The stone fruit harvest in the Spanish provinces of Huelva and Seville will begin 10 days later this year due to the impact of cold weather in January and continuous rains in March. Apart from plums, good yields and quality are anticipated. "We've had a winter with sufficient hours." read more

EU citrus imports continue to exhibit diverse patterns in various product categories, as demonstrated by the most recent cumulative import data for oranges, small citrus, lemons, and grapefruits. For the 2024/2025 season, orange imports into the EU (represented by the red line) amounted to 224,000 tons in January, 272,000 tons in February, and read more

Chile exported over 90,000 tons of blueberries in the 2024-25 season, which is a 5% increase compared to the previous season and 12% higher than the initial estimates. This successful performance has broken the downward trend of recent seasons, as highlighted by Andrés Armstrong, the executive director of the Chilean Blueberry Committee. "The most important fact is not" read more

The European Garlic Contact Group, which recently held a meeting in Chabrillan, France, has determined that the garlic sector in Europe is facing a complex situation due to a decrease in cultivated areas and rising production costs. Producers and representatives from Spain, France, and Italy discussed the market during the meeting. read more

Peruvian fresh ginger faced challenges at the beginning of the year, with a decline in export values during January and February. However, there was a turnaround in March, with a total of 2,671 tons of ginger exported, valued at $5.74 million. This represents a 30% increase in volume and a 17% increase in value compared to the same month in 2024. read more

Zespri anticipates an early start again this year, with the first shipment of SunGold™ Kiwifruit arriving in the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Philadelphia by mid-April. Green Kiwifruit will arrive by early May. Following favorable growing conditions, the 2025-26 harvest is projected to. read more

"The availability of onions in India has greatly improved since the summer crop has been harvested," says Anil Katharani of Indian fresh produce exporter Kathrani Exports. "The summer crop of onions, which is a new harvest from Nashik and Poona in Maharashtra, India, is currently in full supply." read more

The mushroom market is currently in a quieter phase. "The first regional asparagus from Schrobenhausen is already on the menu in the gastronomy sector, which is why mushrooms are now taking a back seat. Accordingly, demand is rather subdued. In retail, on the other hand, I would describe it as... read more

The agricultural sector in Albania, especially fruit cultivation, has faced difficulties recently due to frosts in the southeastern and northern regions. Temperatures dropped to -5 degrees, causing snowfall that damaged blossoming orchards. In the Korça region, agricultural specialists read more

There is no mistaking it: on Monday morning, in a greenhouse along Boomaweg in Monster, a group of people wearing green sweaters can be seen gathered around a low-growing crop. These individuals are from Hazera Seeds, and the crop is radish, grown in the greenhouse. As a market leader in this industry, read more

At the recent Tomeet congress, organized by Rijk Zwaan in Almeria, Carmen Cabrera from the Cajamar Foundation conducted an analysis of tomato production in the Mediterranean region and its evolution over the past 50 years. She also highlighted the largest producers and exporters in the area. read more

The data indicates a notable decline in orange consumption in Europe, whereas mandarin consumption is relatively stable, with only a slight decrease. Nevertheless, packaging designs and formats are proving to be crucial in addressing this downward trend. read more

CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming's joint venture, The Soil Center (TSC), is dedicated to promoting agricultural sustainability. Starting operations this spring, TSC aims to recycle agricultural byproducts from orchards, row crops, dairy, and beef operations to create carbon-rich soil. read more

Obecnie można zauważyć zmianę preferencji wśród belgijskich konsumentów. "Do stycznia sprzedaż winogron przebiegała bardzo sprawnie, z dobrymi cenami, ale teraz zauważamy, że jakość z późniejszych regionów Peru pozostawia wiele do życzenia, a popyt spada. To typowy okres roku, kiedy ludzie zaczynają preferować inne owoce". read more

New Forest Fruit has been growing strawberries throughout the winter. These are a premium Japanese variety with a high brix level. "The season for our Berry Pop strawberries starts in December," said Sandy Booth from New Forest Fruits. "The season has not been quite as good as we would have liked." read more

In order to support seed renewal and enhance potato yields, 25,000 kg of second-generation seed potatoes of the "Picasso" variety have been distributed to farmers in the Alay district. The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic stated that these seeds were acquired through the seed-growing program. read more

Komisja Europejska rozważa nałożenie cła w wysokości do 25 procent na szeroki zakres eksportu z USA, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem produktów rolnych, takich jak migdały, żurawina, słodka kukurydza i sok pomarańczowy. Zgodnie z wewnętrznym dokumentem, który ujrzał światło dzienne dzięki POLITICO, ten krok ma być odpowiedzią. read more

Retailers prioritize visual appeal and flavor in their fresh produce aisles. However, significant quality can be lost during the packaging process of these products. This often goes unnoticed but it can have a negative impact on both the product and the supplier's reputation. Delicate foods like lettuce and spinach are... read more

Tobacco ban? Delhaize Belgium says 'Let them eat spinach!'

Delhaize Belgium's new campaign features health-focused statements to draw attention to the benefits of nutritious foods. Examples of the messaging include: 'Eating apples increases the chance of a healthy lifestyle'; 'Spinach may read more

The scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have partnered with VOEN Vöhringer GmbH & Co. KG from Fronreute near Ravensburg to create photovoltaic modules that are lightweight and can be installed on traditional weather protection systems for specific crops like fruit. read more