Costa Rica and Mexico are collaborating to create a comprehensive phytosanitary measures plan to ensure biosecurity during the XXV International Acorbat Congress and the X International Banana Corbana Congress, which are set to take place from April 20-23, 2026, in Merida, Yucatan. The congresses will gather... read more

The now California citrus season is in full swing, with navels, clementines, grapefruit, and lemons being harvested. The demand for California citrus from American consumers remains strong, and the outlook is promising. Overall, the fruit sizing is larger than last season, with sizing forecasted to be. read more

Starting mid-week, there has been a significant increase in arrivals of Chilean air-freighted cherries, leading to a noticeable surge in customer traffic at fruit markets. The variety of brands and types of cherries available has expanded significantly compared to the past two weeks, with new arrivals such as Royal Dawn and Sweet. read more

In recent years, there has been a growing demand to reduce the use of chemicals for weeding orchards. This shift is a result of EU guidelines moving towards more sustainable practices, as well as major retail chains imposing strict limitations on herbicide usage. While it is feasible to successfully eliminate weeds through mechanical means, the appropriate... read more

Field trials conducted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Dutch grower Teboza have shown that the AVL Compact S9000 asparagus harvesting robot achieves similar yield and quality to manual harvesting while operating three to four times faster under typical conditions. Researchers noted read more

To jest świetny czas dla przemysłu dyniowego. Maurizio Carbonini, menedżer sprzedaży w OP Mantuafruit, omawia rynek tego produktu, który włoska firma produkuje od trzech do czterech lat. "Dzisiejsze czasy są bardzo korzystne dla dyni. Popyt jest wysoki, podobnie jak ceny. Mamy read more

A viral trend for realistic fruit-shaped ice creams has sparked nationwide mania in New Zealand, with one Christchurch dairy selling $20,000 worth in a single day. The colorful treats, shaped, scented, and flavored like mangoes, peaches, lemons, and more, went viral on TikTok, attracting huge attention. read more

During the Subtrop Marketing Symposium 2025 in White River, Mpumalanga, Shelly Vorster, the marketing director at the World Avocado Organization (WAO), announced that avocado consumption in the EU has exceeded one million tons for the first time, reaching 1.07 million tons. The EU now accounts for about 30% of the total. read more

During the IAD-IBD trade show, Laure Sandoval, the managing director and founder of EAGL Sanodev, showcased several innovations such as AgroProtect and AgroActiv. These products are specifically designed to assist growers in fighting against pests and diseases. The company has been dedicated to developing alternative solutions for over twelve years. read more

In less than a decade, China has transformed from an emerging player to the world's primary center for blueberry production. This growth was fueled by significant investment, genetic research, increasing domestic demand, and a vertically integrated production model that links genetics, cultivation, read more

"2025 won't be remembered as extraordinary, but we can still categorise it as a decent, almost good campaign," reports Markus Tscholl, coordinator of Asta Frutta Alto Adige, when talking about the apple auctions that ended last week. "Some varieties, such as Fuji and Golden, recorded a price read more

"The season is just starting, so we're assessing the market situation. We see good interest in Belgian apples and pears," says Marc Evrard, Commercial Director at Belgian Fruit Valley (BFV), which focuses on Belgian top fruit exports. "The harvests for both apples and pears were excellent, with." read more

Latin America and the Caribbean are the largest exporting region for bananas, accounting for around 80 percent of global exports¹. Among these countries, Ecuador stands out as the largest producer, generating roughly 285 million 40-lb. boxes of bananas for export. This figure significantly exceeds the read more

The sezon 2024/2025 jest rekordowym okresem dla hiszpańskiego eksportu ogórków pod względem obrotu oraz wartości, według danych zebranych przez Hortoinfo od Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency) dla kodu TARIC 0707. Między 1 września 2024 r. a 31 sierpnia 2025 r. Hiszpania wyeksportowała 785,65 miliona kilogramów ogórków. Średnia read more

The strawberry planting work in the greenhouses of the Ilia and Achaia regions has been completed this year with minimal problems, leaving producers relieved. In previous years, they were often forced to carry out extensive replanting around this time. read more

The European Union's citrus imports at the beginning of the 2025-2026 season present a varied scenario across different categories, as per the latest Eurostat Comext data as of November 5, 2025. Some types of citrus started the season with higher volumes compared to the previous year, while others saw lower early volumes. Orange imports into the EU read more

The dragon fruit market has faced challenges this year. Red-fleshed dragon fruit sellers reported that prices for various batches harvested between September and October were typically between ¥1.6–2.8 (US$0.22–0.38) per kilogram, which is the lowest recorded in recent years. Industry insiders suggest that the market is under pressure. read more

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is continuing its global outreach efforts after participating in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. At the event, the company met with distributors and trade partners to assess market developments and future prospects. CEO Jason Te Brake stated that the event attracted over 1,500 visitors. read more

"Od początku listopada rozpoczęliśmy marketing Naveline, bardzo popularnej odmiany cytryny. Wiosną wreszcie mieliśmy wystarczającą ilość wody potrzebną naszym plantacjom cytrusowym po latach suszy, co skutkowało mniejszymi ilościami, ale większymi rozmiarami" - raportuje Semmy Fisicaro, prezes sycylijskiej Opi. read more

The global pineapple market is experiencing high demand and limited supply. In Panama, production is ongoing, but economic and climate-related challenges have led to a reduction in the number of active producers. Alessandro Pataro, CEO of Ananas Panama SA, has stated that the country is working towards solidifying its position in a lucrative niche by... read more