Malaga's avocado harvest season is in its final stretch, with a 20% increase in volume over the previous year. However, production volume has not yet reached pre-drought levels. "The trees still have a lot of water stress," said Antonio Rodriguez, the Secretary General of COAG in Malaga. read more

The Consortium for the Protection of Igp Pachino Tomato renews its participation in the major fruit and vegetable fair Macfrut, which will be held in Rimini from today until May 8th. In announcing their presence at the 2025 edition, the president of the Consortium, Sebastiano Fortunato, reiterated that "the goal" read more

Hualien County in Taiwan is the top region for watermelon production, with around 1,600 hectares dedicated to cultivating the fruit. The first harvest is projected to produce 20,000 tonnes by mid-May. However, a 10% decrease in output is expected due to the low temperatures experienced this spring. read more

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has started the tendering process for a terminal operator to oversee the planning, financing, building, and ongoing operation of a multi-purpose terminal at the Port of Durban. The concession will last for 25 years, with a primary focus on handling fresh produce and compatible goods. read more

Mexico has the agricultural infrastructure and technical expertise to support year-round mango production. However, there are still constraints on continuous exports. Factors such as climate variability, phenological changes, and the concentration of production from April to August restrict the country's ability to export mangoes consistently throughout the year. read more

Affected were in particular the Marchfeld in Lower Austria as well as parts of Styria and Burgenland. In the Lower Austrian Marchfeld, a hailstorm caused damage yesterday in the late afternoon. Especially crops of horticulture (besides field crops) were affected. read more

According to its own statements, VIP is now able to offer apples with high taste and quality characteristics throughout the year. The advanced logistics and storage systems also ensure constant availability without compromising on quality. read more

After London 2016, Madrid 2017, Athens 2018, Lisbon 2019, Bologna 2022, Paris 2023, and Barcelona 2024, this year we are heading to Copenhagen. "For the first time, our love for markets is taking us to Scandinavia," GFI board member Rolf Strobel is excited about the excursion and the new opportunities. read more

In the past year, there were 164.5 million cartons. The 2025 season seems to have been favorable so far. "The early season is mainly dominated by exports of lemons and grapefruits. Lemons are in good demand in the international markets and the price of lemons is also" read more

The consolidated EBIT, as stated in a communication, improved by 24% to 0.5 billion US dollars (0.5 billion euros) in the same period. Key drivers of this positive development were a transport volume of 3.3 million TEUs and an average freight rate of 1,480 USD/TEU, both. read more

This was reported by the Dutch trade journal 'Groenten & Fruit'. According to the report, this includes Kaaij Greenhouses, Kaaij UK Investments, and stakes in Thanet Energy, Thanet Earth Holdings, and TG1 Holding. RedStar specializes in the cultivation and processing of tomatoes. read more

The Burgundy-colored apple brand Soluna has expressed its excitement about the opportunities in China following the approval of access for Australian mainland apples at the end of April. read more

Swiss men and women consumed over seven kilos per capita of carrots last year, according to the Agricultural Information Service (LID). Tomatoes come in second place. If cherry tomatoes were included, however, they would displace carrots from the top spot. read more

According to the Austrian corporation, the repurchase of the RWA shares previously held by BayWa AG was completed last Friday after intense negotiations. This step increases flexibility and allows for a consistent focus on core areas. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ (IFPA ANZ) has awarded its first-ever Lifetime Membership to Michael Simonetta, chief executive officer (CEO) of Perfection Fresh Australia, in recognition of his decades of leadership and service to the fresh produce and floral industry. read more

Chiny certyfikowały dodatkowe siedem laboratoriów w Tajlandii do sprawdzania barwnika Basic Yellow 2 (BY2), zgodnie z doniesieniami Bangkok Post. read more

Rząd Tajlandii podejmuje wysiłki w celu zwiększenia środków bezpieczeństwa żywnościowego dla owoców przeznaczonych na rynki eksportowe, zgodnie z raportem opublikowanym przez Bangkok Post. read more

The Frutti di Gil joint venture between the Orsero Group - a leader in the distribution of fruit and vegetable products - and Cerchia Holding of the Molari family - specialists in berry variety selection and nursery - will be present at Macfrut 2025 with a modernly designed stand. read more

Spring on Mateusz Włodarczyk's plantation in Hornigi is a time of intense work, especially in the context of protecting strawberries from frost. This season, the farmer is applying agrotextile for the fourth time. It promises to be a particularly challenging time, as frosts

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The stone fruit production in Moldova has been significantly affected by two frost periods, leading to reduced yield potential this season, according to Stefan Pislaru, the commercial director of Moldovan cherry exporter StarAgro Group. "In April 2025, Moldova faced two severe frost events that resulted in." read more