The United States is preparing to end the 2019 U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement on July 14, a move that will result in a 17.09 percent tariff being imposed on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico. Industry organizations like the Texas International Produce Association, along with read more

The organic cherry season is almost over again at Jacobs Fruit. On June 11, the season started at Hugo Jacobs' organic farm in Sint-Truiden, coinciding with the beginning of Flemish Bioweek. Sales increased in the following week. "We're now working on the final variety, Sweetheart, which we'll" read more

The Italyfruit News Stock Exchange, produced every week in collaboration with Italmercati, made a stop this time at the Agroalimentare Center in Verona. read more

Hortifrut has launched naturAll, Europe's first on-the-branch blueberry offering, with the goal of revolutionizing the berry industry's approach to freshness and sustainability. By keeping blueberries on their branches, shelf life and quality are improved, creating better sales opportunities for. read more

The 2025 table grape campaign officially started at the Apulian company Agricoper. "On Saturday, 5 July, we started harvesting the first early red seedless varieties such as Ruby Rush, although our grape campaign will officially start this week (week 28, ed.). As of today, we are generally..." read more

The fight against the illegal trade of fruits and vegetables continues. Yesterday, during a control operation at the local market of Barriera in Catania, over 420 kilograms of table grapes without proper traceability documentation were seized. read more

Holenderskie słodkie papryki stanowiły podstawę dostaw. W kolejności ważności następowały belgijskie dostawy. Według niemieckiego BLE, zielone produkty były głównym importerem z Turcji, następowane przez czerwone produkty. Kilka dostaw z Polski i Hiszpanii uzupełniało asortyment. Krajowe produkty były rzadkością. read more

The fruit setting in Greek Jingold orchards is developing in a promising way, creating positive expectations for the new season, according to Mr. Konstantinos Chondroudis, General Manager of Jingold Greece. As he says, "So far, the production season has been moving according to plan, although there is still a lot of work to be done." read more

Redland Fruit has rapidly built a reputation as a supplier of high-quality Australian produce and is now expanding its presence on the global market with a straightforward pledge: Exquisite fruit, directly from our farm to your fruit bowl. With more than 1,500 hectares of land under its management in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, Redland Fruit is committed to delivering the best fruits to consumers worldwide. read more

May and June were characterized by frequent rainfall and limited sunshine in cranberry-producing regions. Despite these conditions, yield expectations remain moderate. The European Union has experienced an 11.5% increase in cranberry imports this year. Cranberry fields that have drainage systems are faring well. read more

Florida is a significant contributor to watermelon production in the United States, representing around 30% of the country's supply. The state's climate, characterized by high temperatures, long growing seasons, and abundant sunlight, is ideal for cultivating watermelons across Florida, especially in. read more

In recent years, an increasing threat to berry crops, including blueberries, has been posed by Drosophila suzukii – the spotted-wing drosophila. This invasive species can rapidly destroy a significant portion of the harvest, especially in the later stages. read more

The warm weather and increased hours of sunshine have significantly advanced the growth of soft fruits in the UK. Chris Rose from Asplin's Growers mentioned, "We began harvesting strawberries in small quantities in April, but saw a significant increase in volumes in May with excellent fruit quality. We have had no trouble selling the fruit." read more

This mango export season was challenging for Chetan Mendapara, Director of Hortica Foods LLP, who manages his father's 40-year-old Kesar mango farm in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. Despite successfully expanding his family's domestic mango trade to a global level in 2023, Mendapara faced low yields at the end of the season. read more

The 2025 stone fruit season across key global regions is marked by contrasting trends in production, pricing, and market dynamics. Weather impacts, shifting acreage, and strong demand continue to shape outcomes for producers and exporters alike. Italy reports stable overall production but
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Blueberry growers and importers are having a significant economic impact in the United States, contributing nearly $9.1 billion annually, which is equivalent to almost $25 million per day, according to new reports from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC). "The new reports reaffirm what our. read more

Sezon wiśniowy w Argentynie w 2024 roku zakończył się z korzystnymi wynikami. „W tym roku mieliśmy normalne ilości, a ponieważ Argentyna eksportuje niemal wszystko samolotem, by dotrzeć do Chin wcześniej niż Chile, sezon był dla nas udany” - mówi Ariel Sabbag, dyrektor generalny firmy Emelka. read more

Eksport bananów z Indii wzrósł z czasem, z 25 milionów dolarów w 2010 roku do 250,6 miliona dolarów w 2023 roku, jak podaje APEDA. Pomimo że Indie są największym producentem, ich udział w globalnym rynku bananów jest stosunkowo niewielki, wynoszący jedynie 1,2% całkowitego eksportu. Główne wyzwania hamujące. read more

W sezonie eksportowym bananów firma Magnus Farm Fresh Ltd, indyjski producent-eksporter, odnotowała silny wzrost, pozyskując owoce z kluczowych regionów takich jak Solapur i Jalgaon w stanie Maharashtra. Dyrektor Laxman Savalkar informuje, że ogólny eksport bananów z Indii wzrósł o 30% rok do roku. „Eksport bananów podwoił nasze wolumeny,” dodaje. read more

With the arrival of the first StarRuby grapefruit from South Africa in week 19, this year's citrus season in the Southern Hemisphere began relatively early. "Since the Spanish season ended early this year, there was a high demand in the market for grapefruits from overseas at the beginning." read more