The 2025 season opens in great style for strawberries grown between Val Venosta and Val Martello, in the heart of the Stelvio National Park. With a growing production, 900,000 new plants ready to bear the first fruits, and an early harvest, it marks the beginning of a read more

The horticultural sector in Moldova has faced difficulties in recent times due to late frosts, with over 8650 hectares of orchards being affected, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry. IPN informs that apricot, plum, cherry, walnut, and apple trees have been significantly impacted. read more

Fruitnet Tropicals Congress opens its doors in the Hilton Old Town, Antwerp on 24 & 25 June. The event brings together key players from across the supply chain for a day of unparalleled discussion and networking. Highlights include: read more

The 2025 cherry harvest expectation at Elbe-Obst is significantly higher than last year, as in 2024 there were about ten cold days during the blossom period. This year, there was only one cold weekend during the pollination phase of late blooming varieties, so... read more

The reason for the work stoppage was concerns about the proposed social security reforms, especially Law 45, which regulates pension benefits for rural workers. The strike has already cost Chiquita an estimated $75 million and has had a negative impact on banana production. read more

He warned, however, that the increasing social unrest could undo the gains made in the past year if a political solution is not found and the unrest is not suppressed. Augura called for calm after farmers in week 23 as part of a nationwide protest. read more

The Panamanian banana workers unions Sitraibana and Sitrapbi have committed to removing the roadblocks in the province of Bocas del Toro, bringing an end to a month-long strike that has severely impacted operations at Chiquita Panama, the country's largest banana exporter. read more

According to the latest data from Colombia's national association of foreign trade, Analdex, the country's fruit trade is thriving. In 2024, Colombia exported 2.6 million tonnes of fruit valued at US$1.82 billion, showing a 34.9% increase in value and a 26.9% increase in volume compared to the previous year. read more

The members of the Banana and Plantain Exporters and Growers Cluster of Ecuador - AEBE, Acorbanec, Agroban, the Chamber of Agriculture of the Second Zone, Asoexpla, and the Commission for the Associativity of Small Producers, along with the participation of the following associations: Fincas El Oro. read more

Due to the initially cold nights and drought stress, the rhubarb crops did not grow as strongly as in other years, which is why prices remained high initially. In mid-May, much-needed rainfall finally reached the crops in some regions. However, the restrained... read more

Zwiększona produktywność doprowadziła w ubiegłym roku do nowego rekordu wysyłek bananów z Kolumbii, a trend wzrostowy utrzymuje się w pierwszej połowie 2025 roku - powiedział Emerson Aguirre, prezes stowarzyszenia bananowego Augura. read more

The banana export industry in Ecuador has responded to claims that workers are experiencing a "severe and worsening global crisis" that will lead to a serious erosion of their rights worldwide. read more

The campaign deliberately portrays the German cherry as a superhero among fruits – with short distances, unique flavor, and local origin. read more

During the conversation with Jo Lambrecht, the commercial director of the Belgian cooperative BelOrta, the moderator first gains insight into the working methods of a leading provider that prioritizes operational efficiency while also engaging with local markets. read more

Central Food Retail's head of produce, Chairat Petchdakul, City Fresh Fruit deputy CEO Wongsakorn 'Bill' Chatamornwong, and Platinum Fruits CEO Natakrit Eamskul are among the impressive line-up of expert speakers for the Asia Fruit Logistica Thailand Meet Up, scheduled to take place on June 25, 2025. read more

Chairat Petchdakul, Head of the Fruit and Vegetable Department at Central Food Retail, Wongsakorn 'Bill' Chatamornwong, Deputy CEO of City Fresh Fruit, and Natakrit Eamskul, CEO of Platinum Fruits, are among the speakers at the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA Thailand Meet Up, which will take place on June 25, 2025. read more

Murdock, who served as the head of the company he founded advocating for the life-extending effects of fruits and vegetables and later established the David H. Murdock Research Institute to support research in the fields of health, nutrition, and agriculture, was seen as a visionary. read more

The evolving trade dynamics have opened up a beneficial opportunity for South African apples and pears in India, driven by popular varieties such as the South African full red Gala and BigBucks, which are sold under the Flash Gala brand. read more

A key to successful crop production is correctly managing fertilizers. Nutrient Management Level 1 is part of the award-winning Greenhouse Online Training program offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension (UF). Join the over 1100 growers from around the world who have successfully completed it. read more