The prices of Canarian bananas sourced increased significantly in the last week of May, reaching 1.65 euros per kilo. This is 3.8% higher than the previous week and almost 140% above the average of the last five years, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. read more

Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports to Europe have shown significant growth in early 2024. According to data from Vietnam Customs, total exports reached $132 million from January to April, representing a 33% annual increase. Key exports include mangoes, which generated $27.6 million with a 54% increase. read more

The 7th edition of Fruit Day, a specialized exhibition focusing on horticultural technology and innovation organized by the Moldova Fruct Association, took place on June 6th. This year, the event saw an increase in international participation, with over 70 horticultural professionals from Ukraine and Romania joining local attendees. read more

Od 2015 roku uprawa owoców leśnych stała się jednym z najbardziej obiecujących sektorów rolnictwa Mołdawii, według Veaceslava Ioniță, analityka ekonomicznego w IDIS Viitorul. W niedawnej audycji zauważył on silny wzrost zarówno konsumpcji krajowej, jak i eksportu, zwłaszcza mrożonych owoców leśnych. Truskawki read more

On June 4, 2025, Russia imported 27,900 tonnes of sweet cherries according to the Federal State Information System "Argus-Phyto," as reported by the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor. This amount is 1.4 times higher than the 20,200 tonnes imported during the same period in 2024. read more

Zespri has published its preliminary June forecast for the 2025/26 season, indicating a promising beginning to the year and reducing the ranges from its original March forecast. The forecast indicates a sustained increase in average per-hectare returns for Green, Sweet Green, Organic Green, and Organic SunGold... read more

Emile de Groot from Koppert states that a liquid fungicide and acaricide that is easily applied, registered for a wide range of crops, leaves no residue, and is gentle enough to be used in organic farming, is a valuable tool for South African farmers combating mites and fungal diseases. read more

Despite producing approximately 2.4 million metric tons of mangoes in the 2024-25 season, Bangladesh's mango exports have sharply declined to just 1,321 tons, a drop of nearly 60% from the previous year. This significant difference between production and exports highlights critical systemic issues within the industry. read more

Spain's sweet corn harvest started at the end of May, just as consumption of this product begins to increase across Europe. "The corn season in Spain began as scheduled, at the end of May," says José Carlos Gómez, Sales Director of El Dulze. "The rains in March disrupted our plans. read more

With less than two weeks left, preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, scheduled to be held at the Hilton Old Town in Antwerp on 24 and 25 June. The event will gather professionals from various sectors of the tropical and exotic fruit supply chain for a day. read more

Fuentes Farms of McAllen, Texas, is recalling 71 boxes of fresh cucumbers due to the potential presence of Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals infected with... read more

Armenia still faces challenges in domestic agricultural production despite the growing number of greenhouses and intensive orchards. A growing portion of Armenian crops, especially apricots, cherries, tomatoes, and strawberries, are being exported to international markets. read more

The Makosad farming enterprise, situated in Ukraine's Chernivtsi region, has constructed a sweet cherry sorting facility and is contemplating investing in sorting lines to enhance its operations. Co-owner Vladyslav Makarenko provided this update in an article for the Ukrainian horticultural journal. read more

In the first quarter of the year, EU fruit and vegetable imports from Morocco totaled 1,121 million euros, which is a 14% increase compared to the same period last year, continuing the upward trend of recent years. The volume also increased by 9%, reaching a total of 512,689 tons. Tomatoes continue to be the most imported fruit and vegetable product from Morocco into the EU. read more

India: Instamart rolls out sunlight-triggered mango ad
To promote the mango season, Instamart has introduced a sunlight-activated newspaper advertisement. The full-page ad features a mango tree with children surrounding it. When exposed to sunlight, the mangoes change color using photochromatic ink - a first for India. read more

During the 2024-25 season, the Orri Running Committee (ORC) removed 10,285 illegal ORRi mandarin plants from farms in Valencia, Castellón, Murcia, and Seville. Additionally, ORC has started legal proceedings against over 5,000 unauthorized plants in the town of Moncofa. read more

A delegation from Abrafrutas recently visited the Port of Sines in Portugal. The talks focused on setting up a commercial agreement to make Sines a key entry point for Brazilian fruits into Europe. Pedro do Ó Ramos, president of the Administration of the Ports of Sines, was present during the discussions. read more

The mango production in Uttar Pradesh is facing challenges from both environmental factors and market dynamics. With temperatures rising to 45°C in districts like Lucknow, Malihabad, and Hardoi, the mango yield is under significant stress. Despite the extensive efforts of the mango farmers, these challenges persist. read more

A complaint lodged with the Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) accuses Coop, a leading retail chain in Switzerland, of unfair practices by a collective of local fruit and vegetable producers. The growers argue that a recently introduced rebate system will diminish their earnings. The new system was put into effect at the beginning of April. read more

In the recent fruit market, citrus fruits from Australia and South Africa are arriving one after the other. Imported grapes are reaching the end of their season with lower volumes and unsatisfactory prices. At the same time, coconut arrivals have decreased, resulting in better sales, and there is an increase in durian arrivals. read more