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

"Był to trudny sezon w Stanach Zjednoczonych z powodu cła, które USA nałożyły na Peru, podobnie jak na większość krajów, ale nie na Meksyk. Główne wyzwania w tym miejscu to silna konkurencja z Meksyku, błędny wizerunek awokado peruwiańskiego oraz surowe." read more

An increasing trend towards final packaging at the source, such as the revival of apple flow wrapping or packaging blueberries in clamshells and punnets, enhances the returns that growers can achieve, according to Rory Cole of Flowpack Systems, the South African representative for Elifab Sorting technology and Redpack. read more

As the northern hemisphere slowly enters the peak season for fruit and vegetable exports, the focus in the industry has once again shifted towards the management and monitoring of cold chain logistics. This comes amidst the backdrop of a growing complexity in cross-border transportation and increasing emphasis on quality assurance. read more

Dragon fruit sta becoming a more prominent product among the consumers in India, says Shubha Rawal, head of sourcing at IG International. "The demand for dragon fruit in India has grown significantly over the past few years. What started as a niche, exotic offering is now widely recognized." read more

Ananases z Kostaryki mają obecnie dobrą podaż. "Po kilku latach minimalnego wpływu naturalnego kwitnienia na Kostaryce, teraz mamy szczyt produkcji" - mówi Adriana Garcia z Chestnut Hill Farms. "Wolumeny są obfite, a jakość na naszych fermach jest doskonała. read more

Compagnie des bananes de Mondoni (CDBM), a subsidiary of France's Compagnie fruitière de Marseille, exported 5,944 tons of bananas from January to April 2025. Entering the banana market in June 2023, CDBM now ranks third among Cameroonian exporters, overtaking Boh Plantations PLC, a long-time leader. read more

Asaja Córdoba participated in the final meeting of the Citrus Fruit Exchange's citrus table at the Chamber of Commerce, marking the conclusion of this year's season. The season was characterized by a market with lower demand than anticipated, attributed to decreased production in countries like Brazil. Local... read more

"We will finish picking and selling the asparagus in a week. This will bring an unusual year to a close. There was not enough supply, and we struggled to meet all the orders from other countries. In fact, there was a shortage of goods even during periods when we expected to be very busy. On the" read more

With the first shipments arriving in calendar week 22, this year's export season for the popular 'Bella Italia' onions has officially commenced. "We have approximately half of a usual harvest available, and the majority of it is small in size, resulting in a scarcity of large onions (size 70+). Overall, we anticipate good quality." read more

Fińska firma szybkiego handlu Wolt uruchamia globalną kampanię z udziałem aktora Owena Wilsona. Wolt, fińska firma technologiczna dostarczająca jedzenie, artykuły spożywcze itp. w ciągu 30 minut, rozpoczęła nową międzynarodową kampanię, w której występuje aktor Owen Wilson jako jej pierwszy ambasador marki. read more

The Greek stone fruit season has started with very limited availability. Mr. Labros Delas, president of the agricultural cooperative ASEPOP Tirnavos, stated: "It's chaotic. The orchards are in terrible condition due to the frost in March and the hailstorm on April 26. While the fruit..." read more

Ostatnio firma Jining Green Stream Fruits & Vegetables Co., Ltd. przeprowadziła dziewięciodniowe badanie terenowe głównych regionów produkcji czosnku w Chinach. Kierownik Zhang podzielił się wynikami i przedstawił perspektywę rynku czosnkowego na ten sezon. Jako manager ds. sprzedaży w firmie Jining Green Stream Fruits read more

Proposed by President Trump, the fiscal year 2026 budget includes decreased funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which will have a direct impact on the fruit and vegetable component provided to low-income families with pregnant and postpartum individuals. read more

The exceptionally sunny spring, which brought increased sunlight, has led to high production levels but has resulted in insufficient prices for fruit and vegetables. This is the conclusion drawn by Boerenbond after analyzing the VBT figures. The latest figures for week 22 indicate a slight price read more