With the arrival of early summer, the harvesting season for one of Europe's most popular stone fruits begins in Southern Italy: the apricot. The Basilicata region - particularly the growing areas around Pisticci and Metapontum (Province of Matera) - is one of the most important production locations. read more

The agricultural chamber of Upper Austria has announced that so far, the farmland throughout the state has been cultivated in perfect condition and according to the planned schedule. Therefore, sowings and plantings have been carried out since mid-February according to their precise "crop plan," allowing many. read more

Thanks to solar energy, the greenhouses in Southern Europe ensure efficient and environmentally friendly production. This system allows for high-quality cultivation with low CO₂ emissions and efficient water usage in the spring. Additionally, it guarantees production. read more

The two companies and brands will remain completely independent, with KRONEN's production sites in Kehl and Achern in Germany, as well as Urschel's in Chesterton, USA, continuing to operate as usual. read more

Producers in eastern Spain are evaluating the consequences of the severe storms that have hit the region in the past week. read more

Chiquita announced on Monday that it has suspended a portion of its banana production in a northwestern province of Panama as a nationwide strike by workers against a pension reform enters its third week. read more

Helianthus, a plant symbolizing sunshine, is widely cherished for its ability to bring joy and positivity. In the United States, cut Helianthus (sunflowers) are popular in festive bouquets. Pot-Helianthus, however, occupies a niche market. Jin Wendong from Beijing Gardin Agricultural Science read more

Indian traders have decided to stop buying Turkish apples, causing them to disappear from the market and resulting in a significant increase in the prices of apples from other regions. In response, traders have started to prefer apples from Iran, Washington, and New Zealand, leading to a surge in prices. read more

The selling season for Australian almonds for 2025-26 has started off strong, with higher export volumes to major manufacturing centers such as Turkey and Spain, as well as sustained demand from key markets like China and India. The favorable weather conditions during the dry harvest are anticipated to lead to... read more

On May 1, 2024, Jari van Langen founded Veg-Europe. A year later, he has no regrets about becoming self-employed. Veg-Europe focuses on exporting field and greenhouse vegetables, with France as its primary destination. "I lived in France for eight years because my parents had a dairy farm there." read more

South America is currently exporting table grapes to the United States. Meanwhile, the state of Jalisco in Mexico is fully operational, and both Sonora and the Coachella Valley in California are also ramping up production. "With supply coming from various regions, there is no shortage of grapes." read more

Kronen, niemiecki producent specjalizujący się w technologii przetwarzania żywności dla owoców, warzyw i sałatek, ogłosił strategiczne partnerstwo z firmą Urschel Laboratories Inc., z siedzibą w USA, specjalizującą się w sprzęcie do przemysłowego krojenia i mielenia dla branży spożywczej. Ta współpraca ma na celu read more

The outlook for the upcoming harvest and sales season of Italian watermelons is promising. In the Salento region in southern Apulia, the Nardò watermelon is one of the most important crops. This fruit is popular both in Italy and abroad for its excellent quality and intense flavor. read more

Rovero Systems has been experiencing consistent growth over the past few years, achieving significant progress in the United States of America. They have recently announced the opening of a new regional office in the United Arab Emirates, with the goal of better serving the GCC countries. To lead this exciting new venture... read more

Labor efficiency, quality, and ease of use— that's what Dutch Tree Machinery (DTM) represents. Based in Best, DTM creates innovative solutions tailored to the daily requirements of tree nurseries. The outcome? Intelligent machines that enhance pruning speed, reduce weight, and improve usability. read more

April frosts caused an estimated €38 million (741 million Moldovan lei) in damages to Moldova's horticulture and table grape sector, as reported by the Moldova Fruct Association, according to Logos Press. Stone fruit crops were most heavily impacted. This year's cherry harvest is expected to be. read more

Between January and April 2025, the percentage of Moldovan apple exports to CIS countries decreased to 54%, down from 72% in the same period in 2024. According to Logos Press, this decline reflects an ongoing trend, as last year the CIS share fell below 80% for the first time in Moldova's recent export history. read more

Peruvian producers are interested in cultivating raspberries and cherries, as these fruits have potential in international markets, following the example of major exporters like Chile and Mexico. Building on the success of blueberries, Peru aims to strengthen its position as a fruit supplier. read more

Macfrut 2025 has given Italy Ortofrutta Unione Nazionale the opportunity not only to present itself with the new logo and new slogans in a completely renovated stand, but also to update on the OP system with President Andrea Badursi. Among the highlighted slogans at Macfrut... read more

In 2024, Mexico and Peru were the leading exporters of avocados, with their sales increasing by 20% and 29% respectively. Mexico achieved sales of $3.78 billion, while Peru reached $1.24 billion. Mexico, being the world's largest producer, harvested 2.67 million tons of avocados in 2024. Avocado exports have solidified Mexico's position as a major player in the global avocado market. read more