Po latach współpracy i wspólnej wizji rodziny Karniel i Giumarra oficjalnie połączyły się pod jedną jednostką: Grapa Global LLC, działającą pod nowo utworzoną Grapa Group. Ta strategiczna restrukturyzacja stanowi naturalny kolejny krok w długoletnim partnerstwie i zapoczątkowuje nowy etap. read more

Fragola Matera®, a brand belonging to the Nicofruit Group, has recently concluded the season with a celebration marking the shipment of the final punnet. This event confirmed all the expectations and positive feedback that the company had targeted for the 2025 campaign. Francesco Nicodemo, along with a few members of the packaging team, led the celebrations. read more

The tomato industry in Morocco is continuously challenged by adverse weather conditions and labor shortages, with 2025 being the sixth year in a row marked by drought. Despite these difficulties, Morocco continues to be a strong competitor in the EU market, especially in comparison to Spain. Morocco's export numbers remain steady and competitive. read more

Murcia is gradually becoming the main region for melon and watermelon production as the harvest season in Almeria draws to a close. Currently, the volumes are moderate due to the effects of the March rains on the initial blossoms, but it is anticipated that they will rise and return to their usual levels by the end of June. read more

For over a decade, Marco R. Butera has worked as a consultant specializing in the cultivation and technical management of berries, with a particular focus on blueberries, in various international production settings. His expertise extends across regions such as the Mediterranean basin, the Balkans, Asia, and the Middle East. read more

"This cherry season has been perfect so far: although production has not reached its full potential, quality is very high," This is just one of the thoughts that emerged yesterday, June 12th, during the Cherry Day organized by Alegra at the Agrintesa plant in Castelfranco Emilia (Modena) and a farm. read more

"At the start of the new medlar season, in late March and early April, there is traditionally high demand for Spanish medlars. As we move towards summer, around June and July, the demand decreases significantly, largely because of the wide variety of other fruits available," reports Hacer Temiz. read more

Agro Centre Holland sent out its final shipment of Dutch red onions to customers last week. Carl van de Wiel looks back on a successful season. "We started at reasonably low prices, and as the season progressed, prices increased. That created a healthy market sentiment, because an upward trend." read more

The first Apulian table grapes of the season were officially harvested on June 12, 2025, in the province of Bari in the Apulia region of southern Italy. For several years now, the Star Light variety has been the frontrunner. This seedless red grape variety has a unique muscat aroma and is... read more

Greek consumer prices remained stable in May despite inflation. Food retail inflation in Greece increased by 2.47% year-on-year in May 2025, according to the Consumer Goods Retail Research Institute (IELKA). The largest increases were observed in categories such as biscuits, chocolates, and confectionery (+8.83%). read more

The prices of vegetables increased by 2.5 percent in the past year, with asparagus (+25.7 percent) experiencing a significant price hike. These findings are based on data gathered by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Domestic asparagus dominated the market and saw a further increase in popularity, according to the BLE. read more

Afghanistan plans to start exporting fresh fruit to Russia, Central Asian countries, and the Persian Gulf in 2025 as part of a larger strategy to increase its agricultural exports. Officials also mentioned that Afghanistan is looking to expand its market reach to include India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. read more

Ms. Elisavet Kyriazi, a fruit broker based in Imathia, Greece, specializing in the Iranian and Indian markets, has reported a blurry and uncertain situation prevailing in the fruit and vegetable sector in Iran in recent days. She has been in constant contact with her Iranian business partners. read more

The fruit and vegetable sector in Vietnam has experienced varied outcomes in early 2025, showcasing both the obstacles and opportunities for expansion in international markets. As reported by Congthuong.vn, exports in May amounted to USD 550 million, contributing to a total of USD 2.24 billion for the first five months of the year, indicating a decrease. read more

Eksport owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu do Unii Europejskiej nabiera tempa, z obrotem w pierwszych czterech miesiącach 2025 roku osiągając 132 miliony dolarów, co stanowi wzrost o 33% w skali rocznej, zgodnie z danymi celnymi wspomnianymi w artykule na stronie VN Express. Mango zajmowały pierwsze miejsce na liście eksportowej, osiągając wartość 27,6 miliona dolarów. read more

Badź Researchers from Scion, a public research organization in New Zealand, are working with farmers and producers to convert agricultural byproducts like blueberries and avocado pits into sustainable and compostable packaging solutions. This effort is funded by the Ministry. read more

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has signed a new decree aimed at ensuring the stable availability of fruits and vegetables in retail outlets, especially during the offseason. The announcement was made by the presidential press service. The document introduces a mechanism whereby... read more

The Florida green-skinned avocado season is starting later this year. Typically, the season begins around May 19th, but harvesting only began last week in a limited capacity. This delay is attributed to a recent drought in the region, which only saw significant rainfall a few weeks ago, impacting the ripening of the fruit. read more

Podczas gdy sezon mango w Meksyku osiąga szczytowe poziomy, dostawy będą kontynuowane przez jeszcze kilka miesięcy. "Obecnie przechodzimy do Los Mochis w północnym Sinaloa i będziemy mieć dostawy z tej regionu od końca czerwca do początku października" - mówi Cindy Schwing z firmy Splendid by Porvenir. read more

The 2025 avocado season in Colombia has become one of the most challenging for the sector, as it is facing an oversupply scenario, low prices, logistical obstacles, and adverse weather conditions that have complicated marketing efforts. Peru had an early harvest that began in May, flooding the market. read more