Domestic apples remained the leading choice in the market, despite a slight decrease in overall availability. Varieties like Wellant, Boskoop, Braeburn, and Pinova seemed to experience a decrease in popularity. Pink Lady and Granny Smith apples were primarily imported from Italy, while Pink Lady and Jazz apples were sourced from France. Dutch fruit, particularly those in layered packaging, also played a significant role. read more

Macfrut - an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector taking place at the Rimini Expo Centre until today - increasingly a stage for international initiatives. Such as the meeting "Opportunities of the Beira Corridor and the Manica Agri-Food Centre (CAAM):" read more

Tosca, a global leader in 100% reusable and recyclable plastic packaging solutions and pooling services, has once again been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing it among the top 5% of organizations with the highest ratings in the last 12 months. read more

Zgodnie z szacunkami sporządzonymi 1 maja 2025 roku, „Francuska produkcja brzoskwiń powinna osiągnąć 236 200 ton w tym roku, co stanowi poziom równoważny produkcji z 2024 roku i o 7% powyżej średniej z lat 2020-2024.” Produkcja w 2025 roku powinna być stabilna w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Krajowa produkcja brzoskwiń i... read more

More than 1,500 industry leaders from the global nut and dried fruit sector have gathered in Mallorca, Spain, for the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) Congress. The event, running through May 10, has brought trade policy, particularly tariffs, to the forefront of discussions among... read more

Przemysł ananasów w Beninie zrobił krok w kierunku bliższej organizacji poprzez podpisanie umowy między przedstawicielami eksporterów i plantatorów. "To dobra wiadomość dla całego sektora i nadchodzi w czasie, gdy musimy zjednoczyć nasze wysiłki, aby osiągnąć większe uznanie dla". read more

An overall investment of over 45 million euros involving 21 agri-food companies in 8 Italian regions. The results of the "Paniere della" Supply Chain Contract were presented at Macfrut 2025, the international fruit and vegetable fair. read more

Industry stakeholders at the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) congress in Mallorca from May 8-10 are seeking to obtain crop forecast information for Turkish sultanas, dried apricots, and hazelnuts. In April, Turkey was hit by a cold wave, resulting in significant damage to various crops. read more

The current drought in the Southeast is creating difficulties for citrus orchards in North Florida, South Georgia, and South Alabama. Mary Sutton, an assistant professor and citrus Extension specialist at the University of Georgia, emphasizes the significance of water in this situation. Sutton says, read more

In 2024, Belarus became the top potato supplier to the Russian market, exporting almost 194,000 tonnes, as reported by Sputnik.by. Egypt came in second with 75,300 tonnes, earning $47.9 million in revenue, followed by China in third place with 46,700 tonnes, marking their debut in the top. read more

Minister Pichai of the Commerce Ministry in Thailand has introduced seven strategic measures and 25 action plans aimed at boosting the global export of agricultural products. This initiative is in line with the Prime Minister's instructions to tackle domestic oversupply issues and enhance farmers' incomes. read more

During the plenary vote, the Parliament adopted its own initiative report on the future multiannual financial framework (MFF), led by co-rapporteurs Carla Tavares (S&D, Portugal) and Siegfried Mureșan (EPP, Romania). The report is a precursor to the read more

Paolo Bruni, the president of the industry association CSO Italy, participated in the celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of Apofruit, one of Italy's most important fruit and vegetable cooperatives and a significant exporter to global markets. "It is an honor for me to be here, because read more

The fresh produce industry in Italy has the potential to expand by building stronger relationships with suppliers in Africa, according to Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

In the 2024 harvest, South Africa exported around 21,000 tons, and even in Zimbabwe - although a much smaller producer - the quantities have continued to increase. read more

Chiquita Panama has reported that it lost 450,000 boxes of bananas intended for export this week as a result of a week-long strike by farm workers that has halted its operations in Bocas del Toro. The company has also cautioned that the continuing strike is leading to the deterioration of its plantations. read more

The blueberry marketing season in Southern Africa ended only in early February, but the new campaign has already begun. read more

Rząd marokański ogłosił nowy plan dotacji mający na celu wzmocnienie eksportu świeżych owoców cytrusowych w obliczu wzmacniającej się konkurencji ze strony Egiptu i innych dostawców. read more

Lacewings, ladybugs, hoverflies devour countless pests as larvae. For example, ladybugs primarily feed on aphids, up to several dozen per day. Over their average lifespan, a ladybug can consume over 1,000 aphids. Or the larva... read more

Las importaciones españolas de frutas y verduras frescas registraron un crecimiento interanual tanto en volumen como en valor para el período de enero a febrero.

Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables recorded year-on-year growth in both volume and value for the January-February period. read more