South America is currently exporting table grapes to the United States. Meanwhile, the state of Jalisco in Mexico is fully operational, and both Sonora and the Coachella Valley in California are also ramping up production. "With supply coming from various regions, there is no shortage of grapes." read more

At Macfrut, held last week in Rimini, the Maf Roda Group presented one of its innovations, the Dual Fast Pack packaging machine. This innovation was created to provide a solution to the labor shortage faced by more and more countries. "The Dual Fast Pack was designed for automatic packing of fruits." read more

The outlook for the upcoming harvest and sales season of Italian watermelons is promising. In the Salento region in southern Apulia, the Nardò watermelon is one of the most important crops. This fruit is popular both in Italy and abroad for its excellent quality and intense flavor. read more

Peru is expecting to boost its avocado exports in the 2025 season. Some exporters and marketers suggest that this increase is primarily due to a higher number of producers joining the industry rather than a significant rise in production. Concurrently, there are emerging consumption trends and prospects for derivative products... read more

W zeszłym miesiącu E.Leclerc wprowadził nowe narzędzie: Carbon'Info. Ten wskaźnik ma na celu informowanie konsumentów o śladzie węglowym produktów. Zainspirowany bezpośrednio przez Nutriscore, ta inicjatywa została wdrożona na 6 000 produktach marek własnych, ale może być rozszerzona na inne towary. read more

April frosts caused an estimated €38 million (741 million Moldovan lei) in damages to Moldova's horticulture and table grape sector, as reported by the Moldova Fruct Association, according to Logos Press. Stone fruit crops were most heavily impacted. This year's cherry harvest is expected to be. read more

A plentiful harvest of California strawberries has been delivered to California Giant Berry Farms, as the company announces large quantities of its main product. The company's high yields and abundance of high-quality fruit guarantee peak promotional volumes of California strawberries. read more

Between January and April 2025, the percentage of Moldovan apple exports to CIS countries decreased to 54%, down from 72% in the same period in 2024. According to Logos Press, this decline reflects an ongoing trend, as last year the CIS share fell below 80% for the first time in Moldova's recent export history. read more

Peruvian producers are interested in cultivating raspberries and cherries, as these fruits have potential in international markets, following the example of major exporters like Chile and Mexico. Building on the success of blueberries, Peru aims to strengthen its position as a fruit supplier. read more

In 2024, Mexico and Peru were the leading exporters of avocados, with their sales increasing by 20% and 29% respectively. Mexico achieved sales of $3.78 billion, while Peru reached $1.24 billion. Mexico, being the world's largest producer, harvested 2.67 million tons of avocados in 2024. Avocado exports have solidified Mexico's position as a major player in the global avocado market. read more

The 5th International Africa Avocado Congress, also known as Avocado Africa 2025, is scheduled to be held from May 27 to 30, 2025, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Organized by the Avocado Society of Kenya in partnership with regional and international collaborators, the congress aims to enhance... read more

Od połowy kwietnia nowy rodzaj słodkiej papryki jest dostępny w 800 sklepach Albert Heijn w Holandii. Jest to Sweet Crunchino®, nowa odmiana papryki opracowana przez firmę Eminent Seeds. Opakowanie dumnie prezentuje napis „extra sweet flavor”, wraz z nazwą marki - co jest rzadkością.

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Since mid-April, a new type of sweet pepper has been available at 800 Albert Heijn stores in the Netherlands. This is Sweet Crunchino®, a new pepper variety developed by Eminent Seeds. The packaging proudly displays the phrase 'extra sweet flavor,' along with the brand name—an uncommon occurrence. read more

At Jongeleen Bell Pepper Nursery based in North Brabant, Netherlands, Arie Jongeleen was puzzled by root problems in his pepper cultivation for several days. The cause of this remained a mystery to him until he switched to organic substrate, which made the root problems disappear. "The plants must" read more

Do marca 2025 roku, import chińskich truskawek do Rosji osiągnął wartość 3,4 miliona dolarów, zgodnie z danymi celnymi Chińskiej Republiki Ludowej. Pozycjonuje to Rosję jako głównego konsumenta tych owoców, wyprzedzając Wietnam, poprzedniego lidera. Według RIA Novosti, oznacza to podwojenie wartości importu z lutego. read more

Fruit exports from Brazil to Europe experienced a rise in the first quarter of 2025 due to logistical shifts in international trade and increased global demand. The volume transported by Azul Cargo from Viracopos (Brazil) to Lisbon (Portugal) airports increased by 14%, from 1,130 tons in 2024 to... read more

A delegation of eight fresh produce growers from South Korea, representing the Korea Export-Free Co. Ltd, visited New Covent Garden Market on May 8. The cooperative, based on Jeju Island, sought insights into the workings of the UK's largest wholesale market. The group, primarily interested in radish, also explored various other aspects of the market. read more

Obecnie produkcja kiwi w Hiszpanii wykazuje umiarkowany trend wzrostu, zwłaszcza w regionach takich jak Galicja, Asturia i Kraj Basków, które stanowią większość krajowej produkcji. W 2023 roku produkcja kiwi w Hiszpanii wyniosła 26 900 ton, co stanowi niewielki spadek o 2,5%. read more

In Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, two police constables, Ankit Kumar and Anuj Kumar, were suspended for allegedly eating melons worth ₹20 (US$0.24) from a street vendor and refusing to pay. The vendor filed a complaint, resulting in a First Information Report (FIR) being lodged against the officers. The incident sparked public outrage. read more

Naukowcy w Szwajcarii odkryli pozostałości dodatków do opon w około jednej trzeciej spożywanych w kraju owoców i warzyw. Te cząsteczki, a konkretniej 6PPD i 6PPD-chinon, są uwalniane do środowiska w wyniku zużycia opon na drogach. Następnie są one rozprzestrzeniane. read more

As geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea disrupt trade routes, Kenya's position in Africa's avocado export market is being tested by Tanzania's expansion into emerging markets like India. The Red Sea crisis, driven by escalating Houthi attacks, has altered maritime logistics, prompting shipping. read more