In the last 10 years, apple orchards in Flanders have decreased in size by a third. The Jonagold variety, which has been on the market since the 1990s, seems to be facing challenges. "Young people are increasingly choosing sweeter apples over sweet-and-sour ones," said Dany Bylemans. read more

The past, mostly wet growing season has been very difficult for many farmers, especially those involved in organic vegetable production. "For us, the last two years of heavy rainfall have been more challenging than a dry year like 2018 because we have adequate irrigation options. This is also partially attributed to the soil: read more

Według analityków z projektu EastFruit, ukraińscy rolnicy zaczęli stopniowo podnosić ceny białej kapusty od początku tego tygodnia. Producenci tłumaczą tę decyzję sezonowym spadkiem podaży, w obliczu utrzymującego się wysokiego popytu.

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, Ukrainian farmers have begun gradually raising prices for white cabbage since the beginning of this week. Producers attribute this decision to a seasonal decline in supply, amid consistently high demand. read more

The first Moroccan watermelons have already started appearing on the local market, but the season will kick into full gear in 10-15 days, as stated by Moroccan exporter Ahmed Bouljid. Bouljid also mentioned that "this season will be different from the last few, with a significant increase in volume." read more

Egypt’s plant protection agency CAPQ has confirmed its dedication to safeguarding the rights of plant breeders before the 2025 table grape season. It has stated that it will withdraw export codes from any farms or exporters found to be infringing on these rights. read more

Jak podaje Fruitnet, kilka wysokich instytucjonalnych spotkań odbyło się w Meksyku pod koniec marca, w obecności francuskiego ministra delegata do spraw handlu zagranicznego Laurenta Saint-Martina, meksykańskiego ministra rolnictwa Julio A Berdegué oraz przewodniczącego Interfel Daniela Sauvaitre'a. read more

During what some exporters described as the "most pleasant" table grape season in many years, South Africa increased its export crop by 5 percent, shipping a record volume of 77.4 million cartons. read more

During the opening ceremony of this week's Freskon fruit and vegetable exhibition in Thessaloniki, Kostas Tsiaras, Greece's Minister of Rural Development and Food, stated that the event provides a special opportunity to present fresh fruit and vegetables, thereby increasing their visibility and potential. read more

The US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) has published its April forecast for US orange production. read more

After the success of the Ruby Red vine tomato, the Belgian cooperative BelOrta announced that it is pursuing "top quality and a sublime taste experience" in the tomato category with the launch of Aromia, a premium cherry vine tomato exclusively marketed by the cooperative. read more

Bollo Natural Fruit has released a new corporate video titled "We cultivate the land, we sow the future". The video delves into the company's history and showcases its commitment to driving change both now and in the future. read more

Mexico is expected to produce 2.75 million tonnes of avocados in 2025, which is 3 percent more than the total of 2.67 million tonnes in 2024. This increase is due to favorable growing conditions, improved agricultural practices, and strong export demand. read more

Avocados From Mexico (AFM) aims to make guacamole the star of every table this Cinco de Mayo with its new Guac Makes the Fiesta campaign, which aims to bring people together over a bowl of fresh guacamole. read more

The transfer took place within the framework of a training course organized by INIA, which aims to help producers improve the genetic quality of plants, reduce crop losses due to pests and diseases, and increase yield per hectare. read more

The advertising machinery has been set in motion at supermarket chains and discount stores to create sales impulses. In the current 14th calendar week, according to AMI, promotional prices for zucchinis are being advertised 14 times in the retail sector. The number of promotions has increased fourfold compared to previous weeks. read more

As QS reports referring to the BVL, the plant protection product Isonet Z is allowed to be used against the currant clearwing moth (Synanthedon tipuliformis) on currants and gooseberries in outdoor cultivation. read more

This year's committee meeting of the Federal Association of Producer Organizations for Fruit and Vegetables (BVEO), which took place in Konstanz from March 23 to 25, was dominated by the challenges of the market and political environment in Germany. Particularly, the topics of minimum wage, read more

Po ośmiu latach negocjacji, koreańska Kwatera Główna ds. Karantanny Rolnictwa, Żywności i Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich ogłosiła, że ustaliła wymagania dotyczące kwarantanny importowej w celu eksportu koreańskich truskawek do Brazylii. read more

In recent months, analysts from EastFruit have observed price hikes in the worldwide lemon market, driven by export limitations and growing demand. Turkey's decision to temporarily halt lemon exports on April 8, 2025, with the goal of stabilizing domestic markets, caused disruptions in supply chains. Although the ban was read more

Na początku tego tygodnia, pierwsze partie lokalnie uprawianych pomidorów z ukraińskich kompleksów rolniczych trafiły na ukraiński rynek - twierdzą analitycy z projektu EastFruit. Warto zauważyć, że w 2024 roku ukraińscy producenci szklarni dostarczyli pierwsze pomidory.

At the beginning of this week, the first batches of locally grown greenhouse tomatoes from Ukrainian agricultural complexes entered the Ukrainian market, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. It is worth noting that in 2024, Ukrainian greenhouse producers delivered the first tomato. read more