Season of Egyptian table grapes is quickly approaching, with early varieties expected to be available starting from the beginning of May. Louay Elkout, co-founder of the Egyptian Growers Organization, provides updates on the preparations for the upcoming campaign. The early launch of the campaign presents a commercial opportunity for Egyptian growers. read more

With Africa re-emerging in the Pinkerton avocado campaign, mangoes showing a slight increase, and limes seeking a new commercial position, the sector is undergoing a transitional period. Giorgio Donnarumma, Sales Manager of Nuovafrutta in Milan, discusses the current dynamics. read more

Anyone following all the developments at Royal Berry could almost forget that they also grow plenty of strawberries. The newly crowned Agricultural Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 recently announced plans to build a new greenhouse at a new location, is exploring additional growing sites, and has. read more

The global blueberry industry is entering the latter part of the 2020s with an unprecedented production capacity and a more geographically diverse supply base than ever before, as noted by analysts at EastFruit. The global planted area is expanding, with estimates suggesting growth of at least 10% each year. read more

The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) has urged the U.S. government to exempt fresh fruit from its proposed reciprocal tariffs, warning that the measures would disrupt global supply chains, raise consumer prices, and reduce access to healthy foods. Dear Mr. read more

CoacheIla Valley Music and Arts Festival makes headlines every year, and this year is no exception. With artists like Lady Gaga, Green Day, Billie Eilish, and more, and 125,000 festival-goers attending shows over two consecutive weekends, how does the annual music read more

W kontekście trwającego od lat trwałego susza, który dotknął Maroko, produkcja arbuzów została ograniczona w kilku regionach, począwszy od ograniczeń dotyczących obszaru uprawy w miejscowościach takich jak Zagora, a kończąc na całkowitym zakazie w Tata. Według lokalnego plantatora, Moulay Ahmed Errahmani, w Tata... read more

KingsOne Farms has started building a 6.5-acre greenhouse in Kingsville, Ontario, which will primarily be used for year-round lettuce production. The project is being overseen by Cole Mucci, a third-generation farmer who previously worked as the bell pepper operations manager at Mucci Farms. read more

CMI Orchards is excited to announce a range of significant updates that strengthen its position as one of the leading fruit suppliers in the world. Driven by continuous growth and strategic alignment, CMI is expanding its operational presence and team to meet the increasing demands of the global market. read more

Traverse Bay Farms, z siedzibą w Bellaire, Michigan, wprowadziła nową etykietę informującą o tym, że wiśnie pochodzą z USA i nigdy nie są importowane, która będzie teraz widoczna na opakowaniach i materiałach promocyjnych. Firma twierdzi, że ta etykieta jest częścią jej szerszego zaangażowania w korzystanie wyłącznie z krajowych źródeł wiśni,... read more

"Looks like we're headed for another typical avocado season from Peru. Last year was tough with many small sizes. Our growers are hopeful about the sizes on the trees this year, looking similar to 2022," said Oscar van Reisen, sourcing manager at Fairtrasa, speaking from. read more

Last week on the EastFruit Trade Platform, there was a 10% decrease in the number of listings due to seasonal factors, but the geographic reach of participants expanded to include 13 countries. Supply from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Egypt, and Iran decreased, while Poland and North Macedonia showed an increase. read more

Despite a challenging start to the season for some crops, the spring campaign is progressing well, driven by high demand for early potatoes, broccoli, chicory, turnips, and cabbage. Francesco Romano, director of the Apulian company RO.GR.AN, summarizes the current situation. read more

Grimmway Farms wprowadza na rynek swoją najnowszą innowację, zestawy Carrot Fries Air Fryer. Nowa linia produktów będzie zawierać dwa smaki, które uzupełniają smak marchewki: Śródziemnomorskie zioła i Chipotle Klonowy. W 2024 roku Circana oszacowała, że około dwie trzecie gospodarstw domowych posiada frytkownicę powietrzną i sklasyfikowała. read more

The open-field season for Belgian asparagus has started much earlier than last year. While many growers struggled to harvest the 'white gold' from open ground before Easter last season, this year, the timing appears to be far more favorable. "We've been busy for over a week now, and things are." read more

From April 10 to 12, the international fruit industry gathered in the Greek port city of Thessaloniki for Freskon 2025. With almost 300 exhibitors and around 5,000 international trade visitors from some 40 countries, the organizing team can look back on a successful event. Due to strikes at the read more

The freezing temperatures lasted for five nights in a row, says Bogdan Baianu, CEO and co-founder of Romanian fresh produce exporter Cerasus Grup Romania: "For the past week, from Sunday the 6th of April, stone fruit growers in Romania had to endure some extreme weather conditions. read more

The watermelon harvest from Hermosillo, Mexico is starting. "Compared to this time last year, the harvest is progressing well despite the recent cooler-than-usual weather in the area. We expect the season to begin this week and continue until early June, following a fairly standard timeframe for the crop." read more

The wholesale distribution logistics center "Frutsiti" has started operating in the Omsk region, Russia, with a focus on storing and selling fruits and vegetables from the Ferghana region, Uzbekistan. This announcement was made by the regional administration. The first phase of the... read more

Genesis Fresh and The Enforcement Organization (TEO) would like to remind the public that the grace period for illegal Sigal plantations, which was announced in December 2024, will end on May 1, 2025. Both organizations have agreed not to pursue legal actions against unauthorized producers during this period, however, read more