Egypt has transformed from a minor participant to a serious contender in the global blueberry market, drawing interest from European and American companies. Spanish and Dutch firms have launched projects featuring exclusive genetic strains. An American company is currently running a 50-hectare trial in the region. read more

Exactly 40 years ago, Spain joined the European Union (then EEC). Since then, its exports of fruits and vegetables have increased significantly. During this time, the country's imports of fruits and vegetables have soared, rising from 546,920 tons in 1986 to 5.4 million tons in 2024. read more

President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, addressed recent concerns about potato shortages in retail stores, stating that the issue was not due to a genuine lack of supply but rather motivated by political factors. This information was reported by the Belarusian state-affiliated news outlet Sputnik. "There are enough potatoes available." read more

Hiszpania przystąpiła do Unii Europejskiej (wówczas EWG) dokładnie 40 lat temu. Od tego czasu eksport owoców i warzyw z kraju znacznie wzrósł. W tym okresie import owoców i warzyw do Hiszpanii gwałtownie wzrósł, wzrastając z 546 920 ton w 1986 roku do 5,4 miliona ton w 2024 roku. W pierwszym roku read more

Spanish fruit was the top player in both the nectarine and peach markets, with Italian shipments following closely in terms of significance. In the nectarine category, there were also some Turkish offerings of yellow and white flesh. The first Spanish Platerinas arrived, joining the Paraguayos also from Spain. Overall, the market was dominated by Spanish fruit. read more

Śliwki stają się coraz bardziej popularne wśród konsumentów w Indiach, co skutkuje rosnącą ilością importowanego owocu - powiedział Amit Sharma, właściciel indyjskiego handlowca świeżymi produktami Fresko Fruits: "Indyjski rynek świeżych owoców nadal wykazuje rosnące zainteresowanie importowanymi produktami, a śliwki nie są tutaj wyjątkiem. read more

Fruit Art, a Kazakhstan-based agricultural company, is engaged in the cultivation, processing, and storage of fruits and berries. They have recently expanded their production to include blueberries, in addition to their main focus on strawberries and apples. The company also manufactures a variety of processed fruit products. read more

The global garlic market is currently influenced by abundant harvests, changing trade patterns, and pricing challenges. Producers worldwide, from Europe to Asia and the Americas, are managing issues such as quality yields, competition from Chinese exports, and logistical or regulatory hurdles. Italy, for instance, is experiencing exceptional conditions. read more

The horticultural sector in Moldova has faced difficulties in recent times due to late frosts, with over 8650 hectares of orchards being affected, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry. IPN informs that apricot, plum, cherry, walnut, and apple trees have been significantly impacted. read more

In the U.S. market, the intersection of consumer interest in convenience and health with retailers' need for labor-efficient solutions drives a strong demand for fresh-cut fruits in the produce aisles. Fresh Del Monte has noticed a growing preference for ready-to-eat options and healthier foods. read more

Between July 2024 and March 2025, U.S. potato exports showed different trends in various categories. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, exports of frozen potatoes increased by 3%, fresh potatoes by 1%, and seed potatoes by 16%. On the other hand, exports of dehydrated potatoes declined by 16%. read more

Spain officially joined the European Economic Community (EEC) on 1 January 1986 after signing the Accession Treaty on 12 June 1985. In that first year of membership, Spain exported 4.9 million tons of fruit and vegetables to other countries in the economic bloc for 1,764 million euros. read more

Alper Kerim, the owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF), says that it's challenging to find positives in the difficult Turkish cherry season due to significant losses: "Looking at the current situation in Turkey, it is evident that there are simply not enough cherries being produced right now." read more

Crocus Labs has developed a lighting control system that transforms existing multichannel LED setups into adaptive lighting platforms. The Berlin-based company mentions that the system is currently undergoing testing in research greenhouses, with trials conducted on lettuce, basil, blueberries, and strawberries. read more

A shipment of 46 tons of tomatoes from Kazakhstan's Green Capital company, based in Aktobe, was returned by Russian authorities in late May 2025 over suspected contamination with Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). However, Kazakhstan's accredited laboratories found no trace of the virus. read more

The stone fruit season is already well underway in the Spanish province of Lleida. Apricots arrived more than two weeks ago, and nectarines, peaches, and flat peaches have also just started to be harvested. For the time being, there are limited volumes of Catalan fruit, and, in general, there is read more

The grape harvest season has started in the Wilayat of Yanqul, A'Dhahirah Governorate, Oman, and will continue until early August. The area includes approximately 13 acres with around 2,600 grape trees, according to Salim bin Suhail Al Alawi, Director of the Agriculture and Water Resources Department in Yanqul. read more

The Sonora table grape season in Mexico began later than originally anticipated, and just a few weeks into the harvest, it was significantly disrupted by adverse weather conditions. An early tropical depression formed in the south and brought heavy rainfall to the Sonora region. read more

The data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on June 5th shows that in April 2025, U.S. pistachio exports amounted to 19.9k metric tons (mt). This volume was 0.9k mt lower than the figures in March 2025 (-4%), 5.1k mt less than in April 2024 (-21%), and 0.3k mt below the five-year average. read more

The onion campaign is ending in the Spanish regions of Murcia and Andalusia, with overall low production and high prices due to spring rains. The harvests were delayed and pests spread easily as a result. Yields have been poor, resulting in significant losses in kilos of onions. read more