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

Chapainawabganj, known as the mango hub of Bangladesh, received rainfall on Sunday night after a long period of drought, providing much-needed relief to local mango growers. The district received multiple rounds of rain starting around midnight, easing concerns related to the drought. Farmers pointed out that mango is the read more

The National Food Authority has established guidelines for dealing with non-compliance with legal standards for imported products. When discrepancies are detected, the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) is informed immediately. In February 2025, there was an incident involving 52 kg of strawberries. read more

Automation is crucial for Sormac, a Dutch engineering company that specializes in vegetable processing machinery. They focus on designing new machines and optimizing existing solutions to reduce human labor, increase efficiency, and maximize the use of raw materials. For example, last year, they... read more

On March 31st, the first box of local strawberries was harvested at the sustainable greenhouse of Obsthof Mann in the German Altes Land region. Owner Tobias Mann confirms that the first larger quantities of the Sonsation variety will be harvested and available on the market about a week later. "We intentionally read more

Cztery lata po zasadzeniu pierwszych drzew gruszy Eden w prowincji Lecce, niedawno wprowadzonej odmiany, która charakteryzuje się doskonałą zdolnością adaptacji do różnych warunków glebowych i klimatycznych, już z niecierpliwością oczekujemy kolejnego zbioru, szacowanego na koniec sierpnia. Drzewa są. read more

If you buy a banana around Thohoyandou, the regional capital in the far North of South Africa, chances are that it is grown at Tshivhase Agridam farm in Khubvi, north of the city. Twenty-four years ago, Phillip Mulaudzi advised the new owners of the farm, where coffee was previously grown, to make a 180-degree turn. read more

Latvia has extended the ban on importing fresh fruits and vegetables from Russia and Belarus until July 1, 2026. The extension of the restrictions, which have been in effect since March 8, 2023, was approved by the Saeima (Latvian Parliament), according to the parliament's press service. read more

The introduction of a 27 percent import duty by the Trump administration on Indian goods has sparked worries among apple and walnut growers in Kashmir. These growers are concerned that the Indian government may lower import duties on these fruits to negotiate better terms with the US, potentially affecting... read more

Due to the abundant and persistent rainfall in Seville throughout much of March, which has continued into the first week of April, the early potato harvest is expected to be reduced. This is due to fields being flooded and, primarily, the impact of diseases. read more

At Van Overbeke, the new strawberry season will really kick off next week. "The first picking is scheduled for next week, but people are already in happy anticipation, and so are we. In any case, it looks promising. The strawberries are thickening well, so we expect to get nice sizes," says. read more

Rabobank has released two new research reports in response to this week's tariff news. The first report, authored by David Magaña, senior food & agribusiness analyst, is titled "US vegetable trade amid tariff and trade tensions." This report examines the trends in U.S. vegetable trade and evaluates the potential impacts of U.S. tariffs on the industry. read more

The Fruit Farm Group South Africa starts its year alphabetically, with Avocados and Apples. "We want customers to get into the habit of buying avocados every week," says Trevor Dukes, CEO. 30% to 35% of the avocados they handle are retained in the country. "We don't want avocados to become a luxury. read more

Fruit and vegetable producers in Lower Saxony, as well as asparagus and berry producers, are watching the ongoing coalition negotiations in Berlin with concern. The reason for this concern is the proposed increase in the minimum wage to €15 by 2026, which is a demand put forth by the coalition partner SPD. Claus Schliecker, read more

B.C.'s spring organic vegetable season is expected to start later this year. Stefan Misse from Discovery Organic mentioned that the cold weather has delayed early season planting, putting them about three weeks behind compared to last year for most field crop items. read more