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

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

Companies in the fruit and vegetable sector in Spain are warning that ongoing geopolitical tensions could result in further price hikes if conflicts persist. A survey conducted by Aecoc revealed that companies in the sector are struggling to cope with the escalating costs. read more

Pink Lady is expanding its promotional activities in Italy with a roadshow in the city markets of Milan, Rome, and Bologna, aiming to strengthen its presence in the normal trade and consolidate the relationship with consumers in places of daily shopping. Commercial presence. read more

Pink Lady® strengthens its presence in Italy with a new promotional tour that involved some of the most iconic city markets in Milan, Rome, and Bologna. A new project for the brand in the local markets channel, which reinforces Pink Lady®'s multi-channel strategy. read more

A lecture on increasing Serbian exports of processed fruits and vegetables to the European Union was organized by the Serbian Chamber of Commerce. The session emphasized export strategies for frozen and dried fruits and vegetables, as well as companies operating in the hot processing sector. read more

In week 24, FlowersTrials will once again open its doors to professional visitors from the international horticultural sector. As usual, Selecta will be exhibiting at its site at Kwekerij Bloem & Tuin (Oude Campsweg 4, 2678 KN De Lier, Netherlands) – alongside Evanthia and, for the first time. read more

Danziger is inviting growers, retailers, wholesalers, buyers, and industry partners to explore the latest offerings at Flower Trials 2026, scheduled for June 9-12 in the Netherlands. This year, Danziger's exhibit will showcase new genetics, valuable grower insights, retail trends, and branded products. read more

A new greenhouse complex for rose production has been launched in the Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan with financing from the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. The 1-hectare facility uses hydroponic technology for rose cultivation. More than 60 million soms (€620,000) were invested in the project. read more

According to the research by the Osservatorio eCommerce B2C Netcomm – School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano, in 2026 online product purchases are worth around 42.6 billion euros (+6% compared to 2025), against a total value (products+services) of B2C eCommerce purchases. read more

The production of pears in the region of Lleida, Spain, is about to experience one of the most complex seasons in its recent history. According to the specialized publication Fruit Today, the local agricultural sector is facing a drastic reduction in commercial volumes. read more

The first mangoes of the Senegalese season, exported on an exceptional basis before the official start of the campaign, are being shipped by Domaine Agricole du Nema to the Netherlands by sea. Aminata Dominique Diouf, the company's manager, says she expects positive results this season, set to. read more

A new greenhouse complex for rose production has been launched in the Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan with financing from the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. The 1-hectare facility utilizes hydroponic technology for growing roses. Over 60 million soms (€620,000) were invested in the project. read more

The main agricultural organizations in Italy and Europe are taking to the streets in Strasbourg to launch a unanimous alarm: the surge in fertilizer costs (+81%) and the constraints of the Green Deal are crippling farms and threatening the food security of the entire. read more

Danziger is inviting growers, retailers, wholesalers, buyers, and industry partners to explore what's coming next at Flower Trials 2026, happening from June 9–12 in the Netherlands. This year, Danziger's exhibit will showcase new genetics, practical grower insights, retail ideas, branded products, and more. read more

Peaches currently offer the highest profitability among fruit crops in Ukraine, surpassing sweet cherries in terms of returns, as stated by Vladimir Voevodin, the management manager at BASF, in an interview with the industry magazine "Gardening Ukrainian Style." Voevodin also mentioned that sweet cherries currently. read more