The global blueberry market is entering a new season with a significant redistribution of supply between different regions and increasing price pressure. In Europe, the early-season availability is mostly influenced by imports from the Southern Hemisphere, particularly from Chile and Peru, due to adverse weather conditions. read more

The MOF - Centro Agroalimentare all'Ingrosso di Fondi and the Municipality of Fondi have officially announced the new competition "Put a fruit under the desk" for the school year 2025/2026, aimed at students of the first degree secondary schools of the Comprehensive Institutes. read more

Imports of vegetables to Georgia increased by 26% from January to November 2025, according to data from the National Statistics Office. During the first 11 months of the year, the country imported vegetables worth a total of US$77.979 million, compared to US$61.751 million in the same period the previous year. read more

After many years of working outside the Netherlands, recently retired crop consultant Simon Voogt has visited greenhouse operations around the world. Despite his international career, he has remained closely connected to developments in Dutch horticulture and the future of the sector. read more

The global blueberry market is beginning a new season with a significant reshuffling of supply among different origins and increasing price pressure. In Europe, the early-season supply is mainly coming from imports from the Southern Hemisphere, particularly Chile and Peru, due to adverse weather conditions. read more

Buyers from eight countries are visiting Tasmania to review local fruit and vegetable production as part of the state government's Fresh Produce Buyer Visit program. Around 20 participants are touring production sites across the state, meeting growers and exporters, and reviewing cultivation practices. read more

The season for Greek strawberries started earlier this year than usual, thanks to favorable weather conditions. Despite some challenges, the fruits from Greece are gaining new markets this season, and prices are satisfactory for producers.

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The South Korean Customs Service has released the final full-year trade statistics for 2025, providing an overview of how South Korea's fresh fruit import market adjusted following the withdrawal of tariff-free import measures. In 2024, South Korea implemented near tariff-free imports for. read more

A frost event caused damage to tomato crops in villages like Kathha Saghraal, Kathha Misraal, and Kotli Rajgan in the foothills of Daman-e-Mahaar in Pakistan's Khushab district. The fields that were once yielding red and green tomatoes were impacted within a short span of time, with plants being affected. read more

The collaboration between Hazera and HM.Clause, both companies of the Limagrain Group, will be featured at Fruit Logistica 2026, scheduled from February 4th to 6th in Berlin. At the shared booth (Hall 11.2, A-31), the two companies will present a joint vision of the fresh produce sector, based on... read more

Wholesalers of fruits and vegetables in the UK are changing the way they operate in response to cost pressures and increases in National Insurance, according to a new study. read more

The Spanish retailer Dia has announced that it will invest €180 million this year to finance promotions on a variety of products, with a particular emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

F.lli Orsero has launched a new product line called Duetti ('Duets'), as part of its strategy to offer consumers premium fruit and vegetable products with a distinct added value. read more

The Washington State Fruit Commission has announced the passing of its long-time president, BJ Thurlby, who died at the age of 60 on 10 January, following surgery for cancer. read more

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Peruwian garlic exports in 2025 ended with a positive balance in both value and volume compared to the previous year. However, the trade structure is still marked by a high level of geographical concentration. Total shipments for the year amounted to $48.2 million, an increase from $41.4 million. read more

The Marca fair in Bologna, which took place on January 14 and 15, was selected as the venue for the launch of a high-value-added product in the exotic fruits sector of national origin. On this occasion, Masseria Fruttirossi unveiled the prototype of the new raw and 100% Italian avocado pulp. Dario De Lisi, the read more

The benefits of fruits and vegetables have been discussed for decades by doctors, nutritionists, and agricultural experts. However, one key question remains unanswered for many people: how much do we actually need to eat for these benefits to have a real impact on health and life expectancy, rather than just being symbolic? read more

Lion Foods, a subsidiary of TOP The Onion Group, produces crispy fried onions for popular brands and private labels, accounting for 80% of crispy onion sales to Dutch supermarkets. The company used to stack everything manually, but now has five Verbruggen palletizing machines delivering neat, read more