After its highly successful debut in 2024, the Association of South German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE) is organizing the second Stone Fruit Forum as a part of the expoSE trade fair, with VSSE board member Dominic Ell, a berry and stone fruit producer from Beerenhof Ell in Oberkirch, leading the event. read more

At FruitPartners Holland, the Dutch cherry harvest has begun. "We've replaced 2 hectares of Burlat cherries with Sweet Ariane and Sweet Lorens. These are somewhat better varieties, and we have high expectations for them," says Aart Blom. "The cherries have developed well this year, and. read more

The peach, nectarine, and flat peach harvest is currently taking place in Extremadura, with a delay of about a week compared to last year. From a commercial perspective, the next two weeks will be critical for these products, with a growing emphasis on plums, which are the most prominent product in this region. read more

Vitafresh Produce always looks forward to the British berry season. Occasionally, they will import soft fruit from Spain or Belgium, but at this time of year, they mainly source from their growers throughout the UK. "We like to champion British growers where possible," said Natalie King, Sales Manager. read more

The German cherry harvest has officially started. Just like in previous years, the first Bellise sweet cherries were picked and delivered from the Obsthof Hochhaus in the early growing region of Rheinhessen in the last week of May. The season is progressing in a similar manner to previous years. read more

Saniblues, a new natural post-harvest treatment developed in Spain, is showing promising results in improving the shelf life and quality of blueberries during storage and transport. Designed for use without conventional chemicals, the product uses vegan, food-grade plant extracts and was. read more

Egypt is steadily making progress towards a new seasonal milestone in sweet potato exports to the UK, showing consistent growth in shipments, as reported by EastFruit. Data indicates that in the first nine months of the current marketing year (July–June), Egypt exported nearly 55,000 tons of sweet potatoes. read more

Obecnie podaż bananów jest niewielka - co jest nietypowe na tę porę roku. "Mamy wiele braków na Wschodnim Wybrzeżu i na Zachodnim Wybrzeżu. Wszyscy teraz szukają owoców" - mówi Andy Thomas-Stivalet z Kavidac Produce. Dlaczego więc podaż bananów jest szczególnie ograniczona? Po pierwsze, istnieje read more

Vladyslav Makarenko, co-owner of the "Makosad" farm, states that many Ukrainian apple growers are encountering difficulties when exporting to Asia and the Middle East. He explains that apples frequently deteriorate in quality during the 60-day sea journey, rendering them unsuitable for premium sales. "The buyer expects" read more

Dorin Bob, an entrepreneur from Transylvania, Romania, has successfully obtained €4.6 million in European funding to expand and modernize a large hazelnut plantation. The project involves establishing new orchards in Satu Mare county, converting existing ones, and implementing advanced irrigation systems. read more

A milestone for Philippine agriculture and diaspora entrepreneurship unfolded last week in Rome, where the inaugural commercial shipment of Philippine mangoes, over half a ton, arrived at Fiumicino Airport. This marks the first time Philippine mangoes have been commercially exported to Italy. read more

In Morocco, the tomato industry is facing labor shortages worsened by prolonged drought conditions. Labor is now shifting towards the red fruit sector, with farm workers and other industry participants being trained for jobs in berry cultivation. Khalid Saïdi, the president of the read more

"According to forecasts prepared on May 1st, 2025, French tomato production for the fresh market is estimated at 491,800 tons for the 2025 season, which is 9,800 tons less than in 2024 (-2%). In April 2025, prices were 12% higher than in the 2024 season and 3% higher than the 2020-2024 average." read more

Pacific Trellis Fruit Company, the owner of the Dulcinea® Brand, has announced a long-term joint venture agreement with Desert Ghost, a farming entity based in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, owned by the Carrillo family from Caborca. The Carrillo family also owns UVEX, a major table grape operation in Caborca. read more

Ze względu na wzrost temperatur w ciągu ostatnich kilku dni, organy regionalne takie jak Rząd Andaluzji zalecają podjęcie skrajnych środków zapobiegawczych w celu kontrolowania rozprzestrzeniania się szkodnika pomidora – gąsienicy Tuta absoluta, ponieważ obecne warunki meteorologiczne są dla niej idealne. read more

Terra Natura International (TNI) is celebrating a special occasion: on June 1st, the company marks its 20th anniversary. Since 2005, TNI has been facilitating direct connections between growers and retailers. Its goal is to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables as efficiently as possible, straight from the greenhouse to the store. read more

In 2024, Spain exported 674.43 million kilograms of tomatoes, which is 17.98% more than the 571.67 million kilograms it exported in 2023. On the other hand, tomato imports decreased by 12.1%, totaling 209.72 million kilograms, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from ICEX and the Tax Agency. read more

The Peruvian Association of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters (ProHass) has announced a 20% reduction in its export projections for the 2025 season, compared to what was originally anticipated in March. According to a statement by José Antonio Castro, president of ProHass, the new estimate is 655,000. read more

The fruit cultivation sector in Ukraine is reporting negative effects from recent drought and frost conditions. Stone fruits, such as apricots, have been hit the hardest, with some apricot farms experiencing losses of up to 100% in certain areas. Cherry crops are also facing reductions of 30-50%. Deputy Head of the sector, Denys Marchuk, has noted these challenges. read more

According to Marcel van Rooijen of Trofi, the lime market has been quite chaotic in recent weeks. He mentioned that there were too many old batches remaining and several importers had excessive stock. However, the arrivals are now gradually decreasing. The market is not empty, but it is also not yet where it needs to be. read more