The Coordinator of Agricultural and Livestock Organizations (COAG) has denounced that, as the Spanish new potato harvest hits the market, the large distribution chains continue to flood the shelves with potatoes imported from Israel and Egypt (+80,000 tons in 2024). "A strategy calculated to" read more

With the Dutch vegetable season now underway, transport activities have also picked up. "We've noticed that traffic has been increasing since the beginning of the month," says Jeroen van Leijsen of Hermus International. "Fortunately, we also have customers with winter programs and continue to." read more

Morocco Foodex announced on Thursday that the first container of Moroccan citrus fruit has been officially unloaded in Japan, marking the Kingdom of Morocco's entry into one of the world's most demanding markets in terms of quality and traceability. This achievement highlights the competitiveness of Moroccan products. read more

In the A Limia region of Spain, recent weather patterns have affected agricultural activities, especially during Holy Week. The area, known for being prone to flooding due to its geographical features, has experienced higher water levels in the area where Lagoa de Antela used to be. This has had an impact on... read more

The Marseille family has been cultivating mushrooms since 1970. "My father and grandfather began growing cultivated mushrooms in a fruit cellar," remembers Tim Marseille (on the right). Over the years, the business has evolved from a small grower to a specialized supplier. Their product range has. read more

With the beginning of the German outdoor vegetable harvest, the demand for freight forwarders is gradually increasing. "We are currently transporting significant quantities of regional asparagus from Nienburg and vegetables from the Palatinate, such as radishes, lettuce, and similar produce. read more

Farming is undergoing a transformation with the help of advanced technologies that are changing the way fruit is harvested and handled. Autonomous drones, like Tevel's Flying Robots, are now being used to harvest fruit around the world. At the same time, innovations such as UC San Diego's GRIP-tape gripper are making progress in handling fruit gently. read more

The organic stone fruit season in California is expected to begin around May 1st. So far, the state has experienced favorable growing conditions for the fruit. "There was some rainfall in the early spring that created ideal conditions for the fruit. Growers are feeling like they may be a week ahead." read more

Ukrainian producers have increased the prices of yellow onions due to decreasing farm stocks and rising wholesale demand, according to analysts at EastFruit. Current market data from EastFruit indicates that Ukrainian farmers are selling yellow onions for 14–20 UAH/kg ($0.34–$0.49/kg). read more

"The days when Lidl showed great respect for French producers are long gone," claims the Sauvons les Fruits et Légumes de France collective, which accuses the German discount chain of "waging a price war." This is a situation that the collective links directly to the departure of Michel Biero. read more

Rimini will host Frutic2025, the 15th edition. The event will take place on May 7–8, 2025, within the Macfrut 2025 exhibition. Following the success of the previous edition held in Valencia in 2022, Frutic returns to Italy with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and quality in the fruit industry. read more

The Gariguette, one of the early varieties launching the strawberry season, has reached its production peak for its first cycle. Vivien Bouthier, director of the Aiguillon site, and Guillaume Baraille, sales director at France Food, take stock of what has so far been a promising season in every. read more

The early potato sector saw an advantage from the beginning of the asparagus season; prices remained strong due to limited availability from Cyprus and southern Italy, with some small price increases also observed locally, as reported by the BLE. In the storage potato sector, high-quality potatoes were ... read more

Sezon melona miodowego na Hainanie, w Chinach, zbliża się do końca. Pomimo wyzwań związanych z ubiegłorocznym super tajfunem i niepewnym rynkowym środowiskiem, w tym sezonie zanotowano wzrost wolumenu eksportu. Według Joy Wang, dyrektora (Shangmi) Hainan Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., read more

Ceny, które konsumenci w Indiach muszą płacić za importowane jabłka, wzrosły w tym sezonie - informuje Naufil Kalam, dyrektor indyjskiego importera CR Fruits International: "Obecny rynek jabłek wykazuje pewne interesujące zmiany, a zauważalny jest emerging trend. jabłka importowane" read more

The Dutch ornamental horticulture and food horticulture sectors are projected to surpass the revenue level of 2023 in 2024. While official figures for Q4 are still pending, an estimate in a new report by BDO indicates that the total annual revenue will exceed that of the previous year. read more

The season for Cretan avocados is entering its final phase, with exporters now focusing on the Hass variety. Mr. Antonis Kokkalarakis, owner of Agrocreta, states: "The green avocados are coming to an end with the last fruits of the Fuerte variety. We are now concentrating on the Hass." read more

In recent years, new players have entered the global blueberry market, changing the supply landscape. Countries such as Colombia, Georgia, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe, which were previously minor players, are now becoming competitive exporters. Colombia, in particular, is experiencing rapid expansion in its blueberry sector. read more

The new yellow and red Actinidia Chinensis plants are currently being planted. In recent years, there has been a growing trend among producers to choose the Bounty 71 rootstock due to its increased resistance to issues like kiwi decline, which has been causing significant damage to production fields. read more

After Moldova, a small country located between Ukraine and Romania, witnessed a continuous decrease in its exports of vegetables and fruit to the significant Russian market following the outbreak of the war between its larger eastern neighbor and Russia, the country and its fruit sector have... read more