Fresh Focus Tropicals is a must-have resource for anyone interested in the vibrant tropical fruit industry. It provides exclusive interviews, news, and analysis to enhance your understanding of this important supplier of produce. read more

The respective cultivation area covers 16,546 hectares. The harvest amount is 659,847 tons and increases by 7.9% within four years. In 2024, the largest share of the vegetable harvest is made up of pickling cucumbers, which belong to the fruit vegetables category. They record a harvest increase of 53.0%, reaching 156,765 tons. read more

According to a USDA report, Peru is expected to export 630,000 metric tonnes of avocados in 2025. The report also indicates that a potential La Niña phenomenon along the country's coast could lead to a decrease in avocado production, despite recent increases in planted area. read more

A farm in El Ejido, Almería hosted representatives from the international melon and watermelon industry last week for Semillas Fitó's Water & Melon Show 2025. read more

He pointed out that the main buyers of ginger in 2024 are the United States with 187.4 million US dollars (12.3% of the total volume), the Netherlands with 171.9 million US dollars (11.29% of the total volume), and Bangladesh with 107 million US dollars (7% of the total volume). read more

It will decrease by 2% compared to last season and is expected to be 376,780 tons, while it will recover by 5% compared to the average of the last five years. read more

Hazera and Top The Onion Group have announced an exclusive worldwide collaboration agreement for the supply of onion seeds. read more

Cooperation in the fruit trade was a topic of discussion when the heads of state of Indonesia and Australia met in Jakarta on 15 May. read more

With the citrus season in full swing, and kiwifruit, strawberries, and winter vegetables reaching peak production, the demand for fresh seasonal produce at Perth Markets is steadily increasing. read more

Al Solimania is an Egyptian company that exports fresh produce. After a challenging orange season that ended early, the company is bouncing back due to high demand for onions from Russia while also gearing up for the upcoming table grape season. Zeinab Mohamed handles export sales. read more

In-store events represent an extremely important moment of contact with the consumer to communicate the values of fruits and vegetables, even more so if they are not just confined to small booths with unprepared hostesses, but if it is the farmer or the producer who is involved. read more

Amenduni Nicola Spa, a company specializing in avocado oil based in Apulia, Italy, will be participating in the fifth Avocado Africa Conference, taking place from May 27 to 30 at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Amenduni is a member of the Valbruna Group, one of the world's leading producers of specialty stainless steel. read more

Thanet Earth, the UK's largest glasshouse complex located in Birchington, Kent, has started building its seventh glasshouse, which is a significant step in expanding its horticultural operations. The new facility will add 6.5 hectares of illuminated production space specifically for growing tomatoes. read more

One of the main challenges in greenhouse container production is managing weeds, as they compete with ornamental plants for essential resources like nutrients, water, light, and space in a limited area. This competition has a negative impact on plant quality, reducing their market value. read more

Ekom, a discount store belonging to the Sogegross group, takes a strategic step in its development and customer proximity journey with the launch of its first private label: KOMEte. A new project that starts from the fruit and vegetable department - always a strong point of the brand - and aims to offer read more

Since the beginning of April, the Bong farm in Bergheim in the Rhineland has been busy harvesting. "We started with rhubarb, which we grow on a total of 22 hectares. The quality and yields have been good so far, thanks in part to our irrigation systems. We can't complain about marketing either. read more

Grape Tree has recalled its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because they have been contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). The affected product comes in 250g packs with the batch code G41 5 101 250610 and a best-before date of 11 July 2026. The recall is specific to these products. read more

For over a century, Morel has specialized in breeding Cyclamen persicum in France. The company's story began in 1919 with Pierre Morel, who cultivated cyclamen, primroses, and vegetable seedlings at his nursery. Charles Morel, Pierre's son, later joined his father and developed a passion for color. read more

In 2024, Peru's ginger exports reached 118.3 million dollars, which is 8% less than in 2023. However, this year, the sector anticipates a recovery, stated Edgar Vásquez, director of the Global Economy and Business Research Center of the CIEN-Adex Exporters Association. read more

During Macfrut 2025, at the La Grande Bellezza Italiana booth, a conference organized by the Women in Retail Association titled "Wellness, health, and storytelling, the new fruit and vegetable sector #female in retail", was held. The event was moderated by Cristina Lazzati, director of Mark. read more