Ventura, a historic Italian brand of dried fruit for almost 90 years, confirms its participation in Tuttofood 2025 along with the other brands Maama and Sunsweet, the latter distributed exclusively in Italy by Madi Ventura. Three brands of dried fruit and chocolate with unique positioning. read more

The Dutch fruiting vegetable season started off well with favorable pricing, but in recent weeks, prices have been under pressure due to the increasing volumes of almost all products. Ruud den Boer, commercial director of the grower cooperative Oxin Growers, provides an overview of the situation. "The first cucumbers from read more

Od początku kwietnia tego roku, ukraiński rynek buraków stołowych doświadcza stabilnego wzrostu cen, wywołanego gwałtownym wzrostem aktywności handlowej, według analityków projektu EastFruit. Producenci informują, że popyt na warzywa korzeniowe na Ukrainie osiągnął szczyt.

Since the beginning of April this year, Ukraine's table beet market has been experiencing a steady price increase, triggered by a sharp surge in trading activity, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Producers report that demand for root vegetables in Ukraine has reached a fever. read more

Farmers in Colombia, the fifth-largest banana producer globally, are aiming to increase their exports to the European Union, motivated by the financial advantages of selling to this market, as stated by an industry leader. Colombian bananas command a premium in the EU because of their sustainability practices... read more

Pacific Trellis Fruit, the company behind the Dulcinea® brand, is launching a new range of premium melons: Dulcinea Pure Perfection™ Melons. This selection of top-quality melons is aimed at enhancing the consumer's eating experience with exceptional sweetness, texture, and juiciness. "We are... read more

"With this collaboration, both cooperatives aim to highlight Belgian blueberries and ensure that this local quality product receives a prominent and visible place in the offerings of Belgian retail, wholesale, and specialty stores." read more

The analysis by FreshFruit Peru shows that the average price per kilogram has slightly increased to 0.87 US dollars, 3% more than in the same period of the previous year, helping to partially offset the lower quantity. read more

During Holy Week (Week 16), strawberries are the most advertised fruit in German supermarkets. They are promoted 44 times, surpassing apples, which are in second place with 41 promotions. German strawberries are already being advertised as the primary origin six times. read more

In the first quarter of 2025, Peru exported 39,689 tonnes of bananas valued at US$34 million. This represented a 12% decrease in volume and a 9% decrease in value compared to the same period the previous year. read more

The Avocado Institute of Mexico (AIM) has launched an initiative called Path to Sustainability to promote environmental stewardship in the country's avocado industry. The initiative involves collaboration between members of the grower-exporter association Apeam and the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), with the goal of enhancing sustainability practices. read more

Morrisons and Asda have reduced the price of British seasonal vegetables to just 8p in time for Easter weekend roasts. read more

In line with the Easter festival, the asparagus harvest has started off well: Aldi Süd reaffirms its commitment to regional and seasonal produce by offering only white, purple, and green asparagus from Germany throughout the entire German asparagus season this year. read more

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has issued a statement urging the US administration to end the Tomato Suspension Agreement, which regulates the import of Mexican tomatoes into the US. The FPAA is also encouraging local growers to enhance their competitiveness instead of depending on tariffs. read more

Belgium's BelOrta and Hoogstraten cooperatives have announced plans to merge their locally produced blueberry volumes, which will be marketed centrally through BelOrta. read more

Especially organic farming is setting important impulses here by avoiding chemical-synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and by conserving natural resources. Municipalities can play a key role by increasingly focusing on these aspects in their canteens, schools, and daycares. read more

Especially organic farming is setting important impulses by avoiding chemical pesticides and fertilizers, as well as conserving natural resources. Municipalities can play a key role by promoting these practices in their canteens, schools, and daycare centers. read more

The first consultation round was informal in nature, during which the social partners discussed the current developments in the industry, as well as national and international geopolitical developments and the progress of collective bargaining in the Netherlands. read more

The producer of Honey Gold mangoes, Piñata Farms, has concluded the 2024/25 season with a high packout rate and fruits of excellent quality, as reported by sales and marketing manager Rebecca Scurr. read more

Australian Bananas has introduced an interactive activation at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, featuring a new 'Farm-to-Table' educational video. The goal is to establish a connection between children and where their food comes from. read more

After an early start to the season, Moroccan mandarins have nearly completed their shipping to the U.S., ending earlier than usual. "There is very little fruit, if any, coming from Morocco. Most of it has already arrived and been shipped to stores, so what remains will likely have quality issues." read more