At the end of February, a sudden storm with strong winds hit the Souss Massa region, a major fresh fruit and vegetable production hub in Morocco. The damage to crops and greenhouses in the area is described as "catastrophic and shocking" by representatives of the growers. read more

From March 30th to April 1st, 2026, Sormac will be participating in IFE Manufacturing London at Stand N517. The exhibition, which is part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week at ExCeL London, is centered around food production and supply chain technologies in the UK market. During the event, Sormac will be showcasing the technologies they utilize. read more

La Unió reported that the European food alert system, RASFF, detected 6 rejections of citrus fruits (4 from Egypt, 1 from Turkey, and 1 from Brazil) due to unapproved active ingredients or exceeding maximum residue limits (MRL). Additionally, there were five avocado rejections, 4 from Colombia. read more

Egzotyczne owoce stały się stałym segmentem przez cały rok na Ukrainie, wspierane przez systematyczne importy. Mango, marakuja, pitahaya, liczi, papaja i rambutan są regularnie dostarczane, przy czym logistyka odgrywa decydującą rolę w jakości i cenach. Popyt jest generowany przez rosnące zainteresowanie zdrowym odżywianiem. read more

Speculation in field purchases, the increasing dominance of southern hemisphere fruits in early autumn, climate change, pests, and inflation have made the beginning of Spain's 2025 citrus campaign particularly challenging, especially for mandarins. From the family business Frutas Minguet to the Iberian read more

The dostawa papai z Meksyku się zwiększa. "Nie o wiele, ale jest trochę więcej dostępnej niż dotychczas" - mówi Lance Peterson z Super Starr International. "Jakość papai również się poprawia. Jakość nie była na najwyższym poziomie, ponieważ pojawiły się pewne problemy z... read more

Registration has opened for the Asia Fruit Logistica SE Asia Meet Up, which will take place in Bangkok on 18–19 May 2026. Industry professionals can now register online to attend the event. The Meet Up is co-organized with Fruitnet in collaboration with the Myanmar Avocado Producer and Exporter... read more

An international team of researchers has developed a new variety of tomatoes that emit a popcorn-like aroma through the use of CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology. This recent study showcases the ability to improve the flavor of tomatoes without affecting crop yield. Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are one of the read more

Mycoverse, an agri-tech spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) that is developing biological crop protection solutions using fungi, has secured €2.4 million in pre-seed equity funding. The funding round was jointly led by Future Food Fund and High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), with participation from PINC. read more

The Migros Group is restructuring its import logistics for fruits and vegetables: starting in 2028, Buonvicini AG will be managing this sector on behalf of Migros. They are currently developing optimal processes and solutions for implementation. As part of this reorganization, the goal is to establish a focused approach. read more

Nowe dane dotyczące sprzedaży brytyjskich jabłek do supermarketów w Wielkiej Brytanii w lutym 2026 roku pokazują wyraźną różnicę między sprzedawcami detalicznymi pod względem tego, jak silnie wspierają krajowe owoce w stosunku do udziału w rynku spożywczym. Pod względem całkowitej ilości, Aldi zakupiło największą ilość brytyjskich jabłek od BAPL. read more

Contrary to industry reports of an early harvest, the current production of fresh peas by the Lonigro Group of Noicattaro (Bari) is delayed due to climatic and management factors. The core of the company's strategy lies in the Utrillo variety, a native product characterized by excellent traits. read more

Since last week, the first greenhouse asparagus have been available at Aspergebedrijf Nooyens. "Things are looking good at the moment. In the greenhouse, they always do, because you are far less sensitive to weather fluctuations than outdoors. In general, volumes are still relatively limited. read more

Climate change is no longer a distant risk for the fruit and vegetable sector. It is increasingly shaping global fresh produce markets. Extreme heat, drought, erratic rainfall, and unexpected spring frosts are affecting production, prices, and trade flows, according to EastFruit analysts. read more

The citrus season in Spain is currently experiencing a decline in orange and mandarin sales due to increased competition from imports from third countries in European markets. "During the initial part of the season, leading up to January, many growing areas in the Valencian region saw consistent rainfall. read more

A grower in Hampshire has started harvesting asparagus about six weeks earlier than the usual UK season by using covered tunnels and recycled coconut husk fiber as a growing medium. New Forest Fruit is now producing large quantities of asparagus commercially by utilizing coir, a natural fiber obtained from coconut husks. read more

Abrafrutas is celebrating its tenth anniversary as Brazil's leading association of fruit and vegetable growers and exporters, serving as the official representative of the sector in global markets. "Abrafrutas is an association of growers and exporters," said its director, Eduardo Brandão. read more

W sektorze wysokonakładowych szparagów - gdzie dokładność klasyfikacji i spójność wielkości bezpośrednio określają wartość partii - niezawodność sprzętu przemysłowego jest kluczowa. Od 1965 roku Besnard Père & Fils wspiera producentów rozwiązaniami dotyczącymi przenośników, klasyfikacji i sortowania. read more

The fruit industry in Peru is closely monitoring forecasts following the confirmation by the Multisectoral Commission for the National Study of the "El Niño" Phenomenon (ENFEN) that the Coastal El Niño Alert will continue until November 2026. The phenomenon is anticipated to bring mild warm conditions over the read more

Ukrainian mushroom producer Borovyk has grown to become one of the leading growers of button mushrooms in the country, currently producing around 120 tonnes per month. This family-owned company has been operating in the sector for over 20 years, starting as a small farm and gradually expanding into a prominent player. read more