The consumption of avocados in Italy is rapidly growing year after year, to the point where we can talk about a real green revolution in line with a global trend that continues to strengthen. Although our country has not yet read more

The year 2025 is a very special year for Apofruit Italia. The Romagna-based cooperative, which currently brings together 2,700 fruit and vegetable producers located in all the most suitable areas of Italy, celebrates its first 65 years. To commemorate this prestigious milestone, the cooperative has organized read more

A niedawne badanie przeprowadzone przez firmę Grodan, producenta wysokich technologii podłoży do uprawy warzyw i kwiatów, pokazuje, że popyt na warzywa szklarniowe w Rosji wzrósł o 7% podczas sezonu jesiennego i zimowego 2024/25 w porównaniu do dwóch lat temu. Około 68% respondentów zgłosiło spożycie świeżych. read more

Dole France has announced a new partnership with Primever to revive the Port of Sète in Southern France as a key hub for fruit imports. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in further optimizing the company's supply chain and emphasizes their determination to deliver an ever read more

The Netherlands, which was the primary supplier to Kyrgyzstan since 2022, has now been surpassed by Colombia. In 2024, Colombia imported 65.8 tonnes to the Kyrgyz Republic, compared to 22.8 tonnes imported from the Netherlands. In total, Kyrgyzstan imported 176.1 tonnes. read more

The third edition of Regina di Puglia, the Italian table grape festival, will take place in Noicàttaro, in the south-east of Bari, Italy, on 20-23 July, 2025. read more

Tomato producers in France and Morocco are prepared to sign a bilateral agreement to regulate tomato seasonality and ensure fair competition in the French market, as reported by Réussir. read more

Dole France has announced a new partnership with perishable logistics specialist Primever that aims to revive the Port of Sète's role as a major hub for importing fruits such as citrus, bananas, avocados, and mangoes. read more

In the next five years, the FS fleet is planned to be renewed with modern and more diverse vehicles in order to better meet market demands. The purchase of 110 electric locomotives, 25 hybrid or alternative fuel-powered vehicles is envisaged. read more

The DUH has now filed an objection against this. The approval of the predecessor product Roundup PowerFlex was already terminated by the BVL in November 2024 after the DUH had previously filed an objection and lawsuit. read more

Według Narodowego Stowarzyszenia Producentów Borówek (ANPM), plantacje borówek w Portugalii mają pokryć około 3000 hektarów w 2024 roku, co stanowi znaczący wzrost w porównaniu z 43 hektarami zanotowanymi w 2010 roku. "Szacuje się, że w 2024 roku uprawa borówek zajmie około 3 read more

Prawie wszyscy respondenci we Włoszech i Danii łączą zdrowy styl życia z zrównoważoną dietą, a niemal 70% aktywnie dąży do ich osiągnięcia. Włoska populacja, około połowa, twierdzi, że regularnie stosuje zdrową dietę, a jedna czwarta osób robi to od ponad trzech lat. read more

One third of the vegetables grown in Ukraine are at risk due to a lack of storage facilities. This is one of the key reasons behind the rising vegetable prices, according to Larysa Huk, an analyst at the information center. In an interview, Larysa pointed out that market prices are lower and offer better variety. read more

In 2024, bananas became the most popular fruit consumed in France for the first time. The bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique were also chosen as France's favorite brand last August. However, the French banana sector is currently facing a significant crisis, both in terms of plant health and economy. read more

Rain in February caused a delay in harvesting the early lemon crop in the northern region of South Africa, which has been frustrating for growers. This delay has led to an early demand for South African lemons from Southeast Asian countries, due to the lower crop yield this year. read more

The commercial campaign for oranges in Sicily continues at a steady pace, despite the climatic difficulties that have characterized the past few months. Ivan Mazzamuto, president of the La Normanna cooperative in Paternò (Catania), outlines to IFN the progress of the season and the prospects. read more

In Spain, the green asparagus season is about to kick off, and the forecasts for 2025 are more than positive, as reported by valenciafruits.com. An estimated harvest of 60 thousand tons is expected, representing a 15% increase compared to last year. However, there are also some challenges ahead. read more

A bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market. The agreement aims to manage competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. Previously, Moroccan tomatoes have been a complementary option. read more

It has been almost two months since our investigation on "psychoactive drugs" (click here for more information) and the need for a new approach to their revocation (click here for more information), a crucial topic that - based on the numbers - has clearly highlighted the extent of the phenomenon: in Italy, read more

Over the past six months, Georgia exported 12,900 tons of apples worth $8.2 million, which represents a 6.3-fold increase in volume and a 6.1-fold increase in value compared to the previous year. Russia continues to be the main market, accounting for 99% of Georgia's apple exports (12,840 tons). Smaller shipments. read more