In April, Peru's mandarin exports saw impressive growth, surpassing the levels recorded in 2024. A total of 22,979 tons were exported, generating $27.59 million in revenue. This represents a 126% increase in volume and a 128% increase in value compared to the same period last year, with an average stable price of $1.20 per ton. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, zapasy jabłek z ubiegłego roku na Ukrainie zbliżają się do wyczerpania. Większość właścicieli sadów sprzedała swoje zapasy, co spowodowało wzrost cen dla pozostałych producentów. Ostatnio ceny jabłek wzrosły o 14%, obecnie oscylując w przedziale między 32 a 40 UAH/kg (0,80–1,00 USD/kg). read more

When the U.S. first introduced new import tariffs, the assumption was that the added costs would flow through the supply chain. However, several months in, the reality on the ground looks different. "Most countries sending produce to the U.S. now face a 10 percent tariff, but the cost isn't being passed on as expected." read more

Green Guild Group, a vegetable grower in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, specializes in cultivating the "borscht set" of potatoes, carrots, beets, and onions. This enterprise faced severe disruptions when located near Antonov airport, a major conflict zone during the full-scale conflict in February 2022. read more

Uzbekistan is the largest producer of fruit and vegetables in Central Asia. The country produces 11 million tonnes of vegetables and just under 7 million tonnes of fruit, which is close to the volume produced in Russia. In total, Uzbekistan produces 14 million tonnes of vegetables and 6.5 million tonnes. read more

Africa's predominantly rainfed agricultural sector remains highly vulnerable to erratic rainfall and the escalating impacts of climate change. Despite the continent's significant irrigation potential, only a small fraction of its arable land is currently equipped for irrigation. A new policy... read more

Pierwsze dostawy argentyńskich cytryn do Stanów Zjednoczonych już się odbyły. „To jeszcze nie duża ilość. Zaczniemy sprowadzać większe ilości około 1 czerwca, gdy programy się rozpoczną” - mówi G.T. Parris z firmy Seald Sweet, dodając, że program importu cytryn obejmuje także cytryny chilijskie i meksykańskie. read more

The apricot campaign for the Di Pasquale company, under the Donnalia brand based in Delia, in the province of Caltanissetta, has started about a week ago. It began with a clear strategic focus on high-quality varieties to meet the demands of increasingly discerning consumers. read more

Globalization, digitalization, and an increasingly competitive market have forever altered agriculture and rural areas. These factors have also transformed the dynamics between agri-food companies in the sector, as well as the purchasing and consumption behaviors of fruit by consumers. Given this context, Bollo read more

In Spalding, UK, Worldwide Fruit has transformed its avocado ripening process with the Softripe system by JD Cooling, which utilizes Grundfos pumps at its core. The company had been struggling with issues such as inconsistent ripening and short shelf life. The implementation of the new system has significantly enhanced control and efficiency. read more

Two weeks ago, VLAM took the new members of the Flemish Parliament's Committee for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Rural Policy to the early market in Barcelona. "As part of a visit to the Seafood Expo Global in Spain, we visited the Mercabarna early market to show them how Flemish products are." read more

METRO Italy and Multicedi, excellent operators in the Horeca world and always in support of Italian catering professionals, both leading players in the Large-Scale Retail sector in Central-Southern Italy, announce an agreement that marks a new model of collaboration in the industry. read more

The 2025 International Blueberry Market Yearbook, prepared by iQonsulting, states that in the 2024/25 season, the southern hemisphere exported 436,431 tons of blueberries, which is 28% more than the previous season. Peru was the leading exporter of fresh blueberries, with 317,847 tons, marking a 42% increase from the previous season. read more

Ceny jabłek w głównych krajach europejskich producentów wykazały znaczne różnice w pierwszych miesiącach 2024/2025 roku, przy czym Niemcy zgłosiły największe wzrosty. W Niemczech ceny wzrosły stopniowo z 84 euro za 100 kg w lutym do 87 euro w marcu i osiągnęły 89 euro w kwietniu. These values are read more

On May 19th, storms accompanied by rain and hail destroyed many crops in the Tarn department, including the Lautrec pink garlic crop. Some producers will have no harvest this year. The French Minister of Agriculture visited the area last Wednesday to evaluate the damage and promised government assistance. read more

Efforts are currently being made to increase Nigerian participation in the global avocado market, which is expected to reach $17.56 billion this year. The market was valued at $16.24 billion last year and is projected to grow to $23.29 billion by 2029. Data from the World Avocado Organisation indicates a rising trend. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirms its presence at RIMINIWELLNESS this year, the most anticipated event in Italy for sports enthusiasts, wellness, and healthy eating. The event will take place from May 29th to June 1st. read more

Mycorrhizae, which have been around for even longer than dinosaurs, don't receive much attention. These fungi have been assisting plants in their survival since the early days of plant life on land about 450 million years ago. Despite their ancient importance, they are often overlooked in modern agriculture, particularly in the sanitized environment of... read more

Uprawianie moreli w Bułgarii napotyka na coraz większe wyzwania, ponieważ ocieplające się zimy skutkują mniejszą liczbą dni wystarczająco zimnych dla optymalnego rozwoju owoców. Nadezhda Shopova, asystentka w Instytucie Badań Klimatu, Atmosfery i Wody (IICAW) Bułgarskiej Akademii Nauk, omawiała te. read more

At the end of 2024, the Dutch giant Ahold Delhaize - the fourth largest retailer in Europe by revenue - reportedly attempted to acquire Carrefour, with the goal of creating a European retail powerhouse. However, as reported by foodretail.es, the operation was later... read more