Today, Friday, January 31st, will mark the end of the calendar of technical meetings organized by Agrintesa for its shareholder base. This annual event is a cornerstone of the technical support and assistance provided to producer members to improve their production levels. read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Organization (the DRC) recently announced its 25th anniversary in 2025 as well as jurisdictional expansion. During the June 2024 DRC Board of Directors (BoD) meeting, the BoD approved amendments to the DRC operating rules to eliminate the requirement that disputes. read more

Sezon ziemniaków w Egipcie rozpoczyna się w styczniu i trwa do początku lipca. Według przeprowadzonych badań kilku producentów, wolumeny w tym sezonie są wysokie, przewyższające te z ubiegłego roku - informuje FreshPlaza. read more

For 2025, Natura Nuova, a company from Romagna based in Bagnacavallo (RA) and specialized in the production of fresh fruit pulps and smoothies as well as plant-based products, renews its commitment alongside the European campaign "Zero Waste" promoted by Last Minute. read more

The production of apples in Italy, compared to the initial estimates, has been revised upwards by almost 10 percentage points, but this will not affect the marketing of certain varieties, starting with the Golden, which on the contrary, runs a serious risk of ending the season. read more

Droushia deputy mayor Sotiris Koupparis emphasized the difficulties that banana farmers are encountering as a result of water shortages, pointing out that the complete extent of the impact has yet to be evaluated. Even with recent rainfall, Cyprus' reservoirs are only at a quarter of their capacity. Regions supplied by the Mavrokolympos dam also depend on the Paphos water supply. read more

Nigerian ginger, a significant agricultural export, faces challenges in the European market including ginger blight, market access barriers, and European sustainability standards. The Centre for the Promotion of Imports (CBI) works with Nigerian suppliers to establish relationships with local buyers. read more

Albert Bartlett, based in Airdrie, is collaborating with Warner Bros for an on-pack promotion related to 'A Minecraft Movie', which was released on April 4th. This is the brand's first on-pack promotion that includes both fresh and chilled potato ranges. The promotion includes Albert Bartlett Original Rooster and Butter Gold potatoes in the fresh section. read more

The lemon/lime production in Argentina for the 2024/25 season is forecasted to drop from 70,000 tons to 1.4 million tons due to unfavorable rainfall during the bloom period, affecting the quality of the fruit. Argentina is the fourth largest producer and exporter of lemons/limes worldwide, but its exports have been decreasing. read more

The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD), Hupacasath First Nation, and North Island College (NIC) have announced a partnership to offer a Greenhouse Propagation and Production course from February 18 to March 27, 2025. Discussions between the ACRD and Hupacasath First Nation led to this collaboration. read more

As the global demand for fresh produce continues to increase, air freight plays a crucial role in transporting perishable goods from Africa to Europe. Fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as other perishable commodities such as seafood and flowers, are regularly shipped to meet consumer demand in Europe... read more

Nadmierna podaż wiśni spowodowała gwałtowny spadek cen, wpływając na rentowność sektora. Tymczasem jabłka wykazały większą stabilność i możliwości rozwoju. "Ostatni sezon wiśni napotkał trudności z powodu dużej produkcji w Chile, która nasycała azjatyckie rynki i spowodowała...

The oversupply of cherries caused a sharp drop in prices, affecting the sector's profitability. Meanwhile, apples have shown greater stability and opportunities for expansion. "The recent cherry season faced difficulties due to Chile's high production volume, which saturated Asian markets and caused... read more

After storm Gabri hit southern Italy, specifically Sicily and Calabria, fields of new potatoes in the Syracuse countryside were closely monitored, as their season is set to begin in mid-March. Tonino Zito, the sales manager of Soc. Agr. Zito & Co located in the Syracuse province, oversaw this process. read more

This season marks 5 years since Magnus Kahl Seeds BV was established in the EU. "Before the establishment of Magnus Kahl Seeds BV, the European market was served from our Australian headquarters for 15 years. Having a manager, office, and warehouse in Europe over the past 5 years has been a significant step." read more

Everything is ready at CSO Italy for the upcoming appointment with the 2025 edition of Fruit Logistica, scheduled in Berlin from February 5th to 7th. About forty exhibiting companies will be part of the collective ITALY, located as tradition in hall 2.2, which, with its 1,000 square meters of space, will... read more

When a company talks about wanting to dominate the global banana supply, it evokes images of a heartless, profit-driven corporation that will go to any lengths to increase profitability. read more

Fresh Focus Berry is your essential guide to the international soft fruit business. read more

The Dutch organic supplier Eosta stated that it is excited about the upcoming arrival of the first organic pears from Argentina, despite the fact that there are currently enough stocks available in Europe. read more

More understanding from consumers and appreciation from politicians could significantly improve the future of supermarkets and the fruit and vegetable sector. But independently of that, how are things looking at the German fresh markets? The Fruchthandel Magazin has covered this. read more

Dołącz do największych nazwisk w branży jagodowej na Fruitnet Berry Congress, najważniejszym na świecie wydarzeniu poświęconym międzynarodowej działalności w dziedzinie miękkich owoców, które odbędzie się w Centrum Konferencyjnym Ahoy w Rotterdamie w dniach 13-14 marca. read more