South African orange exports to the EU have been subjected to cold treatment since 2022 as a measure to prevent the entry of pests into Europe. This regulation has had significant consequences for South African exporters, leading to a decrease in their orange exports to Europe. read more

Fresh Del Monte is set to begin producing and selling its own-branded soft fruit in Italy. At the upcoming Third Small Fruits and Strawberry Symposium in Marsala on July 11th, the company will connect with its network of producers and unveil its investment plan. read more

Around mid-April, the Mexican lychee season will begin in the regions of Veracruz, Oaxaca, and San Luis Potosi. It will be a brief season lasting until around mid-June. Following this, lychee production will shift to the northern region of Sinaloa. Overall, there will be availability of lychee from all these regions combined. read more

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The latest data shows that in March 2024, British Apple & Pear growers sold 4,191 tonnes of British apples to Aldi, making it the top buyer, while Tesco purchased 3,973 tonnes, coming in second. read more

The early summer temperatures have greatly helped kick off the Sicilian melon campaign. As we witnessed last week (click here for more information), the debut has been positive thanks to perfect organoleptic characteristics, as no significant fluctuations were recorded. read more

Kees de Groot, a prominent figure in the greenhouse construction industry and a pioneer of modern horticulture, passed away on April 1 at the age of 84. Kees had been working at Dutch Agro Systems since 2013, where he shared his knowledge and expertise by developing new solutions. read more

Located in the Kletnyansky District, the "Bryansk Orchard" is set to unveil Russia's largest fruit storage facility by the end of April. The first phase of this high-tech storage unit, with a capacity of 18,000 tons, is nearing completion. The apple market in Russia has seen significant growth. read more

Sezon importu organicznych gruszek jest w pełni. "Nasze zapasy są obecnie dobre pod względem wysokiej jakości, świeżych, nowych zbiorów organicznych gruszek importowanych" - mówi Jenna Galise, Kierownik Sprzedaży w Awe Sum Organics, zauważając, że obecnie wysyłane są gruszki odmiany Bartletts, Abate, Red Bartletts i D'anjou. Gruszki odmiany Bosc. read more

"Kwiecień rymuje się z ogłoszeniem przybycia na rynek kiwi Oscar Gold z RPA. Współpraca z producentami z RPA, która rozpoczęła się ponad 5 lat temu, przynosi teraz owoce, umożliwiając nam zaoferowanie ponad 55,000 tac z tego źródła." Dzięki tej współpracy, read more

Naman Keita, CEO of Agroplus Mali and a mango exporter, provides an update on the current Malian mango season. He states, "The season is going well. We have seen an increase in volumes compared to last year, particularly for the Kent variety. Demand is also as expected. We are optimistic that the season will be a success." read more

R.S. Cockerill, located in Yorkshire, sources and packs potatoes for both the fresh produce and crisping markets. "We provide a comprehensive supply chain service to our customers; 50% of our potatoes are supplied to Aldi as fresh produce, and the remaining 50% are supplied to the crisping industry. Additionally, we already cultivate ware potatoes for processing." read more

Fabiola Novelo Torrero has recently joined the Axia Team. Fabiola has over 17 years of experience working for US Agriseeds and will now leverage her expertise for Axia Vegetable Seeds' High Tech tomato varieties in the Mexican market. Working closely with US Agriseeds, Fabiola has successfully transitioned to her new role. read more

Brazil, known for its rich biodiversity, is also a top fruit producer globally, ranking third in global production. This success is thanks to the collaboration between producers, associations, and government entities working towards improving the sector. With a growing demand for fruits, Brazil has been able to meet the needs of consumers both domestically and internationally. read more

The commercial season of the New Selenella Potatoes has started: the first ones are coming from Sicily, where cultivation covers an area of over 300 hectares, with a 20% increase. There is continuity in production and the renewal of the Epd Selenella Potatoes certification. read more

Limited availability of strawberries due to the high temperature fluctuations which resulted in lower quantities in the markets. The artichoke campaign is in full swing, with baby artichokes taking the spotlight. Italian green beans are becoming more readily available. Significant price decrease for asparagus. Growing demand. read more

W EastFruit, our analysts closely monitor the European frozen raspberry market, acknowledging its significant influence on the revenue prospects for raspberry growers in Ukraine and Moldova. read more

Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, which covers 800 hectares of land in various counties surrounding Bucharest, is planning to invest €8 million in a cutting-edge onion storage and conditioning facility. This strategic investment is intended to take advantage of price variations. read more

Najnowsze dane z Hiszpańskiego Departamentu Celno-Skarbowego, przeanalizowane przez FEPEX, wskazują, że Maroko wzmacnia swoją pozycję jako główny dostawca owoców i warzyw spoza UE dla Hiszpanii. W styczniu 2024 r. import Hiszpanii z krajów spoza UE stanowił 67% ogólnej ilości owoców i warzyw. read more

"Bring the sun to your plate" - with this promising claim, SanLucar, the brand for fruit and vegetables, and Galbani, known for their cheese, are launching a joint promotion in the German retail. Just in time for the picnic season, SanLucar places its wide variety of tomatoes and the Galbani cheese. read more

Sitting in the sun, enjoying an aperitif, and munching on Waltson chips—that is how Joost Debeuckelaere of Waltson Chips and potato wholesaler Agro Debeuckelaere envisions summer for Belgians. "The growing brand recognition is gradually bearing fruit. After the December holiday season, there's read more