In view of the upcoming holidays, La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service of BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with Consumerism Non-Profit, recommends the best seasonal products to purchase. read more

Avocado is a global product with an important trade role for the Netherlands. The country serves as Europe's gateway for avocados from overseas. Imports into the Netherlands have increased by a quarter over the past five years, reaching more than half a billion kilos. In monetary terms, imports read more

Bonduelle shines the spotlight on a cereal that has always been a protagonist on Italian tables: corn. With the contribution of nutritionist biologist Massimiliano Piolanti (click here to learn more), its valuable nutritional values are explored and its perfect nature is highlighted. read more

Technolgy plays a crucial role in ensuring quality and efficiency in the increasingly competitive agribusiness landscape. The Finnish company GRANLIDS APPEL has decided to invest in this progress, choosing the ICOEL-TOMRA technology for pre-grading and packing apples in their new warehouse. read more

Dole Italia will once again be a protagonist at the 42nd edition of Macfrut, scheduled from May 6th to 8th at the Rimini Expo Centre. An ideal context to enhance the company's identity and its latest communication campaign Doooolè! La Frutta col gusto esclamativo. read more

The municipality of Itatiba, located in São Paulo, Brazil, anticipates a persimmon harvest of approximately 5.2 thousand tons this season, mirroring the figures from 2024. The Municipal Secretariat of Environment and Agriculture confirms that there have been no major setbacks such as fruit abortion or hailstorms. read more

The plentiful and regular rainfall in the past few weeks appears to have alleviated the water crisis, leading to a new but still concerning situation compared to a year ago when crops were already struggling due to a significant lack of water. read more

The potato planting at Caledonia Potatoes in Perthshire, Scotland is progressing well. "We are about halfway through, which is later than some. In the last couple of weeks, conditions were sub-optimal, but we are now back on track," said Robert Doig from the company. "We are ahead of where we normally read more

According to the Food Foundation, fruit and vegetable consumption in the UK needs to increase by 86% to meet dietary guidelines. Expanding domestic horticultural production to meet this demand could potentially add £2.3 billion to the economy, create 23,520 jobs, and boost farm profits by 3%. read more

During a recent visit to a greenhouse, a dragon wing begonia plant caught my attention. It displayed symptoms of leaf distortion on the new growth, as well as mottling (irregular patches of light and dark green colors) and occasional necrotic (dead) patches. Leaf samples were collected and brought back for further examination. read more

Ethiopian flower producers have expressed concerns about the newly imposed U.S. tariffs and their potential impact on their flower exports to the U.S. market. Miserach Berhanu, who heads the Ethiopian Flower, Vegetable, Fruit, and Herbs Exporters Association, recently told local media outlet The Reporter that the 10 percent... read more

The past nights brought tough challenges for strawberry growers in the municipality of Warka. In the village of Hornigi, where we are implementing the Strawberry Inspirations project, the ground temperature dropped to as low as -4.2°C, staying below zero for over six hours. read more

The Spanish melon and watermelon season will begin with lower volumes than usual due to the impact of abundant rainfall in March, but a normal supply is expected from July onwards. Consumption of Galia melons continues to increase thanks to the commitment to their traditional flavor, while watermelon... read more

All pumpkins (whether giant, pie, or oil) have high nutritional and health values. Not only the fruits, but also the seeds (pepitas) and even the flowers are edible. read more

In the vast universe of Italian fruit and vegetables, there is a new team ready to save the world... or at least the shelves of the large-scale retail trade. They are called "The Heroes of Fruit and Vegetables" and they come directly from Vittoria, in the heart of agricultural Sicily. Leading them are not capes. read more

Pineapple growers in Vazhakulam, Kerala, are optimistic about a successful harvest after receiving beneficial summer rains. The local market sends out around 1,500 metric tons of pineapples daily to various parts of India. Although the majority of sales are within the country, accounting for 98% of the market, there is a rising trend. read more

Sorma Group, a manufacturer of post-harvest solutions for fruit and vegetable products, will be participating in Macfrut, the international fruit and vegetable trade fair, held from May 6 to 8 in Rimini, Italy. The company will showcase a variety of technologies that cater to the entire post-harvest process. read more

Morocco Foodex announced on Thursday that the Kingdom of Morocco has successfully unloaded its first container of citrus fruit in Japan. This marks Morocco's entry into one of the world's most demanding markets in terms of quality and traceability. read more

In the face of the upcoming raspberry blossoming period, proper fertilization and application of biostimulants are crucial to ensure high-quality yields. Therefore, we provide important recommendations that, when implemented on plantations, will help achieve optimal results in production. read more

W kwietniu 2025 roku informowaliśmy o rozpoczęciu zbiorów wczesnych cebul w Uzbekistanie. Dostępność gotowych do eksportu ilości oraz produkcji detalicznej na krajowym rynku spodziewana była około 15-20 kwietnia. Zgodnie z oczekiwaniami, sezon eksportowy dla nowego zbioru cebuli z Uzbekistanu. read more