The 2025 European stonefruit crop is expected to weigh in at 3.2 million tonnes, around 7 percent less than in 2024 but 2 percent above the 2019–2023 average, according to data from Europêch. This decrease is primarily attributed to the impact of severe frosts on Greek production, which also affected the market. read more

Ecuadorean bananas are experiencing a steady recovery in international markets, with the country having shipped 137.12 million 18.14 kg boxes as of April. This represents a 3.21% increase compared to the same period last year, according to Acorbanec. read more

World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has partnered with Indian quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain and snack retailer Haldiram Products to create an avocado-inspired menu. read more

The early monsoon rainfall in India has led to extensive damage to vegetable crops in the southwest regions, resulting in a surge in wholesale prices of tomatoes, onions, and greens in recent weeks, as reported by The Economic Times. read more

Norfolk Healthy Produce (NHP) and All Aussie Farmers have announced an exclusive commercial partnership for the distribution of The Purple Tomato, NHP's proprietary bioengineered tomato, throughout Australia. read more

Investigations have been initiated to determine the origin of a new detection of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in Victoria. The industry has shown frustration with the current approach focused on eradication. read more

Investigations have started to determine the origin of a recent detection of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in Victoria. The industry has shown frustration with the current approach that is focused on eradication. read more

Sukhdeep Sethi, Managing Director of AVI Global Plast, states that Latin America's blueberry exports are rapidly increasing due to global demand. However, growers are encountering difficulties such as weather disruptions, labor shortages, and growing sustainability requirements. Sethi highlights Peru's record export season of 326,000 tons. read more

At a recent press conference held in Seoul, Zespri International shared insights on nutrient-dense diets and the role of fruits like kiwifruit in addressing "hidden hunger"—a condition where individuals consume enough calories but lack essential nutrients. Koohwi Eung, general manager of Zespri… read more

Asocolflores, the Colombian Association of Flower Exporters, has announced its "Propagation Rooting Beds" initiative – a native tree planting project that merges environmental stewardship with social impact and strategic alliances. In April 2025, Flowers of Colombia hosted a significant read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced a new high-performing variety called Echinacea 'Fried Egg'. This new echinacea lives up to its name with a bright egg-yolk-yellow center surrounded by crisp white ray petals, resembling the look of a farm-fresh egg in each bloom. read more

Mangoes are the second most produced fruit in Kenya after bananas, and they rank third in export value after avocados. With an annual output of around 650,000 metric tons and a production value of €77.5 million (USD 84.4 million), the crop is crucial for food security and the livelihoods of thousands of people. read more

After a slow start due to an unstable spring and subdued consumption, the 2025 melon campaign is showing signs of recovery in the month of May. This is confirmed by the renewed optimism of Sicilian producers, satisfied with the progress observed so far. A promising start that leaves well read more

The banana market data for this week shows slight price increases for exports from Colombia and Costa Rica. The current figures indicate that the average price of Colombian bananas has risen from £1.10 per kilogram last week to £1.16 per kilogram, reflecting a £0.06 increase and a 5% week-on-week rise. read more

A viral video features an unconventional package containing a single tomato priced at ₹1,300 (approximately $16). The tomato, which is organically grown, comes with a comprehensive resume detailing its cultivation process, nutritional advantages, and special characteristics. This showcase underscores the tomato's value. read more

W przybliżeniu 30 procent warzyw spożywanych w Estonii w zeszłym roku zostało pozyskanych krajowo, według danych Statystycznych Estonii. Jest to spadek z 60 procent sprzed dekady. W przeciwieństwie do tego, Finlandia utrzymuje przewagę konkurencyjną, ułatwiającą to subsydia i polityka podatkowa. Raimond

Roughly 30 percent of the vegetables consumed in Estonia last year were sourced domestically, according to Statistics Estonia. This marks a decline from 60 percent a decade ago. In contrast, Finland maintains a competitive edge, facilitated by subsidies and tax policies. Raimond read more

A change in the weather is expected to increase home consumption of potatoes. Consumption has been weak so far this year, partly due to hot weather. The upcoming bank holiday weekend is also expected to boost demand in the food service sector. Recent rainfall has... read more

The Malaysian Nuclear Agency has released a book on the cultivation of ornamental plants. read more

Daimler Truck Italia, LC3 Trasporti, and Lidl Italia proudly announce the launch of an extraordinary joint initiative, marking a fundamental step towards sustainable mobility. With the delivery of the first eActros 600 in Italy, the fully electric tractor for long-haul transportation. read more

A multi-faceted technology that addresses the various challenges faced by greenhouse vegetable growers has been developed by the Greek company OET Energy Technologies. OET's semi-transparent, flexible, and recyclable 3rd generation photovoltaics (OPVs), based on R2R printing technology, combine. read more