Dutch organic importer Eosta has announced that their supply of organic rain-fed avocados from Tanzania is now available. This will be followed by shipments from Brazil in week 15-16 and from Kenya after week 17. read more

Chile’s Grupo Hijuelas hosted a visit from the University of Queensland’s Dr Chris O’Brien, marking the first step in a technology transfer for clonal avocado propagation for producers throughout Latin America. read more

He then continued, "Rather, I believe that the solution for our products, I'm talking about fruits and vegetables, lies in lifting the countless bans on the use of active ingredients that no longer allow us to defend our production. We, the actors of the sector, read more

A new linerless packaging has been introduced for Adrian Scripps' Kanzi apples. read more

Apeam, the Association of Avocado Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Mexico, has reaffirmed its commitment to continue exporting avocados to the US despite President Trump’s recent statement on tariffs. Mexican avocados will maintain a 0 percent tariff as long as they comply with the regulations. read more

The Dominican Republic has completed its first delivery of table grapes to the US, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The shipment consisted of 2,000 cartons, weighing approximately 16 tonnes, and was cultivated in Guayubín, located in the province of Montecristi. read more

This is the verdict of Philippe Binard, General Delegate of the industry association Freshfel Europe, who shared his thoughts on the announcement of the US President with Fruitnet. read more

In the first fields, the premium vegetables are already being harvested. Initially, according to the LWK, it is expected that the harvest quantities will only grow slowly. Asparagus from heated facilities is increasingly being supplemented by harvest quantities from triple-covered areas, but the quantities remain. read more

At the end of March, there were still around 4,461 tons of organic apples in storage. This is 2,923 tons more than in March of last year and 1,586 tons more than in March of the record year 2023. Only 39.4% of the quantity stored at the end of October has been marketed so far. read more

Background, as reported by the Landvolk Press Service, is the planned increase of the minimum wage to 15 euros by 2026, a demand from the coalition partner SPD. Claus Schliecker, Chairman of the State Group Fruit Growing Lower Saxony, and Thorsten Flick, Managing Director of the Network of... read more

In early March, a sudden change to summer-like temperatures after a cold February led to a quick blooming of different stone fruit trees. read more

In early March, there was a sudden change to summer-like temperatures after a cold February, which led to a quick blooming of various stone fruit trees. read more

Donald Trump's upcoming tariffs will significantly affect the international trade of fresh fruits and vegetables, but the limited quantities shipped by the EU to the US imply that it may not have as immediate and severe consequences as past trade disputes. read more

The Catalan fruit association Afrucat and the Italian and French apple and pear organizations Assomela and ANPP have warned that EU sustainability rules are jeopardizing Europe's food sovereignty. read more

The Terminal Muelle Sur (TMS) at the Port of Callao handled agricultural shipments worth US$3.666 billion (FOB) in 2024, including flagship products such as avocados, grapes, and blueberries, according to DP World. read more

The Terminal Muelle Sur (TMS) at the Port of Callao handled agricultural shipments worth US$3.67bn (FOB) in 2024, including flagship products such as avocados, grapes, and blueberries, according to DP World. read more

The Spanish strawberry association Freshuelva has announced the preliminary results of its pilot clinical trial with the University of Huelva (UHU) regarding the potential benefits of strawberry consumption for the menstrual health of young women. read more

The citrus industry, the main sector for the export of fresh products to the USA, stated that they are seeking clarity on what the customs duties would mean for the industry. South Africa exports approximately 100,000 tons of citrus fruits to the USA annually, and recently there has also been a read more

Polityka cłowa prezydenta Trumpa postawiła meksykański biznes z awokado w trudnej sytuacji, z potencjalnie zagrożonymi rocznymi obrotami na poziomie prawie 3 mld dolarów.

President Trump's tariff policy has left the Mexican avocado business under a dark cloud, with almost US$3bn in annual sales potentially at stake. read more

In March, prices for block peppers of all colors skyrocketed at Spanish marketing facilities. At that time, there was no quantity compensation available. Ongoing promotions at European supermarket chains still needed to be fulfilled, and the goods were available. read more