By plane or by train: Macfrut 2025 is connected to the whole world. There are many arrival solutions for the 42nd edition of the international fruit and vegetable supply chain fair that will make Rimini Expo Centre the global hub of sector relationships for three days (6-8 May 2025). read more

Brazilian grape exports experienced a decline in January compared to previous months, according to data from Comex Stat. The country exported 2,060 tons of grapes, which represented an 86% decrease from December 2024 but an 18% increase compared to January 2024. This was the highest export volume for January in. read more

The carrot market looks very different from the past two years. "I have been active in this market for 25 years, but the last two years have been exceptional," observes Kees Heegsma. "This year, the situation is completely different, and Europe is dealing with a well-supplied carrot market. Many... read more

HollandDoor is expanding its team by adding Jan Willem van de Pol, a specialist in soft fruits and substrates. With over 20 years of experience living and working in Italy, Jan Willem has assisted many growers in Southern Europe. Apart from traditional substrates, Jan Willem also has extensive expertise in... read more

Agriculture experts are forecasting a positive almond season in Spain following two years of below-average harvests. Almonds continue to be a major crop in the country, as Spain is the second largest producer of almonds in the world. Despite the increasing popularity of pistachios and other nuts, almonds still make up 85% of Spain's nut cultivation area. read more

The potato category still has room for growth, despite its well-established role in the consumption habits of Italians, as reflected in wide assortments and significant shelf space in GDO stores, as we highlighted yesterday (for more information, click here). read more

"We are conducting comprehensive research, and by 2026, field robots capable of automatically picking fruit will be made available for use in orchards. These machines will be suitable for harvesting almost all types of fruits. Kiwis have already been tested, and the final prototype will be available soon." read more

Jacques Beukes, Director of Marketing and Logistics for Modderdrift Grapes, acknowledges that South Africa's grape harvest will end earlier than originally anticipated. He admits that it's a positive issue to have due to the outstanding quality and berry weight of their grapes, as well as the complete absence of pests. read more

Po kilku sezonach powodzi i suszy, rok 2025 wreszcie zaczyna się dobrze dla kampanii nowych marchewek Ispica PGI - informuje Massimo Pavan, prezes konsorcjum odpowiedzialnego za promocję i ochronę tych marchewek. Massimo Pavan: "Zaczęliśmy zbieranie plonów" read more

The volumes of Italian Dori gold kiwifruit in Australia have been steadily increasing over the last few years, and this season appears to be strong in terms of quality and size. "We have experienced a more traditional summer this year. There hasn't been enough rain to get us wet since November, just a few." read more

"I'm a small wholesale store in my own right," laughs Jürgen Meinert, vegetable wholesaler and managing director of the company of the same name in the heart of Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland. About half of his turnover is generated by supplying regional, mainly owner-managed food retail stores. read more

Brazil's fruit exports have increased by 49% over the past decade, with data from Agrostat showing a rise from 733.2 million tons in 2014 to 1.1 billion tons in 2024. Despite slower growth compared to overall agribusiness, the sector underscores its economic relevance, especially given its. read more

HollandDoor is expanding its team by adding soft fruit and substrate specialist Jan Willem van de Pol. With over 20 years of experience living and working in Italy, Jan Willem has assisted many growers across Southern Europe. Alongside expertise in conventional substrates, Jan Willem also has extensive experience in... read more

The mango orchards in Khunti, India, are showing potential for a high yield this season, with abundant blossoms of Amrapali, Malda, Dasheri, and Biju mangoes. Experts suggest that favorable weather, including timely rainfall, could lead to a record harvest. However, extended dry conditions might impact the final yield. read more

The annual meeting of the European Contact Group on Strawberries began yesterday afternoon, bringing together representatives of producer associations, exporters, and government officials from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. read more

Aartsen Fruit and Vegetables is entering into an exclusive partnership with Fruitalyst, a citrus marketing and branding specialist based in South Africa. This agreement will allow citrus enthusiasts in the Benelux region to enjoy premium mandarins like ClemenGold, seedless lemons like LemonGold, and NavelGold... read more

Dla każdego kilograma borówek sprzedawanych w australijskich supermarketach używanych jest około ośmiu plastikowych pudełek. Średnio Australijczycy spożywają rocznie około 700 gramów borówek, co powoduje znaczną akumulację odpadów plastikowych. W odpowiedzi, plantatorzy borówek w południowej części Australii Zachodniej... read more

The price of hill garlic in Madurai and Dindigul districts has dropped to approximately $1.80 per kilogram, down from $4.20–$4.80 per kilogram last week. This sharp decline is attributed to increased garlic arrivals from Maharashtra and Ooty, which have flooded the market. According to Tamil read more

Wzrost temperatur w ciągu dnia w regionie hiszpańskiej Murcji przyspiesza kwitnienie drzew owocowych pestkowych. Drzewa zgromadziły wystarczającą liczbę godzin zimna przed rozpoczęciem zbiorów w kwietniu. Plantatorzy nadal inwestują w nowe odmiany, szczególnie plateriny, oraz. read more

Time for the first balance sheet for Enjoy Dolce Frutta, the European campaign of Op Armonia that promotes fresh fruit made in the EU, such as strawberries, kiwis, clementines, nectarines, cherries, grapes, and mandarins. The first year has concluded, full of diverse initiatives and aimed at read more