Total mango volumes from Peru have been significantly higher this season compared to last. "The effects of El Niño significantly impacted production in 2023," says Albert Perez with Continental Fresh. While Peru is past its peak production, shipments to the U.S. are expected to continue until... read more

Comparing the ranking of the top ten fruit and vegetable producing countries in the world over the last four years, from 2020 to 2023, a slight growth is observed in all of them, except for Spain, which decreases from 32 million tons to 28 million tons.

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Avocado is in fashion. The star raw material in the tropical production sector continues to be one of the fruit of the moment, with a sustained increase in demand that has been on the rise for several years, as shown by the main consumption observatories.

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The strawberry season in Huelva started in November with the first harvests, and there has been a strong demand, which is great news for the growers who have made significant investments in the crop this season, such as the Cuna de Platero cooperative. "This year we expect our strawberry volumes to be higher than in previous years," said a representative of the cooperative. read more

We are about to start the zero-residue artichoke campaign, the flagship of the Master Fruit company in Licata (Agrigento), which dedicates over 60 hectares of land to this crop. "With an appreciation that has been steadily growing year after year," as explained to us by the. read more

Lemoenpoort Farm has been in the Viljoen family for over 190 years. Pieter Viljoen and his wife, Christine, are the sixth generation of the French Huguenot family managing the Breede River Valley farm in South Africa. In addition to wine grapes, the farm is now also cultivating pears. read more

Dokładnie rok temu BioMasters stał się częścią FruitMasters, mając na celu połączenie podaży i popytu na organiczne i biodynamiczne owoce miękkie i twarde. Teraz, 365 dni później, Manager Jednostki Biznesowej Peter van der Schoot odnosi się z zadowoleniem do udanego roku. "BioMasters zaczęło z kopyta. read more

The 2024/25 season, which began at the end of August with the early varieties, is not yet finished for Italy's top pomegranate producer, Masseria Fruttirossi. "We still have over 1,000 tons of produce to sell," says sales manager Dario De Lisi from the Apulian facility. "According to... read more

Orange supplies in California are currently at their peak, as the state enjoys close to year-round supply of this fruit. "We are currently in the peak harvest season of Navel oranges in California," says Jesse Silva from Kings River Packing. Kings River Packing is a family-owned business that has been operating for eight generations, handling the growing, packing, and shipping of oranges. read more

Full production for Tarocco oranges, the sale of late Sicilian tangerines has started, while the campaign for clementines is nearing its end. There is a strong demand for lettuce, with a good level also for turnip tops; artichokes, however, are below par. read more

The 2024/25 Limoré lemon campaign has officially started, with the Rocca Imperiale lemon harvest commencing on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The producers' consortium made the strategic choice to delay the initial harvests by two weeks to ensure the fruit achieves optimal coloration and quality. read more

The growers' organization FreshValley, located in the Dutch town of Sevenum, began producing the snack cucumber Quantario RZ in 2024, and it has already become a success. Sales Manager Teun van Roosmalen is proud of the partnership with Rijk Zwaan. "Together, we can reach more and more European markets." read more

With the arrival of January, Tango Fruit returns to the spotlight in stores, bringing an excellent product to Italian tables: the premium seedless mandarin, recognized for its unique characteristics. Natural sweetness, convenience of consumption, and a commitment to the environment are what set it apart. read more

Bollo, belonging to the agri-food company Bollo Natural Fruit, is launching the second part of its campaign "Stay with the good" this week. A concept with which the brand inaugurated the read more

The cultivation of kiwi represents a fundamental pillar in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. Despite the difficulties, new plantations continue to emerge in Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, and Piemonte, showcasing the resilience of farmers and the economic value of this crop. read more

If last season the sales campaign ended on 22 January, this year the company Gallicchio Frutta, creator and owner of the brand Divino – il kaki Italiano, plans to extend the last shipments by about a month, due to nearly double the volume availability, thanks to the entry of new. read more

The strawberry season has been over for some time at the Demedts-Demey nursery. "We picked the last Elsanta strawberries around December 20. Afterward, we harvested a few small strawberries, but that was it. Now, we're waiting until mid-March, when we can start harvesting our own strawberries. read more

Kate Scott, chief executive of HortNZ, highlighted the discovery of an Oriental fruit fly in Auckland's Mangere/Papatoetoe area, which has led to the implementation of a Controlled Area Notice and intensified trapping efforts. Scott emphasized the importance of early detection and swift action to... read more

The winter campaign of Tango Fruit, the premium seedless mandarin resulting from the exclusive partnership between Spreafico and the brand itself, is back. Starting in January and running until May, it will feature the first significant Italian production, complemented by that from Spain. Communication on this topic is imminent. read more

Egypt has become the second-largest exporter of fresh vegetables and fruits to Europe for the export season from September 2023 to August 2024, delivering 917,000 tons, which marks a 7% growth compared to the previous year, according to EU data. Citrus fruits were the leading category in this export. read more