At the last meeting of the Agriculture and Rural Development Commission on February 4th, the voice of beekeepers resounded loudly. They gathered from all over Poland to Warsaw to declare cooperation between the beekeeping community and orchard farmers, not only

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Three projects to promote the authentic value of apples, their peculiar characteristics, and their nutritional properties. Three initiatives designed to promote well-being through mindful consumption. The Melinda Consortium is presenting them at Fruit these days. read more

Morocco has significantly increased its onion exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a report by EastFruit. In 2024, Moroccan exporters sent more than 5,500 tons of onions to the UAE, with a total value of $1.1 million, marking a new record in trade relations between the two countries. read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, Ukrainian farmers have not been able to avoid a decrease in potato prices. Despite relatively stable prices for two weeks, experts observed that many producers are now compelled to reduce their prices this week. read more

A few days ago at the Messe Berlin trade fair grounds, Fruit Logistica 2025, the leading trade fair for the global fresh produce sector, kicked off. The event, which takes place annually and concludes today, has seen the participation of over 2,600 exhibitors from across the globe. read more

In the last fifteen years, 200,000 hectares of orchards have been lost, with the cultivated area for fruits and citrus fruits falling for the first time below the threshold of 500,000 hectares. As a consequence of the reduction in the area, it is estimated that (they have been cut due to cessation). read more

Vog-Home of Apples celebrates its 80th anniversary. The first stage of the story, whose celebrations will take place throughout 2025, started at Fruit Logistica, where the Consortium retraced its long history through the steps that led it to become one of the realities. read more

On the management of climate risks, the provision of adequate tools for phytosanitary defense, and the recognition of fair income for farmers, a key component of the sector, the national fruit and vegetable sector, with a total export value of 10 billion, is at stake. read more

South Africa has a more than 130-year export history. Since the first peach delivery in 1892, the country has become one of the leading exporters of stone fruit. Today, 82% of the revenue comes from the sale of fresh fruit. read more

SWISSCOFEL and the Swiss Fruit Association have now announced this. The decrease in stocks in January of 7,937 tons is 8.35% higher than the five-year average of 7,325 tons. read more

The demand for small citrus fruits remains high in the 6th calendar week. At the Spanish marketing facilities, quantities are flowing steadily and prices are firm. There is little warehousing of goods. The varieties Tango, Leanri, and Nadorcott are being traded at similar levels. Spanish Orri... read more

Tavares has asked ginger and papaya producers in Brazil about their needs, with a particular emphasis on support through digitalization. The responses range from paperwork and time-consuming manual data entry to lack of transparency and inefficient communication. read more

The past twelve months have been "really bad" for the refrigerated cargo industry, says Philip Gray, Reefer Analyst at the consulting firm Drewry. In the shipping of chilled goods such as meat, frozen foods, as well as fruits and vegetables, the entire system is facing difficulties. read more

Costa Rica: Pineapples for every taste and many new products read more

Zespri has announced that it is expanding its production of SunGold kiwifruit in the Northern Hemisphere. read more

At the beginning of the year, there was a lack of capacity for processing in certain areas. Reports vary depending on the batch, with some batches being of excellent quality, while others are of weaker condition requiring a significant amount of sorting. read more

Despite challenges such as cold snaps in the spring and the spread of Citrus Greening disease, the report forecasts further growth in the 2024/25 season. China's orange production is expected to reach 7.62 million tonnes in the 2024/25 season (November to October). read more

On the 1,400 square meter stand, customers and visitors from all over the world can get information about products and innovations. The importance of the trade fair and the BVEO's presence was highlighted by a high-profile tour featuring several presidents and CEOs. read more

The year 2024 has impressively shown the impact that weather conditions have on yields and the marketing season for fruits and vegetables. Particularly significant were the frost events in the last week of April. Every growing region in Germany reported damages, ranging from apples to berries. read more

A matchmaking event for Thai exporters and international customers has resulted in over Bt2bn (US$59mn) in sales of fresh fruit. read more