"Each grower and packer dreams of perfect growing conditions for high-quality cherries and blueberries. However, the reality is that quality varies every season. Despite this, customers will continue to expect consistent high standards. Labor shortages and strict requirements only add to the pressure, making it..." read more

On Thursday 23 January 2025, the final shipment of Comune clementines departed from the processing warehouse of Martucci Srl, a company that has been packaging and distributing citrus fruits in Italy and Europe, with a focus on eastern countries, for over 30 years. "We ceased harvesting a few days ago because read more

W ciągu tygodnia i pół do dwóch tygodni rynek mango całkowicie się zmienił. "Przez długi czas dominował na rynku Brazylii, a także Peru dostarczające znaczną ilość, ale teraz to się zmieniło" - mówi Sander Moret z Hars&Hagebauer. "Brazylia już nie jest w. read more

Lambayeque, located in Peru, is currently experiencing an unprecedented crisis in mango production. With over 300 tons of unsold mangoes in the Motupe region, producers are expressing their desperation due to the lack of export markets. In response to this situation, the Regional Government, led by Governor Jorge, is taking action. read more

Julio Bacete, president of the Spanish National Garlic Council, acknowledges that the sector is in crisis. Garlic has lost profitability in some Spanish regions. In addition, labor shortages and restrictions on water and optimal phytosanitary products are making the situation even more challenging. read more

Core Fruit is one of fourteen global licensees of Sekoya blueberries. In addition to Sekoya, Core Fruit also exports other open varieties to mostly retail clients in the UK, Europe, the Far East, and the Middle East. On the right: Sekoya Pop™'s berry size profile, shelf life, and eating quality. read more

Growers and exporters in Chile are facing a significant crisis within their industry, as more than 1,300 containers containing approximately 5 million boxes of cherries are currently delayed on the vessel Maersk Saltaro. Both Chilean and Chinese industry experts have stated that these cherries could have been sold for anywhere between $60 to $130 million. read more

A month ago, Handelfresh launched the Moroccan season for Nadorcott mandarins. "We have access to a good crop in Morocco. The weather has been favorable, and there has been enough water, ensuring sufficient supply, including the most requested sizes," says Ahmed Laasri, the Moroccan exporter. read more

Every grower and packer dreams of perfect growing conditions for high-quality cherries and blueberries. However, the reality is that quality fluctuates each season. Despite this, customers will continue to expect consistently high standards. Labor shortages and stringent demands only increase the pressure. read more

Traditionally, retailers have focused on the holidays for most of their annual sweet potato sales. "However, sweet potatoes have the potential for so much more across the entire calendar," says Susan Noritake, VP of Sales and Marketing at Bako Sweet. The company challenges consumers to "Sweeten" read more

The strawberry harvest in Greece is not going as well as expected. Mr. Nikos Kaplanis, owner of the Greek strawberry grower and packer Kaplanis Fruits, says: "The harvest has been delayed by about one month. This is due to the combination of bad quality seedlings and the cold weather. We were..." read more

"We were the pioneers of citrus fruit trade in the Sicilian town of Palagonia, as we managed to obtain feedback that reached important figures over the years," reports Francesco Politino (on the right in the photo), who, together with Sebastiano Di Dio Campisi, founded the business in 2006, increasing. read more

Rijk Zwaan's participation at Fruit Logistica 2025 demonstrates its dedication to the fruit and vegetable industry. Taking place from February 5-7 in Berlin (Hall 1.2, Stand D-13), the company will interact with attendees and partners to showcase its newest product developments and knowledge. read more

On January 30th, fruit and vegetable packing plants, warehouses, greenhouses, and other productive facilities throughout Greece are expected to shut down as a nationwide 24-hour strike in the food industry is scheduled to take place on that date. The strike has been called by the Greek Federation of Food Industry Workers. read more

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy has announced plans for Ukraine to establish a private network of vegetable storage facilities by 2025, engaging private enterprises in the development. Currently, large companies account for a production of 450,000 tons of potatoes, with the remaining yield. read more

Spark Radar has been putting in a lot of effort to enhance its product line. The company, recognized for its plant virus testing kits, has made improvements to the kits based on feedback from users. These upgrades enable growers to swiftly test both potentially infected plants and larger batches of plants before symptoms appear. read more

The mango season in Peru is currently at its halfway point. It has been a challenging season so far, with difficulties arising from drought, increased competition from other sources, limited logistical resources and cardboard for packaging, and lower prices. Production is now shifting to the Casma region. read more

The current Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) for orange concentrate FCA Europe is $6,700 per metric tonne as of December 31, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 13.5% but a decline of 4.3% in the last quarter. In January, market participants reported offers as low as $6,300/mt. read more

In Switzerland, approximately 3,500 metric tons of lamb's lettuce are cultivated across just over 450 hectares. About 40 percent of lamb's lettuce is grown in greenhouses, and around 16 percent of domestic production is organic. Lamb's lettuce is a crucial crop for vegetable producers. read more

Green Bargosa is celebrating an important milestone: its Aruba papaya has been awarded the 2025 Flavor of the Year award, solidifying its position in the premium fruit market and winning over the palates of Spanish consumers. The Flavor of the Year award is a prestigious seal of approval in the food industry. read more