The pineapple sector in Costa Rica, which cultivates pineapples on nearly 50,000 hectares, along with the United Pineapple Growers Chamber (representing almost 35% of exports), is currently facing a situation of low supply due to extreme weather events. This scarcity has led to a significant rise in prices. read more

Manoj Barai, director of the Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports, stated that the production of mangoes in India has not increased since the beginning of March. He mentioned, "Despite our previous prediction of an increase in mango production, it has not materialized yet. read more

This year's marketing season for organic field vegetables is slowly coming to a close. Steffen reports that organic carrots for the fresh market are running out and will likely be available until the end of the month. The same situation applies to table potatoes from regional organic cultivation. read more

Obecna podaż cytryn na rynku jest dobra i stabilna. „Obserwujemy silną podaż i owoce wysokiej jakości z Dystryktu 1 Kalifornii od wszystkich dostawców, z którymi współpracujemy przez cały ten okres roku” - mówi Joshua Schwartz z Four Seasons Produce Inc., dodając, że podaż jest... read more

The first shipment of Korean melons successfully entered the Vietnamese market in March 2025, following an agreement on quarantine negotiations between the Republic of Korea and Vietnam in July 2024. This milestone comes after 17 years of efforts by the Korean government to establish quarantine protocols. read more

Utz has launched a limited-edition Lemonade Potato Chip, combining sweet, tangy, and salty flavors to create a distinctive summer snack. These chips are made with real lemon juice, lemon oil, and sugar to capture the refreshing essence of lemonade in a crispy form. They are available nationwide until August or while supplies last. read more

Consumers, especially in Europe, prioritize fruits that meet environmental and social standards over price. This shift poses new challenges for Latin American exporters, who must adapt by implementing more responsible and integrated production models. In this scenario, Uniban, with almost 60 read more

During Macfrut, an interesting meeting organized by the Grande Bellezza Italiana took place to compare different organizational models in the national fruit and vegetable sector. In particular: Melinda, the most structured aggregation model, as it was established at the end of the... read more

Over the past three weeks, prices for last year's carrot harvest in Uzbekistan have been trending in the opposite direction compared to the same period last year. read more

Peru should invest in the cultivation of pineapples because the country has tropical and subtropical areas with optimal conditions: dry soils, good sunlight, and favorable altitudes. read more

The leading tomato producers are increasingly investing in large high-tech greenhouses to increase production, reduce costs, and operate more sustainably. The goal is to ensure a continuous supply of high-quality tomatoes. In addition to state-of-the-art technology and the read more

Sollum Technologies has published the findings of a new case study investigating the effects of dynamic LED lighting on mini-cucumber production. read more

According to industry experts closely monitoring the walnut plantations in the state, ideal weather conditions are leading to a promising start to the season, as communicated by California Walnuts. read more

In addition, the jury awarded another prize to the YoungStar, a newcomer who was honored for their commitment. Congratulations to all the winners! read more

Zapotrzebowanie na świeże owoce krojone wzrosło w Korei, gdzie sprzedawcy poszerzają swoje linie produktów, ponieważ konsumenci szukają wygody. read more

Already now, higher quantities of refreshing drinks are available at the German wholesale markets. Prices have slightly decreased, but remain at a high level. Soon, the first small quantities of Gallia melons from Spain are expected. Southern Italy is already supplying sugar melons. read more

Brazil has a large domestic market for fruit and vegetables, but it is constrained by economic, logistical, and weather-related issues. The growth in demand does not align with the ample international supply available, and the market's capacity to absorb this supply is heavily influenced by factors such as exchange rates and domestic costs. read more

According to Koert Pleunis of Pleunis Mushrooms, a grower of exotic varieties such as shiitake, eryngii, and maitake, sales of exotic mushrooms are currently encountering difficulties. "The week before Easter, sales were already below expectations, but after Easter, sales completely collapsed, especially. read more

The French strawberry season, which was in full swing at the beginning of May, has just passed its peak production period. "Many production areas are now in the harvesting period. With the sunny weather and warm temperatures last week, we had very large volumes of round strawberries, and we will have read more

This year Biedronka is opening the season for Polish raspberries exceptionally early. As of May 8th, they are available in almost all stores of the chain throughout Poland. This is the earliest debut of these fruits in the company's history, which is the first to end the season for imported products. read more