The marketing of Greek sweet cherries started late this year, with a delay of about two weeks. The first deliveries were delayed until May 10 due to late frost in the northern Greek growing region of Pella. Despite beginning the season with considerably higher prices than last year, the demand for Greek sweet cherries remains strong. read more

The Third Colombian Banana Congress, organized by the Association of Banana Growers of Magdalena and La Guajira (Asbama), brought together 1,734 attendees for two academic and commercial days held on May 22 and 23, 2025, in Santa Marta, Colombia. The event has become a key forum for the banana industry. read more

The Regulatory Council of the Protected Designation of Origin Cereza del Jerte has started certifying the first cherries of the season to guarantee their highest quality. This year's campaign will be characterized by the certification of three new cherry varieties: Van, Lapins, and Burlat. They join the... read more

At the headquarters of OGS Südbaden, tons of asparagus and strawberries are delivered, picked, and dispatched to regional food retailers. In calendar week 16, the first tunnel-grown strawberries were offered to retailers, followed by outdoor-grown produce in calendar weeks 18-19. From now on, the... read more

South Africa has overtaken Chile as the top apple exporter in the Southern Hemisphere, according to data from Hortgro. As of Week 22, South Africa has outperformed Chile by 2.6 million cartons, giving them a 16% advantage. The geographical location of South Africa is a key factor in its strong position. read more

The melon and watermelon season started in the second half of April in Almeria, following the typical schedules, despite irregular weather conditions. "This spring we've experienced consistent rainfall and below-average temperatures, particularly in March and April. Although these conditions have read more

Farmers from Agia, Greece, organized a tractor protest on May 27 due to a lack of compensation for their 2024 cherry, chestnut, and apple crops. The protestors stressed that this year's early cherries have been severely affected by frost, with damage claims exceeding 70–80%. The farmers were demanding fair compensation for their losses. read more

The season for Peruvian blueberries in 2024/2025 ended in April with over 318,000 tons exported. This represented a rebound from the previous season, which was impacted by unfavorable weather conditions. Despite the positive outcome, the industry is now confronted with new challenges that will demand its read more

Ministry of Agriculture of Lithuania has requested the National Crisis Management Center for a state of emergency declaration due to damage from spring frost. According to Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT, 70-80% of the fruit and berry harvest has been affected, with some regions experiencing complete loss. read more

Rynek winogron w Peru odzyskał znacząco w sezonie 2024 po wpływie ekstremalnych warunków pogodowych, w tym zjawiska El Niño i cyklonu Yaku, w 2023 roku. W tym kontekście firma Proserla zlokalizowana w Jayanca (Lambayeque) zdołała ustabilizować swoją read more

In the center of Lille, Monoprix, the French supermarket concept targeted at urban, quality-conscious consumers, provides an interesting example of how fresh fruits and vegetables are displayed. Monoprix is recognized for blending a diverse, sometimes international product selection with a lifestyle-oriented approach. read more

Gerard Kenens reflects on the organic hard fruit season with satisfaction. Despite facing a challenging growing season that led to lower volumes, sales were successful, according to the organic grower. "Sales proceeded quite smoothly. Overall, prices at the auction were good. I believe we were sold out around." read more

At LuBa Fresh in Venlo, the first Sicilian grapes arrived ten days ago. "As every year, the first grapes are very popular and hardly touch the ground," explains Lucien de Wit. "Volumes are still limited, as these grapes come from tunnel cultivation. In about two weeks, the first grapes from..." read more

Po początkowych projektach z papierem z rośliny stożkowej w Grupie Schwarz w 2022 roku, ten zrównoważony materiał opakowaniowy teraz zyskał swoją pozycję na rynku. Choć roślina stożkowa została dotychczas wykorzystywana tylko do opakowań dla organicznych owoców i warzyw, producent OutNature GmbH otrzymał już pierwsze

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After initial projects with cup plant paper in the Schwarz Group in 2022, this sustainable packaging material has now established itself on the market. Although cup plant has so far only been used for organic fruit and vegetables, the manufacturer OutNature GmbH has already received initial read more

"We have just launched the watermelon campaign. At this early stage, we have not yet received any feedback from end consumers. However, we are struggling to keep up with customer demand due to the volumes we are dealing with. The initial price quotes appear to be reasonable," says Alessio Mattia, the sales manager of Agrieuropa. read more

Yunnan's Dongkui waxberries were introduced to the market in mid-May, with the most common varieties being the Yunnan-grown Biqi and Dongkui types. Fujian Dongkui waxberries are projected to be available by late May. The early-season waxberries from Yunnan have displayed growth and yield patterns similar to previous years. read more

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Śródprodukcji warzyw w Meksyku przechodzi zmiany. „Kończymy w Sinaloi i Sonorze i przenosimy się na nową produkcję z Meksyku Środkowego i Baja”, mówi JC Myers z SunFed. Gdzie wielu dystrybutorów z Nogales cichnie na lato po zakończeniu produkcji w zachodnim Meksyku, SunFed ma. read more

In 2024, Spanish berry exports saw a 6% year-on-year increase in volume and a 12% increase in value, reaching a total of 411,879 tons and 1,912 million euros, respectively. Against this backdrop, the tenth edition of the International Berry Congress, organized by Freshuelva (Huelva's Association of … read more

Oguzýoly, a member of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, intends to export surplus apricot harvest to the Russian Federation, as reported by the Rysgal newspaper. The orchards located in the Kaka district of Ahal velayat are currently yielding early apricot varieties. read more