Egypt’s plant protection agency CAPQ has confirmed its dedication to safeguarding the rights of plant breeders before the 2025 table grape season. It has stated that it will withdraw export codes from any farms or exporters found to be infringing on these rights. read more

Jak podaje Fruitnet, kilka wysokich instytucjonalnych spotkań odbyło się w Meksyku pod koniec marca, w obecności francuskiego ministra delegata do spraw handlu zagranicznego Laurenta Saint-Martina, meksykańskiego ministra rolnictwa Julio A Berdegué oraz przewodniczącego Interfel Daniela Sauvaitre'a. read more

During what some exporters described as the "most pleasant" table grape season in many years, South Africa increased its export crop by 5 percent, shipping a record volume of 77.4 million cartons. read more

During the opening ceremony of this week's Freskon fruit and vegetable exhibition in Thessaloniki, Kostas Tsiaras, Greece's Minister of Rural Development and Food, stated that the event provides a special opportunity to present fresh fruit and vegetables, thereby increasing their visibility and potential. read more

The US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) has published its April forecast for US orange production. read more

After the success of the Ruby Red vine tomato, the Belgian cooperative BelOrta announced that it is pursuing "top quality and a sublime taste experience" in the tomato category with the launch of Aromia, a premium cherry vine tomato exclusively marketed by the cooperative. read more

Bollo Natural Fruit has released a new corporate video titled "We cultivate the land, we sow the future". The video delves into the company's history and showcases its commitment to driving change both now and in the future. read more

Mexico is expected to produce 2.75 million tonnes of avocados in 2025, which is 3 percent more than the total of 2.67 million tonnes in 2024. This increase is due to favorable growing conditions, improved agricultural practices, and strong export demand. read more

Avocados From Mexico (AFM) aims to make guacamole the star of every table this Cinco de Mayo with its new Guac Makes the Fiesta campaign, which aims to bring people together over a bowl of fresh guacamole. read more

The transfer took place within the framework of a training course organized by INIA, which aims to help producers improve the genetic quality of plants, reduce crop losses due to pests and diseases, and increase yield per hectare. read more

The advertising machinery has been set in motion at supermarket chains and discount stores to create sales impulses. In the current 14th calendar week, according to AMI, promotional prices for zucchinis are being advertised 14 times in the retail sector. The number of promotions has increased fourfold compared to previous weeks. read more

As QS reports referring to the BVL, the plant protection product Isonet Z is allowed to be used against the currant clearwing moth (Synanthedon tipuliformis) on currants and gooseberries in outdoor cultivation. read more

Po ośmiu latach negocjacji, koreańska Kwatera Główna ds. Karantanny Rolnictwa, Żywności i Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich ogłosiła, że ustaliła wymagania dotyczące kwarantanny importowej w celu eksportu koreańskich truskawek do Brazylii. read more

The primary image commonly used to illustrate climate change is one of parched, drought-stricken land, a raging forest fire, or a polar bear stranded on melting ice - all of which are striking images of a planet experiencing warming temperatures. read more

"South Africa enjoys the reputation of being a reliable supplier of world-class quality grapes, and we believe that the growth in the US market over the past five seasons is evidence of this. Industry discussions held in 2024 have shown that stakeholders in the USA..." read more

The rainy March in the cultivation regions of the Mediterranean, especially in Spain, continues to affect the availability of tomatoes. Not only cluster tomatoes are missing, but especially loose tomatoes. The supply at the German wholesale markets is still high. read more

Zespri Europe has announced that the initial ships carrying the 2025/26 New Zealand kiwifruit harvest are currently on their way to the ports of Zeebrugge, Tarragona, and Vado, with an estimated arrival in mid-April. read more

The value of Spanish fruit and vegetable exports increased by 11% in January compared to the same month in 2024, reaching €1.94bn. read more

The Technical Secretariat (TS) of the FreshProducePEFCR, responsible for developing the technical guidelines for assessing the environmental impact of fruits and vegetables under Freshfel's Environmental Footprint Initiative, recently hosted over 50 representatives from the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

The implementation of a 31% import tariff on South African exports to the US has raised significant concerns within the country's fresh produce export sector. read more