Mexico has positioned itself as the top lemon producer for 2024, driven by favorable weather and expanding cultivation areas. According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, Mexico is projected to produce approximately 3.5 million metric tons in the 2024/2025 market year. This marks an 8% increase compared to the previous year. read more

The construction of a new phytosanitary inspection center, promoted by the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), the Ministry of Agriculture, and Frutas de Chile, marks a significant advancement for the export sector. This initiative, supported by the regional government of Coquimbo, aims to read more

Hailstorms during a critical period in fruit development are not only a mechanical injury for plants but also a strong physiological stress that triggers a series of defense and metabolic reactions. Damage to leaves, stems, and fruits represents not only a direct loss of yield, but also read more

Coldiretti Veneto has collected and taken on the strong concern expressed by fruit and vegetable producers, gathered in a regional consultation, regarding the resurgence linked to the presence of the Asian stink bug, which is already affecting the first crops. A threat that continues to... read more

Tworzenie wysokiej jakości główek brokułów jest kluczowe podczas hodowli. „Hodujemy dla wielu różnych klimatów i regionów o zróżnicowanych warunkach” - mówi Matt Linder, kierownik jednostki biznesowej Brassica w firmie Sakata Seed America. „Nie zależnie jednak od klimatu i regionu, specjalistyczne produkty, które mogą read more

W najnowszym porównaniu cen bananów, Kolumbia, Kostaryka i Panama wykazują znaczące różnice w średnich cenach bananów w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. W Kolumbii średnia cena bananów spadła z poprzedniego tygodniowego średniego wyniku £1.16 za kg do £1.01 za kg. read more

VIP, the association of fruit and vegetable producers from Val Venosta, closes the 2024/2025 campaign with optimism. The destocking of organic apples is proceeding smoothly and the demand, slightly higher than the supply, has supported good price levels, rewarding in value the read more

According to Hady Selim, the export manager at Agro Fresh, there are still some quantities of Egyptian oranges available for export, and a few exporters are continuing to work on oranges despite the high prices. It is worth mentioning that the Egyptian orange season has faced significant disruptions and challenges in fruit supply. read more

Wysokie temperatury zanotowane w ostatnich tygodniach spowodowały wzrost popytu na orzeźwiające owoce, takie jak melon i arbuz. Jednak ci, którzy chcą spożywać produkty z Castilla-La Mancha, muszą poczekać do połowy lipca, oświadczył José Ángel Serrano, prezydent Chronionego Obszaru Geograficznego. read more

In the past three years, the focus of Rijk Zwaan's breeding programs has been on identifying a strong genetic source of high resistance to the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). This effort has led to the development of a portfolio of varieties with HR ToBRFV, ideal for both. read more

Growers in Jumilla, in the Altiplano area of Murcia, Spain, are worried about the upcoming Ercolini pear season starting in mid-July due to the severe hailstorms that occurred in spring. As the campaign concludes in late August, they will be able to assess the amount of kilograms lost in the region. read more

Blueberries are a significant industry, and extensive research and development efforts are behind every tiny superfruit. The global blueberry market is projected to reach $13.2 billion by 2035, driven by increasing demand for healthy, antioxidant-rich foods. Research and development play a crucial role in fostering this growth, leading to the development of improved varieties. read more

Egypian onion exporters are currently experiencing a stable season with no challenges in obtaining onions or securing buyers. Mostafa Medhat, the managing director of Tut Produce, stated: "The season is progressing smoothly, with ample production of high quality onions and steady demand." Medhat further mentioned: "At Tut... read more

This year, the peach season in Chengdu has started 10-15 days later than usual due to unusually low temperatures in March, which affected the development of flower buds. Early varieties such as Chunxue have only started entering the market on a large scale this week, while mid- to late-maturing types like "Late Lake." read more

Salvatore Rimmaudo, sales manager at QuattroR in Vittoria, located in the province of Ragusa in Sicily, is discussing the current trends in the fruit and vegetable market, the challenges the company is encountering, and its future plans. QuattroR cultivates and sells a diverse range of fruits and vegetables. read more

A świeża aktualizacja od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek dostarcza miesięczne dane dotyczące ilości sprzedanych brytyjskich jabłek przez brytyjskie supermarkety. Dane te oferują wgląd w to, jak główne sieci detaliczne wspierają krajowych producentów jabłek. W tym miesiącu Tesco prowadzi, a Aldi nieco z tyłu zajmuje pierwsze miejsce. read more

British Berry Growers (BBG), the industry association representing 95% of UK berry production, has highlighted the challenges the industry is currently facing, referring to them as "very real headwinds." In the launch of a comprehensive industry analysis and report by EY titled "The British berry industry in focus," BBG's Chairman, Nick Marston, stated... read more

The peach and nectarine harvest in Romagna started a few days late, but the commercial context leaves room for optimism. Providing an update on the start of the campaign is Ernesto Fornari, General Manager of Apofruit, who emphasizes how the first harvest operations are taking place. read more

With almost 500 attendees registered in the four VIP seminars (Variety International Project) during Macfrut 2025, topics related to varietal innovation confirm the primary interest of fruit sector operators in the expectations and results of the main. read more

This season witnessed a rebound in the volumes of Spanish Hass avocados after the severe impact of drought in the Andalucia region in previous years. "We received shipments from Spain and Portugal until mid-April. Throughout the winter, there was substantial rainfall in Spain and Portugal, which helped to..." read more