Unaprosa will be present at the collective exhibition at Fruit Attraction in Madrid from October 8th to 10th, 2024. Four Producer Organizations will participate in the 16th edition, offering a complete overview of products, the latest innovations, and services related to the sector. read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has begun pre-commercial trials of red kiwifruit grown in Italy in a small number of stores in Belgium, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. will be introducing the Rubyglow® pineapple to the European market in early 2025. This unique pineapple variety features a red outer skin, vibrant yellow flesh, and a delicious new sweet flavor reminiscent of the Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet pineapples. The pineapple made its debut in China in January of last year. read more

Osiem eksporterów z Tanzanii finalizuje umowy na dostarczenie Wielkiej Brytanii 960 ton owoców i warzyw, o wartości około 2,8 miliona dolarów rocznie. Informację tę ogłosił Anthony Chamanga, dyrektor ds. rozwoju Tanzaniańskiego Związku Ogrodnictwa.

Eight exporters from Tanzania have finalized agreements to supply the United Kingdom with 960 metric tonnes of fruits and vegetables, valued at approximately $2.8 million annually. This development was announced by Anthony Chamanga, the chief development manager of the Tanzania Horticultural. read more

In northern Faryab province, farmers have reported an increase in grape production this season. Despite the higher yield, there has been a significant decrease in grape prices, with a reduction of over 50 percent compared to the previous year. This decline in prices has resulted in lower earnings from grape sales... read more

W roku 2005, EXP. Group została założona przez Emila Serafino, a jego działalność skupiała się na importowaniu tropikalnych owoców i warzyw z Ameryki Południowej do Stanów Zjednoczonych (USA). Banany, plantany, awokado, mango, kokosy, marakuja i guawa to tylko kilka produktów, którymi firma zaczęła. Ponad read more

Recent snow and cold weather in the Western Cape will not significantly affect the topfruit crops. In Ceres, pear orchards are currently in full bloom with an abundance of flowers. Even if half of the flowers were damaged by the cold, a technical manager states that there are still enough for a full crop. Additionally, he mentions that the cold weather is actually beneficial for the crops in some ways. read more

Almost 500 people, including farmers and entrepreneurs dedicated to tropical fruits, filled the Ifema Convention Center for the Avocado Congress held yesterday, on the eve of the inauguration of Fruit Attraction 2024. Organized by World Avocado

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Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. of River Falls, WI is recalling their 5-ounce packages of Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion sprouts due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems. read more

Organic apples currently account for 5 to 10% of the total market in Italy, a share that has remained fairly stable over time but with an expanding production area. In 2023, Italy reached a total area of approximately 9,000 hectares for the production of organic apples, representing a 5% growth. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe wybranych rodzimych produktów ogrodniczych w Anglii i Walii. Są to średnie zwykłych cen pobieranych przez hurtowników za wybrane owoce, warzywa i kwiaty cięte na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham, Bristol, read more

Bako Sweet is presenting its newest developments at the Global Produce and Floral Show. Visitors will have the opportunity to be the first to see Bako's new White and Purple Single Sweets and discover the brand's perspective on the future of sweet potato purchasing and consumption. read more

The small melon seed breeding company Superfruiter is working on another exciting project: developing a Superfruiter melon variety with an edible rind, weighing between 150-300g, that can be consumed like an apple. They are calling it the 'cherry melon' and believe it has the potential to revolutionize the fruit industry. read more

The heatwave in Ukraine this summer has had a significant impact on the country's agriculture, especially affecting vineyards and vegetable farmers. Despite producing large quantities of melon crops, farmers struggled to make a profit as prices barely covered their costs. This situation has also led to an increased variety of watermelon. read more

Noud Spetgens from Nesco, a Dutch company that grows and sells organic mushrooms in Europe, states, "It's currently stable, with no craziness, shortages, or overproduction." He also anticipates growth, mentioning that some Dutch supermarkets do not offer organic mushrooms yet. read more

In Georgia, during the current fruit harvest season, farmers have supplied 9,000 tonnes of non-standard apples to collection entities, generating revenue exceeding ₾2 million ($3.29 million), as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. Davit Tsitlidze, the head of the Rural Development Agency, read more

In Campania, the chestnut harvest is starting and the prospects are excellent. Forecasts that bode well for a sector that has been in full distress for some years. Last season, in the Irpinian area, the campaign was very disappointing due to a product loss of around 50%. read more

Avocado is the most popular exotic fruit. Its success comes from its peculiarity: unlike other fruits, avocado is mainly consumed as a vegetable, used in recipes rather than eaten on its own. read more

The internationalization format of Italian agri-food products, promoted by the Edamus Consortium, will occupy 256 square meters in the ICE area (HALL 3 STAND 3C07 / 3C00) from today until October 10th. There, it will showcase the best of Italian fruits and vegetables to international buyers. read more

Cachi in full countryside, originating from Emilia-Romagna and Campania. Good presence of pumpkin varieties, the latest arrival being Butternut. The production of Central Italian radicchio is about to end to make space for the Veneto product. Prices are very high for fennel and courgettes. Also on the rise. read more