"As we enter the first week of January, we can say that the Syracuse lemon season has reached its peak. The phenological phase of veraison is nearing completion, and the fruit has now fully acquired its characteristic yellow hue," says Silvia Magliocco, sales manager for Italy at PASAM Agrumi. read more

This forecast places the average yield as the third highest historically, although lower than the yields of 2023 and 2020, as stated in the latest Vegetable and Pulses Outlook report by the USDA's Economic Research Service. While the overall trend indicates stability, there are concerns about the growing... read more

During the holiday season, the wholesaler Les Halles du Verger, which celebrated its 1st anniversary last September, is focusing on exotic products. Ulrich Boisnay, the manager of Les Halles du Verger, reflects on the (short-lived) promotions of tropical avocados and chocolate oranges. read more

With 8 years of experience in yellow kiwi production, especially in Italy, the Peruzzo Group, led by Tony Saglietto, aims to develop its late variety SunLife (hy01). To achieve this objective, the company is introducing a turnkey solution for growers who are interested in starting. SunLife: a yellow read more

Since New Year's Day, the market for Chilean cherries has continued to underperform, with sales remaining sluggish. In previous years, the market typically experienced a downturn for 3–4 days after New Year's Day before gradually recovering. However, this year, weak demand has persisted for a longer period. read more

On January 9th, Intermarché and Netto, both part of the Les Mousquetaires group, announced a significant change in their sourcing strategy: they will no longer be buying apples from southern hemisphere countries like Chile and South Africa. Instead, they are strengthening their support for French producers. read more

Perfect stonefruit weather prevails in the Western Cape, and while plums are slightly smaller in size, their eating quality and Brix levels are superior to last year. Peaches and nectarines, being larger in size, typically make their way to the UK and Europe by mid-November, with plums following shortly after. read more

Agroponiente Group is all set to participate in the 2025 edition of the International Horticultural Trade Fair Fruit Logistica, which will take place at the Messe Berlin venue in the capital

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In Kathalia, Sonamura, monkeys are causing trouble for fruit and vegetable vendors due to habitat loss from deforestation and rubber cultivation. Troops of monkeys often invade markets and homes, stealing fruits and vegetables without hesitation. Vendors like Sridam Debnath and Shanu Paul have reported... read more

Starting from January 1st, 2025, an important obligation for the food sector has come into effect: the indication of the origin for shelled and dried nuts, such as hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, and dried figs, as well as for some fresh-cut products, including non-cultivated mushrooms, saffron, and... read more

The Assembly of Fruit, Vegetable, and Horticultural Regions (AREFLH) has announced the addition of two new members. AOP Europae, an Italian PDO, has joined the College of Producers, while SPPIOPO, the Polish association of greenhouse tomato and cucumber growers, has become part of the College of... read more

The 64th ASTA Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference will be held in Orlando from January 31st to February 4th, 2025. This yearly gathering brings together key figures from the global seed industry to exchange ideas, address challenges, and explore opportunities related to breeding and cultivating seeds. read more

Morocco has witnessed a significant rise in its avocado cultivation and exports, as data reveals that from October to December 31, 2024, the country exported 42,000 tons of avocados. According to FreshPlaza, the projection for the 2024/2025 harvest is approximately 90,000 tons, with plans to export between read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released its stock figures as of December 1, 2024, displaying the year-on-year (YOY) changes in apple and pear stocks in Europe and the United States. The data reveals regional trends, varietal shifts, and overall stock levels, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

This event is the most important meeting point in the middle of the winter season for the fruit and vegetable companies from Murcia, who come with the goal of "speaking with supermarkets, wholesalers, importers, and food processors, listening to them, and meeting their needs. read more

Germany, Great Britain, and France are the target markets for the new "delicious pears," with a particular focus on them, she reports to the Fruit Trade Magazine. In order to understand how consumers can be enthused about pears and what obstacles exist for this. read more

Asda has announced that it will donate the equivalent of one million meals at the beginning of 2025 as part of a new initiative called the "Winter Fruit and Veg Pledge" in partnership with FareShare and the Coronation Food Project. read more

"We are very excited about this partnership with Apricus Seeds and the possibilities to develop innovations together and deliver the best seed genetics to farmers," said Matthew Johnston, Global Head of Vegetable Seeds and Flowers at Syngenta. "Collaborating in the" read more

During the stone fruit seminar in December 2024, solutions were discussed – from a stronger focus on quality and freshness to addressing consumer price sensitivity. However, the journey towards a sustainably profitable market remains challenging. read more

As a long-standing partner of the fruit and vegetable industry, Lufthansa Cargo offers specialized logistics solutions focused on freshness, speed, and reliability. The cargo airline relies on state-of-the-art technologies and a global network to transport perishable goods safely and efficiently. read more