"Issue Statement: Shortage of fresh coconuts in Sri Lanka has not affected the coco coir industry, assures Shan Halamba from Riococo. Despite production decline, there is ample supply to meet demand," says Shan Halamba from Riococo, adding that even with domestic fluctuations. read more

The days of the Fruit and Salad School Games 2025 continue in Sicily. In April, the project on healthy eating will restart in Sicilian schools, involving students and teachers and raising awareness about the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Like every year, the Fruit and Salad project aims to promote a healthy lifestyle. read more

This week, the first Polish greenhouse strawberries from the Ovoc farm in Chodzież have appeared on the market. In this family farm run by the Pietruszków family, strawberries have been grown in greenhouses for several seasons. read more

Many plants produce allelochemicals, which are secondary metabolites such as terpenoids, hydroxylated aromatic compounds, and phenolics. These compounds are produced through various metabolic pathways and affect the growth of other plants. Allelochemicals often act as germination or growth stimulants. read more

We've just experienced a very cold and windy weekend. In many regions with fruit production, temperatures dropped from -1^oC to almost -5^oC. It's possible that in some places it was even colder. The next few days are also expected to be very chilly. This is likely

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The first "Central Asia – European Union" summit took place in Samarkand under the theme "Investing in the Future." The event included the participation of representatives from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Investment Bank. read more

Significant changes are impacting the Egyptian citrus industry this season, leading to the recent closure of fresh citrus packing operations at most packing houses. Walid Hassan from TC Fruits provides an update on the situation. It is worth noting the establishment of orange juice concentrate factories in the region. read more

Consomaction, Oxfam-Magasins du Monde, and Collectif 5C have launched the "One Month Without Supermarkets" challenge in Belgium. The aim of the organizations is to raise consumer awareness of short distribution channels and encourage them to buy more local, sustainable, and ethical products. read more

Avocado exports from Tanzania have seen a 74% increase, climbing from 15,432 tons in 2021 to 26,826 tons in 2023, with data collection ongoing for 2024 by the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA). Dr. Jacqueline Mkindi, CEO of TAHA, emphasized this at the avocado stakeholders' conference. read more

The three-day Qingming Festival holiday begins this Friday, April 4. Prior to the holiday, sales of certain fruits like apples and grapes have been on the rise. Conversely, the increased arrival of blueberries has caused prices to drop since the end of last week. This trend is influenced by the upcoming holiday. read more

The Osservatorio Immagino by GS1 Italy is a biannual study that analyzes the consumption habits of Italians by cross-referencing information from the labels of widely consumed products digitized by the Immagino service of GS1 Italy Servizi (over 100 variables including ingredients, etc.). read more

The Chilean agri-food sector is dynamic and responds to consumer demands by incorporating features such as quality, traceability, and safety. This has made it highly recognized and valued in international markets for its innovation and sustainability, further enhancing its global reputation. read more

Last week, preceding the cold April weekend, we recorded a conversation between Dr. Paweł Krawiec from Horti Team and Krzysztof Gruszczyk from Natura Expert. It concerned the use of non-microbiological biostimulants in the cultivation of berry plants.

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Terraviva AG was founded in 1946 and currently unites about 90 organic producers from various regions of Switzerland - "from Lake Constance to Lake Geneva," as described by Martin Koller from InnoPlattform Bio GmbH and a consultant at Terraviva AG. The diverse geographic representation is deliberate. read more

California Berry Cultivars, LLC (CBC) announced that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California has granted its motion for summary judgment in the lawsuit filed by Driscoll's, Inc., resolving all of Driscoll's claims against CBC in CBC's favor. read more

Peruvian blueberry exports are accelerating in the current campaign - started in May 2024 and running until April 2025 - with the quantities shipped expected to reach 324 thousand tons (+44%), for a value exceeding the 2 billion dollar threshold. read more

Chapainawabganj, known as the mango hub of Bangladesh, received rainfall on Sunday night after a long period of drought, providing much-needed relief to local mango growers. The district received multiple rounds of rain starting around midnight, easing concerns related to the drought. Farmers pointed out that mango is the read more

You may have already noticed them in photos of the Dutch Royal couple during their visit to Kenya in March - the Cargolite boxes. As part of the visit, FlowerWatch presented the concept to the couple, emphasizing its innovations in flower packaging. These boxes are now distributed globally, providing various benefits. read more

The National Food Authority has established guidelines for dealing with non-compliance with legal standards for imported products. When discrepancies are detected, the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) is informed immediately. In February 2025, there was an incident involving 52 kg of strawberries. read more

In the 14th week of 2025, there was a significant increase in fresh produce activity on the EastFruit Trade Platform. The number of listings went up by 10%, mainly due to a rise in offers from Uzbekistan, as well as increased activity from Ukraine, Egypt, and Iran. Contributions also resumed during this period. read more