The stone fruit season will begin with a slight delay, but with good sizes and quality, as the hail from the past weeks did not cause much damage to the crops, according to the Fepex Stone Fruit Committee. The committee is composed of representatives from the main production areas of Murcia. read more

At R.L. De Vries and Son in Heemskerk, the import season for French lettuce is giving way to the first Dutch outdoor lettuces this week. "We are receiving many inquiries about the impact of the drought on us, but we started irrigation immediately after planting and are very pleased with the results." read more

Woolworths New Zealand reported a 4.8% increase in third-quarter sales, reaching almost $2.12 billion. Despite this growth, the grocery chain noted a 0.3% decrease in prices, primarily driven by lower prices of fruits and vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, and citrus. This decrease was partially offset by price increases in meat. read more

"The Netherlands and Egypt have established a robust partnership in the fields of water and agriculture over the past few decades. This collaboration acknowledges Egypt's special status as both a business partner and an emerging market – a 'combi-country'. Within this partnership, there is a focus on business cooperation, trade, and investment." read more

Ukrainian frozen raspberry exports have quickly become a global leader. Despite facing challenges such as war, labor shortages, and power outages, the country has managed to double its export volumes in the last three years, reaching 65,000 tons in 2024, which represents a 34% year-on-year increase. This success has placed Ukraine among the top five exporters. read more

Elea Technology will officially open its new headquarters in Quakenbrück, Germany, with a three-day event series scheduled from June 18 to June 21, 2025. The new facility will host a program of activities aimed at industry professionals, partners, and the general public, with a focus on Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF) technology. read more

Fifteen major Malaysian fresh produce importers gathered in Kuala Lumpur for a special B2B event under the slogan "Boleh La," which means "it can be done." read more

Nadchodzący zbiór brzoskwiń z Georgii wygląda bardzo podobnie do zbioru brzoskwiń z tego stanu z 2024 roku. Lawton Pearson z farmy Pearson stwierdził: "To się nigdy nie zdarza – dwa zbiory z rzędu, które są tak podobne zarówno pod względem czasu, jak i ilości". To nastąpiło po dwóch względnie porównywalnych sezonach zimowych. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported a sharp drop in prices for last year's white cabbage in Ukraine. Market participants attribute this downward price trend to the rapid deterioration in the quality of the cabbage as a result of prolonged storage. Meanwhile, demand for the product is... read more

Two shipments of tomatoes weighing 32,039 kg were stopped at the Sarpi customs checkpoint on Georgia's border with Turkey. The cargo was not allowed to enter the country due to quarantine violations. According to the Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance, during a routine inspection, a read more

"The Central African Republic has great untapped potential in the fresh produce export industry, and it's time to act to develop it," says Raed Hariri, Managing Director of the Saginco Group. Hariri describes the advantages of the agricultural industry in the Central African Republic: "We have..." read more

Last Tuesday, on the eve of medFEL, the Interprofessional Melon Association (AIM) and Peaches and Apricots of France organized a technical day, followed by an evening debate at the Palais des Congrès in Perpignan, attended by more than 180 people. Season management, production costs, and ... read more

Spain is recovering from an unprecedented power outage that occurred on Monday. Both Spain and Portugal were without electricity for almost twenty hours. While the situation seems to have been resolved, there are concerns about the impact on the supply chain, especially in terms of fruit and vegetable supplies. read more

A Nuffield scholarship, supported by Hort Innovation, has allowed Catherine Velisha, a vegetable grower from Victoria, to investigate global grower-led education programs. Her research took her to the UK, USA, Ireland, and Australia with the goal of increasing vegetable consumption and appreciation. Catherine, Managing read more

In a touching tribute to Turkey's rich cultural and historical heritage, a special variety of tulip has been named "Anatolia" during a ceremony held at the Turkish Embassy in The Hague on April 23. The event was attended by diplomats, embassy staff, and representatives from Turkish institutions. read more

Jeśli chodzi o pogodę, hodowcy cytrusów w Kalifornii zastanawiają się nad udanym sezonem cytrusowym. „Nie zgłoszono żadnych istotnych problemów pogodowych” - mówi Daniel Rodriguez z Heavenly Citrus, producenta, pakowacza i dostawcy pomarańczy, mandarynek i cytryn. „Mieliśmy kilka dni deszczu, co opóźniło zbior… read more

Today, niche markets that prioritize quality, traceability, and sustainable practices present a significant opportunity for organic banana exporters. This is especially true in a scenario where market prices have surpassed the minimum levels set by certifications like Fairtrade. However, there are challenges such as... read more

Senegal has four mango-producing regions: the north, south, center, and Niaye. Although the Niaye region is responsible for the majority of national production, the southern region kicks off the season with the earliest harvests from Sédhiou, Goudomp, Djibanar, and Birkama. In the 2024 season, there was a delay in... read more

Key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors gathered in Kampala to validate Uganda's national avocado sector roadmap and action plan for the upcoming three years. This event marks the culmination of collaborative efforts spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry. read more

In 2024, Mexico surpassed Spain in global pepper export value, a position that the two countries have exchanged over the past decade. Together, they account for half of the global exports of this vegetable. According to a report by Hortoinfo, despite a decrease in the worldwide export volume since 2021, the... read more