The black-red federal government is planning to increase the minimum wage to EUR 15. This would also require strawberry farmers to pay their mostly foreign seasonal workers (mostly from Romania) EUR 15 per hour. read more

Kwiaty nadal stanowią główny element eksportu hortikultury Kenii, gdy kraj przygotowuje się do organizacji 12. edycji Międzynarodowej Wystawy Florystycznej (IFTEX). read more

Uganda has restored direct air connections with the United Kingdom, ending nearly a decade without such links, reports FPC. The route, which began operations in May 2025, provides dedicated cargo capacity for exporting fresh produce such as bananas, avocados, chillies, fine beans, and sweet potatoes. read more

With the upcoming 4th of July being the next major U.S. holiday, there is anticipation of a plentiful supply of avocados for the occasion. Currently, the avocado supply is strong, sourced from various regions. "There's fruit predominantly from four countries." read more

Organto Foods Inc. has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, revealing record-breaking sales and the company's first positive EBITDA in history. All figures are stated in Canadian dollars and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. read more

Orange Export, an ambitious project connecting small organic lemon producers with international markets, was launched in Colombia in 2017. The project, which initially began with only three farmers shipping half a container every two weeks, has now achieved a significant milestone as we are prepared to ship our products internationally. read more

Dane rynkowe tego tygodnia ujawniają znaczne zmiany cen w kluczowych kategoriach owoców i warzyw, przy czym niektóre towary wykazują ostre odchylenia od średnich cen zeszłego tygodnia. Wśród najbardziej godnych uwagi zmian jest cena "Jabłka - Inny późny sezon", która wykazała gwałtowny spadek. Średnia cena read more

The marketing of Greek sweet cherries started late this year, with a delay of about two weeks. The first deliveries were delayed until May 10 due to late frost in the northern Greek growing region of Pella. Despite beginning the season with considerably higher prices than last year, the demand for Greek sweet cherries remains strong. read more

The Third Colombian Banana Congress, organized by the Association of Banana Growers of Magdalena and La Guajira (Asbama), brought together 1,734 attendees for two academic and commercial days held on May 22 and 23, 2025, in Santa Marta, Colombia. The event has become a key forum for the banana industry. read more

The Regulatory Council of the Protected Designation of Origin Cereza del Jerte has started certifying the first cherries of the season to guarantee their highest quality. This year's campaign will be characterized by the certification of three new cherry varieties: Van, Lapins, and Burlat. They join the... read more

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics ogłosił swoje wyniki finansowe za 2024 rok, odzwierciedlające "znaczny wzrost, poszerzenie zasięgu na kluczowych rynkach i solidne fundamenty finansowe".

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has announced its financial results for 2024, reflecting "significant growth, expanded reach in key markets, and a solid financial foundation". read more

Uganda has relaunched direct flights to the UK in a move expected to increase exports of fresh produce to Britain. read more

From May 30th, we will be back to serve you and provide you with the latest news on fruits and vegetables from the fresh produce industry. read more

Avocado exports were the highest at around 100 million US dollars, followed by table grapes at 92 million US dollars, mangoes at 85 million US dollars, cocoa beans at 70 million US dollars, and frozen potatoes at 40 million US dollars. read more

Tesco has reduced the price of a 400g pack of UK strawberries in order to sell excess fruit caused by the warm weather. read more

Key supermarket buyers, importers, wholesalers, and suppliers are expected to participate in Festival of Fresh 2025 as FPJ’s summer event takes place in Lincolnshire on Thursday, June 5th. read more

Fyffes has developed the Trudi’s™ brand with a clear goal: "Good Fruit, Doing Good," with a portion of each sale directly benefiting the communities that grow them. Trudi’s is committed to gender equality and promoting better nutrition. read more

Peru's water management policy has allowed its fruit export industry to become successful on the global market. In the last twenty years, large irrigation projects in the eastern part of the country have linked the arid but fertile plains along the Pacific coast to highland rivers and the tropical Amazon region. read more

The project leader, Dr. Alice Hayward, stated that there is little published data on the disorder and its causes. "Symptoms include roots wrapping around each other or constricting the crown - where the aboveground parts of the plant meet the roots." read more

Sprzedaż sałatek i owoców przygotowanych wzrosła w ostatnich czterech tygodniach w głównych sklepach detalicznych, dzięki cieplejszemu niż zwykle początkowi wiosny. read more