Fruit Attraction 2025 will take place from 30 September to 2 October at IFEMA Madrid. Now in its 17th edition, the international fruit and vegetable trade fair is set to expand its exhibition area and introduce a revised hall layout and sector-based distribution. Organized by IFEMA MADRID. read more

The upcoming frost this weekend necessitates the protection of plantations. It's advisable to cover strawberries and raspberries with agrotextiles to shield them from temperature drops. Where to buy agrotextiles and which fabric to choose? We have checked the prices.

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The tariffs imposed by Trump will not have a major impact on fruit and vegetable exports from Turkey to the United States, as these exports are minimal. However, Yigit Gokyigit from Alanar believes that the current political situation could create opportunities for exports to Canada. read more

Spade consumption has dropped worryingly in Europe, especially among younger consumers, while mandarin consumption is only slightly down, and lemon consumption is holding steady. How could this situation be reversed? This was one of the most talked about topics in the recent Fruitnet Citrus. read more

Growers and shippers are preparing to switch lettuce supply from one region to another. Fresh Avenue will make the transition during the weekend of April 12th. "The plantings in Salinas, California were done on schedule. Some years, weather conditions such as rain can disrupt the planting cycle, but this time everything went smoothly." read more

Braving the thunder, Hans Meiring has sat under nets during hailstorms to see its reaction to the pelting stones and its accumulating weight: he consults in the fruit and vegetable industries in the central Highveld, a high-altitude area at high risk of hail, battering the hard structure. read more

Preparations for PotatoEurope 2025 are progressing steadily. In early April, demonstration fields were planted under favorable conditions at the Open Crops site of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in Lelystad. Jacob de Jong, farm manager of the WUR business unit, oversees the 25 hectares of... read more

In the first days of April, we are meeting with Agata Kawecka from Yara Poland company to discuss the raspberry fertilization program for raspberries grown in soil in a plastic tunnel. In tunnels where the raspberries have been properly prepared for wintering and the plants have not been damaged. read more

Jolanda Wijsmuller, who is currently active independently in the market after working at Bayer for many years, provides an overview on LinkedIn regarding the active substances available in the EU for controlling fungi, insects, and weeds based on their origin: synthetic or natural. read more

The Consortium of Red Orange IGP will be among the international guests at the second edition of the International Citrus Fair, taking place in Menton, on the French Riviera, from today until April 6th. This event is becoming a reference point, despite being so young, for another European market. read more

The campaign for Angys pears, produced and distributed exclusively in Italy by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, continues to be appreciated by consumers and is supported by initiatives in-store and on social media. This year, Angys pears can be enjoyed until late spring. read more

With trade windows becoming shorter, tariffs becoming more restrictive, and increased competition from global rivals, the mango and grape export market is facing a critical juncture where each logistical choice can determine the outcome between success and failure. Grand Valle, a company based in San read more

Afrucat, Assomela, ANPP and ANP, gathered on Wednesday in Avignon for the apple and pear contact group of the Joint Committee of the Southern Zone, discussed three points that will determine the future of apple and pear production in Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal, and thus food sovereignty. read more

In early March, a sudden change to summer-like temperatures after a cold February led to a quick blooming of different stone fruit trees. read more

In early March, there was a sudden change to summer-like temperatures after a cold February, which led to a quick blooming of various stone fruit trees. read more

Donald Trump's upcoming tariffs will significantly affect the international trade of fresh fruits and vegetables, but the limited quantities shipped by the EU to the US imply that it may not have as immediate and severe consequences as past trade disputes. read more

The Catalan fruit association Afrucat and the Italian and French apple and pear organizations Assomela and ANPP have warned that EU sustainability rules are jeopardizing Europe's food sovereignty. read more

The Terminal Muelle Sur (TMS) at the Port of Callao handled agricultural shipments worth US$3.666 billion (FOB) in 2024, including flagship products such as avocados, grapes, and blueberries, according to DP World. read more

The Terminal Muelle Sur (TMS) at the Port of Callao handled agricultural shipments worth US$3.67bn (FOB) in 2024, including flagship products such as avocados, grapes, and blueberries, according to DP World. read more

The Spanish strawberry association Freshuelva has announced the preliminary results of its pilot clinical trial with the University of Huelva (UHU) regarding the potential benefits of strawberry consumption for the menstrual health of young women. read more