"The raspberry of the future has arrived. It is a vibrant red color when ripe and is the outcome of new varieties that are resistant to attacks from parasites and climate change. These varieties can also endure high temperatures in polytunnels and yield high production rates." This information is based on a note from Sant'Orsola company. read more

Yunnan province in southwest China, known for its diverse landscapes, is becoming a frontrunner in specialty agriculture. This shift has brought economic growth to rural areas, with Zhaotong emerging as a key player in apple production thanks to its ideal growing conditions. read more

The plum harvest has been ongoing for some time at B&B Fruit, the largest plum grower in the country. "We are currently harvesting Opal plums. I estimate the yield to be around 60%. That's a bit disappointing. The hot weather is slowing down the ripening process," says Marinus Bunt. read more

Futures for orange juice in New York hit their highest point in four months after President Trump announced a possible 50% tariff on Brazilian goods. The active contract rose by as much as 8.7% to $3.1385 per pound, reaching its highest intraday level since early March. read more

The Government Courier has reported on Ukraine's decision to impose tariffs on Turkish cucumbers and tomatoes, ranging from 20.1% to 26.9%. These measures will be enforced for a period of five years. The Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade has analyzed the pricing approach for fresh vegetables and... read more

Argentina's 2025 citrus season has started with steady volumes and prices in Europe, amidst a backdrop of increasing costs and changes in export dynamics. "Volumes are comparable to those of last year, but we are facing a 15% rise in costs in dollars. Nevertheless, European demand has remained strong." read more

The California Prune Board (CPB) has announced its official estimate for the 2025 crop at approximately 65,000 short tons (59,000 metric tons) - a smaller volume compared to recent seasons, with significant implications for supply and trade planning in the coming months. Growers are reporting a lighter fruit yield. read more

The Weitz family name has been firmly established in the regional fruit and vegetable trade for decades, and, according to the company itself, it is the "Oldest business on the Duisburg wholesale market." Starting as a wholesaler of agricultural products, the family business with its own cut read more

Eksport rolno-spożywczy z Chile może odnieść korzyści z potencjalnego 30% cła na eksport owoców i wina z RPA do Stanów Zjednoczonych. Podwyżka taryf, ogłoszona przez administrację Trumpa, zależy od odpowiedzi RPA do 1 sierpnia. Sytuacja została podkreślona podczas...

Agricultural exports from Chile might benefit from a potential 30% tariff on South African fruit and wine exports to the United States. The tariff increase, announced by the Trump Administration, is contingent on South Africa's response by August 1. The situation was highlighted during... read more

Sustainability and profitability in plantations require increased engineering expertise to achieve success. The growing threat of rising temperatures and drought is compelling the sector to develop technology to optimize crop yields. In the case of berries, which have a short shelf life, it is necessary to implement efficient harvesting and processing methods to maximize profitability. read more

"Po trudnym okresie, kiedy europejski rynek został zalewany nadmiarem limonek, sytuacja teraz się ustabilizowała," mówi Rene Bouman z Fruit Market International (FMI). "W pierwszych miesiącach roku duże ilości limonek, zwłaszcza z Brazylii, wywarły presję na ceny i spowodowały utrudnienia." read more

Po burzliwym wiosennym okresie dla branży afrykańskiego mango, pojawiło się odnowione zainteresowanie kampanią senegalską. Kampania rozpoczęła się w sprzyjających warunkach i spodziewa się, że będzie trwać do połowy lub końca sierpnia, jeśli warunki pogodowe i logistyczne na to pozwolą. Joel Peguy Kamte, właściciel firmy Kep read more

Po ponad dekadzie współpracy między Ministrem Rolnictwa Gwatemali a USDA-APHIS, kraj Ameryki Środkowej jest bliski zakończenia procesu, który pozwoli mu na eksport awokado odmiany Hass na rynek USA. Wypowiedział to prezydent Anaguacate Francis W. Bruderer.

After more than a decade of cooperation between the Guatemalan Ministry of Agriculture and USDA-APHIS, the Central American country is close to completing the process that will allow it to export Hass avocados to the U.S. market. This was stated by Anaguacate president Francis W. Bruderer. read more

The summer rush is in full swing at the Sprout Vegetable Company, Kiem-X. "It's a tradition that when the weather is good, our sales do well. This year is no different. We're capitalizing on the good weather, and we've had plenty of it. Spring was beautiful, the Easter holidays read more

"Now, the new onion season has just started. 'There are many fields with poor onion sets. That should offer some perspective, but in the end, demand will determine the state of the market,' says Leon van Meir of Van Meir Onions & Potatoes in Steenbergen. 'We're seeing reasonable demand at the." read more

The high temperatures and sunny weather have significantly accelerated the growth of soft fruit in the UK. Chris Rose from Asplin's Growers mentioned, "We began harvesting strawberries in small quantities in April, followed by larger volumes in May. The fruit is of great quality, and we have had no issues in selling it." read more

A pilot project is currently taking place in Powys, Wales, on approximately 14.6 hectares of land near Newtown. The project is focused on assessing the viability of commercial fruit and vegetable cultivation. The goal of the initiative is to supply local markets, educational institutions, and potentially expand to other regions. read more

The cherry harvesting season in the Jerte Valley, in the province of Cáceres, is reaching its final stages with an estimated production of 7 million kilos of certified cherries and 3 million picotas covered by the protected designation of origin (PDO). There have been no rains or other adverse conditions. read more

Wraz z końcem sezonu wiśni i pełnym rozkwitem sezonu moreli, potwierdzono kilka kluczowych trendów na rok 2025. „W COT International skupiamy się na odmianach samozapylających, które są przystosowane do zmian klimatycznych oraz stają się coraz bardziej smaczne, aby sprostać oczekiwaniom. read more

Ceny borówek w Ukrainie nadal dynamicznie spadają, zgodnie z analizą przeprowadzoną przez ekspertów z EastFruit. Uczestnicy rynku zauważają, że takie spadki cen są typowe dla tego okresu, ponieważ przypada on na aktywny sezon zbiorów i zwiększoną podaż. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. Na podstawie codziennego monitoringu rynku przez EastFruit, read more