In Tokyo, he reportedly held discussions with the Japanese authorities to revive the cumbersome export dossier. "Our fruit farmers deliver top quality - this should also be present in the Japanese market," he emphasized. The export application for Belgian pears to Japan is currently in progress. read more

Syngenta's pepper business has been focusing on developing new pepper varieties with improved yields, disease resistance, and quality traits. They have also been investing in research and development to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of pepper production. read more

The exports of Honduran melons have decreased by 15.23 percent in the 2024/25 season because of reduced production at one of the two main grower-exporter companies. read more

The managing director of the association, Sergio del Castillo, stated that despite double-digit growth last year, exports could stagnate within three years if there is no investment in new facilities. He, as reported by Eurofruit, therefore called on the government to invest in new businesses. read more

Fresh Fruit Peru reports that there has been an increase of +105% in quantity and +62% in value compared to the same month of 2024. The average price per kilogram was 3.05 US dollars, which was 21% lower than in March 2024. Spain accounted for 30% read more

Furthermore, he stated, "The late frosts in April 2024 have led to significant damage in the fruit and wine-growing regions, especially in Eastern and Southern Germany. Due to the extremely mild temperatures in March, many plants had sprouted very early. The EU frost aid is for." read more

The mango industry in Cambodia has been thriving, with growth largely driven by increasing demand from China. read more

PAN Netherlands (Pesticide Action Network) comes to this conclusion based on a new count by the organic organization EKO. The count took place in early 2025 in 60 branches of supermarkets in nine provinces. The supermarkets visited included Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl, PLUS/Coop, Aldi. read more

Furthermore, they are testing various solutions for attaching lightweight modules to existing substructures and for new weather protection systems. Recently, the project team opened a first pilot system over cherry trees at the Vöhringer fruit farm. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported that prices for high-quality carrots in Ukraine have started to increase once more. Market participants believe that this is due to a high demand for quality root vegetables coupled with limited supply. Wholesale companies and retail chains are actively participating in this trend. read more

The asparagus sector could be on the verge of a major transformation with the upcoming release of AsperCut, France's first robotic asparagus harvester, expected next season. This project was born out of a stark realization: the shortage of agricultural labor poses one of the greatest threats to... read more

Rząd Uttarakhand w Indiach kieruje rolników w kierunku uprawy wysoko wartościowych roślin pieniężnych poprzez nowe polityki skoncentrowane na uprawie kiwi i pitahai. Oczekuje się, że te inicjatywy będą korzystne dla ponad 35 000 rolników w kilku dystryktach. W ramach Polityki Kiwi, rolnicy otrzymują 70% read more

An exceptionally low-temperature attack at the beginning of April, followed by a heatwave, and now approaching another cold weekend, poses a serious threat to the crops of many species of berry plants. In some regions, frosts are expected, posing a threat

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Dates, table grapes, blueberries, pomegranates, and citrus fruits are among the products that Namibian operators export to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The market for luxury fruits like grapes and dates is expanding in these regions. Namibian entrepreneurs will be participating in Macfrut (6-8 May). read more

While Spain has reduced quotas for winter tomato cultivation in favor of other crops and increased them for the summer harvest, and while Morocco remains one of Italy's main competitors, it is Turkey that is increasingly asserting itself in the Mediterranean basin. read more

The campaign of Spanish medlars is starting, with increasing quantities of Sicilian Retati melons. Good quality and high quantities for strawberries, with a growing interest in Lucanian varieties; also, high quality for asparagus. The campaigns are coming to a conclusion. read more

The month of April is an important milestone for Coliman Bananas as the company celebrates the 47th anniversary of the AGGALL Group – Coliman Bananas. This family business has grown with passion, innovation, and a strong sense of social responsibility since it was founded by Jorge Aguilar. read more

The success of Ribera Dop oranges continues to grow: in the 2024-2025 season, there was an 11.4% increase in sales compared to the previous year, consolidating a positive trend. The data was announced by Salvatore Daino, president of the Protection Consortium. read more

The Giumarra Companies' blueberry deals in Florida and Georgia are currently in full swing, with significant volumes expected from Georgia. Alfredo Pena, general manager of West Coast berry sales for The Giumarra Companies, stated, "Our Georgia blueberries are currently being shipped and are expected to continue until early June." read more

At medFEL, Greype will introduce L'Amorosa, the company's first premium brand specifically dedicated to yellow and white peaches and nectarines. "MedFEL is a key event for industry professionals, signaling the start of the upcoming season. It was clear to us that we should showcase L'Amorosa." read more