Marks & Spencer (M&S) has expanded its partnership with Gilfresh Produce, located in County Armagh, to provide Irish parsnips to M&S stores across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This expansion showcases M&S's ongoing commitment to supporting local farming practices. Gilfresh. read more

With the U.S. planning to implement a tariff on imported Mexican tomatoes starting in mid-July, Mexican growers are ramping up their efforts to oppose the measure, highlighting the potential negative impact on both countries. This action has brought together Mexican producers, U.S. partners, and President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration. read more

"While we are still transplanting broccoli at altitudes no lower than 500-600 meters above sea level, we have started harvesting the first buds from plants that were planted at the beginning of March." The production area is Vulture, a location in northern Basilicata with a cold, temperate climate. read more

Despite the recent rainfall and efforts made by the Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation (CHG), the amount of land dedicated to growing garlic in Cordoba has remained the same compared to the previous year, when it decreased. The industry is anticipating a more plentiful harvest of higher quality this season, which is now beginning. read more

Kampania związana z melonami w Mauretanii nadal trwa, w tym roku wyróżniając się wyjątkowo późną produkcją. Eksporterzy z Mauretanii nadal dostarczają owoce na europejskie rynki, konkurując z innymi źródłami, co stanowi zarówno wyzwanie handlowe, jak i rolnicze, z którym niełatwo jest się zmierzyć, zdaniem Amine’a… read more

Vincent Schoen from Freshlink has pointed out that the current fruit trade market is encountering challenges. This De Meern-based importer unexpectedly found a new market for South African Williams pears this year and is now getting ready for the upcoming South African citrus season. read more

Driscoll's, a family-owned berry producer, has opened its new consolidated UK headquarters in Linton, near Maidstone. The US-based company, renowned for specializing in "fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries," has set up Europe's largest dedicated berry. read more

Zasób mandarynek w Kalifornii stopniowo się kończy, a zbiory prawdopodobnie zakończą się w ostatnim tygodniu maja lub pierwszym tygodniu czerwca. „To zgodne z naszymi oczekiwaniami, być może nawet trochę wcześniej” - mówi Miles Fraser-Jones z Sierra Produce. Obecnie jest już mniej owoców dostępnych. read more

The zbiorów moreli rozpoczęła się w południowych Włoszech, w regionach Basilicata, konkretnie w okolicach Pisticci i Metapont w prowincji Matera, oraz w prowincji Foggia w Apulii, które wyłaniają się jako kluczowe strefy produkcji. W miarę nadejścia wczesnego lata, lokalne sady zaczynają dostarczać swoich pierwszych moreli. read more

The Fenaco cooperative had a stable financial year in a challenging environment. Net revenue decreased to CHF 7.29 billion (USD 8.7 billion) primarily due to price factors. The operating profit (EBIT) remained constant at CHF 107.2 million (USD 128 million) compared to the previous year. read more

The new potato season in Spain is currently halfway through and has been characterized by abundant rainfall, in contrast to the drought experienced in 2024. There are six weeks left for harvesting, with crops from Murcia, Valencia, and Seville being harvested. read more

An Australian mango variety cultivated in Vietnam has experienced an 80% price drop this year, posing financial challenges for farmers. Vo Xuan Hien, a mango farmer in Khanh Hoa province, reports leaving ripe mangoes unharvested as prices have fallen to $0.20–$0.30 per kilogram from $1.20 last year. read more

The Swedish restaurant chain Holy Greens has furthered its dedication to using locally sourced ingredients by entering into a new partnership with Odlarlaget, a prominent Swedish producer organization specializing in greenhouse-grown vegetables. This partnership ensures a steady supply of Swedish-grown tomatoes from Elleholms. read more

"In this business, you must review your plans every month. Production is subject to unpredictable and extreme weather conditions. Rainy seasons can severely damage plantations, and cold seasons can decrease yield," stated Sandra Monroy, CEO of Fruta Deli. This familiarity with inclement weather. read more

Hordijk Verpackungen GmbH was a first-time exhibitor at this year's Fruit Logistica. The Dutch parent company has over 100 years of experience in manufacturing and marketing packaging for various applications. They have multiple production and distribution sites and serve well-known customers. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its May 2025 citrus crop estimate, which was revised to forecast 11.63 million boxes of oranges, 1.3 million boxes of grapefruit, and 400,000 boxes of tangerines and tangelos for the 2024-2025 harvest season. The forecast shows an increase of... read more

Washington Fruit Growers, a grower and packer of tree fruit from Washington, has announced the completion of its new state-of-the-art cherry packing line. The line is designed to increase production capacity and improve service for its expanding customer base. This investment showcases the company's dedication to... read more

Indian traders have decided to stop buying Turkish apples, causing them to disappear from the market and resulting in a significant increase in the prices of apples from other regions. In response, traders have started to prefer apples from Iran, Washington, and New Zealand, leading to a surge in prices. read more

In spring, producers often say: "Let it rain, but let it rain well." While the rains a month ago were beneficial, the recent hailstorms in May have proven catastrophic for stone fruit. Not only Murcia, but also Extremadura and Lleida have been affected by hail, so a shortage of fruit is expected. read more

On May 1, 2024, Jari van Langen founded Veg-Europe. A year later, he has no regrets about becoming self-employed. Veg-Europe focuses on exporting field and greenhouse vegetables, with France as its primary destination. "I lived in France for eight years because my parents had a dairy farm there." read more