In Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, two police constables, Ankit Kumar and Anuj Kumar, were suspended for allegedly eating melons worth ₹20 (US$0.24) from a street vendor and refusing to pay. The vendor filed a complaint, resulting in a First Information Report (FIR) being lodged against the officers. The incident sparked public outrage. read more

Naukowcy w Szwajcarii odkryli pozostałości dodatków do opon w około jednej trzeciej spożywanych w kraju owoców i warzyw. Te cząsteczki, a konkretniej 6PPD i 6PPD-chinon, są uwalniane do środowiska w wyniku zużycia opon na drogach. Następnie są one rozprzestrzeniane. read more

After the cool first half of May, many strawberry growers decide to remove the agrofibre from their plantations. Although it served its protective purpose during frosts, leaving it on for a few more days could lead to a variety of complications. read more

As geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea disrupt trade routes, Kenya's position in Africa's avocado export market is being tested by Tanzania's expansion into emerging markets like India. The Red Sea crisis, driven by escalating Houthi attacks, has altered maritime logistics, prompting shipping. read more

The campaign for Sicilian watermelons has started. The Bigarreau cherry campaign has also started, along with the first batches of Puglian products, and peaches, although in limited volumes. Italian netted melons production is in full swing. It's a good moment for tomatoes. However, they are not enjoying the same fortunes. read more

In Italy, the watermelon campaign has officially started, with the first cuts of baby watermelons in the early areas of the South, followed by the start of other varieties expected at the beginning of May. Meanwhile, in the Central-North region, field transplantations continue tirelessly. read more

As found online, AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends for avocados, cauliflower, Galia melon, mandarin oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes. Prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl, with the survey conducted at the end of each week. Although the prices for vine tomatoes and cucumbers are recorded. read more

The Belgian asparagus season has been underway for a good two months now, and sales at the pop-up shop that Aspergehoeve Bossuyt opened in Knokke-Heist for the first time this year are going well. "The start has been positive. People are finding their way to the shop. However, we do..." read more

The new Fruit Energy line by Frullàsi has been awarded 2nd place in the "Product Innovation - Health and Baby Product" category at the Better Future Award 2025, a prize promoted by GdoWeek and Mark Up, during the latest edition of TuttoFood in Milan, one of the most prestigious. read more

In the recent period, significant changes have occurred in the blueberry production industry that may affect the quality of crops and their productivity. As part of the tests conducted in the new plot, where blueberry varieties from the Fall Creek Collection are grown, experts from Compo Expert... read more

Objętość rynkowej produkcji jagód w Mołdawii w 2025 roku prawdopodobnie będzie znacząco niższa niż w poprzednich dwóch sezonach, co może prowadzić do wyższych cen, zgodnie z opinią eksperta ds. biznesu jagodowego Dmitry'ego Dodicy, jak podaje Logos Press. Na podstawie informacji zwrotnych od producentów z Mołdawii, kwiecień read more

"We are observing a general decrease in consumption as a result of the widespread reduction in household purchasing power. The primary reasons for this are low wages and increasing costs of groceries and utilities. Within the commercial sector, we are making progress in the artisanal juice industry, which is in high demand." read more

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"There is an unparalleled enthusiasm for Apulian cherries, which have been on sale in markets and supermarkets for several weeks now. Considered the most eagerly awaited and mouth-watering fruit of spring, they represent one of the most important products of the region's agricultural sector." read more

Według EastFruit, w 2025 roku zarówno Rosja, jak i Białoruś borykają się z poważnymi zakłóceniami na rynkach ziemniaków, które są podstawowym produktem żywnościowym głęboko zakorzenionym w ich tożsamości kulturowej. Ceny są rekordowo wysokie i nadal rosną. Obydwaj dyktatorzy - Putin i Łukaszenka - są zaniepokojeni, ponieważ ziemniak był. read more

"Between the cost of labor and the inputs that go in, it's more cost-effective for farmers to plow over ripe tomatoes," said one expert. In South Florida, unharvested tomatoes are being plowed over, reflecting the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs and immigration policies. According to read more

During the webinar "Acetamiprid - its future in berry crops," Dr. Artur Miszczak, head of the Food Safety Research Department at the Institute of Horticulture - Research Institute in Skierniewice, presented the current state of knowledge on the subject. read more

In April 2025, Peru exported 1,789 tons of fresh ginger for $3.07 million. This represents a 24% decrease in volume and a 30% decrease in value compared to April 2024. The average price also dropped by 7.4%, from $1.85 to $1.72 per kilogram. The United States remained the primary destination, accounting for a 71% share. read more

This November, Ideafruit UK will mark ten years of supplying topfruit and other commodities to the UK. According to David Peachey, the managing director (right) of the South Africa-based Ideafruit subsidiary, the company offers a flexible, cost-effective, hybrid supply model, catering to various categories. read more

The fruit and vegetable section includes both categories that are constantly found on supermarket shelves and seasonal products, whose availability is often limited to short periods. Some of these categories, although only present for a few weeks, become real protagonists of the department at the peak moment. read more

In January-March 2025, China exported apples to Russia with the highest figure since 2019, according to an analysis by RIA Novosti based on data from Chinese customs. During the first quarter, shipments of Chinese apples to Russia totaled $12.4 million, which is 1.5 times more than in the previous period. read more