On Friday, January 17th and Saturday, January 18th, 2025, the Afro-Mediterranean cyclone named Storm Gabri hit the southern regions of Italy, bringing a mix of damages and benefits to the agricultural sector. The most affected areas were Sicily, Calabria, and to some extent, read more

Villa Sandía, a campsite located in the Serranía de Ronda, Spain, offers its customers the unique experience of sleeping inside a watermelon or a cucumber. The campsite has eight watermelon cabins for two people each, and a dozen cucumber cabins for three people. These cabins are designed specifically for sleeping and do not have any additional amenities. read more

Apofruit Italia, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with 2,700 member producers in Italy's most renowned areas, is positively reviewing its participation in Marca Fresh 2025. This is confirmed by both Ernesto Fornari, CEO of the Apofruit Group, and Gianluca. read more

Najnowsze dane rynkowe wskazują na znaczące wahania cen bananów w głównych krajach eksportujących, takich jak Kolumbia, Kostaryka, Panama i Gwatemala. W Kostaryce średnia cena wzrosła z 0,86 funta w poprzednim tygodniu do 1,00 funta, co oznacza imponujący wzrost o 17%. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. read more

Farmers in Warulwadi, Junnar taluka, who are traditionally known for their export-quality grapes, have begun cultivating export-grade bananas, creating a new source of sustainable income. Rutuparna Meher, an innovative farmer, has made history by sending the first air-conditioned container of bananas. read more

First batches of blond oranges from the Washington Navel variety are replacing Navelina oranges. Decreasing production phase of Calabrian clementines. Good demand for the yellow kiwi variety and a slight interest in the new red variety. Increasing demand for cabbage. read more

The peruvian mango season has about four weeks left, but the first mangoes from Mexico are already available in the market. "Traditionally, we are the first ones to offer mangoes from Mexico," says Rebecca Garcia with Cabefruit. The Cabello Family has been growing mangoes for over 50 years and has read more

For Campo de Lorca (Cricket), Fruit Logistica has been an "unmissable" event for over 30 years. In this edition, the Murcian company aims to strengthen its presence in Germany, a country that accounts for more than 30% of its total volume.

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We are pleased to receive and publish the intervention of Professor Maria Lodovica Gullino from the University of Genoa, regarding the evolution of principles in Italy and Europe, which was released a few days ago on these pages (click here to read more). read more

Chilean cherry exports to China have increased by 85% compared to the previous season, with a total of 111 million packages shipped so far (averaging 5 kilograms each); the increase in supply has led to a price drop ranging from 30 to 60%. Among the reasons for this are. read more

Türkiye's Leading Trade Fair for Fresh Produce "Interfresh Eurasia" Loved Izmir and Izmir Loved Interfresh Eurasia! Interfresh Eurasia, Türkiye's trade fair for fresh fruit and vegetables, packaging, cool rooms, storage, machinery, and logistics was held in September 2024 at Izmir Exhibition. read more

Po dołączeniu Bułgarii do Strefy Schengen, greckie owoce i warzywa trafiły na tamtejsze rynki. W ciągu ostatniego roku Bułgaria importowała około 248 200 ton produktów rolnych z Grecji, o wartości 131 milionów euro. Sprawia to, że Bułgaria jest drugim największym importerem greckich produktów rolnych.

After Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area, Greek fruits and vegetables entered the country's markets. Over the past year, Bulgaria imported approximately 248,200 tons of produce from Greece, valued at €131 million. This makes Bulgaria the second-largest importer of Greek agricultural products. read more

The eco-friendly sector faces significant challenges. Inflation has taken a toll on the demand of European consumers. For the past two years, there has been a decline in cultivated land and some companies have abandoned the organic line. In key destinations like France, there are chains that have downsized.

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Lidl Italia, a chain with over 750 stores nationwide, is a retail giant that offers significant savings to its customers with its wide range of products. This was determined by the annual ranking compiled by Altroconsumo and published by Altroconsumo. read more

Between January and November 2024, Kyrgyzstan exported 141.2 tons of dried vegetables, which was a significant decrease from 667.7 tons exported during the same period in 2023. The most notable changes were observed in exports to countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine. read more

Would you like to win a brand-new Trike-400? Visit the Metazet booth at the IPM fair in Essen, Germany (Hall 3, Booth 3A36) and complete a brief form. Share with the Metazet team why you want to win the Trike and how you plan to use it in your business. Additionally, during IPM, Metazet will be showcasing their Hanging technology. read more

Since Saturday, January 18, four Moroccan truck drivers, along with a Togolese and a Burkinabe, have gone missing at the border between Burkina Faso and Niger. Their GPS was deactivated and they have had no contact with the outside world. It was later revealed that they were kidnapped by terrorist groups. read more

Madeleine Wilson made a career shift, moving on from her indoor office job to an apprenticeship in the vibrant field of horticulture at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. "I have dreamt of working with plants for years, and now I have finally turned that dream into reality." read more

Despite the numerous challenges in floriculture both domestically and internationally, the question on everyone's mind was how the past year would unfold. Nonetheless, 2024 has proven to be a successful year for Kenyan growers, according to Aart Buizer of Fresco Flowers. "There were certainly many challenges that we faced extensively." read more

Since receiving AIPH approval in March 2024, preparations for the Nakhon Ratchasima International Horticultural Expo 2029 (A1) have been intensifying. On 27 November, the AIPH Expo Committee visited Thailand for a site inspection, engaging with key members of the Expo organization to ensure. read more