With the beginning of the West African mango season, the market is approaching another significant milestone. Henk van der Meij from Hars&Hagebauer comments, "Following a challenging season in Peru, characterized by a delayed start and subpar quality, mango shipments from Peru are now decreasing. Nonetheless, it is noteworthy how." read more

In 2025, Spain exported 12.6 million tons of fruits and vegetables by road, which represented 95% of the total exports that reached 13.2 million tonnes. Sea transport was the second most common method with a share of 4.2%, while air transport accounted for 0.08% and rail transport for 0.05%. read more

Malatya in Turkey, which produces about 85% of the world's dried apricots, is entering the budding stage after experiencing frost damage in April 2025. Initial evaluations from the area suggest better crop conditions than previously anticipated. The frost damage from last spring led to... read more

With the harvest of the first mini cucumbers in week 9, followed a week later by the first regular cucumbers, the starting signal was given for this year's season in Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland region. The gloomy winter weather in January and February slowed down crop growth accordingly. read more

Ganesh More, a partner at Agoxtic Farms, has stated that Bloom Fresh International's premium grape varieties have performed significantly better than traditional ones like Thompson Seedless during this season's heavy rains in India. The premium grape varieties have produced strong first commercial crops, with significant acreage and export growth expected in the future. read more

The sale of Senegalese watermelons and Piel de Sapo melons started a few weeks ago in Spain and other European countries, coinciding with the end of the Brazilian melon season. The supply of watermelons has dropped below market demand at this time of year due to the impact of climate. read more

The food of the future is floating: In Kirchweidach, Upper Bavaria, vegetable grower Steiner is partnering with the REWE Group on a new project called "Endless Summer", which aims to cultivate leaf lettuce using hydroponics for the first time. The plants grow in water basins and can be harvested. read more

The rainfall recorded across Morocco quickly turned into excess in some parts of the country, such as Gharb and Loukkos, causing major losses in several crops. Citrus crops were among the most affected, with losses in fruit and trees. It is also a sector where the benefits of the rains, even in becoming excessive, could not outweigh the negative impact on the crops. read more

According to Georg von Nolcken, the CEO of Continental Farmers Group, which is the largest potato producer in Ukraine, nearly 70% of the seed potato market in the country is made up of uncertified planting material. This information was reported by EastFruit, citing SEEDS. read more

Consiliaconsolida in 2026 its vision of sustainability, understood as a multidisciplinary path that encompasses the environment, the economy, and nutritional well-being. Through two important initiatives, the Mdd of the SUN Consortium, a business within the Selex Group, is positioning itself. read more

Recruitment of companies to participate in the Polish national booth at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York is currently ongoing. This event is one of the most important gatherings in the premium food industry in North America. Applications are being accepted until March 16, 2026. Participation in the trade show is ... read more

W ostatnich latach świeże odmiany takie jak brązowy grzyb shimeji, biały grzyb shimeji, grzyb enoki, królewski grzyb, śnieżnobiały grzyb i czarna trufla pokazały silny wzrost na europejskim rynku, przyciągając uwagę konsumentów swoimi charakterystycznymi smakami i teksturami. read more

At La Huerta Xpana in Motril, Spain, spinach cultivation in particular has been severely affected by the recent severe weather. "We grow on ridges and beds. We see that in the case of ridge cultivation, the water has generally drained reasonably well, but cultivation on the beds, where we grow read more

Prawie 70% rynku nasion ziemniaka na Ukrainie stanowi niecertyfikowany materiał siewny - poinformował Georg von Nolcken, dyrektor generalny Continental Farmers Group. Firma ta jest jednym z największych producentów ziemniaków w kraju. Informację podał EastFruit, powołując się na SEEDS. Według von… read more

In citrus groves, pest control is no longer just a routine: it has become a race against time. In the past ten years, the scenario has changed drastically, with new pests, faster biological cycles, extreme weather events, and a gradual reduction in available chemical tools. read more

Vietnam has over 260,000 hectares of citrus orchards, which accounts for over 20 percent of the country's total fruit cultivation area. Approximately half of this citrus production is concentrated in the Mekong Delta region. The majority of these farms are small, family-owned operations, with an average size of one hectare, supporting... read more

To trochę historia z dobrej i złej strony dotycząca tegorocznych pomarańczy Florida Valencia. „Rozwiązania dotyczące zwalczania zasiedlenia są absolutnie wskrzeszaniem jakości wewnętrznej i zewnętrznej naszych upraw pomarańczy – szczególnie Valencias. W tym roku mieliśmy najlepszą jakość od 15 lat” – mówi Noble Citrus. read more

Agrícola Cerro Prieto, a producer in northern Peru, is adapting its blueberry production strategy by implementing varietal replacement, container farming, and operational planning. These adjustments are in response to changes in genetics, production methods, and market demands. In an interview with Blueberries... read more

In 2025, a total of 308 businesses in Rhineland-Palatinate cultivated an area of just under 16,500 hectares for vegetables and strawberries. According to the State Statistical Office in Bad Ems, this represents a decline of 16 farms and a reduction in acreage of 400 hectares. read more

Natural compounds found in dark sweet cherries may help slow the growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer, according to research from Texas A&M University. The study focused on anthocyanins, plant pigments responsible for the deep red color of fruits such as dark sweet cherries. read more