Nie było żadnych niespodzianek w drugiej połowie ukraińskiego sezonu jabłkowego, jak przewidywał Volodymyr Gurzhiy z ukraińskiego eksportera jabłek USPA Fruit: "Moje prognozy na drugą połowę sezonu się sprawdziły. Rok marketingowy się jeszcze nie skończył, ale już możemy". read more

Eating an orange a day could do much more than strengthen the immune system: it could also help fight depression. This is suggested by a recent study conducted by researchers from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, which highlighted that read more

Prashant Gidwani, founder of Indian fruit importer Fresh Fruit Alliances, stated that lower domestic production has led to a high demand for apples in India. He also mentioned that the apple market in India has experienced growth, especially with increased domestic production from states like Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. read more

Orange trade continues to be active in the fields of Spain's Valencian Community, with prices remaining stable despite temporary slowdowns in harvests due to rainfall. "The season is progressing satisfactorily in both the fields and citrus marketing, with prices remaining stable and, most importantly, at acceptable levels." read more

Tennis is undoubtedly the sport of the moment, while blueberries confirm their place among the trendiest fruits on the shelves of grocery stores and in households. But how to combine these two seemingly distant worlds? The answer comes from Fogliati, a company based in Turin, which has created Tennisnack, a read more

Morocco is increasing its fresh raspberry exports to the United Kingdom, as reported by EastFruit. During the 2023/24 season, Moroccan traders shipped a record volume of berries to the UK market. In the first six months of the current season, exports reached 5.7 thousand tons, which is more than double the amount compared to the previous season. read more

Agriculture is unable to express its full production potential also due to a lack of active ingredients for phytosanitary defense. This is in essence what emerged during the Coldiretti Verona Hortifruit Consultation, which took place a few days ago at the headquarters on Viale del. read more

"The flagship products that define our brand include PGI Sicilian blood orange, PGI lemon of Syracuse, bitter orange, and a selection of refined citrus mix marmalades, all available in 360-gram jars," explains Sofia Mammana (in the photo), the young administrator of Agrisicilia, a family-owned company. read more

The Terp Squashpackers is expanding its production and trade of organic bulk pumpkins. The first tender for producing and supplying 600 tonnes of Amoro will be issued in March. Participation in Fruit Logistica in Berlin confirmed that more and more organic growers in the EU are switching to organic farming. read more

Water was the subject of conversation during a Fresh Produce Forum session on the first day of Fruit Logistica. read more

The export volumes of European vegetables to the US may not be huge, but imposing a 20-25% tariff on EU imports would definitely pose challenges for those looking to enter the US market. read more

South Africa has successfully obtained market access to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines after a decade of negotiations. Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen stated that this accomplishment is a major milestone for the country's agricultural industry, which will help to enhance its economic growth. read more

By the end of 2035, the market is expected to reach a volume of 5.8 million tons and a total value of 6.3 billion US dollars. Overall, there will be an upward trend in consumption in the EU over the next ten years. In 2024, banana consumption in the read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with The Nunes Company through its vegetable division, Mann Packing, to broaden the distribution of Broccolini. read more

The Fresh Seminar "Organic Imports of Fruits and Vegetables - More Security in Dealing with Bureaucratic Requirements" on March 20, 2025 provides an overview of the legally required import procedures for organic products. Participants will receive background information on the. read more

The weeks-long cool weather in the Mediterranean region has greatly affected the raspberry season. Especially the low night temperatures repeatedly delayed ripening, causing the supply to be scarcer than in other years. As a result, the demand from producers increased. read more

As QS reports citing the BVL, the plant protection product containing the active ingredient cyantraniliprole is allowed to be used in apple cultivation for the control of the apple blossom weevil beyond the current authorization. The emergency authorization for Minecto One applies for the period. read more

Based on two fruit fly species, researchers have discovered that even small differences in gene regulation can influence the development of eyes. This was the same gene, whose activation timing significantly affects eye size and therefore vision. read more

Bananas are an important export crop worth 11 billion US dollars annually and crucial for the economies of many countries. However, in just over half a century, 60% of the regions currently growing bananas will no longer be able to. read more

Sodexo UK and Ireland has released a nutrition report showcasing the collaborative efforts of its dietitians, nutritionists, chefs, and supply chain. read more