The citrus season in Spain is currently experiencing a decline in orange and mandarin sales due to increased competition from imports from third countries in European markets. "During the initial part of the season, leading up to January, many growing areas in the Valencian region saw consistent rainfall. read more

A grower in Hampshire has started harvesting asparagus about six weeks earlier than the usual UK season by using covered tunnels and recycled coconut husk fiber as a growing medium. New Forest Fruit is now producing large quantities of asparagus commercially by utilizing coir, a natural fiber obtained from coconut husks. read more

Abrafrutas is celebrating its tenth anniversary as Brazil's leading association of fruit and vegetable growers and exporters, serving as the official representative of the sector in global markets. "Abrafrutas is an association of growers and exporters," said its director, Eduardo Brandão. read more

W sektorze wysokonakładowych szparagów - gdzie dokładność klasyfikacji i spójność wielkości bezpośrednio określają wartość partii - niezawodność sprzętu przemysłowego jest kluczowa. Od 1965 roku Besnard Père & Fils wspiera producentów rozwiązaniami dotyczącymi przenośników, klasyfikacji i sortowania. read more

The fruit industry in Peru is closely monitoring forecasts following the confirmation by the Multisectoral Commission for the National Study of the "El Niño" Phenomenon (ENFEN) that the Coastal El Niño Alert will continue until November 2026. The phenomenon is anticipated to bring mild warm conditions over the read more

Ukrainian mushroom producer Borovyk has grown to become one of the leading growers of button mushrooms in the country, currently producing around 120 tonnes per month. This family-owned company has been operating in the sector for over 20 years, starting as a small farm and gradually expanding into a prominent player. read more

For quality managers, measuring and controlling the firmness of a fruit or vegetable's pulp is crucial for determining its shelf life. Despite the introduction of non-destructive technologies for measuring fruit ripeness, this measurement still relies on instruments that have been used for years. read more

The sezon gruszek z Chile w 2026 roku rozpoczął się około dziesięć dni wcześniej niż zwykle. Ten wczesny początek miał bezpośredni wpływ na rozkład wielkości owoców. Warunki pogodowe pozwoliły owocom szybciej osiągnąć wskaźniki dojrzałości, takie jak poziom Brix, ciśnienie i kolor, niż zwykle, ale to może read more

Indonesia is currently recognized as the world's largest pineapple producer, with an annual production of over 3.2 million tons. This production level surpasses that of other tropical fruit-producing countries. Global pineapple production is mainly concentrated in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. read more

The heavy and continuous rainfall in the Spanish Region of Murcia between late 2025 and early 2026 led to significant challenges in planting broccoli and cauliflower in key production areas. Consequently, a notable gap in the supply of these products is anticipated. read more

Siam Fresh Market exports a variety of fruits and vegetables to Europe through both sea and air freight programs, depending on the product type and shelf life. The company's main product is fresh ginger, which has established itself as a structured and consistent program for several years. read more

Special Fruit introduced the start of the spring season for locally grown strawberries last week. The initial batches from protected greenhouse cultivation are currently accessible for the European market through a partnership with Dutch Berries. "We have personally witnessed the cultivation process, and it appears very promising." read more

Global blueberry production now exceeds 1.8 million tons annually, having more than tripled over the past decade. Growth has been strongest in Southern Hemisphere countries. Peru remains the leading exporter, supplying more than 280 to 300 thousand tons each year. According to Proarándanos and read more

Longan fruit is following the example set by the blueberry industry. "We are introducing a new variety of longan, our jumbo longan, this summer, similar to how the blueberry industry introduced regular and jumbo blueberries," says Amy Nguyen of Dragonberry Produce Inc. Here's a glimpse of the jumbo longan, which... read more

The Moldovan grape season has ended, and it has been generally successful, according to Artur Laake, sales manager for Moldovan fresh produce exporter Biyaz Salkim Fruits. "Our grape season has already finished, but we're pleased to report that we had a pretty good season this year. The weather did" read more

The Rangitīkei and Manawatū tribes Ngā Wairiki and Ngāti Apa have established a strawberry farm on previously unproductive tribal land, experiencing continuous growth in both yield and cultivated area. In its fourth year of operation, Harakeke Berries harvested 130 tons of strawberries last season, with increasing yields. read more

Before defining the volumes and destinations for the next campaign, market analysis remains essential for commercial planning. The International Blueberries Seminar Lima 2026 will focus on this through its commercial program, starting with the conference "Trade Flows and Consumer Habits" and followed by... read more

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India's banana exports to the Middle East have completely stopped due to the ongoing war. Abhijeet Patil of Trimurti Fruit Company, a banana grower and exporter based in Solapur, Maharashtra, mentioned that 350 containers have returned to Mumbai's Nhava Sheva port. He also stated that sea shipments have been halted. read more

Przemysł ananasów w Queensland miał burzliwy początek roku, ale odporność i ostrożne zarządzanie utrzymują owoce na australijskich półkach. Według dyrektora generalnego Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) Scotta Kompo-Harmsa, niedawny wzrost podaży jest w dużej mierze wynikiem dzikiej pogody. read more