The global melon market is currently experiencing significant changes due to shifts in consumption patterns, logistical challenges, and the growing importance of product differentiation. With a rising demand for premium melon products, producers and exporters have had to adjust their strategies to stay competitive. Supermarkets are also adapting to these trends by offering a wider variety of melon options to meet consumer preferences. read more

The Italian Fruit and Vegetable Service Center (CSO Italy) has announced that the official launch of the promotional project dedicated to berries called "Berry Swing" will take place during the Macfrut 2025 fair in Rimini (6-8 May). This event is part of the "Berry Area" conference. read more

The international market in early 2025 has experienced significant decreases in orange juice prices, driven by poor quality and low demand caused by high prices. The May 2025 contract at ICE Futures recorded a 20.6% drop in March and a 42.8% decrease for the year, closing at 276.45 cents per pound as of. read more

The Bolognese Consortium of Quality Italian Potatoes once again promoted the values of sports and a healthy (and tasty) diet. This time they did so by inviting Elena Spisni, a native influencer from Bologna known for "bastachesiapasta," to the Selenella Club. read more

Najnowsze dane rynkowe ujawniają znaczące zmiany cen dla różnych kategorii produktów rolnych, jak wynika z porównania bieżących i poprzednich średnich cen tygodniowych. W przypadku jabłek (inne w środku sezonu), średnia cena wzrosła z £1.10 do £1.37, co odzwierciedla wzrost o £0.27 lub zmianę o 25% w skali tygodnia. read more

W eksportze peruwiańskich karczochów w lutym tego roku odnotowano spadek w porównaniu do tego samego miesiąca poprzedniego roku. W lutym 2025 roku Peru wyeksportowało 3 002 ton karczochów o wartości 7,62 miliona dolarów. Stanowi to o 0,2% mniej pod względem objętości i o 15,4% mniej pod względem wartości niż w lutym 2024 roku, co jest wynikiem spadku eksportu. read more

Recent research in Spain is investigating the potential of edible mushrooms as a substitute for salt in meat products. Excessive salt consumption has been linked to cardiovascular risks, with processed foods, such as meat, being a major contributor to daily salt intake. The meat industry is currently facing the challenge of finding healthier alternatives. read more

The vertical microgreen farm established in Kyiv, Ukraine, by partners Oleksandr Bilyak and Roman Mykhalevych has been operating since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, continuously improving its technologies, reports EastFruit. read more

The IGP Red Orange Consortium is among the partners of the project "A Concentrate of Fresh Energy", an initiative promoted by the MAAS of Catania (Sicilian Agro Food Markets) which focuses on food education and promoting healthy lifestyles among young people. read more

At Staay Food Group in Venlo, both the Dutch greenhouse strawberry season and the asparagus season started last week. Christoph Jöris, the product manager for soft fruit, mentioned that volumes are now increasing substantially. Nearly 90 hectares of land at Staay have been dedicated to strawberry cultivation. read more

At this time of year, the strawberry harvest in southern Italy should be at its peak. Unfortunately, the quantities of strawberries on the market in the last couple of weeks tell a different story. Indeed, growers have complained of low yields and find it difficult to fill orders. "Demand is read more

The PGRO has emphasized to growers that peas and beans remain a viable option for 2025, despite the disappointment following the government's sudden closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive. read more

The California Prune Board is educating consumers on the nutrient density of prunes and how they can be used to increase fiber intake as a convenient and satisfying snack, as well as a versatile cooking ingredient. read more

Brazil is the third largest fruit producer in the world, but ranks only 23rd among exporters. In this regard, Fruit Attraction São Paulo will once again play an important role in strengthening and promoting the sector's international expansion. read more

Describing the situation in southern Spain, Freshuelva, the Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, reported that recent weeks of rain and humidity have led to significant damage to strawberry production. read more

Peru is a leader in exporting this fruit, accounting for 58% of total shipments. Following behind are Fruitxchange with 12% and Dragon Fruit Export with 10%. read more

Local Dutch producers from Limburg, as well as producers from Belgium and Germany, ensure that the product is of high quality and always freshly harvested. Thanks to the cultivated farmland, Staay Food Group is able to offer its customers asparagus from its own fields just 24 hours after harvest. read more

Fresón de Palos, Europe's leading strawberry producer, has partnered with Disney to launch a new line of packs featuring the iconic Marvel superheroes. read more

Peruvian pitahayas are starting to establish a presence in the international market, as new data shows. FreshFruit Peru reported that shipments in January and February of this year reached 388 tonnes, totaling US$1.1 million. This represents a seven-fold increase in volume and a six-fold increase in value compared to the same period last year. read more

Las importaciones españolas de frutas y verduras frescas alcanzaron las 4.3 millones de toneladas en 2024, lo que representó un aumento del 6 por ciento con respecto al año anterior.

Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables stood at 4.3 million tonnes in 2024, an increase of 6 percent on the previous year. read more