Pod koniec marca Shennong Variety Management (SVM) zorganizowało w Nowej Zelandii wycieczkę studyjną mającą na celu przyjrzenie się nowym odmianom owoców. Delegacja składała się z plantatorów, szkółek i marketerów z różnych chińskich prowincji. Podczas wycieczki delegacja odwiedziła Plant & Food Research w Nowej Zelandii. read more

The CEO of Global Veg Egy, Ahmed Adel, announced that the last few containers of fresh garlic have been loaded for an Egyptian garlic exporter. Adel stated, "When it comes to the garlic trade in Egypt, the month of April is a very important and busy month for us. At the beginning of April, we loaded our last." read more

The global pineapple market is still experiencing limited supply and high prices due to weather disturbances, logistical delays, and changing export priorities. From North America to Europe and other regions, buyers and traders are dealing with decreased availability and high demand leading up to key events. read more

Giuseppe Ventura, the owner of the company La Zucca Rossa, located at the Centro Agro Alimentare di Napoli (CAAN) and specializing in the marketing of pumpkins and artichokes, has stated that the artichoke season is going well in terms of both production and sales. "Artichokes were never lacking read more

Among the imported fruits currently on the market, U.S. produce mainly includes oranges and apples. According to traders, prices for these fruits have not yet shown a significant increase due to tariffs. However, the price of U.S. oranges has risen in recent days due to reduced arrivals. read more

The UK has experienced unusually good weather conditions this spring, which is a stark contrast to the heavy rain that some parts of the country faced last year. This rain had led to delays in planting new crops. Greville Richards from Cornwall noted, "We have had a very mild spring in Cornwall." read more

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump's highly anticipated appearance grabbed the world's attention. Upon the release of the figures, a sense of relief was palpable in countries like Egypt and Morocco, as indicated by the editorial tone in the press and among exporters in these countries. read more

"Assoluti is our premium line of tomato products. They are the top of our range, the result of a careful selection of tomato varieties chosen by our agronomists with the aim of obtaining excellent quality for the final consumer," says Giovanni Albani, commercial manager of the producers. read more

The European fruit and vegetable sector introduced the new FreshProducePEFCR (Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules) at Freshfel Europe's annual event. This standardized approach for assessing environmental impact within the fruit and vegetable industry provides a solution to the increasing number of... read more

Główne rynki eksportu owoców i warzyw Hiszpanii rozpoczęły rok odnotowując wysoką dynamikę. W styczniu sprzedaż do Niemiec wzrosła o 14% w porównaniu do roku poprzedniego. Eksport do Francji wzrósł o 9%, do Wielkiej Brytanii o 8%, a do Holandii o 11%. Ogółem hiszpański eksport owoców i warzyw osiągnął read more

Ecuador is working on diversifying its destinations and seeking new trade agreements in the dynamic banana market. However, recently, the sector's performance has been impacted by weather conditions, market-specific restrictions, and international trade uncertainties. The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador is actively involved in addressing these challenges. read more

South African deliveries have dominated the pear market, especially with varieties such as Williams Christ, Cheeky, Rosemarie, and Packham's Triumph. While Abate Fetel from the same origin was the dominant variety at this time last year, it is only sporadically appearing in very small quantities this year. Overall, read more

In the pear market, the situation is quite balanced. "A few major players have stocked up sufficiently and will have products available until the end of the season, but in general, supplies are limited. Even at the Belgian auctions, there is barely any product remaining," notes Jeroen op't Hof. read more

Not only do we need to weed, but also provide frost protection to save the crops. Frost has affected the fruit and vegetable growing areas on the Adriatic side at least 3-4 times between March 19 and April 9. "Some farmers who used our technology were able to save their harvests," explains Marco Mingozzi, owner of Mingozzi. read more

Syria has exported over 270,000 tons of fruits and vegetables to neighboring countries in the past two months. This development signifies a rise in regional trade and economic activity after years of stagnation caused by conflict and political isolation. According to Mohammad al-Akkad, head of the read more

Demand is reported to be slightly subdued this week, likely due to warmer weather. However, with Easter approaching, demand is expected to increase. Growers are currently busy with groundwork and plantings, taking advantage of the excellent weather conditions this week. Plantings are ahead of schedule. read more

In the second half of the importing season, the grape supply from Peru and Chile has been exceeding demand, which is a significant change from the first half when demand far outstripped supply. "Stocks have exceeded the capacities of cold storage facilities. This has caused an issue with. read more

In the agricultural hub of Thohoyandou, Limpopo, Khuliso Madima oversees a fruit and cash crop operation, merging technology with traditional farming. Madima cultivates litchis and mangoes, distributing them across South Africa. Her farm, a family legacy known as Rembander Agribusiness, was. read more

Truong An Food has received the first shipment of new season brown onions from New Zealand for the Vietnamese market. "We are excited about the excellent quality of the early onions in the 2025 season. We are now prepared to deliver to all retailers and Horeca establishments. The initial shipment has arrived in Vietnam." read more

At Marc Geerts' strawberry farm in Verrebroek, Flanders, preparations are in full swing for the start of the new strawberry season. "In just over two weeks, we expect to begin, and we're satisfied with how everything looks so far. Especially now that everything is blooming nicely, the sunny. read more