The year 2026 is expected to be a complex and uncertain one for the European fruit and vegetable sector. Stefano Lo Casto, the owner and sales director of the Italian company Lo Casto Srl, describes the situation and examines the market, which is heavily impacted by unpredictable climate events. read more

Coliman Bananas held an opening ceremony to celebrate the beginning of operations at its new banana and papaya ripening distribution center (CEDIS) in the state of Chihuahua. This initiative is a result of a strategic partnership with Medfrut, a fruit and vegetable distributor in the region. This endeavor is significant for Coliman, a company. read more

Quality, sustainability, varietal innovation. With these fundamental principles, Apofruit Italia will participate in Fruit Logistica 2026 (Hall 2.2, booth A-40) with a wide range of products 100% made in Italy. An important novelty will be the Italian avocado project, currently in progress. read more

Dietary fiber concentrates derived from vegetables, particularly artichoke and carrot, have significant prebiotic potential. They can enhance gut microbiota by increasing Bacteroidetes. These microorganisms ferment fiber and increase the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which are important for... read more

The South African stone fruit sector is demonstrating ongoing coordination between export operations and adherence to social and environmental standards as the 2025/26 season advances. Preliminary compliance data from the current stone fruit season suggest that producers are meeting the necessary requirements. read more

In recent years, Fruity Pack has experienced significant growth by concentrating on its specialization in convenience products. To further support this ongoing growth, Fruity Pack will be expanding its Rotterdam facility this year by about one-third of its current capacity, while also maintaining the existing infrastructure. read more

Dotychczas był to udany sezon dla truskawek na Florydzie. "Przed ostatnimi trzema tygodniami było bardzo dobrze" - mówi John Wilkinson z firmy Blazer Wilkinson Gee, LLC. "Między czasem sadzenia a pierwszą produkcją pogoda była dobra i wszyscy mieli dobre plony, które teraz są zakłócone". read more

Four Plantipp varieties have been awarded at IPM Essen 2026 in Essen. The international IPM jury has recognized Yucca 'French Flag' PBR, Clematis Amazing Tokyo, Cercis griffithii Blue Lagoon ('RAFMAR 1' PBR), and Ficus carica Fignomenal ('PT-DF-14' PBR) for their unique features and market appeal. read more

The avocado markets in Europe are predominantly influenced by limited supply due to unfavorable weather conditions in Spain and Morocco. In countries like Germany and the Netherlands, there are only enough avocados to meet the demand, as Spanish avocados are scarce and harvesting has been delayed, leading to supply constraints. read more

The severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have affected vegetable supplies. "There is really something wrong," says Pieter de Ruijter of 4Fruit Company from Ridderkerk. In Almería, for example, numerous greenhouses are underwater. "One cooperative had no power, another had..." read more

The beginning of February signals the end of the planting season for deciduous fruit trees in Greece. Only a few apple and almond saplings are left to be planted. However, this season, Indian buyers have purchased a large quantity of apples, leaving fewer for Greek growers. "There was a surge in demand for apple saplings. read more

BDA/Dorot Farm, a global exporter of fresh, sweet carrots, will launch its new campaign, "Eat Carrots Live Better", at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin. The campaign emphasizes the company's ongoing dedication to promoting healthier eating habits with top-quality, nutritious carrots. read more

With the grapes from the tail end of the EU season arriving in poor condition, most people were eagerly anticipating the start of the Southern Hemisphere grape season, as stated by John Fox from Pacific Produce. "The worries about oversupply from Peru/Brazil quickly shifted when the U.S. season was unexpectedly shortened," read more

At the beginning of a season marked by cold weather, rain, and strong temperature fluctuations, the Italian strawberry farming sector finds a crucial ally in the NSG - Nova Siri Genetics genetic material. In the main growing areas of the South, the varieties from the Italian breeding program are ensuring earliness. read more

Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for the Polish apple exporter Galster, says that the Polish apple season is currently ongoing, with exporters gradually taking stock from cold storage facilities. He also mentioned that the season has been relatively stable in the last two months, with regular shipments being made. read more

Tomra Food will showcase new optical sorting advancements at Fruit Logistica Berlin 2026, featuring a new blueberry optical grader and demonstrations of its LUCAi™ deep learning technology applied to various types of produce. The company intends to exhibit these solutions in action at its booth. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of Moldova organized a meeting with representatives from the fruit and vegetable processing sector to address existing challenges and outline key priorities for future development. Participants proposed enhancing state assistance for processing companies and... read more

Przejście burzy Kristin spowodowało wiele problemów w całej Hiszpanii z powodu ulewnych deszczy, burz śnieżnych i silnych wiatrów. W regionach przybrzeżnych i Condado de Huelva spowodowała znaczne uszkodzenia struktur tuneli i szklarni przeznaczonych do produkcji owoców jagodowych. To zdarzenie stanowiło poważną przeszkodę. read more

Ecuador has joined Brazil and CAF to launch a regional initiative aimed at improving the genetic resilience of the Cavendish banana against key pests affecting Latin America. The cooperation was formalized through a letter of intent signed by the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador. read more

Between 2022 and 2025, Ukraine allocated over UAH 1.12 billion (€28 million) in state grants through its support program for horticulture, berry production, and viticulture, as reported by the Ukrainian Berry Association. read more