Guadalupe Mora, the chief of the community of Felipe Carrillo Puerto (commonly referred to as "La Ruana" in the municipality of Buenavista), has reported that criminal organizations are still extorting lemon farmers in the Tierra Caliente region of Michoacan. These criminal groups are persistently demanding payments. read more

In the first quarter of 2025, Spain imported 188,076 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables from Morocco for 481 million euros. Imports from Morocco increased by 24% in volume and 23% in value, making it the supplier that experienced the highest growth. read more

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Oranges remain one of the most popular fruits globally, enjoyed for their sweet taste, juiciness, and high vitamin C content. As of 2025, global orange production is estimated at around 76.41 million metric tons. Among the many countries that cultivate oranges, five stand out for producing the. read more

Riza Growers, a consortium of six flowering houseplant producers, launched their inspiration center in Wateringen, the Netherlands, on Wednesday. The opening event, named the Riza Expo, will run until June 11 and is targeted towards exporters, retailers, specialized traders, and garden centers. read more

After the occupation of parts of southern regions, Ukraine's watermelon cultivation has realigned, with central and eastern areas now leading production, according to Agronews. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food anticipates a harvest of 240,000 tons spanning 30,000 hectares of watermelons. read more

A very difficult night for farmers in southern Poland. Destructive storms with violent wind gusts and hail passed through Lower Silesia, Małopolska, Lublin region, and up to Mazovia. In many places, the elements damaged or completely destroyed berry crops. read more

Organic banana production in Piura, Peru, is facing challenging conditions this year, but is also showing signs of recovery. According to Gerardo Gonzales Sullón, Agronorperú's financial director, the drought at the end of 2024 harmed the development of the crop, reducing sizes and. read more

UK: CO-OP is making a significant change to its in-store services by introducing parcel lockers. Customers who depend on Royal Mail for sending and receiving online orders will have access to these parcel lockers starting this summer. This will allow individuals to conveniently drop off pre-labelled Royal Mail parcels and returns at any time, 24/7. read more

The European Commission has concluded that Bulgaria is ready to adopt the euro as of 1 January 2026, positioning it to become the 21st Member State in the euro area. This decision, outlined in the 2025 Convergence Report, follows a formal request by Bulgarian authorities and represents a key step in Bulgaria's integration into the eurozone. read more

ESG Drysdale, a vegetable producer based in Scotland, has expanded its locally grown asparagus supply to over 60 Asda stores across the North East of England, following its initial launch in Scottish outlets in 2024. The company expects to sell at least 25 tonnes of asparagus through Asda in the. read more

Morocco's avocado export sector has reached a new milestone, surpassing the 100,000-ton export mark, as reported by EastFruit. This development comes at a time when global volumes are on the rise and trade patterns are changing. However, prices have been decreasing due to oversupply. read more

First was the variety, then AGF, and then the brand. Now AGF and BASF | Nunhems want to recognize the crucial role of producers in promoting the Fashion Watermelon. This brand has managed to consolidate itself among consumers and boost consumption of the category in the more than 20 years that. read more

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It is the beginning of June and, with the arrival of the beautiful season, one would expect a new boost for the fruit and vegetable markets. To understand if this scenario is also materializing in the Northeast, we stopped in Udine, the heart of a strategic territory for the supply chain. read more

The Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor of Russia has announced the potential implementation of restrictions on the import of flowers from Armenia beginning on June 16, 2025. Rosselkhoznadzor stated that the import of cut flowers from Armenia had reached 52 million stems in the first half of 2025, which is approximately 50% higher. read more

In Spain, the share of supermarket sales in the basket of fresh products continues to grow: in 2024, each citizen spent an average of 2,098 euros on this type of products, and 1,200 euros - 58% - end up in the supermarkets' cash registers. This was revealed by the seventh read more

Seeka Limited has introduced a new red-skinned nashi variety, Ruby Roo™, at the IFPA Member Event during the Hort Connections 2025 Conference in Brisbane, Australia. The variety, developed and grown in Bunbartha, Victoria, by Seeka Australia, is described as having a distinct red skin, white flesh, and a sweet flavor. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have noted a continuing decrease in greenhouse cucumber prices in the Ukrainian market. Experts attribute this latest price drop at the start of June to a typical seasonal pattern, driven by the growing supply of vegetables. read more

The strawberry harvesting season is in full swing. Different varieties are ripening successively, and growers are focusing on ensuring the highest quality of fruit. During this intense period, it is not only about quantity but above all quality – firmness, taste. read more