"Despite increasing international competition from regions such as India, Asia, and the USA, consumer demand for avocados in Germany remains unbroken," observes Felix Sperl, product specialist at the long-established Hamburg-based company COBANA. "The consequences of climate change, above all read more

The radicchio season is looking very complicated/ difficult this year. Roberto Bolla, the owner of "Bolla Ferdinando," one of the major players in the Italian radicchio and brassica sector, reports that: "Despite having good areas allocated to these vegetables, yields per hectare are very low due to the rainfall." read more

Approximately 500 square meters in size, with a varied representation of industry organizations, companies, Consortia for the protection of Igp/Dop products, and producer organizations. At Fruit Logistica, in the heart of hall 4.2 (booth A20-A23-A30-B30), the Italian Fruit Village will be present. read more

In the fruit and vegetable section of the Leclerc store in Drumettaz (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), managed by Benjamin Genovese, the newest member of the citrus family, the Banzzai mandarin, is prominently displayed alongside the well-known Newhall orange and Sicilian red mandarin. read more

The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has reignited the debate on protectionist trade policies and potential tariffs that could be imposed on European imports. This is a concern for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector and the corrugated cardboard packaging industry. read more

Fruit Attraction, an event organized by Ifema Madrid and Fepex, will celebrate its 17th edition from September 30th to October 2nd, 2025. With the slogan "Discover the essence of the sector", the leading international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector is now open for registrations for companies from all over the. read more

The robot was created as part of a project funded by EU funds and implemented by a five-party consortium. The main idea was to improve the quality of blackcurrants by reducing the use of plant protection products through selective spraying technology. read more

Wauwiler Champignons AG partnered with the startup MycoSense to develop an AI-supported harvesting aid called 'Spotlight'. This technology recognizes the correct mushroom size and highlights it with a colored light spot. The advantage of Spotlight is that it boosts the pickers' harvesting performance by 30%. read more

Nador Cott Protection S.A.S., a company specializing in scientific research and development and holding the intellectual property rights for the Nadorcott mandarin under UK Plant Breeder Right, has started legal action against nine major UK retailers for unauthorized sales of the fruit. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. has expanded its diverse sourcing strategy to ensure a continuous supply of ripe avocados and mangos to the UK and European markets throughout the year. In the past year, the company has incorporated over 8 new sources into its global sourcing network to meet the increasing global demand for avocados and mangos. read more

With the Shopping Bag, the weekly service provided by BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, it is possible to save money while grocery shopping, always choosing seasonal fresh products. The most recommended fruits and vegetables for this week are... read more

The Lobesia botrana, known as the grape berry moth, is one of the main phytosanitary problems in vineyards worldwide. This insect can cause significant damage to both the quantity and quality of grape production, negatively impacting profitability. read more

In 2024, Hong Kong experienced a trend in its kiwi fruit imports, with a volume of 11,000 tons, representing a 21.8% decrease compared to the previous year. However, the total import value reached $49 million. Over the decade from 2014 to 2024, kiwi fruit imports into Hong Kong grew at an annual rate of. read more

The pome fruit season has started with low demand currently, but stocks in storage are being released gradually, helping to maintain market balance. The average prices of apples are slightly higher than last year's prices due to various factors. read more

Pear exports from the Northwest have significantly decreased. Ed Weathers from Duckwall Fruit mentioned that historically over 30 percent of the D'Anjou pears crop is exported. However, this season, the export volume has considerably dropped, mainly due to costs. "We are also prioritizing the protection of that fruit." read more

Wholesale markets are investing in digital solutions to expand their customer base, starting with retailers who demand more services. This has led to the creation of a B2B marketplace for the Cagliari market. The project is spearheaded by Marco Biasin, born in 1991, who is the technical lead. read more

In 2024, Uzbekistan exported 33,000 tons of plums worth $26.5 million, according to the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan. This represents an 18.5% growth in export value compared to 2023. The primary market for Uzbek plums was Russia, which accounted for 20,700 tons. read more

Reaching mid-January, we are getting into the heart of the kiwi campaign. To take stock of what has happened so far and future prospects, we interviewed Mauro Laghi, General Manager of Alegra (pictured above): "First of all, it must be said that the scenario..." read more

Po długotrwałym spadku na rynku gruszek, w ciągu ostatnich dziesięciu dni zanotowano wzrost popytu na gruszki odmiany Conference - informuje Emanuel Sluis z platformy handlowej Service2Fruit. "Spowodowało to pozytywny wpływ na ceny, chociaż wzrost pozostaje umiarkowany. Obserwujemy, że handel... read more

Obecnie na Ukrainie obserwuje się trend zmniejszenia cen hurtowych ogórków szklarniowych, pomimo ograniczonej podaży od lokalnych producentów, zgodnie z analizami projektu EastFruit. Producenci sami twierdzą, że są zmuszeni do ustępstw cenowych ze względu na stosunkowo niski handel. read more