An innovative all-paper packaging with various shapes and openings designed to enhance consumer perception and extend product shelf-life. Verona-based company Odorizzi, a founding member of the La Grande Bellezza Italiana (LGBI) business network, initiated research in 2017 on this type of packaging. read more

Richard Salazar, executive, stated, "Ecuador exported 169.96 million boxes of bananas between January and May 2025, which is 5.53% more than in the same period of last year. The Chinese, Russian, and EU markets have driven growth. In contrast, exports to Algeria and the United Kingdom decreased." read more

India's mango exports encountered challenges with production and logistics. Initial expectations of a fruitful harvest were disrupted by unfavorable weather conditions, especially in the Konkan region, where heavy rains in the critical month of May led to reduced yields. Manoj Barai, Director at M K Exports, stated that "The 2025 mango season was not as promising as anticipated." read more

The apricot harvest is in full swing at the 340-hectare Albisole farm of the Guidi Agricultural Company in Roncofreddo, in the Italian province of Forlì-Cesena, in the northern Emilia-Romagna region. "After a delayed start, rising temperatures have allowed the season to align with initial phases." read more

The marketing of domestically grown fruits and vegetables has been challenging. Specifically, tomatoes such as cherry, mini vine, and vine tomatoes have been abundant in the market, resulting in significantly low prices. Similarly, in the cucumber sector, the price structure... read more

New Jersey saw a normal start time for its blueberry season this year. "We were very early last year when we started on June 2," says Chelsea Consalo of Consalo Family Farms, adding that this follows good pollination for New Jersey blueberries–something that was a bit of a challenge for. read more

The beginning of the stone fruit season at De Groot Fruit & Vegetables started off quite well, despite some initial shortages due to hail damage in the spring and the strong demand for promotional volumes from retailers across Europe. Currently, the supply from Llerida is in full swing, and we are... read more

Fruits and vegetables play a central role in the push toward sustainable food systems. Not only are they essential for health and nutrition, but their environmental footprint is significantly lower than most other food categories. Compared to meat and dairy, which generate much higher levels of... read more

The sea vegetable season is in full swing at Elenbaas Sea Vegetables. "It's a completely different year from last year. Back then, we had a disastrous season due to heavy rainfall and had to get rid of excess water; now we're bringing in fresh water," says Hans Elenbaas. "Because of the drought, we are now flourishing." read more

Jugosłowiańskie pomarańcze krwi właśnie pojawiły się na rynku. Według handlowców, oryginalne kartony o wadze 15 kilogramów są wyceniane na około 33,06–34,45 dolarów za skrzynkę, przy jakości i cenach porównywalnych do poprzednich lat. Wielu handlowców przepakowuje oryginalne kartony w celu dostosowania do klientów. read more

Blueberries continue to have a strong presence in European and other high-income markets. Although there may be occasional oversupply issues due to seasonal gluts, Georgia is not expected to be affected by this. The harvest season for blueberries in Georgia typically runs from mid-May to mid-July, with a slight delay this year due to weather conditions. read more

The exceptionally sunny spring in a region of Northern Ireland had an impact on the Comber earlies season, resulting in the first harvest of new potatoes in the area, which have a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. A grower mentioned that it was "a really good growing season," attributing it to the dry conditions in early May. read more

New Forest Fruit is one of the earliest producers to have British strawberries on the market, thanks to their location in Hampshire, southern England. "We picked our first strawberries at the end of March, which is our typical starting time," said Sandy Booth, owner of New Forest Fruit. "The volumes read more

The Valencian enterprise with German roots, San Lucar Fruit, is introducing blueberries to its operations in Cariñena, Spain. Plans involve acquiring 420 hectares of vineyards for blueberry, kiwi, table grape, and tropical fruit cultivation. Initial transplantation of blueberries has commenced. read more

Agbiz raises concerns about the contentious Merchant Shipping Bill (2023) in South Africa, particularly the cabotage restrictions it includes. These proposed limitations may impact the essential logistical support required for exporting perishable goods like fruits. Annelize Crosby from the Agricultural read more

Since the beginning of the 2024 fruit season, the price of yellow lemons in China has been steadily increasing, with the most significant rise occurring in April and May. However, since mid-to-late June, price fluctuations have eased and the growth rate has slowed, although there is still an overall upward trend. read more

India, a leading exporter of mangoes, is implementing a protocol for transporting mangoes by sea to international markets. This strategy is designed to maintain quality and reduce losses due to spoilage. Following successful sea transport trials with bananas and pomegranates to Rotterdam, the... read more

Rathod. "We have seen a steady demand for Chilean grapes in the Indian market, thanks to their quality and reliability." Nova Fresco, an importer of fresh and dried fruits in India, has been able to thrive in the face of domestic competition. read more

Wraz z wejściem Brazylii w drugą połowę sezonu winogron, odmiana ARRA Cherry Crush zyskuje na popularności i zainteresowaniu na rynku. Udział producentów rośnie, a popyt ze strony głównych importerów nadal rośnie. Georgios Bitsakos, Dyrektor Marketingu Marki w firmie Grapa, zauważa, że... read more

ADQ and Limagrain have entered into exclusive discussions for ADQ to acquire a 35 percent stake in Limagrain Vegetable Seeds (LVS), the vegetable seed division of Limagrain. ADQ is an active sovereign investor with a focus on critical infrastructure and global supply chains. As a strategic partner, ADQ can provide support for LVS's growth and expansion plans. read more