A Sydney resident, Daniel Daher, has grown a nearly world-record pomegranate weighing 2.519 kg from a vine that was originally planted by his late mother. The current Guinness World Record for the heaviest pomegranate is 2.60 kg, set by Zhang Yuanpeng in China in 2017. Daher attributes the success to. read more

Cyclone Garance has affected the fruit sector on Réunion Island, leading to economic challenges and a need to reassess agricultural practices. Orchards growing lychee, passion fruit, and pineapple suffered significant damage, with winds exceeding 230 km/h. The devastation of crops has resulted in a limited supply. read more

In the last few weeks, fewer Moroccan cherry tomatoes have been reaching the European market. However, there is an abundance of volumes in Morocco, where growers are experiencing a production peak. Oumaima Ibnoutabet, Area Export Manager at ô Fresh, is explaining the situation. The exporter states, "March saw a slowdown in the distribution of our cherry tomatoes, but the production levels remain high in Morocco." read more

The lime market dynamics vary significantly across global regions as demand, supply, and pricing fluctuate in early 2025. In North America, food service demand is rising, driven by seasonal events, while larger fruit sizes are becoming scarce, and potential U.S. tariffs on Mexican limes add uncertainty. read more

The export licensing for potatoes from Belarus has been extended for an additional three months, as per a decree issued by the Council of Ministers on March 25, 2025. The decree was published today on the National Legal Portal. As per the document, fresh or chilled potatoes, excluding seed potatoes, are subject to this regulation. read more

The harvest of Ivory Coast Kent mangoes, transported by sea, will officially begin on 31 March 2025, more than 10 days earlier than last year. Shipments will take place approximately two days later. Sea shipments will be in full 40-foot HC containers, equivalent to 24 pallets in total. read more

In week 12, the Palatinate spring onion harvest officially began. "There will supposedly be a small gap in the harvest when switching from the last winter spring onions, i.e., the overwintered 2024 seed, to the growing summer crop in June. We had to accept some damage due to frosts below -5 °C." read more

Six tygodni temu nowa chłodnia Maersk na Maasvlakte II w Rotterdamie została oficjalnie otwarta. Tymczasem pierwsze egipskie pomarańcze już są schładzane w obiekcie, a według Leona van Vlieta, kierownika nowego terminalu przeładunkowego i magazynu chłodniczego, dużo więcej produktów będzie.

Six weeks ago, Maersk's new cold store on Rotterdam's Maasvlakte II was officially opened. Meanwhile, the first Egyptian oranges are already being chilled in the facility, and according to Leon van Vliet, site manager of the new cross-dock and cold store warehouse, a lot more produce will be. read more

Most carrot traders focus solely on trading carrots and typically do not diversify their product portfolios. André Louwerse of Fa. André Louwerse Wortelen in the Netherlands explains, "It's such a specific job you genuinely don't have time for other things." While there used to be only three carrot traders in the area, there are now a few more, but many remain solely dedicated to trading carrots. read more

On Wednesday, 26 March, Coöperatie Hoogstraten traditionally kicked off the new strawberry season with the sale of the first crate of Hoogstraten strawberries. This year, however, the cooperative took a slightly larger approach, which was evident in the turnout. For the occasion, Studio read more

Edelvan Catic is a fruit and vegetable broker based in the Vaucluse department, specializing in large-scale exports. Through his company, Vandel Fruits, he sources produce primarily from growers and exporters in Europe and South Africa to supply his clients, which include local importers and supermarkets. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean fluctuated in European markets in the week ending March 23, 2025. There were significant week-on-week increases in several countries, indicating changes in pricing trends. The following data shows the average price per kilogram: read more

Greenyard and Gelagri Bretagne have announced that they are in exclusive negotiations to form a strategic partnership, with Greenyard set to become the majority shareholder. A Letter of Intent has been signed, and the new entity could be established by the end of 2025, pending regulatory approval. read more

"We see a lot of growth potential. Kiwifruit as a category is still only less than 1 percent of the fruit bowl. And in our 15 core markets – that represent about 85 percent of our business – we have less than 25 percent of household penetration. So, we have a lot of headspace," explains. read more

Worldwide Fruit is launching a new, smaller version of its popular Jazz apples, grown in the UK, as the company marks the brand's ascent to become the fifth-largest apple variety in the country. The new Jazz Juniors will be available in selected retail stores by the end of March. read more

Sezon świeżych truskawek w Egipcie zakończył się na początku marca, ustępując miejsca kampanii mrożonych truskawek. Według Khalida Albany, dyrektora generalnego Legacy Farm for Strawberry Production and Export, kampania charakteryzowała się dużym popytem, ale ceny nie były wystarczające, aby zrównoważyć rosnące. read more

There are some interesting developments occurring in the herb industry. One notable trend is the increasing focus on domestic sourcing of herbs. For example, Soli Organic has seen significant growth in this area due to its vertically integrated supply chain. This ensures a consistent supply of herbs, as they are grown year-round in indoor facilities. read more

SPAR North of England has introduced Fyffes' new ethical trade brand, Trudi's, exclusively in the UK for bananas. The premium large bananas are plastic-free and can be purchased in packs of five with paper bands or loose, and are also included in SPAR Meal Deals. This initiative aligns with changing customer preferences. read more

Drugie dni targów Fruit Attraction São Paulo było bardziej zatłoczone niż pierwszy dzień. Zauważono znaczny wzrost odwiedzających, w tym lokalnych producentów, przedstawicieli instytucji oraz nabywców z rynku krajowego. "Fruit Attraction São Paulo już ugruntowała swoją pozycję jako read more

Brak regulacji sektora kokosowego na Wybrzeżu Kości Słoniowej spowodował zaniedbanie produkcji, prowadząc do stopniowego spadku obszaru upraw i problemów z dostawami dla eksporterów. Jednak według eksportera z Wybrzeża Kości Słoniowej, Beugré Marie-Nadège, ten problem jest już w trakcie rozwiązania, z read more