"Everything revolves around research, but innovation would be an end to itself if it were not useful to customers. Very often, they are the ones who give us suggestions for dealing with production difficulties. And we try to fulfill their requests together with our research team," reports. read more

Climate change is no longer a distant, abstract risk for the fruit and vegetable sector. It is rapidly becoming one of the key forces shaping global fresh produce markets. Extreme heat, prolonged droughts, erratic rainfall, and unexpected spring frosts are already causing fluctuations in the industry. read more

The sezon gruszek z Chile w 2026 roku rozpoczął się około dziesięć dni wcześniej niż zwykle. Ten wczesny początek miał bezpośredni wpływ na rozkład wielkości owoców. Warunki pogodowe pozwoliły owocom szybciej osiągnąć wskaźniki dojrzałości, takie jak poziom Brix, ciśnienie i kolor, niż zwykle, ale to może read more

The persimmon is not among the most important fruits in the world and, until about ten years ago, despite appearing in production statistics, it did not yet have a specific voice in export surveys. For a long time, it remained primarily a product destined for domestic consumption. read more

Indonesia is currently recognized as the world's largest pineapple producer, with an annual production of over 3.2 million tons. This production level surpasses that of other tropical fruit-producing countries. Global pineapple production is mainly concentrated in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. read more

The heavy and continuous rainfall in the Spanish Region of Murcia between late 2025 and early 2026 led to significant challenges in planting broccoli and cauliflower in key production areas. Consequently, a notable gap in the supply of these products is anticipated. read more

The EU has gathered a diverse collection of 226 traditional tomato varieties to investigate the consistency of agricultural characteristics and genetic diversity, as reported by EastFruit, citing SEEDS. read more

The strawberry campaign in the Spanish region of Huelva this year is facing more challenging conditions than usual. According to the latest report from the Price and Market Observatory of the Junta de Andalucía, the season may be prolonged if weather conditions allow. read more

Produkcja owoców smoczych w Brazylii wzrosła w ostatnich latach i staje się alternatywnym uprawą w regionie Amazonii. Pochodzący z Ameryki i szeroko produkowany w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej pitaya zyskuje na znaczeniu w brazylijskim rolnictwie owocowym w miarę wzrostu popytu, w tym na rynkach eksportowych. read more

The conflict in Iran is causing disruptions in the Gulf fertilizer production and export corridor, which is increasing cost risks for growers as the Northern Hemisphere application season approaches. The Gulf region is home to significant fertilizer plants, and the Strait of Hormuz plays a key role in facilitating around one-third. read more

Siam Fresh Market exports a variety of fruits and vegetables to Europe through both sea and air freight programs, depending on the product type and shelf life. The company's main product is fresh ginger, which has established itself as a structured and consistent program for several years. read more

Special Fruit introduced the start of the spring season for locally grown strawberries last week. The initial batches from protected greenhouse cultivation are currently accessible for the European market through a partnership with Dutch Berries. "We have personally witnessed the cultivation process, and it appears very promising." read more

The increasing conflict in the Middle East has led to a more unstable security situation in various parts of the region, prompting governments and authorities to implement precautionary measures that impact certain air and sea routes. Logistics providers and maritime carriers are closely monitoring... read more

Global blueberry production now exceeds 1.8 million tons annually, having more than tripled over the past decade. Growth has been strongest in Southern Hemisphere countries. Peru remains the leading exporter, supplying more than 280 to 300 thousand tons each year. According to Proarándanos and read more

Longan fruit is following the example set by the blueberry industry. "We are introducing a new variety of longan, our jumbo longan, this summer, similar to how the blueberry industry introduced regular and jumbo blueberries," says Amy Nguyen of Dragonberry Produce Inc. Here's a glimpse of the jumbo longan, which... read more

The Moldovan grape season has ended, and it has been generally successful, according to Artur Laake, sales manager for Moldovan fresh produce exporter Biyaz Salkim Fruits. "Our grape season has already finished, but we're pleased to report that we had a pretty good season this year. The weather did" read more

The Rangitīkei and Manawatū tribes Ngā Wairiki and Ngāti Apa have established a strawberry farm on previously unproductive tribal land, experiencing continuous growth in both yield and cultivated area. In its fourth year of operation, Harakeke Berries harvested 130 tons of strawberries last season, with increasing yields. read more

Before defining the volumes and destinations for the next campaign, market analysis remains essential for commercial planning. The International Blueberries Seminar Lima 2026 will focus on this through its commercial program, starting with the conference "Trade Flows and Consumer Habits" and followed by... read more

The high-pressure system continues to assert itself, ensuring stable weather conditions over much of Italy. After a February where umbrellas were almost always in hand - dubbed by experts as one of the rainiest of the 21st century in Italy - the first week of March will bring. read more

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