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The last few days have been characterized by beneficial rainfall for the orange groves in Korinthia, Greece. According to local packer Mr. Nikos Karachalios, "The current harvest is mainly focused on Merlin and Valencia oranges. While we may not have the same abundance of Valencia crop as Laconia, our oranges have larger calibers. read more

The dostawa mango do USA jest zwiększana w miarę wzrostu meksykańskiego sezonu tydzień po tygodniu. "USA obecnie otrzymuje obfity dostęp do wysokiej jakości mango odmiany Honey z Meksyku" - mówi Galen Johnson, Dyrektor Sprzedaży w Mission Produce. Johnson dodaje, że ta odmiana (także read more

The export of lemons from Turkey will be temporarily suspended starting April 8, 2025, due to unfavorable weather conditions in citrus-producing regions and the need to ensure domestic supply. The announcement was made by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, as reported by Ilkha. read more

DV Fresh is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. What started as a one-person business in Belgium in 1998 has, under founder Dirk Verkinderen's leadership, evolved into a vegetable processing company with a global presence. This year, the family's second generation has also joined the company. "It's read more

Gdy sezon na orzechy laskowe zbliża się do końca w Nowej Zelandii, producenci zachęcają do zwiększenia badań mających na celu poprawę lokalnej produkcji. Stowarzyszenie Producentów Orzechów Laskowych Nowej Zelandii, reprezentujące około 70 interesariuszy, zauważa, że lokalna produkcja spełnia jedynie 10-15% corocznej 200-tonowej demandy. Deb Whiteside read more

Table grapes are a seasonal product, with the market experiencing fluctuations throughout the year. Italian grapes are dominant during the summer and autumn campaigns, while grapes from overseas become more prominent in supermarkets during the winter and spring seasons. read more

In August 2024, Van den Brink completed phase 4 of its new building. "As part of this expansion, we invested in 16 ULO cold stores, two work cells, and a spacious shipping area with 2,000 m² of production space for packing apples, pears, citrus, and other products," says Peter van den Brink. read more

The French strawberry season started slowly due to cold weather, but is now ramping up with intense production. A record peak is expected in early April. Last week, over 1,000 tons of Gariguette strawberries were harvested, along with a large quantity of round strawberries. read more

The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the Malda district administration have started plans to export 1,000 tons of Malda mangoes to Japan. A meeting in Malda was attended by farmers, exporters, and officials such as Sandeep Saha and SK Mondal. read more

Tomato Masters in Deinze has become the first in Belgium to install solar panels within their greenhouses, a project developed by the Swiss startup Voltiris. The panels are designed to hang in greenhouses without hindering the growth of the tomato plants. They specifically filter the light. read more

HHLA Italy and Maersk have launched a new weekly shuttle service to the Port of Trieste. The first vessel of the E17 service has recently arrived at this terminal. This maritime connection between Port Said, Trieste, and Venice strengthens the Mediterranean logistics network, underscoring the importance of Trieste. read more

The onion market is currently heavily favoring the growers, according to Toine Stoop of Stoop AgroTrade. "If you want to purchase onions in May, you'll have to pay 30 cents, otherwise you won't be able to get them. At the moment, the retail bundle price may be 30 cents, but the prices vary from 17 to 30 cents overall. read more

In recent weeks, there have been rumors circulating about the potential imposition of new tariffs on Mexican agricultural products amidst the trade tensions between Mexico and the United States. However, Mexican avocados, which are governed by the provisions of the trade agreement between Mexico, the United States, and Canada... read more

Chapainawabganj, known as the mango hub of Bangladesh, received rainfall on Sunday night after a long period of dry weather, bringing relief to local mango growers. The district experienced multiple rounds of rain starting around midnight, easing concerns related to drought. Farmers acknowledged that mango is the read more

Significant changes are impacting the Egyptian citrus industry this season, leading to the recent closure of fresh citrus packing operations at most packing houses. Walid Hassan from TC Fruits provides an update on the situation. It is worth noting the establishment of orange juice concentrate factories in the region. read more

Avocado exports from Tanzania have seen a 74% increase, climbing from 15,432 tons in 2021 to 26,826 tons in 2023, with data collection ongoing for 2024 by the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA). Dr. Jacqueline Mkindi, CEO of TAHA, emphasized this at the avocado stakeholders' conference. read more

The three-day Qingming Festival holiday begins this Friday, April 4. Prior to the holiday, sales of certain fruits like apples and grapes have been on the rise. Conversely, the increased arrival of blueberries has caused prices to drop since the end of last week. This trend is influenced by the upcoming holiday. read more

Terraviva AG was founded in 1946 and currently unites about 90 organic producers from various regions of Switzerland - "from Lake Constance to Lake Geneva," as described by Martin Koller from InnoPlattform Bio GmbH and a consultant at Terraviva AG. The diverse geographic representation is deliberate. read more

California Berry Cultivars, LLC (CBC) announced that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California has granted its motion for summary judgment in the lawsuit filed by Driscoll's, Inc., resolving all of Driscoll's claims against CBC in CBC's favor. read more