The Swedish restaurant chain Holy Greens has furthered its dedication to using locally sourced ingredients by entering into a new partnership with Odlarlaget, a prominent Swedish producer organization specializing in greenhouse-grown vegetables. This partnership ensures a steady supply of Swedish-grown tomatoes from Elleholms. read more

"In this business, you must review your plans every month. Production is subject to unpredictable and extreme weather conditions. Rainy seasons can severely damage plantations, and cold seasons can decrease yield," stated Sandra Monroy, CEO of Fruta Deli. This familiarity with inclement weather. read more

Hordijk Verpackungen GmbH was a first-time exhibitor at this year's Fruit Logistica. The Dutch parent company has over 100 years of experience in manufacturing and marketing packaging for various applications. They have multiple production and distribution sites and serve well-known customers. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its May 2025 citrus crop estimate, which was revised to forecast 11.63 million boxes of oranges, 1.3 million boxes of grapefruit, and 400,000 boxes of tangerines and tangelos for the 2024-2025 harvest season. The forecast shows an increase of... read more

Washington Fruit Growers, a grower and packer of tree fruit from Washington, has announced the completion of its new state-of-the-art cherry packing line. The line is designed to increase production capacity and improve service for its expanding customer base. This investment showcases the company's dedication to... read more

Indian traders have decided to stop buying Turkish apples, causing them to disappear from the market and resulting in a significant increase in the prices of apples from other regions. In response, traders have started to prefer apples from Iran, Washington, and New Zealand, leading to a surge in prices. read more

In spring, producers often say: "Let it rain, but let it rain well." While the rains a month ago were beneficial, the recent hailstorms in May have proven catastrophic for stone fruit. Not only Murcia, but also Extremadura and Lleida have been affected by hail, so a shortage of fruit is expected. read more

On May 1, 2024, Jari van Langen founded Veg-Europe. A year later, he has no regrets about becoming self-employed. Veg-Europe focuses on exporting field and greenhouse vegetables, with France as its primary destination. "I lived in France for eight years because my parents had a dairy farm there." read more

South America is currently exporting table grapes to the United States. Meanwhile, the state of Jalisco in Mexico is fully operational, and both Sonora and the Coachella Valley in California are also ramping up production. "With supply coming from various regions, there is no shortage of grapes." read more

At Macfrut, held last week in Rimini, the Maf Roda Group presented one of its innovations, the Dual Fast Pack packaging machine. This innovation was created to provide a solution to the labor shortage faced by more and more countries. "The Dual Fast Pack was designed for automatic packing of fruits." read more

The outlook for the upcoming harvest and sales season of Italian watermelons is promising. In the Salento region in southern Apulia, the Nardò watermelon is one of the most important crops. This fruit is popular both in Italy and abroad for its excellent quality and intense flavor. read more

Peru is expecting to boost its avocado exports in the 2025 season. Some exporters and marketers suggest that this increase is primarily due to a higher number of producers joining the industry rather than a significant rise in production. Concurrently, there are emerging consumption trends and prospects for derivative products... read more

W zeszłym miesiącu E.Leclerc wprowadził nowe narzędzie: Carbon'Info. Ten wskaźnik ma na celu informowanie konsumentów o śladzie węglowym produktów. Zainspirowany bezpośrednio przez Nutriscore, ta inicjatywa została wdrożona na 6 000 produktach marek własnych, ale może być rozszerzona na inne towary. read more

April frosts caused an estimated €38 million (741 million Moldovan lei) in damages to Moldova's horticulture and table grape sector, as reported by the Moldova Fruct Association, according to Logos Press. Stone fruit crops were most heavily impacted. This year's cherry harvest is expected to be. read more

A plentiful harvest of California strawberries has been delivered to California Giant Berry Farms, as the company announces large quantities of its main product. The company's high yields and abundance of high-quality fruit guarantee peak promotional volumes of California strawberries. read more

Between January and April 2025, the percentage of Moldovan apple exports to CIS countries decreased to 54%, down from 72% in the same period in 2024. According to Logos Press, this decline reflects an ongoing trend, as last year the CIS share fell below 80% for the first time in Moldova's recent export history. read more

Peruvian producers are interested in cultivating raspberries and cherries, as these fruits have potential in international markets, following the example of major exporters like Chile and Mexico. Building on the success of blueberries, Peru aims to strengthen its position as a fruit supplier. read more

In 2024, Mexico and Peru were the leading exporters of avocados, with their sales increasing by 20% and 29% respectively. Mexico achieved sales of $3.78 billion, while Peru reached $1.24 billion. Mexico, being the world's largest producer, harvested 2.67 million tons of avocados in 2024. Avocado exports have solidified Mexico's position as a major player in the global avocado market. read more

The 5th International Africa Avocado Congress, also known as Avocado Africa 2025, is scheduled to be held from May 27 to 30, 2025, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Organized by the Avocado Society of Kenya in partnership with regional and international collaborators, the congress aims to enhance... read more

Od połowy kwietnia nowy rodzaj słodkiej papryki jest dostępny w 800 sklepach Albert Heijn w Holandii. Jest to Sweet Crunchino®, nowa odmiana papryki opracowana przez firmę Eminent Seeds. Opakowanie dumnie prezentuje napis „extra sweet flavor”, wraz z nazwą marki - co jest rzadkością.

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Since mid-April, a new type of sweet pepper has been available at 800 Albert Heijn stores in the Netherlands. This is Sweet Crunchino®, a new pepper variety developed by Eminent Seeds. The packaging proudly displays the phrase 'extra sweet flavor,' along with the brand name—an uncommon occurrence. read more