Several trends identified in the first issue of 2018 have continued, including the growing importance of Latin America for the export of fresh fruit, the ongoing consumer demand for blueberries and avocados, as well as the dominance of the USA and Europe. read more

A positive marketing course is coming to an end for the early Greek onions whose harvest began in April. Charalampos Anifantis, sales director of Anifantis Farm, a packing company based in Thiva, reports on the market development: "There were many exports to Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, and even." read more

The marketing of summer fruits such as strawberries and watermelons is still in full swing. "Watermelons are currently being supplied to us from Italy, Spain, and Turkey, and are being very well-received. I would describe the price differences between the individual countries of origin as... read more

CRAI, a historic Italian food distribution brand, strengthens its presence in Southern Italy with the launch of CRAI Mediterranea, a new entity that will lead the development of the CRAI Group in Campania. The project is part of a broader strategic plan. read more

Year after year, the Netherlands continues to supply more tomatoes to Spain, which is Europe's largest tomato producer, especially during the summer months. The increasing warmth and prolonged summers in Spain are starting to impact the country's tomato production, resulting in a higher need for tomato imports during the summer. read more

Italy has experienced an increase in lime demand during the summer season, particularly driven by the beverage sector and a limited supply. Prices, which had remained stable, are now on the rise, with wholesale prices ranging from €10 to €14 depending on the sales channel. In Spain, Brazil continues to dominate lime imports, despite the weather conditions. read more

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Keystone Fruit Marketing (KFM), a division of Progressive Produce, has launched its first Mexican lemon season. As the exclusive marketer for this new program, the company is thrilled to offer top-quality lemons under its KFM Citrus label. "This is a new and exciting chapter for us," said. read more

More than forty horticulture professionals gathered at Koppert for the latest edition of the Horti Science Café, a summer evening full of energy, both literally and figuratively. The central theme was the heat transition in the Oostland region of the Netherlands. A topic that is current, complex, read more

Ireland: M&S 'Farm to Foodhall' campaign continues with tomato farmers in Co. Dublin. M&S announced: "M&S Food is delighted to launch the next stage of its 'Farm to Foodhall' initiative, showcasing our firm dedication to sourcing fresh, premium Irish produce directly from devoted local farmers." read more

The future of shipments after August 1st is uncertain due to the U.S. threatening a 30% tariff on citrus from South Africa. However, at present, a steady supply of citrus continues to arrive. "The timing of maturity was slightly advanced this season, so we saw better accessibility of higher brix clementines." read more

Rząd Asturii uruchomił unikalny projekt, który zamienia stary szyb kopalniany w Laviana w pierwszą w Hiszpanii podziemną szklarnię. Inicjatywa jest częścią programu Agroalnext, finansowanego ze środków regionalnych i funduszy europejskich Next Generation, który ma na celu położenie podstaw. read more

Rapid growth of orange concentrate factories in Egypt this year has led to local competition between industrialists and exporters for supply, causing shortages in the second half of the season. How have Saudi Arabian importers, the third-largest market for Egyptian citrus after the... read more

The harvesting campaign for the Italian black Maula grape variety began on July 3, following its successful introduction to domestic and European markets in 2024. This seedless cultivar is the product of a collaboration between CREA in Turi, Apulia, and the Italian consortium Nu.Va.U.T. Nuove. read more

More than forty horticulture professionals gathered at Koppert for the latest edition of the Horti Science Café, a summer evening full of energy, both literally and figuratively. The central theme was the heat transition in the Oostland region of the Netherlands. A topic that is current and complex. read more

The negotiation between Lidl Italy and the trade unions Filcams Cgil, Fisascat Cisl, and Uiltucs for the renewal of the company's supplementary contract continues without results. The meeting held on July 10 ended with a negative outcome: according to the trade unions, the proposal was rejected. read more

When Marilyn Bull founded Toro Fruit, she anticipated that citrus would be her primary focus, with strawberries playing a secondary role. However, six and a half years later, strawberries have emerged as the clear favorite, a trend that has been ongoing since she visited the Middle East with a strawberry farmer. read more

W sezonie 2025 sektor cytrusowy Peru wykazuje wyraźne znaki poprawy po wyzwaniach klimatycznych, które dotknęły go w 2023 roku. "Do 27. tygodnia tego roku eksport wzrósł o 29% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w zeszłym roku, co podkreśla poprawę w przypadku wczesnych odmian, takich jak Satsuma (+88%), Primosole". read more

Vietnam's banana industry is experiencing significant growth, with a cultivated area of over 161,000 hectares producing nearly 3 million tonnes in 2024. The primary growing regions in the country are the Mekong Delta, Southeast, northern midlands, and Red River Delta, with the Southeast region achieving the highest yield. read more

Polityka, sztuczna inteligencja, podłoża, relacje, zintegrowane zarządzanie uprawami, praca, akwizycje, kwiaty, rośliny i opakowania. Oprócz licznych sesji edukacyjnych na Cultivate 2025, wiele można się nauczyć, przechadzając się po stoiskach targowych. Oto kilka interesujących spostrzeżeń i... read more