Despite producing approximately 2.4 million metric tons of mangoes in the 2024-25 season, Bangladesh's mango exports have sharply declined to just 1,321 tons, a drop of nearly 60% from the previous year. This significant difference between production and exports highlights critical systemic issues within the industry. read more

Spain's sweet corn harvest started at the end of May, just as consumption of this product begins to increase across Europe. "The corn season in Spain began as scheduled, at the end of May," says José Carlos Gómez, Sales Director of El Dulze. "The rains in March disrupted our plans. read more

With less than two weeks left, preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, scheduled to be held at the Hilton Old Town in Antwerp on 24 and 25 June. The event will gather professionals from various sectors of the tropical and exotic fruit supply chain for a day. read more

In Italy, over the last five years, domestic purchases of peaches and nectarines have increased by approximately 7 percentage points despite an average price increase of 20%, which has even exceeded 40% in discount stores. If we extend our view to the last nine years, the picture is still... read more

Fuentes Farms of McAllen, Texas, is recalling 71 boxes of fresh cucumbers due to the potential presence of Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals infected with... read more

Beetles are one of the most dangerous pests in berry crops. Their harmfulness affects both adult and larval forms. In spring and summer, plantations are often invaded by beetle swarms, which can cause significant damage in a short period of time. read more

Armenia still faces challenges in domestic agricultural production despite the growing number of greenhouses and intensive orchards. A growing portion of Armenian crops, especially apricots, cherries, tomatoes, and strawberries, are being exported to international markets. read more

Italians and snacks, an increasingly consolidated love that withstands the test of time and evolves towards healthy and natural choices, with fruit ranking at the top of preferences. Leading this transformation are simple and nutritious snacks, easy to carry and perfect for any time of the day. read more

The Makosad farming enterprise, situated in Ukraine's Chernivtsi region, has constructed a sweet cherry sorting facility and is contemplating investing in sorting lines to enhance its operations. Co-owner Vladyslav Makarenko provided this update in an article for the Ukrainian horticultural journal. read more

In the first quarter of the year, EU fruit and vegetable imports from Morocco totaled 1,121 million euros, which is a 14% increase compared to the same period last year, continuing the upward trend of recent years. The volume also increased by 9%, reaching a total of 512,689 tons. Tomatoes continue to be the most imported fruit and vegetable product from Morocco into the EU. read more

India: Instamart rolls out sunlight-triggered mango ad
To promote the mango season, Instamart has introduced a sunlight-activated newspaper advertisement. The full-page ad features a mango tree with children surrounding it. When exposed to sunlight, the mangoes change color using photochromatic ink - a first for India. read more

During the 2024-25 season, the Orri Running Committee (ORC) removed 10,285 illegal ORRi mandarin plants from farms in Valencia, Castellón, Murcia, and Seville. Additionally, ORC has started legal proceedings against over 5,000 unauthorized plants in the town of Moncofa. read more

With the conclusion of the production season of the Sila Potato PGI, one of the most representative supply chains of the Calabrian vegetable sector, it's time to take stock. Albino Carli, director of the Producer Consortium, paints a clear and positive picture of the just-concluded campaign. read more

A delegation from Abrafrutas recently visited the Port of Sines in Portugal. The talks focused on setting up a commercial agreement to make Sines a key entry point for Brazilian fruits into Europe. Pedro do Ó Ramos, president of the Administration of the Ports of Sines, was present during the discussions. read more

The convenience retailer The Co-op has introduced three new British tomato varieties to highlight the diversity and seasonal availability of locally grown tomatoes. read more

The Apple brand Jazz will be promoted through a summer sampling tour, starting with a stop at celebrity chef Tom Kerridge's Pub in the Park festival last month. read more

The Karniel and Giumarra families, who are responsible for the Arra table grape breeding program, have united as one entity: Grapa Global LLC, which operates under the newly established Grapa Group. read more

So far, the mushroom has been very popular as a functional mushroom health product in powder form, a category that saw a volume growth of more than 1,300% last year, according to Tesco. Now, the exotic mushroom is available at Tesco and could be the next big product. read more

Lidl aims for young festival-goers in the Netherlands to view fruits and vegetables not only as a healthy choice but also as a "fun and energetic" part of their lives. read more

To support farmers in combating sunburn, AgWeatherNet has developed an app (AWN CropAI). The app provides hourly weather-dependent peel temperature forecasts based on the user's location and a nearby AgWeatherNet station. With the help of read more