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The marketing campaign for Dolce Passione watermelons has been launched in large-scale retail outlets in Italy and abroad, as well as in some markets in major European cities. Luciano Trentini is the director of the Dolce Passione Consortium, which brings together three leading companies in the industry. read more

On the last day of Agritechnica & Hortex 2026, the theme "Bridging Dutch Expertise with ASEAN Horticulture Needs" provided the framework for a comprehensive discussion on how the Netherlands can assist ASEAN-5 countries - Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam - as they move towards greater. read more

The mango season in India has not been easy this year, with challenges arising as early as December, according to Sourabh Jaiswal, Business Development Manager for Indian produce exporter KK Star. "Overall, the mango season in India is progressing slowly this time. It's also been quite challenging." read more

The supply of blueberries is stable and increasing as more domestic regions start production. Currently, blueberries are being sourced from Mexico, Georgia, and California, which is helping to make them more consistently available. Mexico is providing a steady volume, while Georgia had some early weather challenges. read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will begin in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are organizing a World Cup Football Pool through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

The Délalföldi Gardener Community (Délkertész) stated that it anticipates Hungary's proposed decrease in VAT on fruits and vegetables from 27 percent to 5 percent to be implemented starting on July 1. During a press conference in Budapest, the chairman and CEO Sándor Nagypéter mentioned that the VAT reduction would... read more

On the last day of Agritechnica & Hortex 2026, the theme "Bridging Dutch Expertise with ASEAN Horticulture Needs" set the stage for a comprehensive discussion on how the Netherlands can assist the ASEAN-5 countries - Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam - in their shift towards more sustainable horticulture practices. read more

Port International's head of overseas procurement, Malte Storjohann, recently visited citrus growers in South Africa's Western and Eastern Cape as well as Limpopo to discuss the ongoing season and assess the progress of the crop growing on the trees. The focus was on determining the timing of the harvest. read more

In an exclusive interview with Fruitnet, two leading figures in Italy's fresh produce industry, Salvo Laudani from Unifrutti-Oranfrizer and Giuseppe ‘Pino’ Calcagni from Besana Group, discuss why Sicily continues to hold a special position in the global market for its unique blood oranges. read more

Las importaciones españolas de productos frescos alcanzaron 1.2 millones de toneladas en el primer trimestre del año (T1), un aumento del 4 por ciento en comparación con el mismo período en 2025.

Spanish fresh produce imports reached 1.2 million tonnes in the opening quarter of the year (Q1), a 4 percent increase compared with the same period in 2025. read more

Younger demographics, health and wellness trends, and the expansion of digital trade in South-East Asia were key topics discussed at the Asia Fruit Logistica SE Asia Meet Up on May 18, 2026 - indicating new opportunities for brand growth throughout the region. read more

A five-day training program on enhanced production technologies in floriculture was launched at the KVK Office Conference Hall in Wokha on May 18. The program is funded under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) project "Strengthening Tribal Farming Systems Through a Critical Input Support System and… read more

During the visit on May 20 to the strawberry plantation in the municipality of Czerwińsk, Jacek Witkowski from Timac Agro Poland spoke about the current situation on the plantations after heavy rainfall and the actions that producers should take in the coming days. read more

Organic continues to grow even in the global multi-crisis. The 18th edition of the Bio Bank Report highlights this with numbers. In an unstable context, marked by post-pandemic, geopolitical crises, and inflation, the sector continues its omnichannel evolution, guided by solidity. read more

Carrot prices in Ukraine have seen another increase this week, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Farmers are noting a significant uptick in trading activity in this sector, which, along with a seasonal decrease in stocks at local farms, has led to a shortage of high-quality carrots. read more

The cultivation of imported cherry varieties from Italy and Bulgaria is expanding in Kashmir, with growers reporting higher market prices and improved tolerance to erratic weather conditions compared to traditional cultivars. While conventional cherry varieties have not yet fully entered the market. read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will start in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Through our global fresh produce and horticulture networks, we are hosting a World Cup Football Pool. Who is the most knowledgeable football enthusiast in the international fresh produce and horticulture industry? read more

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has expanded its intermodal operations in Cameroon by integrating the Port of Kribi into a door-to-door logistics solution, enhancing cargo connectivity between Cameroon and inland markets across the region – Chad and the Central African Republic (CAR). read more

Jako że rozpoczął się sezon na mango, ceny jabłek w Indiach zaczęły spadać, gdyż konsumpcja znacząco zmalała - powiedział Prashant Gidwani, założyciel indyjskiego importera owoców Fresh Fruit Alliances: "Ceny jabłek są na najniższym poziomie od początku tego sezonu. Jednym z głównych powodów jest mango. read more

The greenhouse cucumber industry in Japan is placing a growing emphasis on enhancing productivity, yield consistency, and resource efficiency within protected cultivation systems. One significant ongoing project in this field is the Yume Farm ZEN-NOH Project, spearheaded by ZEN-NOH (National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations). read more