Coviro SRL, a nursery company specializing in the production of strawberry and asparagus plants, will be participating in Fruit Attraction for the second year in a row. "We have invested a lot in this trade fair," explains sales manager Marcello Sbrighi. "After many years as visitors, last read more

Ambassador Darci Vetter informed a captive audience at the conclusion of the first day of the International Blueberry Organization's 2025 congress, held in Cape Town, that taxes on food are regressive taxes. Representatives from 32 countries have gathered to discuss an industry worth US$12 billion. read more

In 2025, Citran will celebrate its 45th anniversary, which coincides with Fruit Attraction, making it a particularly special date for the company. "What began in 1980 with the efforts of four grower families quickly expanded to six, and now includes ten families that embody the company's read more

Sezon granatów w Hiszpanii ruszył na wolnym europejskim rynku, który jest dotknięty konkurencją z innymi dostawcami oraz obfitością średnich i małych rozmiarów owoców. Sytuacja ta nie powinna się poprawić do czasu pojawienia się późniejszych odmian, takich jak Mollar i Wonderful. "Rozpoczęliśmy naszą read more

In Vihiga, Kenya, small-scale tomato trader Aisha uses a solar-powered cold room near her market. By paying a weekly fee per crate, she extends the shelf life of her produce from three days to three weeks. "Before the cold room, I would wake up worried that half of my tomatoes would rot before" read more

The major banana importer from St. Petersburg has declared bankruptcy. The Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region has officially declared LLC Troya Import insolvent. This company, which was one of the largest importers of bananas and other fruits in the city, generating revenues in the billions of rubles, has now been placed under bankruptcy proceedings. read more

"The price level of leeks has been moderate all summer," observes Kees Jansen of Teelt- en verpakkingsbedrijf Gebroeders Jansen from Etten-Leur. "In recent years, we have already seen that autumn is also becoming increasingly difficult. Major markets from ten years ago, such as France, England, read more

Invest International is providing €3.5 million in financing to the Dutch company ByBlue, a specialist in the import, distribution, and development of blueberry varieties. The loan will enable ByBlue to establish a sustainable, high-tech blueberry farm in the strategically located Ica region of Peru. read more

The apple harvest from New York state seems to be smaller this year. According to Brett Baker from United Apple Sales, there has been a significant drought in Western New York since Father's Day, leading to each apple variety coming in about 10 percent below estimates. The fruits are also smaller in size. read more

Until now lagging behind other neighboring origins in terms of avocado cultivation and export, Egypt is on track to become a major player in the industry within the next 5 to 7 years. This is according to Mohamed Ashraf, COO of Egyptian producer PICO. The producer states that Egypt has read more

The Proexport Governing Committee, led by the Association's president, Mariano Zapata, and director, Fernando Gómez, met earlier this week in Murcia. The meeting was attended by Joaquín Gómez, Director of APOEXPA, and Cecilio Peregrín and Ignacio Antequera, President and Director of Fepex. read more

Interko has recently added a new reporting feature to its automated ripening control system, RipePilot. Originally created for a German fruit trader, this functionality allows ripeners to generate comprehensive reports detailing the entire ripening process, improving fruit monitoring and traceability. read more

"We currently do not have any blood orange or pomegranate juice available. The entire production from the 2024/25 season has been sold and most of it has already been delivered," explains Salvatore Imbesi, the manager of Agrumi-Gel, a Sicilian company specializing in fruit processing. The high demand has exceeded the supply." read more

The garlic industry in South Africa is growing, with support from farmers in multiple provinces who are working to improve the local supply chain. The South African Garlic Growers Association (SAGGA) was created to advocate for producers and tackle industry-wide challenges. According to SAGGA, the most... read more

Morocco has achieved a new record in cucumber exports, as its shipments to Spain exceeded $20 million in a single season for the first time. According to EastFruit, Morocco exported 18,200 tons of cucumbers to Spain between July 2024 and June 2025, resulting in revenue of $21.1 million. read more

South Africa's agricultural exports to the United States increased by 26% in the second quarter of 2025, reaching US$161 million, despite concerns about possible tariff increases and market access. Data from the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) indicated that citrus, wine, fruit juices, and... read more

"In recent weeks, there has been a sudden ripening of the fruits due to the high temperatures, which has slowed down marketing, thereby creating an excess of products in the market. We hope that the weather will align more with the season, and above all, that the rain will come." read more

In the last decade, avocado production has been steadily increasing on a global level; however, consumption has not kept up with the same pace. This has led to recurring tensions between supply and demand, price pressure on sales, and a growing reliance on promotions. "If we want the sector to generate read more

Salix Fruits will once again participate in Fruit Attraction 2025, which will take place from September 30 to October 2 in Madrid. With operations in over 50 countries and a strong network of growers and buyers across five continents, the company will come to this year's event with a clear mission: to read more

Bad weather conditions can sometimes affect the growth of crops. read more