The apricot industry in Turkey has generated almost $330 million in exports over the past five years. However, recent frost events have caused significant damage to apricot crops as well as to peaches, apples, nectarines, hazelnuts, and walnuts. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumaklı visited the affected areas. read more

The strawberry season is in full swing at Kwekerij Demedts - De Mey. “We've had beautiful weather, so we're seeing color everywhere. Not only in the heated sections, but also in the cold cultivation areas, we've really gotten underway. This happened just in time for Easter, which felt like a read more

"For the 2025 fruit campaign year, the Karmen scale will remain unchanged. We have not made any changes to the previous model because we believe we have achieved the pinnacle of product excellence in terms of functionality, selling price, and components. We anticipate significant sales growth." read more

The import of Egyptian grapes for further distribution is about to begin, according to Mariya Dermendzhieva, CEO of the Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland. She stated, "As the Egyptian citrus season is ending earlier than expected, we are shifting our focus to the upcoming grape season, which is just around the corner." read more

The Chinese blueberry market has undergone significant changes in the past twenty years, with Peru emerging as a major player. In 2024, China imported 38,743 tons of blueberries, 89% of which came from Peru. This shift reflects the increasing popularity of healthy eating among China's urban and upper-middle-class consumers. read more

At Van Ooijen Citrus, the first Spanish greenhouse cherries arrived on the market three weeks ago, but more substantial volumes have only come in this week. "Spain always starts on an empty market, so at first it's really about selling by the box. But now we've received our first full pallet of cherries." read more

Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction on behalf of Zeeland Trade B.V. in Vogelwaarde (NL), featuring a unique selection of machinery for carrot processing, packaging, and palletizing. The auction will include sorting machines, washing machines, filling and packaging machines, brush units, and. read more

The Irish saying, "you shouldn't start sowing until" refers to waiting for the right conditions, and in March the ground conditions in Ireland were very good, ideal for preparing for sowing, according to Stephen McCormack from McCormack Family Farms, who grow herbs and leafy greens. read more

Despite the increasing demand for bananas in Namibia, the country continues to rely heavily on imports as local production remains minimal. The Namibian Agronomic Board's (NAB) Seasonal Harvest report states that bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits globally and are considered the most popular. read more

In March, the 1,300-foot-long container ship Marco Polo sailed through the Delaware River to deliver clementines from Morocco to the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. This historic moment signified the arrival of the largest ship to ever dock at an East Coast port, showcasing the Port of Philadelphia's capabilities. read more

Jasnoczerwone, odważne i czyste w smaku: Sezon na Red Egg Mini oficjalnie się rozpoczął. Dostępny od 16. do 46. tygodnia, ten uderzający mini pomidor śliwkowy jest uprawiany w regionie Westland, gdzie bracia Eric i Leon Slaman z Kwekerij Westpoel stosują swoje rzemiosło do tej unikalnej uprawy. read more

Po ubiegłorocznej obfitej uprawie cebuli Vidalia z Georgii, tegoroczna uprawa słodkiej cebuli wygląda prawie tak samo dobrze. „W ubiegłym roku mieliśmy wyjątkową uprawę w całej branży. Jeśli w zeszłym roku była ona na poziomie 10, to w tym roku prawdopodobnie jest na poziomie osiem” - mówi John Williams, dyrektor ds. sprzedaży i marketingu firmy LG. read more

The operations of Meadowbrook Farms (MBF) Savannah will be carried out from De Mooij Amsterdam's location at the Food Center starting May 5th. MBF Savannah specializes in importing exotic fruits and vegetables, including haricot verts, sugar snaps, mangetouts, and various specialties from Africa... read more

Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently growing coriander, chervil, and white asparagus, with basil, tarragon, thyme, Thai basil, and rosemary... read more

Dostawa szparagów jest na twardszej stronie. "Północnomeksykański region Sonora kończy sezon. Nadal w jakiś sposób funkcjonuje, ale zdecydowanie jest w fazie spadkowej" - mówi Patrick Cortes, dyrektor ds. rozwoju biznesu w Prime Time International. Co do importu, produkt z Peru również jest... read more

In mid-May, the stone fruit season will begin in the Spanish region of Aragon and in the province of Lleida, where, similar to what has occurred in other growing regions, the March rains have affected the pollination of certain varieties. "Overall, the initial forecast for the stone fruits is" read more

"Asparagus sales surged again last week in the lead-up to Easter. We started the week with decent volumes, and early on, I found the prices somewhat disappointing. But later in the week, it seemed like everyone in the Netherlands wanted to eat asparagus again, which drove prices up." read more

On 22 April, Exotifruit EU was declared bankrupt. Mr M.P.J. van der Linden has been appointed as the trustee. The company, located on Peterselieweg in Ridderkerk, specialized in year-round citrus and exotic fruits, primarily supplying European wholesalers. read more

The green asparagus harvest season in Granada and Spain is in full swing. Cooperatives and agricultural entities in at least eight provinces, including Granada, are operating at full capacity, with Spanish green asparagus being distributed to national and international markets. Granada is expecting to read more

Chirene Jelbert was working at a blueberry exporter as the industry was taking off in South Africa. She was present when the first export containers were packed, and also witnessed the conundrum of food waste that is, she says, inevitable in every growing industry. "The waste part is always." read more