The international fruit and food trade is undergoing a transformation driven by the pursuit of new markets, product diversification, and cost reduction. Companies in the sector are adopting flexible business models that allow them to connect directly with buyers in key destinations and minimize costs. read more

With the transition from winter to spring, the end of imported lemon shipments from the southern hemisphere to the U.S. is approaching. Despite this, North American markets are still receiving some shipments from Chile and a smaller volume from South Africa. "This has been a particularly challenging season." read more

The Greek cooperative ASEPOP Naoussa has 450 members and sells its peaches and nectarines under the Vermina brand. Production has already bounced back from the low initial productivity at the start of the season, and the packing house is operating at full capacity. However, read more

Favorable weather conditions in 2025 are supporting a good onion harvest in Hungary. However, other European producers also expect high yields, raising the risk of oversupply and price pressure. Industry representatives, including the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and FruitVeB, are monitoring the situation closely. read more

With the summer holidays coming to an end, the grape market is showing signs of revival. Henk comments, "Sales have been slow since the beginning of the Italian season, as many people were on holiday and purchasing less fruit. However, as we move into September, I anticipate an improvement." read more

It is impossible to quantify the impact of American tariffs on the rest of the citrus trade at this point. However, other markets have been receiving higher volumes of citrus from South Africa. One of these markets is Russia, where Pomona Fruit has established a reputation as a reliable retail supplier of citrus. read more

Last Monday, 18 August, the harvest of Conference pears began at Fruitbedrijf van den Berge in Tholen. "There are 25 of us picking," says Corné van den Berge, who runs the more than 100-year-old fruit company together with his parents and is also active with the trading platform Service2Fruit. read more

In July and August, the Spanish province of Almeria experienced low vegetable production. Over the next few weeks, there will be a gradual increase in availability, although tomatoes will take a bit longer to recover. The economic results of the 2024/25 horticultural campaign have been positive, as most. read more

Agroberries Group has announced the launch of BerryWorld Asia, a new regional division that will serve as the central platform for distributing and marketing its award-winning berry varieties in Asia. BerryWorld Asia will have dedicated teams based in Shanghai and Hong Kong. read more

A new study, led by Chinese researcher Wang Y., has investigated the accumulation of organic acids in Chinese cherry fruits, with a focus on the genetic and biochemical mechanisms at play. The research offers valuable insights into how organic acids like citric, malic, and ascorbic acid affect fruit quality. read more

The Italian pear cultivation sector is facing an unprecedented challenge: a drastic decline in production over the last ten years. Figures show a clear reduction in cultivated hectares, down from 32,000 to 17,000, as well as a significant decrease in tons produced, down from 440,000 to only read more

Premier Fresh Australia has announced a new international stone fruit marketing agreement with Montague Farms, expanding its global fresh produce trading network. The agreement involves Premier Farms International (PFI), a joint venture between Premier Fresh Australia, Cutri Fruit, and Camera. read more

A sustainable packaging solution created by packaging company StePacPPC is operating at the full-pallet level to protect fresh produce from the farm to retail. The company's advanced pallet shrouds ensure that fresh berries and other produce items reach their destination in peak freshness while also assisting in ... read more

Sezon awokado w Peru oficjalnie zakończył się w sierpniu. W tym sezonie skupiono się na próbie wydłużenia okna zbiorów, wzmocnieniu rynków w Japonii, Rosji i Kanadzie oraz wdrożeniu bardziej agresywnej strategii rozwoju w Azji. Eksporterzy borykali się z problemami logistycznymi, różnicami w kalibracji, oraz... read more

Rozpoczął się ostatni etap sezonu hiszpańskich owoców pestkowych. "Kontynuujemy z paraguayos do 14 września, platerinas do 23 września, a brzoskwinie i nektarynki do 4 października" - mówi Wilko van der Zwaard z firmy Wilko Fruit. Ogląda sezon z satysfakcją. Gaudias, owoce read more

Harvested fruit and vegetable volumes increased in Bulgaria in 2024, according to Eurostat. The country harvested slightly more than 527,000 tons of vegetables, including melons, a 12% rise compared to 470,000 tons in 2023. Tomato output increased by 11% to 128,000 tons, while carrot production also saw a rise. read more

"We are currently running a promotional campaign for the green Piel de Sapo melon under the Il Nuragico brand, which will run throughout the month of September. In the meantime, we successfully completed the mini watermelon and Soledo melon campaigns on 18 August, with positive results." read more

Two intense heat waves in June and August resulted in significant losses for Moroccan avocado producers this summer. Estimates of the losses vary, with producer representatives reporting substantial volumes, up to 80,000 tons, representing half of the expected volumes for the season. However, exporters... read more

Ceny borówek w Ukrainie rosną już trzeci tydzień z rzędu, według analityków z projektu EastFruit. Głównym czynnikiem tego wzrostu jest ograniczona podaż przy silnym popycie. Wielu producentów już zakończyło sprzedaż odmian wczesnych i śródsezonowych. read more

Przez wiele lat Sormac dostarczał zaawansowane maszyny i kompleksowe linie przetwórcze do ziemniaków, marchwi, cebuli i warzyw liściastych. "W ostatnich latach nasze największe innowacje dotyczyły technologii kamery i rozpoznawania, która pozwala na automatyczne wykrywanie i sprawdzanie produktów,"…

For many years, Sormac has been supplying advanced machines and complete processing lines for potatoes, carrots, onions, and leafy vegetables. "In recent years, our biggest innovations have been in camera and recognition technology, which allows products to be automatically detected and checked,"… read more