Some of the biggest names in the global fresh produce industry will be joining leading Vietnamese companies at Fresh Produce Vietnam, the new international event for Vietnam's rapidly expanding fruit and vegetable sector, taking place on May 13-14, 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City. read more

Biosecurity New Zealand has concluded its response to the detection of a fruit fly in the Auckland suburb of Birkdale as no additional flies were found. read more

Ecuador is working on diversifying its destinations and seeking new trade agreements in the dynamic banana market. However, recently, the sector's performance has been impacted by weather conditions, market-specific restrictions, and international trade uncertainties. The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador is actively involved in addressing these challenges. read more

There is an island in Japan that has made onion cultivation its greatest pride and a real tourist attraction. It is the island of Awaji, famous for the production of sweet and juicy onions grown in a particularly fertile volcanic soil. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, recently launched its latest commercial initiative in Italy. The company is now marketing the "Plátano de Canarias IGP" on the peninsula, the first organically grown banana produced. read more

South African deliveries have dominated the pear market, especially with varieties such as Williams Christ, Cheeky, Rosemarie, and Packham's Triumph. While Abate Fetel from the same origin was the dominant variety at this time last year, it is only sporadically appearing in very small quantities this year. Overall, read more

In the pear market, the situation is quite balanced. "A few major players have stocked up sufficiently and will have products available until the end of the season, but in general, supplies are limited. Even at the Belgian auctions, there is barely any product remaining," notes Jeroen op't Hof. read more

A day dedicated to direct knowledge and connection with the territory. Basilicata hosted the first stop of the 2025 Ortofrutta Experience, the itinerant project promoted by Italia Ortofrutta - Unione Nazionale, aimed at providing a close look at the work of organizations. read more

Not only do we need to weed, but also provide frost protection to save the crops. Frost has affected the fruit and vegetable growing areas on the Adriatic side at least 3-4 times between March 19 and April 9. "Some farmers who used our technology were able to save their harvests," explains Marco Mingozzi, owner of Mingozzi. read more

Growers are accustomed to unpredictability, and 2025 is expected to bring more of it. States like Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee have recently faced heavy rains and flooding, while the United States' departure from the latest La Niña weather pattern adds to the uncertainty. read more

Syria has exported over 270,000 tons of fruits and vegetables to neighboring countries in the past two months. This development signifies a rise in regional trade and economic activity after years of stagnation caused by conflict and political isolation. According to Mohammad al-Akkad, head of the read more

Demand is reported to be slightly subdued this week, likely due to warmer weather. However, with Easter approaching, demand is expected to increase. Growers are currently busy with groundwork and plantings, taking advantage of the excellent weather conditions this week. Plantings are ahead of schedule. read more

In the second half of the importing season, the grape supply from Peru and Chile has been exceeding demand, which is a significant change from the first half when demand far outstripped supply. "Stocks have exceeded the capacities of cold storage facilities. This has caused an issue with. read more

Dulcis™ success at the 2025 Mediastars Awards, among the most important events in the advertising, design, and digital world in Italy. The website of the sweet green kiwi, created by Linxs, the creative agency of the Pubblisole group, has won four prestigious awards. read more

In the agricultural hub of Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Khuliso Madima oversees a fruit and cash crop operation, merging technology with traditional farming. Madima cultivates litchis and mangoes, distributing them across South Africa. Her farm, a family legacy known as Rembander Agribusiness, was. read more

Truong An Food has received the first shipment of new season brown onions from New Zealand for the Vietnamese market. "We are excited about the excellent quality of the early onions in the 2025 season. We are now prepared to deliver to all retailers and Horeca establishments. The initial shipment has arrived in Vietnam." read more

The prices of strawberries available in Polish supermarkets show that there is an increasing amount of imported fruit on the market. This is also evidenced by the growing size of packaging - without any problem we can buy these fruits in punnets of 500, and even 900 grams. Soon on the market. read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy, według analityków EastFruit, światowy rynek cytryn doświadczył znaczącego wzrostu cen, spowodowanego ograniczeniami w eksporcie oraz rosnącym popytem. Szczególnie decyzja Turcji o zatrzymaniu eksportu cytryn miała głęboki wpływ na międzynarodowe ceny. read more

At Marc Geerts' strawberry farm in Verrebroek, Flanders, preparations are in full swing for the start of the new strawberry season. "In just over two weeks, we expect to begin, and we're satisfied with how everything looks so far. Especially now that everything is blooming nicely, the sunny. read more

The first Moroccan watermelons have been appearing on the local market for some time now, but the full season is expected to begin in 10-15 days, as stated by Moroccan exporter Ahmed Bouljid. Bouljid also mentioned that "this season will be different from the past few seasons, with a significant increase in volume." read more