The 2024/2025 season for red fruit producers in the province of Huelva was exceptionally difficult. The region, which accounts for almost 100% of strawberry production in Andalusia and throughout Spain, first struggled with prolonged drought, and then with intense

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The largest continuous pineapple operation in the world is located in Tabocão, in the state of Tocantins, Brazil. Olhos D'Água Farm produces approximately 150,000 tons of pineapples annually on over 3,000 hectares. According to state agencies and company data, the production supplies the domestic market. read more

Ponad 50 przywódców środowiskowych z kolumbijskich firm kwiatowych spotkało się na pierwszym spotkaniu liderów środowiskowych sektora florystycznego, zorganizowanym przez Asocolflores - Stowarzyszenie Kolumbijskich Eksporterów Kwiatów - w celu wymiany najlepszych praktyk zrównoważonych i wzmocnienia. read more

Kaushal Patel, a farmer from Arad village in Halol taluka of Panchmahal district, is just as busy in the lead up to Diwali as traders dealing in garments, sweets, or crackers. He strives to make sure that every house and vehicle is decorated with marigolds for the Gujarati New Year. Kaushal is not alone in this endeavor. read more

The German spring onion and spring pea season is still in full swing at AGF-Online in Barendrecht. "We still have a lot of product in the fields. The quality is great. Many employees have already left for their home countries to celebrate Christmas, but we still have enough to keep going nicely. read more

Maroko is on the way to achieve a new seasonal record for pumpkin exports to France, marking its third consecutive year of growth, according to EastFruit. read more

The official start of the Chilean 2025/26 cherry season was marked by two air shipments to China made on October 14. The first shipment, totaling 1,400 kilograms destined for Shanghai, was carried out by Global Talsa in collaboration with the operator Seafrigo Lancargo. Later that day, Garcés read more

The federal government shutdown in the United States has reached its 21st day, causing uncertainty in various sectors, including food logistics and cold chain operations. Essential services are still running, but many administrative and data-related functions are currently suspended, affecting regulatory... read more

In 2024, one of the iconic fruits of Italian exports - the kiwi - sets a new record in average consumer selling prices: +26% compared to 2023 and +43% compared to 2020. However, this increase is accompanied by a significant drop in volumes, down by 21% compared to 2020. This trend is driven by read more

W porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, obszar uprawy cebuli w Dolnej Saksonii w Niemczech więcej niż podwoił się w 2024 roku, z 2 000 do 4 500 hektarów. Szczególnie w zachodniej części stanu, w pobliżu granicy z Holandią, z Drenthe i Groningen, ten obszar wzrósł z 150 do ni mniej, ni więcej niż 1 700 hektarów. Zapytania read more

The mango campaign in the province of Malaga, Spain, is currently in its final phase with the Keitt variety. The supply is now much less abundant compared to the weeks when the Osteen variety was harvested. There is also a more balanced market. Spanish mango production is expected to exceed 40,000. read more

Zbyt obfite opady deszczu w ciągu ostatnich dwóch lat doprowadziły do spadku produkcji jabłek w Brazylii o ponad 200 000 ton, głównie dotykając południowe stany Rio Grande do Sul i Santa Catarina. Według Brazylijskiego Stowarzyszenia Producentów Jabłek (ABPM), zbiory w sezonie 2024/2025 wyniosły... read more

Ostatnio Fairtrade International ogłosiło podwyżkę minimalnych cen bananów, spowodowaną wzrostem kosztów dla producentów. Nie tylko płace i ceny inputów, takich jak nawozy, w krajach produkujących, poszły w górę, ale producenci mają również do czynienia z rosnącymi kosztami związanymi z bezpieczeństwem. read more

The Czech company Fravebot is utilizing knowledge and technology from the automotive industry to automate harvest forecasting and pest detection in horticulture. 2025 is set to be the year when the company plans to introduce its technology to the broader market through trade shows, field demonstrations, and. read more

The annual change of season for spring onions is now approaching: "The first Egyptian spring onions are already on offer and we also expect the first deliveries to arrive at the end of the month, around 1-2 weeks earlier than usual," reports Sarwat Radwan, spring onion importer and managing. read more

Initial forecasts of a bumper crop of Egyptian strawberries next season, owing to a significant increase in cultivated area, are no longer realistic. Mamdouh Elbaz, an Egyptian grower, reports on the situation. Elbaz states: "Many growers in several regions encountered various problems after read more

The 'Einat' citrus variety, commercially known as Redson, is starting a new season. It is distinguished by a unique flavor profile featuring low sourness, moderate sweetness and fruitiness, and high bitterness. In consumer preference tests, this variety ranked first among various bitter varieties. read more