The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus has led to a notable decrease in fall and winter tomato production, further exacerbated by the impact of persistent rain and dropping temperatures. Consequently, prices are increasing. "The tomato season has been affected by the spread of read more

The 2024-25 citrus farming season in Sicily has been tough, with losses ranging from 25 to 40% and an unprecedented drought, with a lack of rain for 18 months in certain areas. The most established companies, like Op Rosaria, are holding up. "We are active partners with Crea, to experiment and develop." read more

South Australian orchardists are facing significant crop losses as drought conditions are forcing birds into orchards. Apple, cherry, and fig growers are reporting extensive damage caused by the heightened bird activity. Willa Wauchope, a fig grower from Adelaide Hills, described how his trees have turned into a "smorgasbord." read more

In February 2025, Peruvian fresh asparagus exports increased in volume by 18% compared to February 2024, reaching 1,930 tons. However, the total export value decreased by 16% to $5.73 million due to falling prices. The average price per ton fell to $2.97. read more

The severe weather in Spain has caused some unexpected issues for outdoor crops. "We thought we would have a quiet winter, as we've had fairly stable growing conditions throughout the season and good prices. But winter had a sting in the tail over the last ten days," says Thomas Bos of Thomasol. read more

According to Alison Tolson from Avorama, based in New South Wales, the 2024 Australian avocado harvest was a bumper one for most growers. "We had good crops and good prices last year," said Alison. "As avocados tend to be bi-annual, the 2025 season volumes are looking to be 20% down on last." read more

This year, the volume of kiwis decreased by approximately 30%. The French kiwi season will end a month earlier than usual. "We are finishing up with grading," says Alexandre Cancel. "Due to this decrease in production, we will have larger fruits with excellent shelf life and taste." read more

For most companies, the focus is on mass production, efficiency, and low costs. However, at PUURgroenten in the Netherlands, purity is the primary concern. In 2012, Han Lammers and his wife Saskia began cultivating edible flowers, herbs, and vegetables innovatively in ponds. read more

We assessed the condition of the strawberry plantation belonging to Mateusz and Magdalena Włodarczyk after the winter. During the inspection, we evaluated whether there were any frost damages visible on the crowns of the strawberries. We also checked the soil parameters, humidity, temperature, and EC. read more

In February, Peru exported 17,799 tons of fresh onions for $7.69 million. The export volume increased by 11%, but the value decreased by 6% due to a 15.5% drop in the average price, which was $0.43 per kilogram. Spain became the main destination, replacing the United States. read more

The Golden Vineyard of Ciriacono Loris continues to actively participate in the Sicilian horticultural campaign with intense and rewarding harvesting and marketing activities. Loris Ciriacono says: "We cultivate green zucchinis and red and yellow peppers, the fruits of our ongoing dedication and meticulous care." read more

In southwestern Yunnan Province, China, early-ripening blueberry varieties are currently being harvested, while most regions in the country are just beginning to see their blueberry bushes bloom. Farmers are engaged in the picking and packing process, ensuring that fresh berries reach markets. read more

The production of bananas in Ecuador and other Latin American countries is facing one of the most serious threats in recent years: banana wilt disease, caused by the bacterium Ralstonia solanacearum race 2 - as reported by Portal Fruticola. This bacterial disease, considered one of the most read more

On March 23, 2025, the Italian Classic Duathlon Championship of Venus Triathlon Academy will return, and eDole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, will once again be the sponsor for the second consecutive year of this eighth edition. read more

The Ipercoop store in Gravina di Catania (Ct), the food locomotive of the Katanè shopping center, located at via Salvatore Quasimodo, has been reopened after renovations that have changed its image, layout, and offerings, as previously reported on Gdoweek. The hypermarket, read more

Maf Roda Group has announced the acquisition of Strauss, a company specializing in processing and automation in the horticultural sector. Based in Germany, Strauss is known for its expertise in asparagus technology, making it a strategic addition for Maf Roda and enabling the company to diversify its operations. read more

Authorities at Transnet have initiated measures to improve operations at South African ports following disruptions caused by wind which impacted fruit exports in February. Oscar Borchards, Transnet's acting managing executive for terminals in the province, announced a recovery plan, which includes acquiring... read more

Following the brands Fino Fresco (for Italian products) and Fresco del Sol (for Spanish products), De Mooij Amsterdam is now launching a new brand for products grown on Dutch soil: Classiq. "We will offer various specialties from our own country under this new brand. We are starting with read more

Bonifruit, a company based in Ternopil, Ukraine, has established a successful collaboration with local farmers to develop the berry business. Specializing in frozen fruit, the company not only purchases berries from farmers but also provides them with high-quality strawberry seedlings free of charge. read more

Perspektywy na nadchodzący plon owoców pestkowych w Kalifornii są dobre. "Większość drzew już zakwitła i w przeciwieństwie do ubiegłego roku, tegoroczne kwitnienie było jednolite" - mówi Ryan Howard z Family Tree Farms. "Choć jest to bardzo dobry znak, nadal czeka nas wiele zmian pogodowych i plon może być... read more