Lychees

After a bumper lychee harvest in 2024, 2025 is widely considered a low-yield year. Reports from major lychee-producing regions like Hainan and Guangdong suggest that overall lychee flowering has been poor this year, leading to a significant decrease in expected production. The market in general... read more

Orsero S.p.A. ("Orsero"), a company in Mediterranean Europe specializing in the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables, has been selected by the Groupement des Exportateurs de Litchis (GEL - the organization responsible for coordinating the sector) through its subsidiary Simba S.p.A. read more

Orsero S.p.A. ("Orsero"), a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables, through its subsidiary Simba S.p.A., has been appointed by the Groupement des Exportateurs de Litchis (GEL - the coordinating body. read more

Ostatnio Hainan doświadczał rozległych wysokich temperatur i suszy, które dotknęły wszystkie 18 miast i hrabstw na wyspie. Obserwowano suchość o nasileniu od umiarkowanego do ciężkiego w sąsiadujących obszarach na północy i wschodzie, co stanowi poważne wyzwanie dla produkcji liczi. read more

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As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains the linchpin of the European fresh produce supply chain, yet the strategic landscape is defined by a widening chasm between domestic price stabilization and export-driven growth. read more

The date of Fresh Market 2026 has been officially confirmed. read more

After a successful lychee harvest in 2024, 2025 is being considered a "low-yield year." Reports from key lychee-producing areas like Hainan and Guangdong suggest that there has been poor overall flowering of lychee trees this year, leading to an anticipated significant decrease in production. The market in general is expected to be affected. read more

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Taiwan has received approval to export jujubes, dragon fruit, and lychees to the European Union, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency was formally notified of this decision on Thursday, and the approval is now in immediate effect. read more

Władze Madagaskaru ds. zwalczania korupcji wydały międzynarodowy nakaz aresztowania dla biznesmena Maminiaina Ravatomanga w związku z rzekomym oszustwem związanym z eksportem liczi. Nakaz ten dotyczy Ravatomangi, znanego jako "Mamy", gdy śledczy badają to, co lokalne media opisują jako... read more

Longan, lychee, and rambutan are all members of the soapberry family, tropical fruits that have a similar, translucent, grape-like flesh. "For many years, we've been offering lychee from Mexico and rambutan from Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras," says Jose Roggiero with Freshway Produce. read more

The lychee season on Reunion Island is coming to an end. This year's harvest has been unusual, to say the least, pushing professionals to constantly adjust. Jean-Marc Boyer, from the Boyer company, reflects on the season. One significant aspect was a delay that had an impact. read more

South African litchis have experienced a remarkable recovery since last year. In late 2024, the Laughing Waters brand faced one of the worst crops in 25 years, due to various climatic changes that heavily impacted Bekfontein Farm in the Onderberg region of Mpumalanga Province. read more

Ravatomanga, a close ally of former president Andry Rajoelina, has long held a strong position in Madagascar's lychee trade through his company Sodiat. Towards the end of last month, workers at the port of Tamatave started loading the first of three ships destined for Europe. However, operations were hindered by heavy storms, causing delays in loading pallets. read more

The lychee and Victoria pineapple seasons from Reunion Island are beginning with a two-week delay. This delay affects all exotic fruit production and is caused by the extended winter in the southern hemisphere. The official start of the season will now be at the beginning of December. read more

The emblematic fruit of the end-of-year festivities, the Malagasy lychee will soon be available on European shelves. Société Internationale d'IMportation (SIIM), a subsidiary of the Omer-Decugis & Cie group, has announced that the first fruits will fly in this week. A campaign that looks read more

The lychee harvest in Madagascar is showing much more promise this year, after experiencing a 60% decrease in production in 2024 due to the impacts of climate change. Forecasts indicate that volumes will increase in most production areas, potentially leading to a decrease in the purchase price at collection stations. read more

The lychee harvest in Brazil primarily occurs from December to January, unlike most other producing countries where harvests typically take place from May to July. This unique timing in Brazil enables the country to provide lychees during Christmas and the Chinese New Year, giving it a competitive edge in international markets. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more