Unseasonal frosts in early April have caused significant damage to fruit crops in multiple regions of Ukraine, with apricot orchards among the worst affected. Growers in Vinnytsia, Rivne, Kherson, and other areas are reporting widespread losses due to freezing temperatures that coincided with. read more

A new strawberry variety has achieved significant success in Brazil. This variety's genetics originate from Italy, as it was selected in Verona as part of a collaborative effort between the cooperative Apo Scaligera and the agricultural research institute CREA (Forlì, Italy). The patent has also been obtained. read more

Brazilian fruit exports are facing several challenges, such as a lack of refrigerated infrastructure, high internal logistics costs, and delays in certifications, affecting both quality and competitiveness. Hevile, a company based in Brazil with over 27 years of experience... read more

The ninth edition of the international fresh fruit and vegetable trade fair, Freskon, has successfully concluded. The event took place from April 10 to 12 in Thessaloniki. According to the latest data released by the organizers, this year's Freskon hosted 275 exhibitors from 22 countries and 136 read more

Ukraine has a sufficient number of pear orchards, but only a few farms can produce fruit of high quality, as pears are considered a challenging crop to grow. Vladyslav Makarenko, co-owner of the farm "Makosad," shared these insights in an interview with the magazine Horticulture in Ukrainian Style. read more

"We have reached the final stage of the citrus fruit campaign with the late varieties of Tarocco," reports Mimmo Fisicaro, sales manager of the producer organization Opi Sicula, together with his brother Domenico Fisicaro. "With the available volumes of Meli and Sant'Alfio Tarocco, we will barely" read more

W roku 2024, blokady rolników poważnie zakłóciły dostawy, a w tym roku problemy logistyczne utrzymują się nadal - tym razem związane z transportem morskim - pogłębione niekorzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi dla produkcji. "Nadal przeżywamy okres kryzysu w górze strumienia, który ma potrwać do końca maja". read more

"The biggest threat for this apple growing season in these next few weeks is dealing with additional cold weather. I don't think you're necessarily going to be having any other adversity." So says Drew Lerner, president and senior agricultural meteorologist of World Weather, Inc. read more

Spain's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, and the Minister of the General Administration of Customs of China, Sun Meijun, signed a new protocol for the export of cherries to the Asian country. The protocol was signed during the President's official trip. read more

In the last 10 years, apple orchards in Flanders have decreased in size by a third. The Jonagold variety, which has been on the market since the 1990s, seems to be facing challenges. "Young people are increasingly choosing sweeter apples over sweet-and-sour ones," said Dany Bylemans. read more

The past, mostly wet growing season has been very difficult for many farmers, especially those involved in organic vegetable production. "For us, the last two years of heavy rainfall have been more challenging than a dry year like 2018 because we have adequate irrigation options. This is also partially attributed to the soil: read more

In recent months, analysts from EastFruit have observed price hikes in the worldwide lemon market, driven by export limitations and growing demand. Turkey's decision to temporarily halt lemon exports on April 8, 2025, with the goal of stabilizing domestic markets, caused disruptions in supply chains. Although the ban was read more

Michigan is anticipating a forthcoming asparagus crop that is expected to be similar to its past crops. However, the anticipated change is the start time for this year. "We've had a normal winter and it's still cold, so production is expected to begin in May," says Trish Taylor, marketing manager for Riveridge. read more

The need for diversification of South African exports, particularly in the fruit sector, is still essential despite a temporary 90-day suspension announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. This announcement came after a series of reciprocal tariffs that impacted around 75 countries, including... read more

Ukraińscy producenci ziemniaków obniżają ceny ze względu na nadmiar podaży, według analityków projektu EastFruit. Lokalni rolnicy chcą szybko sprzedać pozostałe zapasy, ponieważ jakość przechowywania się pogarsza. Codzienne monitorowanie EastFruit pokazuje, że ceny hurtowe w Ukrainie spadły do 13-23 read more

German vegetable growers have experienced two unusually wet years. The wet field and climate conditions can be especially challenging for them. "Every year presents a new challenge for us, and climate change is making it even more difficult for us farmers, especially us processors." read more

Ángel Manero, Peru's Minister of Agricultural Development and Irrigation, signed an agreement with deputy ministers of the Brazilian government to advance negotiations for access to the fresh potato market in Brazil, which has over 200 million consumers. read more

"We are currently in the process of restructuring and implementing various changes within the company. Our goal is to increase the production capacity of our plants by acquiring new customers. We have depleted our stock of processed tomato products, with the exception of puree, of which the available quantities are limited." read more

Kaki Kaki Durian wprowadził nowy automat sprzedający na Tiong Bahru Market, począwszy od 4 kwietnia 2025 roku. Maszyna, zlokalizowana przy 30 Seng Poh Road, oferuje pudełka z durianem Mao Shan Wang o wadze 400g. W związku z tą premierą, Kaki Kaki oferuje promocyjną cenę 28,88 S$ za pudełko, z rabatem. read more

W zeszłym roku Ukraina borykała się z problemami związanych z niedoborem siły roboczej do zbioru owoców i jagód, gdy przedsiębiorstwa miały trudności z zebraniem plonów. W tym roku, problem braku siły roboczej jest prognozowany jako nasilający się, według Volodymyra Pechki, szefa UkrSadvinpromu. Pechko stwierdził: "W zeszłym roku często zdarzały się przypadki, gdy… read more