The Morocco Tomato Conference (MTC) will take place on May 21, 2025, in Agadir, Morocco's hub for greenhouse agriculture, at the Palais des Congrès Les Dunes d'Or. This event, held under the patronage of the Interprofessional Federation of Fruits and Vegetables and the Chamber of Agriculture of read more

In 2024, the value of Peru's total exports of goods reached USD 74,664 million, representing a 15.6% increase over the previous year and setting an all-time record. This growth, significantly higher than the 4% regional average for Latin America, continues the recovery trend observed since... read more

Orange juice, which was once popular in American households, is now facing a decline due to challenges such as trade conflicts, climate change, and citrus greening. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts that Florida's orange crop will reach levels not seen since World War II, with expected production of just read more

Sicily confirms its leading role in organic agriculture with over 400,000 hectares. Organic tomatoes are among the fastest growing sectors, especially in recent years. Coop Alba Bio produced and marketed 10,000 tonnes of organic tomatoes in 2023, a figure that rose to 11,500 tonnes in 2024 - a. read more

This week, prices of certain fruit varieties have increased due to lower arrivals, specifically apples and plums. Additionally, as the Qingming Festival is approaching, demand for fruits like grapes and blueberries has risen, leading to quicker sales. The supply of New Zealand apples has also decreased. read more

Syndicated potatoes in the Belgian market have stabilized again, as per Jurgen Duthoo from Warnez. "There was a price correction at the end of February and beginning of March, but it was more linked to the processing sector rather than consumer potatoes. However, when we consider the steeply declining..." read more

The second edition of Fruit Attraction São Paulo 2025 has concluded with a remarkable participation of countries from the Southern Cone, particularly Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay, along with some European participants including Italy, Greece, Egypt, and the Netherlands. read more

Pierwszy kwartał bieżącego roku finansowego był szczególnie spokojny. "Wielkanoc wypada stosunkowo późno w tym roku, co stanowi znaczącą różnicę w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem" - informuje Andreas Lange, dyrektor zarządzający Peter Keuthmann GmbH & Co. KG z siedzibą na Berlińskim Rynku Hurtowym. Niemniej jednak, wiosna. read more

In 2021, Sanifruit launched SaniStone, a post-harvest solution designed to extend the shelf life of cherries. Sanifruit is cognizant of the challenges faced by cherry exporting companies and aims to minimize complaints at the destination, thereby enhancing profitability through reduced product losses. read more

The Morocco Tomato Conference (MTC) will be held on May 21, 2025, in Agadir, Morocco's center for greenhouse agriculture, at the Palais des Congrès Les Dunes d'Or. This event, organized under the auspices of the Interprofessional Federation of Fruits and Vegetables and the Chamber of Agriculture of read more

Since the 1980s, Morocco's horticulture value chain has expanded, impacting employment and the trade balance. The sector has created jobs in agricultural production and related services such as logistics and processing. Challenges such as climate change, quality standards, and foreign competition have also emerged. read more

Geoff Kosar from Mastronardi Produce said, "At this year's CPMA show in Montreal, we will be focusing on showcasing our Canadian-grown produce items." One of the highlights will be the new SUNSET Summer Delight™ Strawberries program. Mastronardi is a family-owned company with over... read more

Orsero, a Mediterranean European company engaged in the import and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables, has signed a new agreement to enhance its position in the Canarian plantain supply chain. The agreement was reached with Hermanos Fernández Lopez ("Fernández"), Orsero's Spanish partner. read more

The beloved high-quality pear, previously named PiqaBoo®, now has a gorgeous new appearance and a new name: PIQA® Red. PIQA Red is being introduced to the Chinese market for the 2025 season. Cultivated in New Zealand, PIQA Red is a distinct interspecific pear variety developed through more than 20 years of innovation. read more

After conducting an online survey for cherries, it is now time to focus on apples, which aims to assist 104 families of Golden apple producers in the Alpes de Haute Durance. Apples are currently the second most consumed fruit in France, right after bananas. Challenges such as aging orchards and competition from Eastern Europe are being faced. read more

The Egyptian table grape season is set to begin in early May, with early varieties cultivated in a consistent environment with stable acreage and mild weather conditions, as stated by Mohammed Ezzat, CEO of Green Nile. "The table grape acreage in Egypt has remained relatively stable, with... read more

Nowhere in Europe are more spring onions cultivated than in the 'Gemüsegarten Pfalz' (the Palatinate vegetable garden). Dieter Stubenbordt cultivates the fresh onion vegetables around his Hortulanushof near Zeiskam on 450 hectares; he estimates the total acreage of his farm at 1,200 to 1,500. read more

"Nikt nie chce iść i zobaczyć sałatę. Sałata to sałata, ale kawa to doświadczenie. To owoc, to wiśnie, to kolor, to podróż, to kultura. To historia. Jeśli możemy przyciągnąć ludzi do drzwi tą historią, możemy pokazać im, na co naprawdę jest zdolne tego rodzaju rolnictwo." read more

Florida is the primary supplier of strawberries in the United States in the extra-early segment, much like Huelva is in Europe. Both regions have coastlines along the same ocean, which offers an ideal climate for cultivating strawberries during a specific period on both continents. read more

South Africa's pome and stonefruit industries are getting ready to comply with the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR), with the effective date set for 18 months from now. Historically, South Africa has used plastic packaging to maintain the fruits' optimal condition during transportation. read more