Out of the total amount, 285,000 tons are accounted for by peaches, 59,000 tons by apricots, 7,500 tons by plums, and over 3,700 tons by cherries. "The numbers would have been much higher if it weren't for the severe hailstorms in May, which resulted in a loss of 58,000 tons of stone fruit." read more

Despite ongoing increases in production costs, there were also periods where consumers had to pay less than in the previous two years. The further decrease in asparagus cultivation areas is expected to result in a slightly lower yield this year compared to the long-term average. read more

Tesco is promoting the introduction of the health food favorite Lion's Mane as the 'next big thing' in exotic mushrooms. read more

While South African fresh produce exporters to the US are still waiting anxiously for trade tariffs, the two countries have agreed on one crucial deal - the import of US chickens into South Africa. read more

The three organizers of Fruchthandel Magazin, AMI, and GS1 Germany stated: "The mood is good, people are slowly regaining their optimism. Although price still plays an important role, there is an increasing willingness to spend again. In addition, fruits and vegetables also play a crucial role in this." read more

The INIA is trying to determine the agromorphological and physical characteristics of raspberries at the Donoso Agricultural Experiment Station as part of the Profrut fruit project. This is to define agricultural strategies and technologies that will improve the genetic. read more

Many parliamentarians from all political parties as well as numerous guests from production and trade followed the invitation to the "Gallery of the Alps," according to the Swiss Retailers Association. read more

The US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, has announced enhanced access to Thailand for citrus and apples as part of the government's initiatives to remove non-tariff barriers and protect existing market access. read more

The US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, has announced enhanced access to Thailand for citrus and apples as a part of the government's initiatives to dismantle non-tariff barriers and uphold existing market access. read more

Snack-sized apple company, Rockit Global, will be part of the New Zealand business delegation travelling to China with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and 27 other New Zealand exporters from June 17-20. read more

The convenience retailer The Co-op has introduced three new British tomato varieties to highlight the diversity and seasonal availability of locally grown tomatoes. read more

The Apple brand Jazz will be promoted through a summer sampling tour, starting with a stop at celebrity chef Tom Kerridge's Pub in the Park festival last month. read more

The Karniel and Giumarra families, who are responsible for the Arra table grape breeding program, have united as one entity: Grapa Global LLC, which operates under the newly established Grapa Group. read more

Lidl aims for young festival-goers in the Netherlands to view fruits and vegetables not only as a healthy choice but also as a "fun and energetic" part of their lives. read more

To support farmers in combating sunburn, AgWeatherNet has developed an app (AWN CropAI). The app provides hourly weather-dependent peel temperature forecasts based on the user's location and a nearby AgWeatherNet station. With the help of read more

The Australian melon industry gathered in Brisbane on June 4th for the 2025 Australian Melon Conference and 30-Year Anniversary Celebration, hosted by Melons Australia. read more

Asiafruit Magazine's Asia Fruit Logistica edition is coming soon. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of the 30th-anniversary special. read more

In the USA, the Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) teamed up with Weis Markets in March and April to introduce the Heart of Colombia Avocado Display Contest. read more

W Stanach Zjednoczonych, Kolumbia Avocado Board (CAB) współpracowała z siecią sklepów Weis Markets w marcu i kwietniu, aby zorganizować konkurs Heart of Colombia Avocado Display Contest. read more

This growth is primarily driven by the kiwifruit industry, whose exports are expected to reach 3.9 billion NZ dollars following a record harvest in 2024 and forecasts for an even larger harvest in 2025. read more