The asparagus at New Forest Fruit was cut a week later than last year, on 24th February. "If the sun stays out it could help us make up for the later start," said Sandy Booth, Director and owner of New Forest Fruit, based in The New Forest, Hampshire. "We hope to cut 100 tons of early asparagus." read more

At Fruit Logistica Berlin, which took place from February 5 to 7, 2025, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. unveiled an enhanced version of its wireless temperature and humidity data logger, capturing the attention of many participants. To demonstrate their newest innovation, the company distributed a large. read more

Table grape growers in the Hex River Valley region of South Africa, and beyond, are pleased that the weather cooperated well, allowing them to have a successful 2024/25 harvest season. Brothers Gabriël and Reynecke Viljoen, from De Vlei farm in the Hex River, expressed their satisfaction, stating "It is the first time in many read more

Eviso SpA has launched SmartMele Fruits Trading in Dubai to enhance its position in the global fruit import and export industry. This subsidiary will oversee fruit trading activities, taking advantage of Dubai's position as a major international trade center. SmartMele Fruits Trading aims to streamline supply chain processes and optimize operations. read more

The Mexican berry market is constantly expanding, driven by ongoing growth and diversification efforts aimed at expanding its reach beyond North America. Mexico exports around 500,000 tons of berries annually, with 90% of them going to the United States and Canada, and 5% to Europe. read more

The Sicilian late tangerine campaign started around January 20th. The quality is satisfactory, mainly due to the well-draining soils in the Paternò (CT) area, which have prevented any negative impact from the recent flooding. Carmelo Frisenna stated, "The sizes of our tangerines are consistent." read more

The recently chosen Actinidia Rufa rootstock variety, Spice24, is now being offered for commercial use in kiwi orchards across Europe. A statement from the Italian nursery La mentions that "Spice24 has shown resistance to heavy soils that have high water retention and to soils with elevated salinity levels." read more

Sektor eksportowy Dominikany doświadczył znaczącego wzrostu, napędzanego strategiami rządowymi i dywersyfikacją swojej podaży. "Dominikana skorzystała z doskonałego połączenia morskiego i lotniczego, aby umocnić się jako centrum logistyczne na Karaibach. read more

Months of drought, followed by sudden violent weather events, have disrupted the production schedules of farms. Science is working to provide new solutions to adapt to climate change and other challenges on a global scale. The EUR 8 million Harnesstom project aims to address these issues, particularly focusing on tomatoes. read more

The beginning of March signals the start of the 2025 asparagus season for Maïsadour. The campaign has kicked off well, despite the rainy weather that caused challenges in accessing the plots. "Our growers are spread from the southern Gironde to the south of the Landes. read more

Kazakhstan is taking steps to develop its onion processing industry. Officials in the Zhetysu region are collaborating with Chinese investors to establish a plant that will process and freeze onions for export. The project aims to create jobs, generate tax revenue, and decrease the country's reliance on. read more

W ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat doszło do kilku fuzji dużych firm cytrusowych, co doprowadziło do powstania potężnych grup popartych funduszami private equity. Produkty cytrusowe nadal przyciągają zainteresowanie dużych firm inwestycyjnych, ułatwiając transformację sektora. Teraz brytyjski fundusz Sunridge... read more

The Kantar Institute has used this year's International Agricultural Show in Paris as a platform to showcase the trends and advancements in French consumption and the significance of fruits and vegetables. "As a result of a series of recent crises, the topic of food sovereignty has once again become central to" read more

Ostatnie zmiany cen na rynku świeżych produktów rolnych wykazały zauważalne wahania, szczególnie w przypadku jabłek i warzyw. Jabłka odmiany Egremont Russet zanotowały spadek średniej ceny za kilogram z £1.36 w poprzednim tygodniu do £1.20. Ten spadek o 12% wskazuje na potencjalną zmianę. read more

Rynki limonek i mango w Brazylii stale borykają się z wyzwaniami, spowodowanymi wahaniem popytu, logistyką, konkurencją między krajami producentami oraz rygorystycznymi wymaganiami fitosanitarnymi. "Nasze podejście polega na zaspokojeniu wymagań rynku europejskiego. Dostosowujemy się do potrzeb każdego klienta, aby zapewnić... read more

REO presented its five-year plan to its grower-cooperators and employees at a launch event on Sunday, March 2. "REO demonstrates its relevance daily in the rapidly evolving fresh fruits and vegetables industry. Maintaining the status quo might be tempting, but it is not an option. New market trends and customer preferences require us to stay agile and innovative." read more

José Manuel Fernandes confirmed that the export of lemons from Portugal to Brazil has been resolved after a decree addressing phytosanitary conditions was published. The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries stressed the importance of starting the necessary processes to achieve this goal, highlighting previous obstacles. read more

"We are in the middle of the harvesting and marketing season. Thanks to the rain between late January and early February, our lemons are reaching a larger, ideal size, and thus fully falling into the premium segment. We are shipping an average of six to eight pallets a day, but we are expected to increase… read more

T&G Global has reported improved financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, attributing the recovery to strong demand and higher pricing for its premium apple varieties. The company recorded a pre-tax loss of $6.8 million, a significant improvement from the $64.2 million loss. read more

Not a tough man or woman as the hero of a story, but a broccoli, carrot, or tomato. 'The Brock-'n-roll Show', 'Join me, WorTEL?', and 'You are my little tomato' are just a few of the adventures featuring fruits and vegetables in the books published by the Flemish publishing house Höngry. "Fruits and... read more