Making fruit easily available at all times and places is crucial for promoting a balanced, healthy diet. In an environment where ultra-processed products are still prevalent in quick shopping options, the Association of Banana Producers' Organizations of the Canary Islands (Asprocan), as part of their initiative, aims to make fruits more accessible. read more

A Sydney resident, Daniel Daher, has grown a nearly world-record pomegranate weighing 2.519 kg from a vine that was originally planted by his late mother. The current Guinness World Record for the heaviest pomegranate is 2.60 kg, set by Zhang Yuanpeng in China in 2017. Daher attributes the success to. read more

Cyclone Garance has affected the fruit sector on Réunion Island, leading to economic challenges and a need to reassess agricultural practices. Orchards growing lychee, passion fruit, and pineapple suffered significant damage, with winds exceeding 230 km/h. The devastation of crops has resulted in a limited supply. read more

The first year of LemOn has concluded, the project aimed at promoting the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Sicilian Lemon, co-financed by the Consortium for Protection and the European Union. The numbers are impressive, with 102 million consumers reached in the target countries of Italy, Poland, and Romania. read more

In the last few weeks, fewer Moroccan cherry tomatoes have been reaching the European market. However, there is an abundance of volumes in Morocco, where growers are experiencing a production peak. Oumaima Ibnoutabet, Area Export Manager at ô Fresh, is explaining the situation. The exporter states, "March saw a slowdown in the distribution of our cherry tomatoes, but the production levels remain high in Morocco." read more

The lime market dynamics vary significantly across global regions as demand, supply, and pricing fluctuate in early 2025. In North America, food service demand is rising, driven by seasonal events, while larger fruit sizes are becoming scarce, and potential U.S. tariffs on Mexican limes add uncertainty. read more

The export licensing for potatoes from Belarus has been extended for an additional three months, as per a decree issued by the Council of Ministers on March 25, 2025. The decree was published today on the National Legal Portal. As per the document, fresh or chilled potatoes, excluding seed potatoes, are subject to this regulation. read more

The harvest of Ivory Coast Kent mangoes, transported by sea, will officially begin on 31 March 2025, more than 10 days earlier than last year. Shipments will take place approximately two days later. Sea shipments will be in full 40-foot HC containers, equivalent to 24 pallets in total. read more

In week 12, the Palatinate spring onion harvest officially began. "There will supposedly be a small gap in the harvest when switching from the last winter spring onions, i.e., the overwintered 2024 seed, to the growing summer crop in June. We had to accept some damage due to frosts below -5 °C." read more

Six tygodni temu nowa chłodnia Maersk na Maasvlakte II w Rotterdamie została oficjalnie otwarta. Tymczasem pierwsze egipskie pomarańcze już są schładzane w obiekcie, a według Leona van Vlieta, kierownika nowego terminalu przeładunkowego i magazynu chłodniczego, dużo więcej produktów będzie.

Six weeks ago, Maersk's new cold store on Rotterdam's Maasvlakte II was officially opened. Meanwhile, the first Egyptian oranges are already being chilled in the facility, and according to Leon van Vliet, site manager of the new cross-dock and cold store warehouse, a lot more produce will be. read more

The European Union has decided to respond to the tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum by introducing new tariffs on a range of American products. Among these are also walnuts and almonds, goods that Italy imports every year with a value of around 300 million euros. read more

Most carrot traders focus solely on trading carrots and typically do not diversify their product portfolios. André Louwerse of Fa. André Louwerse Wortelen in the Netherlands explains, "It's such a specific job you genuinely don't have time for other things." While there used to be only three carrot traders in the area, there are now a few more, but many remain solely dedicated to trading carrots. read more

A cut flower farm in Detroit is making plans to recover from a fire that destroyed its hoophouse on Monday. Detroit Abloom, a nonprofit farm located at 244 Manistique Street, shared photos and described the situation on its website and social media. The flower farm, established in 2015, specializes in cut flowers. read more

On Wednesday, 26 March, Coöperatie Hoogstraten traditionally kicked off the new strawberry season with the sale of the first crate of Hoogstraten strawberries. This year, however, the cooperative took a slightly larger approach, which was evident in the turnout. For the occasion, Studio read more

Brazil is the main lime supplier to Europe, currently supplying 80-90% of the market. The remaining supply comes from Peru, Vietnam, and occasional shipments from Central America/Colombia. "Brazil is a very large country with lime cultivation in multiple regions, leading to significant variations in weather conditions on farms. read more

Nie jest rzadkością, że ludzie pracują w branży świeżych produktów przez większość swojej kariery, tak jest w przypadku znanego przedstawiciela południowoafrykańskiej branży cytrusowej. Justin Chadwick pełni funkcję dyrektora generalnego Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Cytrusów od 25 lat, a pod koniec marca przejdzie na emeryturę. read more

Edelvan Catic is a fruit and vegetable broker based in the Vaucluse department, specializing in large-scale exports. Through his company, Vandel Fruits, he sources produce primarily from growers and exporters in Europe and South Africa to supply his clients, which include local importers and supermarkets. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean fluctuated in European markets in the week ending March 23, 2025. There were significant week-on-week increases in several countries, indicating changes in pricing trends. The following data shows the average price per kilogram: read more

Greenyard and Gelagri Bretagne have announced that they are in exclusive negotiations to form a strategic partnership, with Greenyard set to become the majority shareholder. A Letter of Intent has been signed, and the new entity could be established by the end of 2025, pending regulatory approval. read more

In the early hours of Sunday, March 23, a Russian drone targeted a building in Kyiv that housed both the office of the Agrivoltaics Association of Ukraine and the laboratory of its strategic partner, Ukraine's largest high-tech laboratory complex. The complex was crucial for conducting research in. read more