Morocco is experiencing changing trends in mango imports, with a significant growth reported by EastFruit. In 2024, imports reached 15,600 tons, showing a 10% increase compared to the previous year and doubling the numbers from 2019 and 2020. In early 2025, January and February recorded imports of 2,500 tons. read more

Podczas oficjalnej misji do Chin, Brazylijskie Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Eksporterów Owoców i Produktów Owocowych (Abrafrutas) podjęło kluczowy krok w kierunku rozszerzenia brazylijskiego rynku owoców w Azji. Prezes stowarzyszenia, Guilherme Coelho, podpisał Memorandum o Porozumieniu z chińskimi. read more

A surprise new addition will be joining the Romas and rounds this summer as part of the Oceanside Pole tomato program. The Singh family, who has been farming in Oceanside since 1939, recently started commercial production of red sweet bell peppers following a successful trial in 2024. read more

"Theo Tielen of Fris-Co, an exporter to the Italian market, stated that we are currently experiencing one of the best starts to the season in terms of the quality of Dutch iceberg lettuce. All our growers began harvesting iceberg lettuce earlier than usual, as growing conditions have been ideal." read more

Disseminate the first forecasts for the European production of peaches, pears, and nectarines in Europe (Cso Italy participated by providing estimates for Italy): for 2025, it is estimated at 3.2 million tons, a decrease of 7% compared to 2024. Excluding pears, which are mainly destined for read more

Martin Oudenes from My Roots & More finished the Egyptian sweet potato season in early April last year, but he continues to offer produce from Egypt. "Despite a slight decline in quality, the high prices allow us to deliver good quality produce. There have also been periods when prices were lower. read more

Po wprowadzeniu ananasa Honeyglow, Del Monte wprowadził teraz na rynek europejski banany Honeyglow. Pierwsza dostawa bananów Honeyglow została rozładowana w Rotterdamie w zeszły piątek. Banany Honeyglow są uprawiane wyłącznie w żyznych glebach wulkanicznych Ekwadoru. read more

The introduction of a 10% tariff on non-traditional Peruvian agricultural exports to the United States, which could be raised to 20%, has compelled the sector to reassess its strategies. Mario Salazar, an agro-exporter with over 27 years of experience and author of the "Strategic Evaluation" read more

W kwietniu Rosja importowała pomidory z Chin o wartości 9 milionów dolarów - najwyższy poziom od sześciu lat i najmocniejszy od maja 2019 r., według danych celników chińskich analizowanych przez RIA Novosti. Oznacza to wzrost o 5% w porównaniu z kwietniem 2023 r. i pozycjonuje Rosję jako wiodącego importer
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The Spanish stone fruit campaign is starting amidst periods of constant rainfall and hailstorms in various production areas, leading to a sustained supply forecast despite expectations of lower production. Extremadura, one of the least [affected regions, is also gearing up for the campaign. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly online price trends for various fruits and vegetables at six supermarkets: Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Plus, Dirk, Vomar, and Hoogvliet. Up to and including week 19, the monitored items included avocados, cauliflower, Galia melons, oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes. Starting from week 20, the monitoring will continue with additional produce items. read more

Fruits and vegetables imported into the UK from non-EU countries are likely to experience a price hike after the UK Prime Minister agreed to adhere to EU food and drink regulations. This alignment will result in increased scrutiny for imports like avocados, pineapples, mangoes, and oranges, leading to stricter checks. read more

The strawberry season in Romagna has come to an end, with an unexpected advance compared to the usual timing. Stefano Zavoli, a producer in Poggio Torriana (RN) and member of the Agribologna Consortium, is assessing the results. In addition to strawberries, he also cultivates stone fruits and persimmons. read more

In cold chain logistics, especially for fruits and vegetables with strict temperature requirements, even minor fluctuations in temperature or humidity can significantly impact product quality. To address this challenge, Shenzhen Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. has launched an upgraded version. read more

After the first harvests in the first half of May, the apricot campaign for Op Agricor - Gallo of Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza) intensifies. This Calabrian company cultivates 300 hectares of apricots and covers the production calendar up to the end of July, marketing fruits in various markets. read more

Overall, the represented countries Spain, Italy, Greece, and France expect a total volume of 2,579,436 tonnes for peaches and nectarines (including flat peaches and nectarines as well as industrial peaches), which represents a decrease of 6% compared to the previous year. read more

It is the second time since the establishment of the congress in 2008 that Belgium is hosting, according to the organizers. The country is one of the leading pear producers in Europe, with production concentrated in Flanders. The Conference variety is the predominant variety, known for its... read more

AgroFresh has partnered with the Belgian AgTech startup Biotalys to create and promote eco-friendly biological fungicides for post-harvest applications. read more

In the UAE, the arrival of the first AVA Magnum strawberries from Scotland’s Angus Soft Fruits (ASF), sold exclusively through Spinneys stores, is a significant event. This month, the retailer celebrated the occasion with bagpipes and kilts, as described by ASF sales director David Buxcey as a "great" event. read more

The predicted export volume corresponds to an increase of two percent compared to the previous year, which was 4% lower than the year before. read more