The stone fruit harvest in the Spanish provinces of Huelva and Seville will begin 10 days later this year due to the impact of cold weather in January and continuous rains in March. Apart from plums, good yields and quality are anticipated. "We've had a winter with sufficient hours." read more

EU citrus imports continue to exhibit diverse patterns in various product categories, as demonstrated by the most recent cumulative import data for oranges, small citrus, lemons, and grapefruits. For the 2024/2025 season, orange imports into the EU (represented by the red line) amounted to 224,000 tons in January, 272,000 tons in February, and read more

I know it may seem out of place and that shared misery is not necessarily half the joy, but it is by no means certain that 'The Donald's' international politics will be the tsunami that could await Italian fruits and vegetables; or, at least, that's my optimistic view, given the. read more

Italian nursery gardening is an excellent sector. An example of its quality and dynamism comes from Vivai Bacchetto, a company based in Chioggia (Ve) with a constantly growing total production, 25% of which is exported. Over 50 plant species are marketed, totaling 700 million plants. read more

Chile exported over 90,000 tons of blueberries in the 2024-25 season, which is a 5% increase compared to the previous season and 12% higher than the initial estimates. This successful performance has broken the downward trend of recent seasons, as highlighted by Andrés Armstrong, the executive director of the Chilean Blueberry Committee. "The most important fact is not" read more

The European Garlic Contact Group, which recently held a meeting in Chabrillan, France, has determined that the garlic sector in Europe is facing a complex situation due to a decrease in cultivated areas and rising production costs. Producers and representatives from Spain, France, and Italy discussed the market during the meeting. read more

Peruvian fresh ginger faced challenges at the beginning of the year, with a decline in export values during January and February. However, there was a turnaround in March, with a total of 2,671 tons of ginger exported, valued at $5.74 million. This represents a 30% increase in volume and a 17% increase in value compared to the same month in 2024. read more

Milan Design Week 2025 is around the corner, bringing back opportunities to experience unique experiences that combine taste, design, and innovation. Among these, the format signed by the Next Gen creative agency ZooComper Fresh Del Monte®, a global leader in the production and distribution of. read more

Zespri anticipates an early start again this year, with the first shipment of SunGold™ Kiwifruit arriving in the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Philadelphia by mid-April. Green Kiwifruit will arrive by early May. Following favorable growing conditions, the 2025-26 harvest is projected to. read more

"The availability of onions in India has greatly improved since the summer crop has been harvested," says Anil Katharani of Indian fresh produce exporter Kathrani Exports. "The summer crop of onions, which is a new harvest from Nashik and Poona in Maharashtra, India, is currently in full supply." read more

Dümmen Orange niedawno przywitało gości z całego świata, aby świętować 25 lat działalności w Ameryce Północnej i zaprezentować swoją ofertę produktową podczas California Spring Trials (CAST) 2025. Seria dali Dahlii Summer Bees, nowe odmiany Dahlii od Dümmen Orange, została entuzjastycznie przyjęta podczas CAST 2025. read more

In the Italian fruit and vegetable panorama, melon remains the undisputed protagonist of the summer season. Thanks to the advancements made by seed companies, the quality of this fruit has reached extraordinary levels, not only in terms of taste but also regarding the read more

The mushroom market is currently in a quieter phase. "The first regional asparagus from Schrobenhausen is already on the menu in the gastronomy sector, which is why mushrooms are now taking a back seat. Accordingly, demand is rather subdued. In retail, on the other hand, I would describe it as... read more

According to data presented by analysts from the East Fruit website in 2024, Ukraine has become the world leader in net exports of frozen raspberries. For the first time in history, it has surpassed Poland and Serbia, the long-time leaders in this segment. read more

The agricultural sector in Albania, especially fruit cultivation, has faced difficulties recently due to frosts in the southeastern and northern regions. Temperatures dropped to -5 degrees, causing snowfall that damaged blossoming orchards. In the Korça region, agricultural specialists read more

There is no mistaking it: on Monday morning, in a greenhouse along Boomaweg in Monster, a group of people wearing green sweaters can be seen gathered around a low-growing crop. These individuals are from Hazera Seeds, and the crop is radish, grown in the greenhouse. As a market leader in this industry, read more

At the recent Tomeet congress, organized by Rijk Zwaan in Almeria, Carmen Cabrera from the Cajamar Foundation conducted an analysis of tomato production in the Mediterranean region and its evolution over the past 50 years. She also highlighted the largest producers and exporters in the area. read more

The data indicates a notable decline in orange consumption in Europe, whereas mandarin consumption is relatively stable, with only a slight decrease. Nevertheless, packaging designs and formats are proving to be crucial in addressing this downward trend. read more

CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming's joint venture, The Soil Center (TSC), is dedicated to promoting agricultural sustainability. Starting operations this spring, TSC aims to recycle agricultural byproducts from orchards, row crops, dairy, and beef operations to create carbon-rich soil. read more

Obecnie można zauważyć zmianę preferencji wśród belgijskich konsumentów. "Do stycznia sprzedaż winogron przebiegała bardzo sprawnie, z dobrymi cenami, ale teraz zauważamy, że jakość z późniejszych regionów Peru pozostawia wiele do życzenia, a popyt spada. To typowy okres roku, kiedy ludzie zaczynają preferować inne owoce". read more