The first day of the Fruitnet Citrus Congress took place on March 25 in the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, five months after the region was hit by the worst floods in decades, which made it necessary to postpone the event initially planned for the beginning of November. read more

The acute labor shortage is driving Ukrainian farmers towards rapid technological advancements. Optical sorting machines, previously viewed as a costly luxury, are now becoming a necessity, following the trends in European agriculture. Andrii Marushchak, Commercial Director of Van Dijk, stated that... read more

Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Vasile Șarban, highlighted the importance for Moldova to enhance its tomato production. "It is essential to guarantee local production for our domestic market. We require access to water, cost-effective fertilizers, plant protection products, and high-quality seeds. read more

Uganda Airlines has started a direct flight route from Entebbe International Airport to London Gatwick, which is anticipated to greatly boost the export of Ugandan agricultural products, especially bananas and vegetables, to the United Kingdom. The new service officially commences on read more

Jan Van Luchene from Bruwier Potatoes has no reason to panic despite the turmoil in the Belgian potato sector caused by a drastic decline in the free market price of Belgian potatoes. "In January, I was more surprised by the rapid price increase, which I hadn't expected. Unlike last." read more

The supply of apples from British Columbia is starting to decrease. "We are approaching the end quickly, and we may finish within the next three to four weeks. Production progressed faster than anticipated, so we are ending the season earlier this year," says Gagan Grewal of HG Produce in Abbotsford, B.C. read more

W 2024 roku sektor eksportu owoców w Nowej Zelandii wykazał silną poprawę i wzrost, zwłaszcza w produkcji i przetwarzaniu jabłek. Poprawa plonów, zwiększenie wolumenów eksportowych oraz zmiana na bardziej ekskluzywne odmiany przyczyniły się do lepszych wyników finansowych w sadownictwie, produkcji soku i eksporcie. read more

In Piraeus, authorities have seized 131 kilograms of cocaine hidden in banana shipments from Ecuador. The estimated street value of the drugs is €5.9 million. Customs officers discovered the suspicious content during an X-ray scan of the refrigeration units... read more

Making fruit easily available at all times and places is crucial for promoting a balanced, healthy diet. In an environment where ultra-processed products are still prevalent in quick shopping options, the Association of Banana Producers' Organizations of the Canary Islands (Asprocan), as part of their initiative, aims to make fruits more accessible. read more

A Sydney resident, Daniel Daher, has grown a nearly world-record pomegranate weighing 2.519 kg from a vine that was originally planted by his late mother. The current Guinness World Record for the heaviest pomegranate is 2.60 kg, set by Zhang Yuanpeng in China in 2017. Daher attributes the success to. read more

Cyclone Garance has affected the fruit sector on Réunion Island, leading to economic challenges and a need to reassess agricultural practices. Orchards growing lychee, passion fruit, and pineapple suffered significant damage, with winds exceeding 230 km/h. The devastation of crops has resulted in a limited supply. read more

In the last few weeks, fewer Moroccan cherry tomatoes have been reaching the European market. However, there is an abundance of volumes in Morocco, where growers are experiencing a production peak. Oumaima Ibnoutabet, Area Export Manager at ô Fresh, is explaining the situation. The exporter states, "March saw a slowdown in the distribution of our cherry tomatoes, but the production levels remain high in Morocco." read more

The lime market dynamics vary significantly across global regions as demand, supply, and pricing fluctuate in early 2025. In North America, food service demand is rising, driven by seasonal events, while larger fruit sizes are becoming scarce, and potential U.S. tariffs on Mexican limes add uncertainty. read more

The export licensing for potatoes from Belarus has been extended for an additional three months, as per a decree issued by the Council of Ministers on March 25, 2025. The decree was published today on the National Legal Portal. As per the document, fresh or chilled potatoes, excluding seed potatoes, are subject to this regulation. read more

The harvest of Ivory Coast Kent mangoes, transported by sea, will officially begin on 31 March 2025, more than 10 days earlier than last year. Shipments will take place approximately two days later. Sea shipments will be in full 40-foot HC containers, equivalent to 24 pallets in total. read more

In week 12, the Palatinate spring onion harvest officially began. "There will supposedly be a small gap in the harvest when switching from the last winter spring onions, i.e., the overwintered 2024 seed, to the growing summer crop in June. We had to accept some damage due to frosts below -5 °C." read more

Six tygodni temu nowa chłodnia Maersk na Maasvlakte II w Rotterdamie została oficjalnie otwarta. Tymczasem pierwsze egipskie pomarańcze już są schładzane w obiekcie, a według Leona van Vlieta, kierownika nowego terminalu przeładunkowego i magazynu chłodniczego, dużo więcej produktów będzie.

Six weeks ago, Maersk's new cold store on Rotterdam's Maasvlakte II was officially opened. Meanwhile, the first Egyptian oranges are already being chilled in the facility, and according to Leon van Vliet, site manager of the new cross-dock and cold store warehouse, a lot more produce will be. read more

Most carrot traders focus solely on trading carrots and typically do not diversify their product portfolios. André Louwerse of Fa. André Louwerse Wortelen in the Netherlands explains, "It's such a specific job you genuinely don't have time for other things." While there used to be only three carrot traders in the area, there are now a few more, but many remain solely dedicated to trading carrots. read more

On Wednesday, 26 March, Coöperatie Hoogstraten traditionally kicked off the new strawberry season with the sale of the first crate of Hoogstraten strawberries. This year, however, the cooperative took a slightly larger approach, which was evident in the turnout. For the occasion, Studio read more

Edelvan Catic is a fruit and vegetable broker based in the Vaucluse department, specializing in large-scale exports. Through his company, Vandel Fruits, he sources produce primarily from growers and exporters in Europe and South Africa to supply his clients, which include local importers and supermarkets. read more