The Dana blueberry variety, exclusive to the Spanish cooperative Onubafruit, has been awarded 2 stars at the prestigious Superior Taste Awards held by the International Taste Institute in Brussels. This year, the Demba variety (another of Onubafruit's varieties) was awarded 3 stars, the highest. read more

"María Elena Villablanca, Verfrut's Europe Manager, said, 'This year has been very good for us.' The campaign was characterized by a shortage of containers and high tariffs, but also by the quality and market expansion of our main fruits: kiwi, cherry, and grapes." read more

Produkcja zwiększa się w "67", lokalnym oddziale firmy Fellini Patrizio w Gambettola we Włoszech. "Uprawiamy kilka rodzajów sałaty, selera i selera na terenach przyległych do naszej fabryki przetwórczej" - wyjaśniają Kierownik Sprzedaży Andrea Pignato i Przedstawiciel Handlowy Luca Zucconelli. read more

The pineapple sugar apple, also known as the "pineapple custard apple," is a popular specialty fruit from Taitung County in southeastern Taiwan. This fruit is recognized for its sweet taste, creamy texture, abundant flesh, few seeds, and nutritional value. Zhang Jian, who oversees read more

There is currently a limited supply of produce available, particularly in the apricot category. Demand continues to be high, leading to active markets and very good prices. This observation is supported by Mirco Zoffoli, a foreign sales collaborator at Domenico Laghi. Apricots in single-layer trays are in high demand. read more

With St John's Day approaching, the Belgian asparagus season is gradually coming to an end, a season that has been satisfactory for grower Leo Henckens. "Sales haven't dropped off yet either. People are still eager to stock up and freeze asparagus so they can enjoy it after the season ends." read more

The avocado sector in Spain, especially in the Axarquía of Malaga and the Costa Tropical of Granada, has experienced a recovery thanks to the rains in spring and autumn 2024 and the early months of 2025. These regions, along with southern Portugal, account for 75% of the country's avocado exports. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, a company specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, has announced expansion projects that will increase its national ripening capacity in France by 30,000 tons, bringing the total capacity to 174,000 tons, a 21% increase. The expansion will take place at the Sorgues facility in southern France. read more

This season could have been better for zucchini producers in Almeria and Campo de Cartagena, as they have not been able to obtain a selling price that fully covers production costs. Other crops increasingly affected by rising costs are broad beans, because of the labor involved, and artichokes. read more

The stone fruit season in Morocco is advancing, with the harvests in Taroudant and Marrakech slowly transitioning to those in Meknes. The majority of the country's production is currently focused in the Meknes/Saïss region, which serves as a key indicator of the industry's status nationwide. Othman read more

Wspólnie z Albertem Heijnem, Chiquita wprowadza nową kategorię na półce z bananami: Chiquita green 5-pack. Ta premiera jest częścią szerszej innowacji w tej kategorii, która obejmuje również Chiquita yellow 5-pack - nieco dojrzalsze niż zwykle i gotowe do spożycia. Po raz pierwszy, read more

Belgium: Blockades at Lidl due to "unbearable" workload

Lidl employees in Belgium have set up blockades at the discount chain's five depots, citing an "unbearable" workload. This has led to a complete shutdown of supplies to the stores. Unions are calling for a specific plan to address the situation and improve conditions. read more

Organic kiwi imports from New Zealand are currently at their peak for organic SunGold, with organic Green kiwis soon to follow. Awe Sum Organics is currently shipping organic SunGold kiwis under the Zespri label from New Zealand, and organic Zespri Green kiwis will begin shipping shortly. read more

The 2025 Chilean walnut harvest has been finished. The volume harvested is 15 percent higher than last year, but still 5 percent below industry expectations. The Chandler variety is displaying smaller sizes and more shell spots, however, the internal quality is impressive with improved color and higher yields. read more

The Uva di Mazzarrone IGP (Protected Geographical Indication PGI "Grape of Mazzarrone") harvest campaign started a few days late, but the outlook is promising, according to Gianni Raniolo, president of the consortium (pictured on the right). Despite the unstable weather in Sicily, the crop is expected to be good. read more

The Association of Banana Growers of Magdalena and La Guajira (ASBAMA) has issued an urgent call to the National Government and local authorities to address the blockades that have been affecting the municipality of Zona Bananera, in the department of Magdalena, for several days. "These blockades..." read more

Omar stated, "We have concentrated on improving efficiency, meaning producing more within the same area. This summarizes the strategy of the Costa Rican banana sector, which has maintained its cultivated area at around 42,000 hectares for over 15 years, prioritizing productivity over expansion." read more

GB Potatoes has partnered with Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP) on behalf of the British seed potato industry. This collaboration, which is backed by a grant from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) using remaining Potato Levy funds, is intended to enhance the availability of crop protection tools. read more

The China International Fruit Expo 2025 is scheduled to be held in Shanghai from August 27th to 29th. This year, the event has introduced a pre-registration system with a qualification review process, allowing only industry professionals and invited guests to attend. read more

German strawberry supplies have once again dominated and intensified. Open-field produce did not entirely impress in terms of its taste and quality, while tunnel-grown produce had advantages in this regard. Dutch and Polish deliveries were the closest in importance to domestic supplies. read more