The current supply of bananas is lower compared to previous years, partially because of a scarcity of reefer containers in South America. As a result, prices are being driven to levels above the average. "In the open market, the price for green bananas is approximately 16 to 17 euros, so these prices are quite high," says Robert Greeve of Anaco. read more

As of May 1, 2025, European apple stocks totaled 1,196,024 tons, which is a decrease of 6.4% compared to the 1,277,784 tons reported on the same date in 2024. This translates to a year-on-year reduction of 81,760 tons. Poland was one of the main contributors to this decline. read more

Between January 1 and May 27, 2025, more than 17,000 tons of fruit were imported into Russia's Kaliningrad Region, as reported by the Mangazeya News Agency. This amount is 10% lower than the 19,000 tons imported during the same period in 2024. Citrus fruits made up a considerable portion of the imported fruits. read more

Akorn Technology, a leader in natural coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables, has introduced an innovative solution for extending the shelf life of cucumbers sustainably - an edible coating that is poised to transform the packaging, distribution, sale, and consumption of cucumbers by replacing traditional methods. read more

"Zgodnie z prognozami sporządzonymi 1 maja 2025 roku, produkcja francuskich truskawek szacowana jest na 76 000 ton na kampanię 2025, co jest zbliżone do poziomu z ubiegłego roku (+1%, +600 ton). W kwietniu 2025 ceny były o 3% wyższe niż w sezonie 2024 i o 10% wyższe niż średnia za lata 2020-2024." read more

François Moran, manager of Tropibana at the Rungis market, is a strong advocate for bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique, which his father used to sell at the same market. "This banana meets all the criteria: it is French, it is European, and it tastes excellent. Before I took over the" read more

Nut producers in the Great Lakes Region will have a valuable opportunity for learning and networking at a combined conference organized by the Northern Nut Growers Association and the Chestnut Growers of America. The event is set to take place on August 3–6, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton. read more

Kronen GmbH will host its Customer Day on September 25–26, 2025, at its facility in Kehl, Germany. Under the motto "Experience technology live – exchange knowledge – shape the future," the event will present the latest technologies in fruit, vegetable, and salad processing, supported by. read more

Sukces kalifornijskiego przemysłu orzechowego w dużej mierze zależy od eksportu. Średnio około dwóch trzecich zbiorów jest eksportowanych do wielu różnych krajów, głównie w Europie, Azji i na Bliskim Wschodzie. Wprowadzone wcześniej cła importowe spowodowały niepewność w read more

Bryte, a member of Growers United and a producer of cucumbers and tomatoes, has expanded its operations to the UK by acquiring a stake in A&A Growers and partnering with Thanet Earth. A&A Growers, based at the Thanet Earth complex in the UK, specializes in the cultivation of cucumbers and tomatoes. Thanet Earth is... read more

Kenya saw a decrease in revenue from fresh vegetable exports, dropping from around $345 million in 2023 to $158 million in 2024. This decline is linked to worries regarding pesticide residues. The export quantity decreased from 164,000 to 74,000 tonnes, similar to the 75,000 tonnes in 2022. read more

The strawberry campaign is currently in its final stages in the Spanish province of Huelva and will continue in the north of Spain, which delivers much lower volumes, although slightly more each year. Meanwhile, blueberry and raspberry volumes remain strong, although they are bound to be on a read more

Peru currently has 23,320 hectares of table grapes certified for export, according to Manuel Yzaga, president of the Peruvian Association of Table Grape Producers (Provid). Production is led by the region of Ica with 11,577 certified hectares, accounting for 49.64% of the national total. read more

The hydroponic grower of year-round tomatoes in the northern climate of Owatonna, Minnesota, Bushel Boy Farms, has sold its assets and greenhouse to a new owner and operator. In an email to the Minnesota Star Tribune on Tuesday evening, Bushel Boy Farms President Chuck Tryon said the company has been sold. read more

With the arrival of June, summer is just around the corner, and that means the Belgian greenhouse vegetable season is now in full swing. "From the end of April until the third week of May, we witnessed a significant production peak, particularly in tomatoes, which the market couldn't fully absorb in the usual manner. But" read more

The fresh fruits and vegetables sector in Uganda is growing, thanks to investments in cold chain infrastructure, addressing logistical challenges, and boosting export capabilities. Current annual exports of USD 50-100 million are expected to increase to USD 1 billion through better commercialization and storage practices… read more

"The time when we only sold a few nuts at Christmas is truly behind us," says Richard Strijbis of Tovano with a hint of understatement. "Sales might dip slightly as we head into the summer holidays, but we haven't noticed any slowdown yet. Our business has increasingly become a year-round." read more

Rynek globalny awokado i borówki jest obecnie w trakcie trwającego boomu, napędzanego popytem na zdrowe produkty spożywcze. Pomimo spekulacji o dużych ilościach, rzeczywistość wskazuje na umiarkowany wzrost, z lepszymi cenami w Stanach Zjednoczonych i stabilnością w Europie. W szczycie sezonu awokado peruwiańskiego read more

In the expanding region around Battipaglia, south of Naples, the first seed-bearing watermelons of the Dumara variety were harvested just in time for Ascension Day. "Even though planting in the tunnel facilities began around February 20, about a week earlier than usual, we are now starting this. read more

The volume of stone fruit is gradually increasing in Lérida, where companies like Conjuntfruit are already harvesting peaches, nectarines, and donut peaches. "As we predicted a few weeks ago, the season overall is running from 2-3 days up to a week late, depending on the variety," stated Rodrigo. read more