Hort Innovation has announced that for the first time, the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook will include regional-level data, providing more detailed and locally relevant insights for the horticulture sector. This enhancement is part of a new three-year project set to be completed by 2024/25. read more

The Macfrut team is strengthened with the appointment of Paolo Borgio as the head of the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector. A prominent figure in the trade fair industry, he has specific expertise in the food sector with important roles at Fiera Milano. read more

Mercadona has reported sales of 184,800 tons of Spanish potatoes so far this year, representing a 35% increase compared to 2024. The growth is attributed to the company's dual-harvest model, which includes both winter and summer production cycles. According to the company, 160,000 tons were harvested. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables available online. Supermarktscanner.nl monitors prices through surveys conducted at the end of each week. The price of cucumbers has remained stable, with no significant differences in prices between supermarkets. read more

This article examines the effects of weather conditions across the United States on fresh produce crops this year. Starting on the East Coast, the weather has been quite variable in recent months. In the spring, there were periods of dryness that posed a threat to crops. Citrus fruits and... read more

Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, announced the establishment of a logistics zone at Damietta Port to expedite cargo handling and customs clearance, with the goal of aiding exporters. Al-Wazir emphasized the importance of this initiative. read more

The Jazz apple is making a comeback with a wider range of offerings, a renewed dedication to the Restos du Cœur charity, and a refreshed communication strategy. With a successful harvest in sight, all the elements are in place to ensure that the 2025-2026 campaign is a success. The first apples are already available on the shelves. read more

Warunki pogodowe sprawiły, że uprawa awokado w Grecji była wyzwaniem w tym roku, powodując znaczne straty w produkcji - mówi Apostolis Mylonakis z greckiego eksportera świeżych owoców Edem Fruits: "Okres uprawy był dość trudny dla nadchodzącego sezonu awokado, ze względu na niestabilną pogodę". read more

The grapefruit season has already begun in Spain's main production regions, with a decrease in production compared to last season. There are good marketing prospects due to the lower harvest in Turkey, the main competitor of Spanish grapefruit. "We started harvesting grapefruit in the last week." read more