The orange harvest has recently ended in the main Spanish producing regions, with a lower production than originally anticipated. This is due to a combination of factors including a consistent and strong demand, cooler temperatures during most of the spring, limited supply from Egypt, and delays in the arrival of stone fruit. read more

Ceny pomidorów w Stanach Zjednoczonych mogą wzrosnąć z powodu nowych ceł na import z Meksyku, co wpłynie na wydatki restauracji, sklepów spożywczych i gospodarstw domowych. Amerykański Departament Handlu ogłosił 20,91% cło na większość importowanych z Meksyku pomidorów, które zacznie obowiązywać od 14 lipca, kończąc zawieszenie wcześniejszych kar z 2019 roku. read more

Potato growers in Herat province, Afghanistan, are voicing concerns about the high volume of potato imports from Iran and Pakistan during their harvesting season. These imports are happening at the same time as the local harvest, leading to a decrease in prices for potatoes produced domestically. Sayed Naeem, a read more

Houweling Horticulture has obtained the official Flustix Plastic-Free certification for its Bright Eco Coating. This liquid shading solution is completely biodegradable, 100% derived from biological sources, and completely devoid of microplastics. "Most people don't realize we ingest tens of thousands of plastic particles every" read more

T. Meissner Frucht-Handels-Gesellschaft mbH, based in Kassel, Germany, has established a new supply partnership with Dutch berry specialist Berrybrothers. As a result of this collaboration, the North Hessian company will now procure all its varieties of berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, read more

Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Canada's specialized lender for agriculture and agri-food, has announced a $2 billion investment by 2030 to drive innovation in Canadian agriculture and food technologies, including devices, research, and methods aimed at enhancing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. read more

Supply of papayas from Mexico seems to be limited, but the current difference is in the demand. Lance Peterson from Super Starr International stated, "It's not so much about the supply as it is the demand which has been kind of soft." This trend has been ongoing for the last. read more

Italy once again confirms itself as the beating heart of global fennel production, with an estimated share of 85% of the total worldwide. This leading position is built on solid agricultural foundations, but today it must face increasingly complex challenges such as climate change. read more

Długoletnia współpraca między WUR Greenhouse Horticulture a Svensson jako preferowanym dostawcą została oficjalnie sformalizowana. Monique van Wordragen (WUR) i Marcel Nouel (Svensson) podpisali umowę o współpracy. WUR Greenhouse Horticulture, znane z obiektów badawczych i read more

Philippine mangoes from Pangasinan have recently been introduced to the Italian market through a commercial shipment that arrived at Rome's Fiumicino Airport. The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported this development on June 1, 2025, marking a significant shift for the Philippine mango industry. read more

The Melon de Cavaillon PGI season officially began on May 23rd, with a promising start. "We were worried that the rain would have an impact on the melons, but the harvest was not delayed, and the quality of the fruit was not impacted either. On the contrary, thanks to the high levels of sunshine. read more

The professional trade is once again invited to the Vireõ Retail Fair this year. From June 10 to 13, dozens of growers will showcase their best retail products and concepts for the upcoming season at this annual event. "This year, visitors can once again expect plenty of inspiration for the. read more

Consumer cooperation looks to the future and marks important milestones for renewal and reorganization: on July 1st, 2025, Unicoop Etruria will officially be born, following the merger between Unicoop Tirreno and Coop Centro Italia. The new cooperative will have 780,000 members and a network of around 170 stores. read more

Fuji MelaPiù®, the plain apple guaranteed by the Ferrara Consortium, is ready to finish the campaign and leave the shelves waiting for the next autumn. Matteo Mazzoni, President of the Ferrara MelaPiù® Consortium, takes advantage of the moment to draw up the balance of the last. read more

The Philippines is the top global producer of pineapples, producing approximately 2.7 million metric tons annually. The country's tropical climate and volcanic-rich soils in areas like Bukidnon and South Cotabato provide ideal conditions for pineapple cultivation. Large farms in Mindanao, run by multinational companies, play a significant role in the industry. read more

Multimodal transport, which involves combining land and sea routes with temperature control and phytosanitary protocols, has become essential for South American fresh fruit exporters to access markets in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Companies like Padwor provide comprehensive logistics solutions. read more

Vietnam's imported fruit sales saw a significant increase in 2025 due to growing consumer demand for premium, health-focused products, as reported by the Vietnamese magazine HuangSoc. US apples, Australian cherries, and Korean grapes are now prominently displayed in supermarket counters and convenience stores. read more

The summer fruit campaign is in full swing, but very small quantities of apricots are being recorded. According to the analysis of Rocco Viggiano, one of the founders of the Fevi Frutta fruit and vegetable wholesale company in Policoro (Matera), very low volumes of apricots were harvested. read more

With the launch of a new expansion to its greenhouse in Enkhuizen, Enza Zaden takes a step forward in its innovation and sustainability ambitions. On June 5, the company launched its new facility, dubbed Dee Viate. The 2-hectare expansion features a high-tech R&D greenhouse, showcasing the company's commitment to innovation and sustainability. read more

A hailstorm in early May caused significant damage to stone fruit production in the Spanish Region of Murcia. The area of Yéchar, located in the heart of the Vega Media del Segura, was especially hard hit, with entire crops destroyed and many trees with rotten trunks needing to be removed. read more