An international B2B meeting program for the fruit and vegetable sector will be held on January 22 in Italy, under the format "International Business Meetings with Retailers." The event is organized by Fresh Food Leader and aims to facilitate structured, face-to-face discussions. read more

The Mazandaran province in Iran has been exporting various horticultural products to international markets during the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 21, 2025. As per Asadollah Teymouri Yansari, the Head of the Agricultural Jihad Organization of Mazandaran province, the shipments have read more

Nitrogen management is now one of the most complex technical challenges for professional horticulture. A crucial element for crop development, nitrogen, when present in excess in the soil in the form of nitrate, can become a critical issue both environmentally and economically. read more

By Week 52, packing had commenced in all five South African table grape production regions. A total of 22 million cartons (equivalent to 4.5 kg) had been inspected for export, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period last season. Exported volumes had reached 11.4 million cartons by Week 52, which was a decrease of 5%. read more

Dole Italia confirms its participation for the second consecutive year at Marca Fresh, within Marca by BolognaFiere. read more

"Rynek cytrusów wrócił do normalnego trybu w grudniu wraz z rozpoczęciem kampanii Tarocco," wyjaśnia Serena Scavo, dyrektor handlowy Il Girasole Soc. Coop. "Listopad 2025 roku był natomiast trudnym miesiącem ze względu na łagodne temperatury i obfitość południowoafrykańskich. read more

The Netherlands and Belgium are experiencing snowfall, while the traffic light colors are turning orange. Winter weather persists in both countries today, marking the sixth consecutive day. In the Netherlands, the Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management has advised working from home, and the NS railway company is... read more

In the uncertain climate that accompanies the beginning of 2026, fruits and vegetables confirm their status as the cornerstone of Italians' dietary choices. Fruits and vegetables are leading a structural change in domestic consumption, becoming a symbol of a table oriented towards health and well-being. According to read more

The supply of imported cantaloupe is good, depending on the source. "Our main farm in Honduras is currently at its peak in cantaloupe harvest. We have excellent supply, especially on the East Coast," says Justin Bootz from Legend Produce. read more

The dostęp do pomarańczy z Kalifornii jest dobry po zakończeniu zbiorów niektórych odmian sezonowych. "Przechodzimy teraz do odmian środkowego sezonu starych linii Washington, zwykłych Washington, Fishers i wiosennych nawałów" - mówi Jesse Silva z Kings River Packing, rodzinnego przedsiębiorstwa… read more

For U.S. retailers looking ahead to a high-demand year, Avocados From Mexico® has a straightforward message: the fruit is readily available, there is a strong size mix, and promotional programs are in place to meet demand at crucial times. Avocados From Mexico announced today that Mexican avocado imports. read more

The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched an investigation into the imposition of antidumping duties on fresh mushroom imports from Canada. This action follows a petition filed on September 16, 2025, by the Fresh Mushrooms Fair Trade Coalition and its members, who are domestic producers. read more

Tanzania obecnie eksportuje średnio 36 520 ton awokado rocznie, generując około 79 milionów dolarów rocznie. Kraj ten dąży do stania się czwartym co do wielkości eksporterem awokado w Afryce, ustępując Kenii, Etiopii, RPA i Maroku. Według urzędników, istnieją strategie mające na celu to osiągnięcie. read more

Niedawno Círculo de Empresarios przedstawiło swoje "Stanowisko" w sprawie sektora rolnego w Hiszpanii. Jednym z głównych punktów było stwierdzenie, że dzięki głębokiej transformacji ostatnich dziesięcioleci Hiszpania należy do najbardziej konkurencyjnych krajów na świecie. Círculo de Empresarios to grupa myślicieli. read more

Australian stone fruit imports are gaining momentum in India now that the South African season has wrapped up, with three airfreight shipments landed, says Mumbai importer Arun Uttamchandani of Pushpbhuj Impex. "We have mainly imported white nectarines and violet peaches so far. The season did not read more

Kontrolowane farmy wertykalne oferują indyjskiemu rynkowi truskawek sposób na zapewnienie ciągłego dostępu do wysokiej jakości produktów przez cały rok, pomimo tropikalnych przeszkód - mówi Harish Varadharajan, współzałożyciel Fragaria Fruits. "Indie mają problem z brakiem krajowego dostępu do wysokiej jakości produktów rolniczych, pomimo kosztów... read more

Bayer has announced the launch of Baya Solara, the first commercial strawberry variety from Bayer's De Ruiter brand. The launch is a crucial part of the company's strategic expansion into the strawberry market and follows Bayer's acquisition of the strawberry assets from UK-based NIAB in 2023. read more

The citrus farming campaign 2025/2026 of Apofruits is characterized by a continuous production that has been ongoing for many years and a growing focus on organic farming, which now represents the vast majority of the entire product range. Taking stock of the situation, on this occasion... read more

Cora Seeds will be present at Marca, scheduled on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 1G Stand E/6G). The Italian seed company will showcase several new products, including the "Malizioso" cocktail tomato, the "Corabell" midi plum tomato, as well as the range of "MaxiFresh" watermelons. "We are bringing new products to Bologna. read more

Despite a few minor logistical issues related to snowfall in some parts of France, the green kiwi campaign had a successful start this year for Vergers Cancel. "We are slightly ahead of the destocking plan," Alexandre Cancel explains. This is attributed to the fact that New Zealand... read more