Grupo MAS, a family-owned Spanish food distribution company with over 50 years of experience in the sector, has teamed up with intralogistics provider Cimcorp to introduce an automated order-picking system at its distribution center in Guillena, Sevilla. This new system will enhance the efficiency of fresh fruit logistics. read more

The campaign to promote Egyptian garlic is advancing well for exporters, driven by robust demand and significantly higher volumes compared to last season. As a result, there is a surplus of large, top-quality garlic available. This is occurring amidst a period when competitors are facing production challenges. read more

Bananas. Berries. Tomatoes. What do these three produce items have in common? Paul Rice knows. As the founder of Fair Trade USA and author of the new book, Every Purchase Matters, available starting April 8, he knows that in produce, these three are the top Fair Trade produce items. "Fair Trade." read more

"The Apulian clementine campaign was the worst in recent years, as it was extremely short and affected by unfavorable weather conditions that compromised fruit shelf life," reports Luciano Latorraca, owner of the Patemisco farm, which specializes in the production and processing of Navel-type oranges. read more

The Agroponiente Group has announced the establishment of Agroponiente Deutschland GmbH as of April 1st. With this move, the company, which operates internationally and is based in the Spanish vegetable region of Almeria, is successfully expanding into Germany. The new GmbH will operate as an independent sales. read more

Gadot Agro is proud to introduce InbalTM, the newest product in their range of sustainable agricultural solutions. This unique product is designed to help control pest infestations such as spider mites and white flies in a variety of crops including fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. At the same time, it acts as a preventative measure. read more

The blueberry season in Morocco has been delayed this year, with the peak harvest pushed back by almost a month. Amine Bennani, President of the Moroccan Association of Soft Fruit Producers, stated: "We will be experiencing increasing harvests in the upcoming weeks, and we anticipate reaching peak volume levels in April." read more

As growers face increasing pressure to reduce chemical use, the future of fruit farming may depend on the integration of biodiversity and organic practices. David Butler, a commercial fruit grower from Kent, conducted a global study as part of his Nuffield Farming Scholarship to explore methods that read more

"Just plug it in and let it grow" – that's the slogan of the Viennese start-up omni.farm. The device, also named omni.farm, is designed to produce two to three kilos of fresh vegetables and herbs within two to eight weeks, depending on the type. And all of this without needing a "green thumb". read more

Central Plains Group (CPG), located in the Lviv region of Ukraine, has started its agricultural cycle for 2025, as announced on their Facebook page. On March 27, CPG began planting potatoes. The company stated, "The potato planting season has begun at CPG." read more

The flowering of pear trees in Lleida, the largest pear-producing region in Spain, began less than a week ago, and the production prospects are far better than last year's. "The province is one of the latest areas in Spain for pear blossom, and flowers didn't start to appear until 4-5 days ago." read more

Ecuadorian banana exporter Frutadeli S.A. has filed for bankruptcy against the Russian wholesale fruit supplier Troya Import. The claim was submitted to the Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region on March 30, due to an outstanding debt of $749,000 owed by the Russian company. read more

Yesterday, Frutura announced the acquisition of Montana Fruits, a company based in Colombia that is a major local packer, shipper, and marketer of avocados sourced from growers across the country. This move is aimed at strengthening Frutura's presence in Latin America. read more

Snackables carrots were introduced to the market in 2018 and have seen strong year-on-year growth since then. "Our customers love the crunch and the sweet carrot flavor. We are finding more and more consumers are looking for healthy, tasty, easy snacking options," said Ben Meadows, Category Manager. read more

"Our farm is located just a stone's throw away from the Mediterranean coast, on fertile, sun-kissed land. Vegetables with an authentic flavor flourish here, benefiting from the proximity of the sea," explains Giorgio Licitra, manager of Marina Iblea, a consortium that cultivates high-quality produce with added value. read more

"Based on forecasts made on March 1st, 2025, French leek production is expected to reach 159,100 tons for the entire 2024-2025 marketing year, which is 16,300 tons less than the previous year. In February 2025, prices were 5% higher compared to the 2023-2024 season and 15% higher than the average prices from 2020-2024." read more

The beginning of the Dutch Asian vegetable growing season has arrived at the perfect time this year for Asian Crop, located in Velden, Limburg. The cultivation and trading company typically obtains its Asian leafy vegetables in winter from Spain, where they are cultivated near Valencia. However, this year,... read more

"The marketing season for Indian grapes has started off much better than last year," says Corné van de Klundert of Origin Fruit Group. "There was significant rainfall in India at the beginning of the season, leading to lower production per hectare. The local Indian market demands its usual quality standards." read more

A plentiful crop of California strawberries has just arrived at California Giant Berry Farms, with the company reporting strong levels of its key product. The high yields of top-quality fruit from the berry supplier guarantee peak promotional volumes of California strawberries throughout the season. read more

The apple and pear contact group, consisting of producers, marketers, sector representatives, and government officials from France, Italy, and Spain, will convene on April 2 and 3 in Avignon, France. The group will discuss the progress of the season and analyze the market in France, Italy, and Spain. read more