Zimbabwe's berry export sector has experienced a 50% growth in 2024, with exports increasing from 6 million kilograms in 2023 to 8 million kilograms this year. Data from ZimStats shows a rise from 5,605,894 kg in 2023 to 8,395,217 kg in 2024, indicating the sector's expansion and global demand. read more

The Mexican Persian lime industry is relieved, but also anxious about the potential trade tariffs from their main market, the U.S., which have been postponed for 30 days. An exporter of Persian Limes from Veracruz in Mexico stated, "With the 30-day postponement, there is still uncertainty about what will happen next." read more

From today until February 7th, Asso Fruit Italia is at Fruit Logistica. As usual, the fruit and vegetable industry will be gathering in the exhibition areas of Messe Berlin. read more

Peru was once the world's leading producer of organic bananas, but growth has stagnated since the 2017-2018 season due to more frequent weather phenomena. Karlhos Quinde Rodríguez, project manager at CEDEPAS Norte, says that the Piura region, the epicenter of banana production, has been read more

The avocado market is currently facing a challenging period. Demand in Europe is very low, and January saw minimal consumption. "We are coming off a tough month following the Christmas holidays. There is a shortage of fruit in Europe. The Pinkerton variety from Israel is... read more

Superficial scald is the main post-harvest physiopathy that affects pears, especially the Abate Fetel variety, capable of compromising entire batches of product, especially if intended for long-term storage to be marketed in the second half of the season. read more

According to the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia has observed an increase in the volume of fruits and vegetables imported from Kazakhstan. Cabbage imports have increased by 1.5 times, reaching about 30,000 tons. Tomato imports have increased by 1.2 times, amounting to almost 20,000 tons. Carrot imports have increased by 15%, totaling 15,000 tons. read more

"Ecotomato" CJSC, specializing in flower cultivation, plans to invest 3.8 billion drams in establishing a high-tech greenhouse farm. During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government decided to exempt the company from customs duties. The greenhouse farm will cover a total area of 8.3 hectares. read more

Rolf Weber of Global Producers in Venlo reported, "The abnormally high rainfall in November, December, and early January resulted in the complete destruction of our melon crops for the first two export weeks (weeks 3 and 4), with significant damage to the crops intended for export weeks 5 and 6." read more

Po rekordowym zbiorze w Egipcie w 2024 roku, w tym roku na europejskim rynku może być o 30% mniej egipskich pomarańczy. Sezon na cytrusy w tym kraju trwa od końca grudnia do czerwca, a głównym produktem są pomarańcze. W 2022 roku Egipt wyprodukował 3,4 miliona ton pomarańczy, więcej niż Hiszpania (2,8 miliona). read more

The consumption of fresh apples in Europe has slowed down, and the Blue Whale Group aims to reverse this trend by becoming a preferred partner for retailers. Blue Whale conducts market research to understand consumer expectations before offering solutions. read more

W roku 2024, pomidory uprawiane w szklarniach stanowiły znaczną część eksportu rolniczego Turkmenistanu, osiągając 149 000 ton. Ta liczba oznacza wzrost o 43% w porównaniu z rokiem 2022. Rozkład tych eksportów pokazuje, że 56% kierowanych jest do Federacji Rosyjskiej, 28% do Kazachstanu, a ponad 11% do… read more

"It's the red that sets us apart": this is the claim that will be seen in giant size on the trams in Milan throughout the month of February and until the end of March. A slogan that overlaps with a fiery red graphic, just like the fruit that recalls Mount Etna, the highest active volcano. read more

Shri Indrajit Sarkar, a farmer who used to depend on rain-fed agriculture for growing vegetables and rice, has successfully shifted to commercial floriculture, greatly increasing his earnings. His transformation from subsistence farming to a successful entrepreneur was made possible through a read more

Floriculture in Assam has significant potential, but research in the Kamrup Metro region, especially in Sonapur, is limited. This study aims to fill this research gap by analyzing the socioeconomic aspects, operational functioning, and profitability of floricultural businesses in Guwahati. read more

The Dutch company Olympic Fruit has reported an increase in grape sales in the Netherlands over the past year, with a change in demand towards white and black varieties over red and mixed ones, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Wild imports and climate crisis threaten the records of Made in Italy fruit and vegetable production, making it necessary to implement policies that can ensure reciprocity of rules with foreign countries, strengthen supply chains, and protect crops from disasters. read more

From today until February 7, 2025, Italmercatis will be the protagonist at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, the main international event dedicated to the trade of fruit and vegetable products. Italmercatis will welcome visitors at pavilion 2.2 (stand C-21) with a dedicated space for. read more

The second part of the Spanish mandarin season is notably ahead of the 2024 campaign, both agronomically and commercially. There is a strong demand for mandarins in the fields due to their scarcity at this time of year. "So far, we have already exported more than double the amount of Tango and Nadorcott... read more

The geo-climatic conditions in Vattavada, India, are conducive to the cultivation of various horticultural crops, including a local variety of passion fruit. This fruit is known for its orange color with a greenish tint, as well as its sweet and slightly tangy flavor. There is a high demand for this fruit in the market due to these desirable qualities. read more