The recent rainfall is affecting different fruit and vegetable crops in many regions of the Iberian Peninsula. While the harvest of stone fruits is still a month to a month and a half away in some areas, the excessive rainfall could have a negative impact. read more

In 2024, Georgia exported agricultural products to 107 countries, generating $1.68 billion in revenue, a 17% increase compared to 2023, when agricultural exports totaled $1.437 billion. These figures were reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Georgia. However, despite read more

Peru has positioned itself as the world's second-largest exporter of avocados, behind only Mexico. At the beginning of the 2024 season, Peru saw a 79.2% increase in export volume compared to the previous year. This growth is due to increased demand from major importing countries, including... read more

Each year, The British Tomato Growers' Association (BTGA) organizes the British Tomato Fortnight (BTF) campaign, which coincides with the peak of the British Tomato Season. This campaign aims to showcase the quality and flavor of British tomatoes, their versatility in various dishes, and to support British growers. read more

Naturipe Farms has announced that this year's avocado season is expected to be one of the best yet, thanks to a strong supply driven by the maturing avocado trees in Colombia. With Mexico providing avocados year-round and Colombia complementing the seasonal transitions, there is a steady availability of Hass avocados. read more

Spinneys Supermarket has opened its first store in Jeddah and is expanding in Riyadh as it continues to grow across Saudi Arabia. Cenomi Centres and Spinneys have signed leases for new Spinneys locations throughout the country, with plans to have 12 stores in the Kingdom by 2028. Some of the upcoming locations include U-Walk Riyadh and U-Walk. read more

The Greek onion market varies by type. Red onions are still stored in cooling chambers, but packers in Thiva, the main onion-growing region in Greece, are facing challenges in making sales. "There is still a significant amount of red onions in storage, and they are in..." read more

Storm Laurence has made landfall on the coast of Huelva, bringing heavy rain and causing two tornadoes. One tornado struck the municipalities of Lepe and Cartaya, while the other hit Lucena del Puerto, Moguer, and part of Palos de la Frontera. The tornadoes have damaged between 300 and 400 hectares of soft fruit greenhouses. read more

In 2024, Israeli mango exports continued to grow, reaching a volume of 16,400 tons, which marks a 14% increase compared to 2023 (14,400 tons). This growth can be attributed to the expansion of existing orchards and the entry of new growers into the market. The sector is increasingly emphasizing its presence in international markets, including... read more

It is currently asparagus season, and there are still a few available in the market. This spring crop has a very limited harvesting window but consistently yields good results for the companies that grow and sell it. Claudio D'Alba, the CEO of Plantis Group, an Apulian company that exports fruits, is one of the beneficiaries of this successful crop. read more

The United States dominates 66 percent of Taiwan's tree nut market, with imports in 2024 increasing by 19 percent to almost 13,000 metric tons, valued at USD 76 million. Lower crop costs in 2023 resulted in increased stockpiling, attracting new importers who expanded product variety and offered premium options. read more

Food inflation is on the rise, as observed by British Apple & Pears Limited (BAPL), the UK's fruit grower association. This increase is attributed to government policies that are raising employment costs. Starting on April 6, 2025, British apple and pear growers will experience increases in employers' National Insurance and the National Minimum Wage. read more

Produkcja pomidorów w Tunezji ma spaść w tym sezonie, co skutkować będzie mniejszymi ilościami dostępnymi do przetwarzania. Taka informacja pochodzi od Mahera Bouguerry, CEO firmy Le Défi Tunisie, producenta suszonych pomidorów. Bouguerry wyjaśnia: "Do tej pory mieliśmy normalny i raczej dobry sezon pod względem ilości". read more

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") has signed a binding agreement to purchase a 34% stake in Tianjin Derit Seeds Company Ltd. ("Tianjin Derit"). The transaction is expected to be finalized by the end of the fiscal year ending March 2026, subject to meeting certain conditions precedent, such as obtaining the required approvals. read more

Słońce regularnie pokazywało się przez ostatnie dwa tygodnie, zwiększając sprzedaż melonów i arbuzów, jak zaobserwował Gino van Lin z Frankort&Koning w Venlo. "Obecnie mamy sezon na panamskie arbuzy. Otrzymujemy dobre ilości, a te arbuz są" read more

Heavy rainfall was recorded in Morocco during the first two weeks of March, breaking a long spell of drought. The Larache region, which is the main growing center for avocados and soft fruit, received some of the most generous rainfall. While avocados were unaffected by the rains, according to industry sources read more

The volume of exotic fruit imports to the Krasnodar region, Russia reached 36.7 thousand tons in 2024, marking an almost 6% increase compared to 2023, according to the Rosselkhoznadzor press service. Since the beginning of 2025, the region has already received 247 tons of exotic fruits, including… read more

A new report by RaboResearch has brought attention to the increasing influence of climate change on banana supplies to the EU and the US. Fluctuations in yields, higher water requirements, extreme weather events, and mounting disease challenges are posing significant risks to the supply chain. Given that the EU and US are major banana importers, these developments are of great concern. read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat na rynku imbiru w Beneluxie coraz bardziej dominują firmy chińskiego pochodzenia, importujące duże ilości imbiru ze swojego kraju. Pomimo tego, firma Sawari Fresh International z Barendrecht również zdobywa swoją pozycję. Przedsiębiorstwo rozpoczęło działalność pięć lat temu. read more

Mrożone warzywa stanowią okazję do poszerzenia oferty i zaspokojenia zapotrzebowania na łatwe w użyciu produkty o dłuższym okresie przydatności do spożycia. Dla costarykańskiej firmy Sema Foods, wkraczanie w eksport mrożonych warzyw było procesem nauki. "Eksportowanie świeżych i mrożonych produktów to dwie zupełnie... read more