The Chilean fruit sector is on high alert due to a sharp increase in active outbreaks of the Mediterranean fruit fly, which is causing growing concern as the new export season is about to begin. read more

Peru was the leading exporter with a share of 31% of the total amount, followed by Chile, Spain, and Morocco each with 8%, and the USA with 7%. read more

Exporters of grapes and stone fruit must confront this new reality much sooner. Both sectors have made significant advances in the United States in recent years, and when their season starts later this year, they will need to find alternative markets. read more

The two producer organizations, Marktgemeinschaft Bodenseeobst eG and Württembergische Obstgenossenschaft Raiffeisen eG, currently predict a decrease of around 10% compared to the previous year. This corresponds to an estimated harvest quantity of 227,000 tons of apples (2024: 251,200 tons). read more

The Chilean fruit industry is on high alert due to a significant rise in active outbreaks of the Mediterranean fruit fly, raising concerns as the new export season approaches. read more

South African fruit growers are exploring options to minimize the impact of the new tariffs imposed by Trump on the sector. read more

One million tonnes of blueberries worth US$6.733bn were exported globally last year according to research from the Peruvian consultancy Fluctuante. Peru was the leading exporter with a 31 percent share of the total, followed by Chile, Spain, and Morocco, each with 8 percent, and the US with 7 percent. read more

As QS reports with reference to the BVL, the use of Fonganil Gold for combating downy mildew on parsley in outdoor cultivation is permitted in accordance with Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009. read more

A predicted decrease in Clemenules production in the Spanish province of Castellón will likely dissuade growers from pursuing new business opportunities in non-EU countries like China and India in the upcoming season. read more