In the U.S. market, the intersection of consumer interest in convenience and health with retailers' need for labor-efficient solutions drives a strong demand for fresh-cut fruits in the produce aisles. Fresh Del Monte has noticed a growing preference for ready-to-eat options and healthier foods. read more

Between July 2024 and March 2025, U.S. potato exports showed different trends in various categories. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, exports of frozen potatoes increased by 3%, fresh potatoes by 1%, and seed potatoes by 16%. On the other hand, exports of dehydrated potatoes declined by 16%. read more

Spain officially joined the European Economic Community (EEC) on 1 January 1986 after signing the Accession Treaty on 12 June 1985. In that first year of membership, Spain exported 4.9 million tons of fruit and vegetables to other countries in the economic bloc for 1,764 million euros. read more

Alper Kerim, the owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF), says that it's challenging to find positives in the difficult Turkish cherry season due to significant losses: "Looking at the current situation in Turkey, it is evident that there are simply not enough cherries being produced right now." read more

Crocus Labs has developed a lighting control system that transforms existing multichannel LED setups into adaptive lighting platforms. The Berlin-based company mentions that the system is currently undergoing testing in research greenhouses, with trials conducted on lettuce, basil, blueberries, and strawberries. read more

A shipment of 46 tons of tomatoes from Kazakhstan's Green Capital company, based in Aktobe, was returned by Russian authorities in late May 2025 over suspected contamination with Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). However, Kazakhstan's accredited laboratories found no trace of the virus. read more

The stone fruit season is already well underway in the Spanish province of Lleida. Apricots arrived more than two weeks ago, and nectarines, peaches, and flat peaches have also just started to be harvested. For the time being, there are limited volumes of Catalan fruit, and, in general, there is read more

The grape harvest season has started in the Wilayat of Yanqul, A'Dhahirah Governorate, Oman, and will continue until early August. The area includes approximately 13 acres with around 2,600 grape trees, according to Salim bin Suhail Al Alawi, Director of the Agriculture and Water Resources Department in Yanqul. read more

In Sicily, the campaign for yellow melons has started a few weeks ago, with the La Normanna cooperative from Paternò (Catania) opening the season with the first harvests in protected cultivation. It has been a positive start, both in terms of quality and demand, the latter being driven also read more

The Sonora table grape season in Mexico began later than originally anticipated, and just a few weeks into the harvest, it was significantly disrupted by adverse weather conditions. An early tropical depression formed in the south and brought heavy rainfall to the Sonora region. read more

The data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on June 5th shows that in April 2025, U.S. pistachio exports amounted to 19.9k metric tons (mt). This volume was 0.9k mt lower than the figures in March 2025 (-4%), 5.1k mt less than in April 2024 (-21%), and 0.3k mt below the five-year average. read more

In recent days, weather conditions have been particularly conducive to the development of gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) on strawberry plantations. High humidity and moderate temperatures have created the perfect environment for this disease, which poses a significant threat to the quality and quantity. read more

The onion campaign is ending in the Spanish regions of Murcia and Andalusia, with overall low production and high prices due to spring rains. The harvests were delayed and pests spread easily as a result. Yields have been poor, resulting in significant losses in kilos of onions. read more

Vietnam's rapidly growing durian export industry is experiencing a significant decline, with export earnings dropping sharply in early 2025. During the "Sustainable Development of the Durian Industry" workshop on June 10, Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, Secretary General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, made this announcement. read more

At the fruit company of Theo and Erik Vernooij in Cothen, the new Dutch cherry season has begun. "The trees aren't as heavily laden as they could be, but full enough. I'm very satisfied. The cherries are growing nicely and big, and we're still harvesting good volumes. On top of that, we're. read more

This summer, the goodness of Giga® apples meets the heroic strength of Superman thanks to a new partnership between VOG and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), coinciding with the launch of the highly anticipated DC Studios' Superman movie - in theaters and IMAX® cinemas. read more

The harvesting of new potatoes in the Guà area in northern Italy - between the provinces of Verona, Vicenza, and Padua - will start in a few days. Agiguà (Agricoltura Giovani del Guà) is one of the local organizations that grow and sell these potatoes, an association with 78 members. read more

Ceny wielu roślin leczniczych i aromatycznych w Maroku gwałtownie wzrosły, podczas gdy kilka innych jest praktycznie niemożliwych do znalezienia na rynku, zakłócając dostawy do branż farmaceutycznej, kosmetycznej i przetwórstwa spożywczego. Karim Belkhir Goutr, CEO firmy 4 Seasons Mediterranean. read more

In the heart of Romagna, between the provinces of Ravenna and Bologna, the Minguzzi Group manages around 500 hectares of highly specialized orchards. Here, club varieties such as Pink Lady and Metis are the result of years of investment in research, quality, and experimentation. But today, there is concern. read more

One of the events accompanying this year's Macfrut 2025 trade fair was the Berry Area - a special space for industry exhibitors and experts. Within it, interesting lectures and debates were held on topics such as the situation in the berry fruit markets. Sarah Ilyas from the company... read more