After the initial tests that brought the Vipa Roma apple to Umbria for pairings with local excellence products, now the Val Venosta Fruit Cooperatives Association is relaunching the Applepairing project in the fruit and vegetable departments of retail outlets. read more

In 2020, analysts from EastFruit were the first to report that Peru had surpassed Chile to become the world's largest exporter of fresh blueberries, which was a significant surprise. Now, 5 years later, Peru has solidified its dominance in the global market both in terms of volume and value. read more

With Easter approaching and spring sunshine in the sky, the strawberry season is kicking off again in Belgium and the Netherlands. "You can see people transitioning from Spanish strawberries to local ones by the end of March or early April. It's been a long winter, but especially..." read more

Managing director John Gray of Angus Soft Fruits has released his Nuffield Farming report, which delves into how fresh produce growers can increase their presence in the value chain. read more

W ciągu sezonu 2023/24 marokański producent-eksporter Delassus zanotował eksport przekraczający 100 000 ton wysłanych do łącznie 57 krajów. Dzięki swojej ofercie pomidorów przekąskowych, cytrusów, winogron, awokado i kwiatów, Delassus nadal umacnia swoją pozycję na rynku globalnym - twierdzi firma. read more

As QS reports, referring to the BVL, Isomate CLR MAX IT (active ingredients: pheromones (E,E)-8,10-dodecadien-1-ol, (Z)-11-tetradecen-1-yl acetate, (Z)-9-tetradecen-1-yl acetate, dodecan-1-ol, tetradecan-1-ol) may be used from April 10th to August 7th, 2025. read more

Paraguayan producer Frutas de Paraguay exported 200 tonnes of persimmons to Europe in 2024, an increase from 130 tonnes the previous year. read more

Anton Rabe has been appointed as the new chairman of the board of directors, succeeding Anton Kruger, who had held this position since April 1, 2023. Rabe will be supported by Derek Donkin, who will assume the role of vice chairman. While Kruger was read more

Peru's plant health authority Senasa has announced that it is simplifying the procedures for exporting agricultural products like table grapes and citrus to Chile by implementing enhanced phytosanitary standards to promote trade. read more

Colombia's emerging blueberry industry is growing rapidly. According to data from Agrilink, the country exported over 628 tonnes of blueberries valued at US$3.3 million in 2024, a significant increase from just 13kg in 2016. read more

Despite economic challenges and decreasing cultivation areas, Minister of Agriculture Dr. Till Backhaus remains optimistic and calls on consumers to specifically choose regional asparagus. In Gülzow-Prüzen (Rostock district), he personally harvested asparagus alongside County Executive Sebastian. read more

This sets the 2024/25 season off to a great start, as the harvest is characterized by brightly colored fruits and a projected marketing rate of 72%. read more

With an eye on the upcoming Chinese New Year, producers, exporters, and other industry experts analyzed the results of this season to determine what could be learned from it in order to improve the chances of success in the next season. read more

The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (Shaffe) has sent a letter to US president Donald Trump expressing "significant concern" about the implications of the recently-introduced reciprocal tariff policy. read more

Due to a lot of sun in the north, there is no significant time difference between southern and northern Germany for the start of the strawberry harvest in the tunnels this year. In the cooler regions of Germany, the strawberry season begins about ten days later. read more

The Viaverda Pilot Center estimates that in 2024, potatoes worth 4.31 million euros will be produced in Belgium. This is the same as the previous year and slightly above the five-year average of 4.27 million tons. The 2024 harvest consisted of 235,000 tons of early varieties and 4.08 million tons... read more

It goes on to say: "The trade of fresh fruit is uniquely complex. It is shaped by seasonal and regional factors that require a well-functioning market to ensure year-round availability. Establishing supply chains and trade relationships takes time." read more

The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (Shaffe) has sent a letter to US President Donald Trump expressing "significant concern" about the implications of the recently-introduced reciprocal tariff policy. read more

The Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) has recently provided new lease offers to store tenants at the Melbourne Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market, marking the latest step in an ongoing negotiation between the market operator and its tenants. read more

Washington state's CMI Orchards has increased its operational presence by forming new partnerships for apples and cherries. read more