An intense hailstorm that struck parts of Lleida last weekend has resulted in significant damage to the stonefruit crop, dampening expectations for a successful season. read more

In order to counteract food waste at the beginning of the value chain, Aldi Süd has created an additional sales opportunity for imperfect produce under its private label "Krumme Dinger." The discounter announced that German asparagus with minor imperfections will now also be included in this initiative. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced the European launch of the Del Monte Honeyglow banana. read more

Some areas of the province of Tarragona were also affected. The damages are enormous and the geographical area is very large: According to reports from the Catalan Ministry of Agriculture, around 40,000 hectares are affected. Òscar Ordeig, Regional Minister of Agriculture, visited in the afternoon. read more

The Italian marketer Jingold has announced plans to expand its production area in Europe by approximately 40%. This decision comes as the demand for their wide range of fruit varieties, particularly from retailers, continues to increase. read more

So the first harvest has reached its peak in the still young pepper season of 2025. The plants, which were planted from late 2024 to early 2025, are now producing colorful, aromatic fruits. Harvested daily, carefully sorted, and stored to preserve quality, the peppers reach... read more

In the coming months, the import promotion initiative will be including new producers of mangos, grapes, limes, lychees, and yams in its program. The yam root is a new product in the Brazilian portfolio. Lychee producers have not been included in the program before. read more

This was reported by the Dutch agricultural information service 'Agroberichten Buitenland'. In an interview with the news agency Beta, the renowned fruit cultivation expert reportedly explained that the frost between March 18 and 19 had damaged around 80% of the apricots and 65% to 70% of the early. read more

The initial batches were delivered to the various warehouses where the logistics for these products are handled, packed according to customer requirements, and shipped out. read more

Rynek peruwiański został ponownie otwarty dla chilijskich jabłek po osiągnięciu porozumienia między Senasą i Sagiem, organami zdrowia roślin obu krajów, w sprawie nowych środków fitosanitarnych regulujących certyfikację i eksport, które wchodzą w życie natychmiast. read more

Warakirri Asset Management has announced that its Warakirri Farmland Fund has made a A$33 million investment in a large-scale kiwifruit aggregation in the Goulburn Valley. read more

Spain’s Agroponiente Group is expected to see a significant increase in melon and watermelon production this year. The company is currently in the midst of its spring campaign and anticipates selling 60,000 tonnes of watermelons and 10,000 tonnes of melons. read more

Korea is facing the consequences of wildfires that occurred in March and April, severely impacting the country's fruit production. read more

In the past 20 years, the cultivation areas for white asparagus have quadrupled and for green asparagus have tripled, according to the Agricultural Information Service (LID). Approximately 180 vegetable producers cultivate asparagus, with the majority of them. read more

In 2024, vegetable cultivation in open fields in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was carried out on an area of ​​almost 2,400 hectares (+1.4% compared to 2023). The cultivation area for vegetables under high walk-in protective covers remained almost unchanged from the previous year at around 14 hectares. The harvest quantity of the crops that... read more

Joybee Fruits has announced its launch as a new distribution partner for Zespri in Vietnam, marking an “exciting milestone for the fresh fruit industry in Vietnam”. read more

The organic stone fruit season in California is expected to begin around May 1st. So far, the state has experienced favorable growing conditions for the fruit. "There was some rainfall in the early spring that created ideal conditions for the fruit. Growers are feeling like they may be a week ahead." read more

Ukrainian producers have increased the prices of yellow onions due to decreasing farm stocks and rising wholesale demand, according to analysts at EastFruit. Current market data from EastFruit indicates that Ukrainian farmers are selling yellow onions for 14–20 UAH/kg ($0.34–$0.49/kg). read more

"The days when Lidl showed great respect for French producers are long gone," claims the Sauvons les Fruits et Légumes de France collective, which accuses the German discount chain of "waging a price war." This is a situation that the collective links directly to the departure of Michel Biero. read more

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the final of the seventh edition of the Fruit and Salad School Games took place at the Palazzetto Russo in Foggia. This project aims to promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables among young people by spreading awareness in Italian schools. read more