After a season marked by tensions in international markets, even Sicilian lemons – an excellence of Made in Italy – had to deal with a phase of uncertainty. Specifically, the campaign of the first bloom, which represents the cornerstone of production for the sector, faced challenges. read more

A delegation of Dutch producers and government representatives recently visited New Covent Garden Market in London to explore opportunities for expanding sales of Dutch organic produce in the UK. The visit is part of the Netherlands' Action Plan for Growth in Organic Production. read more

Within six months, the 29th expoSE – Europe's premier trade fair for asparagus and berry production – and the 14th expoDirekt – Germany's biggest trade fair for direct marketing in agriculture – will be held at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Center. The event will take place from November 19 to 20, 2025, with 440 exhibitors. read more

In 2024, Guatemala established itself as the world's top melon exporter by volume, surpassing Spain, which had held the top position until 2023. According to a report by Hortoinfo, based on data from the UN Statistics Division COMTRADE using TARIC code 080719 (Fresh melons), Spain still leads in. read more

Inhouse team develops SA's first recyclable 7kg potato bags for Shoprite Group

The Shoprite Group has announced that it is the first South African retailer to introduce a fully recyclable 7kg potato bag, solving a longstanding packaging issue that has been a challenge for the industry. read more

The French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish peach and nectarine contact group met in Fundao, Portugal, on the 14th and 15th of May. The group, consisting of the leaders of the sectoral associations from the four countries and government officials, will request the European Commission to make modifications. read more

Bruno Gioffre of Dole, Gianpaolo Renino of Del Monte, Luca Battaglio of Battaglio, Greenyard’s Jen Gabriel, Kantar’s Tom Hole, Cindy van Rijswick of Rabobank, Thieirry Athimon of Frutas Montosa, ICA Sweden’s Maria Wieloch, and Westfalia’s Wim Destoop are just some of the speakers who will... read more

During the main harvesting season - from mid-May to mid-June - the Swiss Fruit Association expects 900 to 1,100 tons per week. Overall, as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (LID), a total harvest of around 7,500 tons is anticipated. read more

BIO AUSTRIA welcomes the intention of the European Commission to strengthen organic farming by recognizing its environmental benefits and simplifying processes. However, these measures are coming very late for the current period to provide significant relief to organic farms. read more

Jednym z wiodących dostawców owoców w Europie zgłosił "wyjątkową" i "wyjątkowo wysoką" jakość w produkcji nowych sezonów moreli z południowych Włoch.

One of Europe's leading fruit suppliers has reported "outstanding" and "exceptionally high" quality in the production of new-season apricots from southern Italy. read more

The annual Spain Food Nation Summit is returning on 25 June to celebrate and enhance the trading relationship between Spain and the UK. read more

The enthusiasm of a new young generation of farmers and the opportunities of the free market economy now sporadically revive the old tradition of asparagus cultivation. Interestingly, the largest cultivation area today is located in the Sliven region, in read more

The strawberry is much more than just a sweet fruit - it is an emotional cultural asset that evokes memories, connects people, and symbolizes seasonal enjoyment like few other fruits do. read more

Turkey, the world's leading apricot producer, is experiencing a shift in its market dynamics following severe frosts in April 2025, as reported by EastFruit. This climatic event is expected to impact apricot pricing across the EU, USA, Middle East, and Central Asia, with countries like Ukraine,... read more

Queen współpracuje z Mprise Agriware w celu usprawnienia swoich operacji przy użyciu oprogramowania Agriware. W miarę rozwoju firmy zarządzanie produkcją, zapasami, siłą roboczą i kontrolą jakości w wielu krajach i na wielu placówkach stało się coraz bardziej skomplikowane. Aby rozwiązać te wyzwania, Queen poszukiwała read more

The total area under strawberry cultivation in Switzerland in 2025 is 469.2 hectares, which is approximately 20 hectares less than the previous year. The area dedicated to organic strawberry cultivation has decreased by 14% to 37 hectares. During the main harvest season from mid-May to mid-June, Swiss... read more

The spring of 2025 brought many concerns to wine producers due to a wave of frost that hit Poland during a crucial phase of grapevine development. In the vineyards of the Sandomierz Land, despite the challenging weather conditions, no major damage was reported - although the diversity was. read more

A non-exclusive partnership agreement was signed last week at Macfrut between Sofruileg SA, chaired by François Lafitte, and Orbita Soc. of Lagnasco, Ortofruit Italia of Saluzzo, and the Lagnasco Group cooperative. "The contract covers the development of the new Haegum yellow kiwi variety. read more

Mother's Day has already passed in the Netherlands, but auctioneer Erik Boland says that the activity hasn't slowed down. He explains that in some countries, Mother's Day is celebrated at different times. He also shares his thoughts on the upcoming summer season and discusses the company. read more

Fresh Del Monte, already a protagonist at Milan Design Week, participated in Tuttofood 2025 bringing its usual "burst of innovation" to the world of fruits and vegetables. read more