Morocco's mandarin exports have rebounded since their decline in 2022, as reported by EastFruit. The Office des Changes in Morocco recorded exports of 436,000 tons of mandarins valued at $369 million from July 2024 to February 2025. This marks a 13.3% increase from the same period in MY 2022/23. read more

The first Greek watermelons are being delivered to European markets, originating from the greenhouses of Ilia. Mr. Nikos Kamilis, owner of the import-export company Babis Fruits located in Andravida, Ilia, mentioned, "The watermelons were planted from late December to early January." read more

When Britannia Imp. & Exp. Limited first began operating, they focused on importing Brazilian products, mainly grapes and mangoes, to Europe and the UK. However, the company has recently expanded its operations to also source fruit from Venezuela and Colombia. CEO Llany Oliveira, who hails from Petrolina, has been instrumental in this diversification. read more

A wide variety of early potatoes were on offer. Along with supplies from Italy and Cyprus, there was also a small amount of Moroccan imports available. According to the BLE, sales remained stable, but there was a level of customer saturation noticed after the Easter holidays. Prices did not fluctuate... read more

Giuseppe Speranza reports, "The field management of eggplants poses several critical challenges due to seasonal changes, including warm autumns, cold winters, and the warm Sicilian springs. Therefore, it is crucial to implement precise agronomic measures to maintain consistent yields." read more

Gujarat's mango growers are facing weather-related challenges as a severe heatwave combines with predictions of unseasonal rainfall from May 3 to 6. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised concerns about possible crop damage in South Gujarat and Saurashtra, where temperatures are expected to reach 44°C. read more

"We are in the final stages of most winter references, which are slowly coming to an end between now and the end of May. On the other hand, the radish campaign is already over. We are satisfied with the quantities produced and handled, but less so with the prices." read more

The major fruit-growing regions of Ukraine have been significantly affected by prolonged spring frosts this year, leading to concerns about the quantity and quality of the upcoming harvest. Local producers report that early blooming crops such as apricots and cherries have been the most heavily impacted, especially in read more

Rośnie polski przemysł grzybiarski, ponieważ ludzie jedzą coraz zdrowiej i traktują grzyby jako zamiennik mięsa - mówi Dorota Ozga, kierownik techniczny polskiego eksportera grzybów Ansław sp. z o.o.: "Obserwujemy stały wzrost popytu na grzyby w całej Europie. Europejski rynek grzybów jest... read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project this week reported a significant drop in prices for last year's white cabbage in Ukraine. The decrease is due to the rapid deterioration in quality from extended storage and low demand, which are both putting pressure on prices. Project specialists indicate that read more

Rosseklhoznadzor, Russia's agricultural watchdog, has reported an increase in phytosanitary violations in fruit and vegetable imports from Turkey. The agency stated that a growing number of shipments are carrying quarantine pests or failing to meet safety standards. The most common issues identified were: read more

The apricot harvest has begun in the Peloponnese, which is the earliest cultivation zone for this fruit in Greece. The region was affected by frost in March and hailstorms in April, which have had some impact on the apricots. However, the damage in the Peloponnese is more limited compared to northern Greece. read more

Kalifornijscy producenci orzechów włoskich mają doskonały początek sezonu uprawy w 2025 roku, z wczesnymi wskaźnikami wskazującymi na obfite plony, według ekspertów branżowych monitorujących sady na terenie całego stanu. Po trzech kolejnych latach przeciętnych do powyżej przeciętnego opadu deszczu, oraz znacznym. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady koszty zbioru ręcznego owoców pestkowych stale rosły, zwiększając się średnio o około 5% rocznie w przeliczeniu na kilogram oraz o 7% rocznie w przeliczeniu na hektar z powodu wyższych plonów. Według analizy biznesowej sadów przemysłu jabłek i gruszek (OBA), obecne koszty zbioru ręcznego oscylują wokół... read more

The global mango market is currently facing a complex season marked by changing supply, climate-related challenges, and evolving demand. Exporters are adjusting to logistical constraints and fluctuating prices. In North America, Mexico's supply of red mangoes has become stable, but the availability of yellow varieties is still limited. read more

Calls from overseas are coming in for North Carolina sweet potatoes. Kristi Hocutt of Triple J Produce mentioned that she is receiving inquiries from Europe for supply. "This indicates that Egypt and Spain are currently out of supply," she stated. "Honduras may have not started yet either." On the domestic front, demand remains steady. read more

Cibus Fund II, an investment fund specializing in sustainable food and agriculture, has announced the purchase of a majority stake in PSB Producción Vegetal, a Spanish company renowned for its expertise in fruit genetics and stone fruit breeding. The deal is set to be finalized in the second quarter. read more

Sezon szparagów w Anglii jest teraz w pełni; oficjalny początek sezonu miał miejsce 23 kwietnia, w Dzień Świętego Jerzego. „Początek sezonu upraw w tunelach był dość przeciętny z pochmurną pogodą w styczniu i lutym,” powiedział Chris Chinn z farmy Cobrey. „W marcu jednak mieliśmy jasne, chłodne dni. read more

Full bloom is currently taking place in Pennsylvania for the upcoming 2025 apple crop. "It's pretty much in line with last year – there may be a week's difference," says Valerie Ramsburg of the Rice Fruit Company, mentioning that a month ago, the weather had caused the bloom to be about two weeks behind. "We've had some pretty warm..." read more

The Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas), under the leadership of President Guilherme Coelho, took part in a meeting in Brussels organized by the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil). The gathering brought together representatives from various. read more