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

The inventory reduction in March is 473 tons lower than the five-year average. The table apple main and premium varieties are expected to last until the end of the managed phase. Consumers can continue to enjoy a wide and high-quality selection of apples. read more

Rozpoczęła się trzyletnia kampania promocyjna mająca na celu zwiększenie popytu na owoce jagodowe w UE, prowadzona przez holenderską organizację GroentenFruit Huis przy wsparciu kilku innych grup branżowych. read more

The citrus industry, the most important sector for the export of fresh produce to the USA, stated that it is seeking clarity on what the customs duty would mean for the industry. South Africa exports approximately 100,000 tons of citrus fruits to the USA annually, and recently, read more

Maroccan fruit exporters are warning about significant delays in shipments to Europe due to severe congestion at the Port of Tangier-Med. According to a report in Rue20, the increasing number of trucks transporting fruits and vegetables to European consumers has resulted in shipments being held up for several days. read more

Chilean federation of fruit producers, Fedefruta, stated that the 10 percent tariff announced by President Trump on Wednesday for all exports to the US would be highly damaging to both producers and workers in Chile. read more

The winners of the first Fresh Produce India Awards are leading greengrocer chain KPN Farm Fresh, the World Avocado Organisation, and major farmer-owned fresh produce supplier Sahyadri Farms. read more

Egypt has recorded impressive growth in the fruit trade and has become one of the most dynamic exporters in the world. In recent years, the country has significantly expanded its exports of fruits and vegetables - faster than many other countries with a long tradition in this sector. read more

A research team from KU Leuven has developed a new method to genetically modify bananas without adding foreign DNA to the plant. The regulation of CRISPR technology for improving crops is currently being evaluated by the European Council and is expected to be approved. read more