This was reported by the Dutch agricultural information service 'Agroberichten Buitenland'. In an interview with the news agency Beta, the renowned fruit cultivation expert reportedly explained that the frost between March 18 and 19 had damaged around 80% of the apricots and 65% to 70% of the early. read more

Rynek peruwiański został ponownie otwarty dla chilijskich jabłek po osiągnięciu porozumienia między Senasą i Sagiem, organami zdrowia roślin obu krajów, w sprawie nowych środków fitosanitarnych regulujących certyfikację i eksport, które wchodzą w życie natychmiast. read more

Warakirri Asset Management has announced that its Warakirri Farmland Fund has made a A$33 million investment in a large-scale kiwifruit aggregation in the Goulburn Valley. read more

Spain’s Agroponiente Group is expected to see a significant increase in melon and watermelon production this year. The company is currently in the midst of its spring campaign and anticipates selling 60,000 tonnes of watermelons and 10,000 tonnes of melons. read more

Korea is facing the consequences of wildfires that occurred in March and April, severely impacting the country's fruit production. read more

Joybee Fruits has announced its launch as a new distribution partner for Zespri in Vietnam, marking an “exciting milestone for the fresh fruit industry in Vietnam”. read more

"With this collaboration, both cooperatives aim to highlight Belgian blueberries and ensure that this local quality product receives a prominent and visible place in the offerings of Belgian retail, wholesale, and specialty stores." read more

The analysis by FreshFruit Peru shows that the average price per kilogram has slightly increased to 0.87 US dollars, 3% more than in the same period of the previous year, helping to partially offset the lower quantity. read more

In the first quarter of 2025, Peru exported 39,689 tonnes of bananas valued at US$34 million. This represented a 12% decrease in volume and a 9% decrease in value compared to the same period the previous year. read more

The Avocado Institute of Mexico (AIM) has launched an initiative called Path to Sustainability to promote environmental stewardship in the country's avocado industry. The initiative involves collaboration between members of the grower-exporter association Apeam and the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), with the goal of enhancing sustainability practices. read more

Morrisons and Asda have reduced the price of British seasonal vegetables to just 8p in time for Easter weekend roasts. read more

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has issued a statement urging the US administration to end the Tomato Suspension Agreement, which regulates the import of Mexican tomatoes into the US. The FPAA is also encouraging local growers to enhance their competitiveness instead of depending on tariffs. read more

Belgium's BelOrta and Hoogstraten cooperatives have announced plans to merge their locally produced blueberry volumes, which will be marketed centrally through BelOrta. read more

The producer of Honey Gold mangoes, Piñata Farms, has concluded the 2024/25 season with a high packout rate and fruits of excellent quality, as reported by sales and marketing manager Rebecca Scurr. read more

Australian Bananas has introduced an interactive activation at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, featuring a new 'Farm-to-Table' educational video. The goal is to establish a connection between children and where their food comes from. read more

While the exact founding location of the fruit industry in Cape Town may be debated, in the apple industry's perception, April 17, 1662 is considered the date when the first apple trees were planted in the country. read more

The Co-op is asserting its lead in the competition to sell 100% British strawberries across the country this summer. read more

"These unfavorable weather conditions led to one of the largest agricultural frost events in our history, following the major agricultural frost event in 2014," said Yumaklı. read more

The grower association SweetPoint has announced that it will begin cultivating Tatayoyo, Rijk Zwaan's pepper variety. read more

The managing director, Monserrat Valenzuela, stated that this year's exports of tangerines, clementines, and lemons are expected to increase by 32%, 25%, and 6% respectively, while orange exports are projected to decrease due to a lower volume of Fukumoto oranges. read more