In Fondi, the heart of Lazio's fruit and vegetable production, the AgriPeppe cooperative is facing a challenging season but not without positive signs. President Luca Peppe, interviewed by IFN, provides an overview of the tomato campaign and announces the start of the Sweet pepper harvest. read more

The 2025 citrus export peak season in South Africa is expected to involve shipping approximately 171.1 million 15kg cartons of citrus. This sector is recognized as the country's largest agricultural export, highlighting the significance of efficient logistics, especially through improvements in ports and railways. read more

The now ongoing New Zealand kiwifruit season is in full swing for Zespri, and the company is approaching it with great enthusiasm. "The season in New Zealand has started off exceptionally well for Zespri. The outstanding quality of the initial Zespri kiwifruit and the increasing demand in Europe certainly..." read more

The supply of cherries from the Pacific Northwest appears to be higher than in 2024. "Our supply looks great," says Cat Gipe-Stewart, marketing director at Superfresh Growers®, noting that the company is responsible for about 17 percent of the Northwest cherry crop. "They are juicy, vibrant in color, and..." read more

The Zhytomyr region in central-northern Ukraine plays a significant role in fruit and berry cultivation, with plantation areas covering 4.4 thousand hectares, of which 4.0 thousand hectares are actively producing fruits. According to Agronews, apples, pears, and stone fruits dominate the production in this area. read more

Registrations have opened for an upcoming event that promises to be essential for those looking to stay ahead in the tomato industry. read more

Registrations have opened for what promises to be an unmissable event for those looking to stay ahead in the tomato industry. read more

This was reported by reefertrends, citing information from the Chilean Avocado Committee. According to the report, the volume was only surpassed by the 2009-2010 period, when the total harvest was 290,000 tons. The volume exceeded the original estimates due to favorable conditions. read more

Chilean avocado production reached 240,000 tonnes in the 2024/25 season, marking the largest crop in the last 15 years and the second-largest ever. Data from the Chilean Avocado Committee shows that only the 290,000-tonne crop in the 2009/10 season surpassed the results of this season. read more

Fera Science has introduced an innovative wireworm DNA barcoding test, aimed at aiding UK potato, vegetable, arable, and salad farmers in precisely identifying wireworm species. This initiative is crucial in safeguarding crops against increasing damage that has already resulted in significant financial losses for the industry. read more

The first cell, according to a report by vilt.be, is focused on the production of strawberries in a three-layer system. The second cell is designed for the cultivation of seedlings on tables. These indoor cells are part of a completely new research area that was launched at the end of March. read more

Adoración Blanque, President of the organization, provided information about the key aspects of the season, which is in its final phase and where the increasing production costs represent a major challenge for producers. "Labor costs alone account for 45%, in addition to that." read more

The harvest in Turkey is significantly smaller, but in Germany, more sweet cherries are being harvested. The effects of this are already evident in the promotional offers of the retail food sector. read more

Italy's largest fruit and vegetable producer organization, Apo Conerpo, reported a 13% increase in revenue to €489 million last year. Additionally, they experienced a 34% increase in sold volume to 968,742 tonnes, marking a recovery from the disastrous 2023 plagued by floods, frosts, and crop failures. read more

The blueberry is the fruit of summer joy - sweet, aromatic, and packed with healthy nutrients. And that from June to September. What's more, it's a champion of short distances. Because more than 10,000 tons are grown annually in German fields - and are almost exclusively turned into. read more

Valencia-based EuroVarieties Agronomic Management (Evam), the exclusive European licensee of the US-developed Early Pride mandarin variety, has become a partner of the Club of Protected Plant Varieties (CVVP). read more

South Australia has reversed its decision to ban plastic fruit stickers that was scheduled to take effect this September, as reported by the ABC. read more

Trade solutions provider, DiMuto, has announced that it was the first to introduce Indonesian raspberries to the Singapore market, unlocking a brand-new origin for berries in the region. read more

Trade solutions provider, DiMuto, has announced that it is the first to introduce Indonesian raspberries to the Singapore market, unlocking a brand-new origin for berries in the region. read more

Goa's agricultural scenery is changing, with the state making progress in floriculture and vegetable cultivation. During the recent Bankers' Conclave, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that Goa has significantly reduced its imports of flowers by 25% and is now exporting 10%. read more