A new passion fruit variety has been introduced to the market.
2025-04-15 00:00
Jetbest Group, in partnership with Oz Pash, has launched the next generation of passionfruit, PassionBurst™. "Bursting with juice, flavor, and a sensational taste profile, PassionBurst is set to become a consumer favorite," said Steve Barnes, CEO of Jetbest Group. "The new variety has been carefully crafted to deliver the ultimate passionfruit experience."
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A shortage of red seedless varieties is anticipated at the beginning of the season.
2025-04-15 00:00
Season of Egyptian table grapes is quickly approaching, with early varieties expected to be available starting from the beginning of May. Louay Elkout, co-founder of the Egyptian Growers Organization, provides updates on the preparations for the upcoming campaign. The early launch of the campaign presents a commercial opportunity for Egyptian growers.
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Fruit and Southern Italy save large-scale retail in March.
2025-04-15 00:00
In March, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade continues to grow in terms of volumes, although at a slower pace compared to previous months, with the increase in the average mix price further supporting the performance in terms of value. Among the main macro-categories, it is only the fruit that...
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"Rynki awokado, mango i limonki ożywiają się po Ramadanie, ale z ostrożnością" "Avocado, mango and lime markets pick up after Ramadan, but with caution"
2025-04-15 00:00
With Africa re-emerging in the Pinkerton avocado campaign, mangoes showing a slight increase, and limes seeking a new commercial position, the sector is undergoing a transitional period. Giorgio Donnarumma, Sales Manager of Nuovafrutta in Milan, discusses the current dynamics.
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Anyone following all the developments at Royal Berry could almost forget that they also grow plenty of strawberries. The newly crowned Agricultural Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 recently announced plans to build a new greenhouse at a new location, is exploring additional growing sites, and has.
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Global blueberry production has surpassed 2 million tons, mainly due to the emergence of new producers.
2025-04-15 00:00
The global blueberry industry is entering the latter part of the 2020s with an unprecedented production capacity and a more geographically diverse supply base than ever before, as noted by analysts at EastFruit. The global planted area is expanding, with estimates suggesting growth of at least 10% each year.
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Fresh fruit exporters are requesting the United States to exclude fruits from the recently imposed tariffs.
2025-04-15 00:00
The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) has urged the U.S. government to exempt fresh fruit from its proposed reciprocal tariffs, warning that the measures would disrupt global supply chains, raise consumer prices, and reduce access to healthy foods. Dear Mr.
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Lady Gaga and green peppers have something in common right now.
2025-04-15 00:00
CoacheIla Valley Music and Arts Festival makes headlines every year, and this year is no exception. With artists like Lady Gaga, Green Day, Billie Eilish, and more, and 125,000 festival-goers attending shows over two consecutive weekends, how does the annual music
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Tata still hasn't brought any watermelons.
2025-04-15 00:00
W kontekście trwającego od lat trwałego susza, który dotknął Maroko, produkcja arbuzów została ograniczona w kilku regionach, począwszy od ograniczeń dotyczących obszaru uprawy w miejscowościach takich jak Zagora, a kończąc na całkowitym zakazie w Tata. Według lokalnego plantatora, Moulay Ahmed Errahmani, w Tata...
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Fruit takes the spotlight even at Easter.
2025-04-15 00:00
In the week leading up to Easter, social media content with a festive theme was a must, ready to inspire a more colorful, scenic, and - why not - a bit healthier holiday table. The latest trend of the moment comes from TikTok and Instagram and features the egg as the protagonist.
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Turkey recently experienced one of its most severe agricultural frosts, with temperatures dropping significantly between April 10 and 12, as announced by Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı. "These unfavorable weather conditions resulted in one of the largest agricultural frosts."
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KingsOne Farms has started the construction of an automated lettuce greenhouse in Kingsville.
2025-04-15 00:00
KingsOne Farms has started building a 6.5-acre greenhouse in Kingsville, Ontario, which will primarily be used for year-round lettuce production. The project is being overseen by Cole Mucci, a third-generation farmer who previously worked as the bell pepper operations manager at Mucci Farms.
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Washington grower and shipper has announced its expansion plans and provided business updates.
2025-04-15 00:00
CMI Orchards is excited to announce a range of significant updates that strengthen its position as one of the leading fruit suppliers in the world. Driven by continuous growth and strategic alignment, CMI is expanding its operational presence and team to meet the increasing demands of the global market.
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Nowa etykieta promuje czereśnie uprawiane w USA ponad importowanymi. The new label promotes cherries grown in the U.S. over imports.
2025-04-15 00:00
Traverse Bay Farms, z siedzibą w Bellaire, Michigan, wprowadziła nową etykietę informującą o tym, że wiśnie pochodzą z USA i nigdy nie są importowane, która będzie teraz widoczna na opakowaniach i materiałach promocyjnych. Firma twierdzi, że ta etykieta jest częścią jej szerszego zaangażowania w korzystanie wyłącznie z krajowych źródeł wiśni,...
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"Planujemy wkrótce zwiększyć eksport do Chin"
2025-04-15 00:00
"Looks like we're headed for another typical avocado season from Peru. Last year was tough with many small sizes. Our growers are hopeful about the sizes on the trees this year, looking similar to 2022," said Oscar van Reisen, sourcing manager at Fairtrasa, speaking from.
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Listings have decreased by 10% due to an increase in trade of potatoes and strawberries.
2025-04-15 00:00
Last week on the EastFruit Trade Platform, there was a 10% decrease in the number of listings due to seasonal factors, but the geographic reach of participants expanded to include 13 countries. Supply from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Egypt, and Iran decreased, while Poland and North Macedonia showed an increase.
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Cold-warm spring of 2025, and diseases and pests of strawberries are already on the attack
2025-04-15 00:00
Early spring is a crucial time for strawberry growers to make key decisions. After a period of cold weather, we experience a sudden rise in temperatures, reaching up to 25°C during the day. The soil temperature has already activated the root system. It's time for important treatments that will help the plants quickly
read more"Early potatoes and broccoli take center stage in the spring season"
2025-04-15 00:00
Despite a challenging start to the season for some crops, the spring campaign is progressing well, driven by high demand for early potatoes, broccoli, chicory, turnips, and cabbage. Francesco Romano, director of the Apulian company RO.GR.AN, summarizes the current situation.
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Carrot fries are making their debut.
2025-04-15 00:00
Grimmway Farms wprowadza na rynek swoją najnowszą innowację, zestawy Carrot Fries Air Fryer. Nowa linia produktów będzie zawierać dwa smaki, które uzupełniają smak marchewki: Śródziemnomorskie zioła i Chipotle Klonowy. W 2024 roku Circana oszacowała, że około dwie trzecie gospodarstw domowych posiada frytkownicę powietrzną i sklasyfikowała.
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The future of strawberry research: innovation and sustainability in Nsg laboratories
2025-04-15 00:00
The fourth edition of the Open Day of Nova Siri Genetics (Nsg) represented an important opportunity to share content, discover the work in the laboratories and experimental fields of the Nsg research center in Policoro (MT), as well as to create a useful relational network.
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