This year, on March 6 and 7, the 13th edition of the International Blueberry Conference will be held. The event brings together blueberry growers from Poland, Europe, and even more distant countries around the world. This conference is an opportunity to establish new contacts and hold B2B meetings. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, is pleased to announce its annual results for the 2023/24 financial year (ending 30 September 2024), as approved by the Board of Directors on 24 January 2025, as well as its revenue for Q1 2024/25 (1 October to 31). read more

Durian distributor Kaki Kaki will be launching a new vending machine at Tampines MRT station on January 20, following the installation of machines at three apartment buildings last year. The vending machine will sell 400-gram boxes of Musang King durian for SGD38 (US$28), with a half-price discount available until mid-February. read more

Optiflux's algorithm-based software, Quality Insights, can provide insight into the size and blush of an entire cold store of apples based on a few photos. This software can predict how a batch of apples will maintain their quality in storage for up to 200 days at harvest time. read more

Technologies from Italy for the processing and sorting of fruits and vegetables are highly esteemed worldwide. In this regard, Omar Papi, the CEO of Futura srl, is reviewing the year 2024 and analyzing the outlook for 2025. "We are extremely pleased to have solidified the growth trend from last year. read more

A video of a 108-year-old Indian onion vendor has become popular on social media. Despite his advanced age, the street vendor appears to be lively and strong-willed. He mentions that he still sells onions and potatoes daily, always maintaining a cheerful demeanor. read more

"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