"If, in the European winter, you crave a wonderfully ripe mango, you quickly end up with flown-in fruit," says Matthijs Ahsman. He and Sam Gielen founded and own Frutos Tropicales Europe (FTE), a young Dutch company that imports tropical fruit. "The difference is in the flavor. When standard sea

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A discovery destined to open new perspectives for cherry cultivation, and more generally, for temperate fruit cultivation. Researchers from the Research and Agri-food Technology Center of Aragon (CITA) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) have... read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady jagody borówki amerykańskiej przeszły z produktu niszowego na jeden z najbardziej handlowanych świeżych owoców na świecie. Produkcja wzrosła z około miliona ton do ponad dwóch milionów ton, pomimo zakłóceń związanych z pandemiami, napięciami geopolitycznymi, ograniczeniami logistycznymi, wzrostem read more

Przetłumaczone zdanie: "The constant rains in south-eastern Spain over the last month have taken a toll on the supply of open ground vegetables such as brassicas, artichokes, and, above all, leafy vegetables, especially lettuce. "Between early December and early January, we've had many rainy or cloudy days," says. read more

European apple and pear stocks as of 12/1/2025 are higher compared to the previous year, despite increased movement compared to the same period last season. Stock levels vary greatly by country, which is influenced by differences in production, movement speed, and local demand, according to FreshPlaza. read more

The first table grape varieties, harvested since 17 December on the farms of JL Vlok Boerdery on the slopes of the Kasteelberg, have been in line with previous seasons. The impact of a very warm November is, however, expected to become more evident in the mid- to later varieties. read more

Dostawa pomarańczy na Florydzie jest stabilna. "W tej chwili pakujemy pomarańcze ananasowe i będziemy je pakować do pierwszego tygodnia lutego" - mówi Doug Feek z Feek Family Citrus, zaznaczając, że w połowie lutego przejdą na pomarańcze odmiany Valencia. To wynik dobrych warunków uprawowych w tym sezonie. read more

The fruit and vegetable export sector in Morocco saw an increase in shipment volumes between 2023 and 2025, while export revenues indicated a more stable market conditions. According to data from the Office des Changes and Morocco Foodex, export volumes rose from around 1.4 million tons in 2023 to nearly read more

NFU has issued a call for growers to join its Horticulture and Potatoes Board, to contribute to shaping the union's future policies and the industry's direction. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is reportedly taking full advantage of its new online customer claims portal, as part of a larger initiative in recent years to transition its enterprise resource planning from manual systems to fully integrated, cloud-based operations. read more

In July 2025, the chairman and CEO of Fresh Del Monte Produce, Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, used the company's second-quarter earnings call to issue a stark warning about an impending banana crisis. He highlighted the spread of diseases such as Black Sigatoka and TR4, which were causing an imbalance in global banana supply. read more

La Chambre Syndicale des Importateurs de Fruits et Légumes (CSIF) française a exprimé sa surprise face au décret publié par le gouvernement français le 7 janvier concernant la suspension des importations de fruits et légumes contenant des résidus de pesticides interdits dans l'Union européenne.

The French Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Importers (CSIF) has expressed its surprise at the decree published by the French government on 7 January concerning the suspension of imports of fruit and vegetables containing residues of pesticides banned in the EU. read more

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CN Seeds has appointed Kym Smith as Technical Sales Representative, strengthening the team as the business kicks off 2026 with fresh momentum. Kym joins CN Seeds with nearly a decade of experience in the vegetable seed sector, including roles with Hazera and PDM Produce. With a strong background read more

Klienci wybierają zdrowsze napoje z mniejszą liczbą składników, co prowadzi do zwiększenia zakupów świeżych soków w USA - zauważa FreshFruitPortal. read more

"In Rwanda, we specialize in supplying fresh French beans to the European market, with a focus on France," explains Gamaliel Ishimwe, an agronomist at Proxifresh Rwanda. Proxifresh is a Mauritian agrifood company that is deeply integrated into Rwanda's horticultural export industry. The company operates using a hybrid production model. read more

Colombia obtained approval to export fresh Hass avocados to Uruguay by completing technical documentation that demonstrates the quality and phytosanitary standards of Colombian fruit. The news was confirmed by the General Directorate of the Agricultural Service of the Ministry of Livestock. read more

At the intersection of multiple positive trends, the endive industry is facing the new year with optimism. Production appears to be in good shape and well-managed, with ample volumes and high quality. Additionally, consumption is on the rise, likely due to an initial boost. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced the notification of four new potato varieties developed by the ICAR–Central Potato Research Institute for seed production and multiplication throughout India. These varieties, including Kufri Ratan, Kufri Jyoti, Kufri Megha, and Kufri Chipsona-1, have been approved for release based on recommendations from the Central Seed Committee. read more

The Mazzoni Group will participate in Marca Fresh at Bologna Fiere, scheduled for January 14th and 15th, confirming their presence at one of the leading events for the Italian modern distribution sector. They will do so at booth CICO E58 in pavilion 19. The event represents an opportunity. read more