A non-exclusive partnership agreement was signed last week at Macfrut between Sofruileg SA, chaired by François Lafitte, and Orbita Soc. of Lagnasco, Ortofruit Italia of Saluzzo, and the Lagnasco Group cooperative. "The contract covers the development of the new Haegum yellow kiwi variety. read more

"Fruit and vegetables have never been such a star product," explains Nicolas Gandrillon, director of Les Gros Mots agency. "They can be found in shampoos, beauty creams, and even at Fashion Week. Yet, the younger generation still eats very little fresh fruit and vegetables (4x less than older generations)." read more

In the first quarter of 2025, the Republic of Uzbekistan exported 325 tonnes of garlic, generating $816,400 in revenue, according to data released by the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan. Compared to the same period in 2024, shipments rose by 72.4 tonnes, representing a growth rate of 28.7%. read more

The weather conditions from weeks 9 to 12 have resulted in a delayed start to the melon and watermelon season in Spain and a reduced supply in the first two months of the season. "Persistent rains across Spain have disrupted the planting schedule in March and caused delays in the harvest," says Ángel. read more

The drought in Morocco has affected the quantities and prices of fresh produce intended for West African markets, sometimes resulting in export bans for certain products like tomatoes. Nevertheless, according to Baye Sidy, a fresh produce exporter from Fes, the Moroccan produce remains competitive. read more

Zaktualizowane przepisy dotyczące pestycydów Unii Europejskiej wpłynęły na eksport warzyw z Kenii, zmniejszając ich wartość o połowę w 2024 roku. W badaniu ekonomicznym z 2025 roku wskazano na spadek o 54,7% eksportu świeżych warzyw, z 164 100 ton w 2023 roku do 74 300 ton w 2024 roku. Wartość eksportu spadła z... read more

Po rozpoczęciu sezonu jagód wewnętrznych z ograniczoną ilością, zwiększają się ilości jagód na południowym wschodzie. Floryda: "Floryda kończy produkcję po małym plonie" - mówi Blair Greenhill, wiceprezes ds. zakupów w firmie Nickey Gregory, zauważając, że ogólnie rzecz biorąc... read more

Packing soft fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries often presents challenges that many producers and packaging companies find difficult to overcome. Let's analyze the three main problems with packing soft fruits and identify solutions to make the process easier. read more

"We also enhanced our presence at Macfrut 2025 this year, which was a significant opportunity to strengthen our market position and explore new business opportunities on a global level. During the event, we highlighted our leading products, such as the freshest batches of artichokes and late-season ..." read more

South African Fuji apples have officially entered the market. According to traders, current pricing remains consistent with initial launch levels. Premium batches with bright, evenly striped skins are retailing at around $2.24 per box, while batches with lighter striping are priced at $1.82. read more

Ahold Delhaize has appointed Tim Bork as the Chief Commercial Officer for Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia. The appointment is effective from May 19. This newly established position will report directly to Claude. read more

In the past ten years, there has been a growing trend of sourcing peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vegetables from outside of Europe, mainly from North Africa. However, Beluli Durim, managing director, emphasizes that there are closer alternatives to importing non-European vegetables, such as those from the Balkan region. read more

At no cost to the state, RSA Group CEO Jaco Oosthuizen reminded delegates at last week's World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference that wholesale markets in South Africa play a crucial role in supplying millions of people, both locally and across borders, with fruits and vegetables. read more

The French tomato covers 60% of French consumers' needs. This means there is an important production shortage in relation to the domestic market demand, which makes it necessary to resort to imports in certain periods of the year. Facing highly competitive production and labor costs abroad, Savéol. read more

"The price of fennel has not been high lately. The recent festive occasions, such as Easter, Easter Monday, 25 April, and the May Day holiday, have almost wiped out the market. This has led to a domino effect that particularly affected big cities like Milan, where, due to the general holiday rush, the fruit and vegetables market." read more

On May 14, members of the Moldova Fruct Association held a series of meetings in Romania with representatives from the Regional Center for Agricultural Investment Financing in Iași, the Agency for Payments and Intervention in Agriculture (APIA), and local fruit producers. The visit aimed to read more

The numbers are clear: German households have a strong affinity for vegetables. In 2024, tomatoes led the way with 13.6 kg per household, followed by cucumbers (11.6 kg), carrots (9.8 kg), onions (8.4 kg), and peppers (7.7 kg). Three of these top crops are cultivated in greenhouses. With Germany's weather... read more

China, the birthplace of lychees and the world's largest producer, plays a dominant role in global lychee supply. In 2023, global lychee production reached approximately 4.5 million tons, with China contributing about 3.8 million tons, an impressive 84.4% share. However, in 2024, extreme weather read more

The agriculture sector in Hungary is currently dealing with various challenges such as unprecedented frost damage and changing market dynamics. Recent frosts have significantly affected fruit crops, particularly apricots, with potential historic lows in harvests. The projected yield is estimated to be between 2,000 and 4,000 tons, highlighting the severity of the situation. read more

Po uruchomieniu mikrofalowej karczochówki Articook pięć lat temu, producenci Prince de Bretagne wprowadzają teraz na rynek nowy gatunek karczocha i inwestują w mrożone podstawki z karczocha. Celem jest innowacja w celu zaspokojenia potrzeb producentów i konsumentów, w czasie gdy konsumpcja karczochów rośnie. read more