changing the headline to Fruit Enterprises Emilia-Romagna. The regional assembly of the national association representing fruit and vegetable import-export operators has unanimously elected Patrizio Neri as the new president. read more

This year's blueberry cultivation season started dramatically for some growers. Blueberry bacterial canker, a disease caused by bacteria of the Pseudomonas genus, has spread to an unprecedented scale. In many regions of Poland, growers are observing this phenomenon. read more

Pacific Trellis Fruit Company, the owner of the Dulcinea® Brand, has announced a long-term joint venture agreement with Desert Ghost, a farming entity based in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, owned by the Carrillo family from Caborca. The Carrillo family also owns UVEX, a major table grape operation in Caborca. read more

Ze względu na wzrost temperatur w ciągu ostatnich kilku dni, organy regionalne takie jak Rząd Andaluzji zalecają podjęcie skrajnych środków zapobiegawczych w celu kontrolowania rozprzestrzeniania się szkodnika pomidora – gąsienicy Tuta absoluta, ponieważ obecne warunki meteorologiczne są dla niej idealne. read more

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Radio MisSalad is the new format created by L’Insalata dell’Orto, one of the main Italian players in the fresh-cut produce sector and the first European producer of edible flowers, to establish a direct connection between the protagonists of the fruit and vegetable supply chain. It is an original space, conceived as a read more

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Terra Natura International (TNI) is celebrating a special occasion: on June 1st, the company marks its 20th anniversary. Since 2005, TNI has been facilitating direct connections between growers and retailers. Its goal is to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables as efficiently as possible, straight from the greenhouse to the store. read more

In 2024, Spain exported 674.43 million kilograms of tomatoes, which is 17.98% more than the 571.67 million kilograms it exported in 2023. On the other hand, tomato imports decreased by 12.1%, totaling 209.72 million kilograms, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from ICEX and the Tax Agency. read more

The Peruvian Association of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters (ProHass) has announced a 20% reduction in its export projections for the 2025 season, compared to what was originally anticipated in March. According to a statement by José Antonio Castro, president of ProHass, the new estimate is 655,000. read more