Santàl launches Santàl Fruitz!, a new line of lightly sparkling non-alcoholic fruit drinks. The brand from the Lactalis Group, targeting the fruit-based beverage market, expands its portfolio by entering the aperitif world. A range of zero-alcohol products, read more

Morocco is rapidly becoming a key player in the global fruit and vegetable trade, as reported by EastFruit. Despite its arid climate and chronic water scarcity, the country has emerged as the third fastest-growing exporter of fruits and vegetables in the world, thanks to a resilient and read more

W Hiszpanii, nowe regulacje nakazują, aby szkoły włączały owoce, warzywa i ryby w swoje tygodniowe menu obiadowe. Ta inicjatywa, wprowadzona drogą królewskiego dekretu, ma na celu przeciwdziałanie otyłości dzieci poprzez ograniczenie spożycia smażonych i tłustych potraw. Szkoły są teraz zobowiązane do zapewnienia opcji wegetariańskich. read more

Fertilizing blueberries in the early stages of the season is a very important element in building yield and the health of the bushes. Dr. Michał presents several interesting and practical pieces of information regarding treatments that can be done on blueberry plantations at this time.

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Trendy clean eating habits in the United States are affecting consumer preferences in the fruit and vegetable industry. According to a recent study by LendingTree, organic produce is priced at a premium of 52.6% compared to conventional produce. Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree, stated, "We've seen a significant increase in the demand for organic produce in recent years." read more

On the occasion of the 42nd edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, scheduled from May 6th to 8th, 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre, ILIP confirms its participation as an exhibitor and will also be a protagonist in the new Berry Area as a Gold exhibitor. read more

In the Strawberry Farm operated by Farmer Truskawki, located in Mieszkow near Krakow, strawberry cultivation has been carried out for over 20 years, with the last five years being done in foil tunnels. In recent years, the farm has become one of the first in Poland where harvests begin. read more

Oishii has introduced the Nikko Berry, its third variety of vertically-farmed strawberries and its most budget-friendly option so far. Priced at $7.99, the Nikko marks a major cost reduction for the company, which was previously known for selling $50 punnets, indicating an increased ability to expand its premium indoor farming operations. read more

We conclude the analysis dedicated to perenella Gdo, after a first in-depth examination of numbers, exhibition spaces, and the origin of the varieties (click here for more details), which revealed a surprisingly high number of references - especially considering the seasonal period - in the read more

Popyt na owoce cytrusowe, zwłaszcza pomarańcze, nadal rośnie ze względu na niedobór podaży, co powoduje wzrost cen i sprzyja producentom, takim jak Argentyna, na różnych rynkach. W tym roku Nobel, argentyńska firma specjalizująca się w eksporcie mandarynek i pomarańczy, planuje eksportować. read more

Imports of fruits and berries to Kazakhstan reached a record level in 2024, with over 835,000 tons imported into the country, marking a 33.3% increase compared to the previous year. The total value of these imports was $455.7 million. A significant surge was observed in the import of apples. read more

Prudac is always looking for innovations - something fresh, unique, and unlike anything currently on the market. After years of research and development, Prudac is introducing: Mini Melon Honey Drops F1 Dara. What makes it special? Honey Drops F1 Dara is a compact melon variety showing read more

Dane z Global Trade Tracker ujawniają, że Turcja importowała ponad 1000 ton mango z Egiptu od lipca 2024 do lutego 2025 roku, o wartości 1,11 miliona dolarów. To odzwierciedla znaczny wzrost w porównaniu z poprzednimi sezonami, czterokrotny wzrost w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem i niemal ośmiokrotny wzrost w porównaniu z sezonem 2022/23. read more

The Jingold kiwi campaign in the northern hemisphere closed in the third week of March, with remaining sales for yellow and red-flesh kiwi until the end of the month. The green variety, on the other hand, is still in the commercialization phase and will remain available until volumes are exhausted. read more

The European market is driving demand for Brazilian tropical fruits, leading to seasonal price increases and creating new opportunities for exporters. The family business Sebastião da Manga, with over 500 employees and offices in Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands, has established a strong presence in the market. read more

The melon market is currently in a transitional phase. Overseas volumes are rapidly declining, while Morocco and Spain are preparing to start their seasons. Jacob Akatalan of MG Fruit in Ridderkerk takes stock: "The recent sunny weather has often led to strong melon sales, but that only works if read more

The first harvest of greenhouse cherries began on April 16, 2025, later than planned, due to the unseasonably cold weather in the past few weeks. "We had anticipated starting the harvest in early April, but the recent cold spells, frequent rains, and high humidity caused delays. read more

Assosementi is expanding its structure, welcoming horticultural nurseries and taking on the new name "Assosementi - Italian Association of Seed Producers and Nurserymen." The announcement was made during the national assembly of members held in Bologna. read more

Egyptian Valencias are very small, creating an opportunity for South Africa's early orange exporters. "Everyone's very optimistic, a lot of farmers are very positive that it'll be a good year," says Lavhengwa Nemaorani of Muka Tangi Farm, previously known as Easy Farm, in Tshivhilwi village. read more

Based at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Aptisens has emerged as a pioneer in cutting-edge ion-sensing technology. Dr. Roy O'Mahony from Aptisens stated, "We have created a handheld multi-ion probe to assist vertical and controlled environment farms in gaining a deeper understanding of nutrient dynamics." read more