Egypt is steadily making progress towards a new seasonal milestone in sweet potato exports to the UK, showing consistent growth in shipments, as reported by EastFruit. Data indicates that in the first nine months of the current marketing year (July–June), Egypt exported nearly 55,000 tons of sweet potatoes. read more

Obecnie podaż bananów jest niewielka - co jest nietypowe na tę porę roku. "Mamy wiele braków na Wschodnim Wybrzeżu i na Zachodnim Wybrzeżu. Wszyscy teraz szukają owoców" - mówi Andy Thomas-Stivalet z Kavidac Produce. Dlaczego więc podaż bananów jest szczególnie ograniczona? Po pierwsze, istnieje read more

Vladyslav Makarenko, co-owner of the "Makosad" farm, states that many Ukrainian apple growers are encountering difficulties when exporting to Asia and the Middle East. He explains that apples frequently deteriorate in quality during the 60-day sea journey, rendering them unsuitable for premium sales. "The buyer expects" read more

Dorin Bob, an entrepreneur from Transylvania, Romania, has successfully obtained €4.6 million in European funding to expand and modernize a large hazelnut plantation. The project involves establishing new orchards in Satu Mare county, converting existing ones, and implementing advanced irrigation systems. read more

A milestone for Philippine agriculture and diaspora entrepreneurship unfolded last week in Rome, where the inaugural commercial shipment of Philippine mangoes, over half a ton, arrived at Fiumicino Airport. This marks the first time Philippine mangoes have been commercially exported to Italy. read more

In Morocco, the tomato industry is facing labor shortages worsened by prolonged drought conditions. Labor is now shifting towards the red fruit sector, with farm workers and other industry participants being trained for jobs in berry cultivation. Khalid Saïdi, the president of the read more

"According to forecasts prepared on May 1st, 2025, French tomato production for the fresh market is estimated at 491,800 tons for the 2025 season, which is 9,800 tons less than in 2024 (-2%). In April 2025, prices were 12% higher than in the 2024 season and 3% higher than the 2020-2024 average." read more

Pacific Trellis Fruit Company, the owner of the Dulcinea® Brand, has announced a long-term joint venture agreement with Desert Ghost, a farming entity based in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, owned by the Carrillo family from Caborca. The Carrillo family also owns UVEX, a major table grape operation in Caborca. read more

Ze względu na wzrost temperatur w ciągu ostatnich kilku dni, organy regionalne takie jak Rząd Andaluzji zalecają podjęcie skrajnych środków zapobiegawczych w celu kontrolowania rozprzestrzeniania się szkodnika pomidora – gąsienicy Tuta absoluta, ponieważ obecne warunki meteorologiczne są dla niej idealne. read more

Terra Natura International (TNI) is celebrating a special occasion: on June 1st, the company marks its 20th anniversary. Since 2005, TNI has been facilitating direct connections between growers and retailers. Its goal is to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables as efficiently as possible, straight from the greenhouse to the store. read more

In 2024, Spain exported 674.43 million kilograms of tomatoes, which is 17.98% more than the 571.67 million kilograms it exported in 2023. On the other hand, tomato imports decreased by 12.1%, totaling 209.72 million kilograms, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from ICEX and the Tax Agency. read more

The Peruvian Association of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters (ProHass) has announced a 20% reduction in its export projections for the 2025 season, compared to what was originally anticipated in March. According to a statement by José Antonio Castro, president of ProHass, the new estimate is 655,000. read more

The fruit cultivation sector in Ukraine is reporting negative effects from recent drought and frost conditions. Stone fruits, such as apricots, have been hit the hardest, with some apricot farms experiencing losses of up to 100% in certain areas. Cherry crops are also facing reductions of 30-50%. Deputy Head of the sector, Denys Marchuk, has noted these challenges. read more

According to Marcel van Rooijen of Trofi, the lime market has been quite chaotic in recent weeks. He mentioned that there were too many old batches remaining and several importers had excessive stock. However, the arrivals are now gradually decreasing. The market is not empty, but it is also not yet where it needs to be. read more

Według dyrektora generalnego Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Kiwi (NZKGI) Colina Bonda, niedawny sezon zbiorów owoców w Nowej Zelandii był wyjątkowo spokojny, z minimalnymi uciążliwymi zakłóceniami pogodowymi. Zauważył brak poważnych zdarzeń pogodowych w porównaniu z poprzednimi latami, przypisując to częściowo read more

The raspberry variety Zawadi® (ABB136), developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB), is experiencing substantial growth in Southern Europe. Growers in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal are scaling up production to meet the increasing demand from European retailers. In the first year of this expansion, the adoption of Zawadi® has been remarkable. read more

The Department of Primary Industries and Hort Innovation has announced the return of the Gatton AgTech Showcase, which will be held at the Gatton Smart Farm on 15-16 October 2025. This event is designed to provide vegetable growers with practical experience and exposure to cutting-edge agricultural technologies from around the world. The showcase will include a read more

Dotychczas zapakowano ponad 1 800 ton produktu na różnych liniach produkcyjnych. Obejmuje to towar najwyższej jakości w różnych formatach opakowań, a także opakowania marki Limonello przeznaczone do wzbogacenia mniejszych kalibrów. Te ostatnie osiągnęły imponujące wyniki. read more

Mango season in Mexico is just a few weeks away from reaching peak seasonal volumes, and so far, everything is going smoothly. Shipments began in the spring and are currently 16 percent higher than at this time last year. "This is mostly due to favorable weather conditions, as early-season fruit was not affected by rain," said. read more

Janny MT, a company specializing in post-harvesting, is collaborating with Italian companies to enhance the quality of the Melannurca Campana apple, also known as the "queen of apples," during storage by utilizing controlled atmosphere modules. Research has been conducted on this apple. read more