Avocado and French beans are common crops in Rwanda, while strawberries are less prevalent. Evergreen Holding, the owner of AgriBloom Farms and Pure Harvest Farms, cultivates all three crops. AgriBloom Farms is currently utilizing 200 hectares of land in Bugesera, a region located southeast of Kigali. Out of this, 168 hectares are dedicated to agricultural activities. read more

For many years, Früchte Widmann has focused not only on marketing but also specifically on its own berry cultivation. After starting its own production in Romania in 2007, further cultivation projects were continuously established – today, the southern German company is active on a total of. read more

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Approximately 300 melon and watermelon growers and marketers attended the two conferences organized by BASF | Nunhems in Manzanares and Tomelloso (Ciudad Real). Under the theme "Connecting with production to generate value," the seed company addressed key issues and challenges facing the industry. read more

Ceny chilijskich wiśni nadal pozostają na spadkowym trendzie w tym tygodniu. Główne odmiany obecnie dostępne na rynku to Kordia i Regina, z mniejszymi ilościami Lapins i Sweetheart. Ceny wielu partii spadły o około 20% w porównaniu z zeszłym tygodniem. Obecnie, odniesienie. read more

The Chinese importer/exporter RiverKing International currently has blueberries from the Yunnan Province in southwestern China. Oliver Peng from the company mentioned that these blueberries are of the Sekoya variety. The blueberries from Yunnan are available from October to May in the southwest region and from July to... read more

BDA/Dorot Farm has launched its new export season of fresh and sweet carrots for the North American market. The new crop includes the company's large jumbo carrots and packaged cello carrots, which are currently being shipped to retail chains, foodservice distributors, and fresh-cut processors throughout the United States and Canada. read more

Australijski konsumenci mają dostęp do owoców przez cały rok, nawet gdy produkty są poza ich naturalnym okresem zbiorów. Jabłka zebrane w lutym 2025 roku mogą być wciąż dostępne do sprzedaży w 2026 roku, wspierane przez technologie przechowywania, które opóźniają dojrzewanie i wydłużają okres przydatności do spożycia. W całej Australii, read more

The Regional Government of Piura, Peru, through the Regional Directorate of Agriculture (DRAP), has successfully initiated the process of organic banana crop rotation to prevent the spread of Fusarium, a pathogenic fungus that has caused significant damage to banana production and the economy. read more

The Ukrainian government has introduced a new grant program to support agricultural producers in the construction of vegetable and fruit storage facilities. The decision was approved at a Cabinet meeting on January 21. Grants will cover up to 30% of construction costs, with a maximum of UAH 20 million. read more

Australian table grape harvesting has begun, with the majority of the produce intended for export markets, particularly in Asia. Despite experiencing several heatwave periods, the industry anticipates a wide range of grape varieties and consistent fruit quality for the 2025/26 season. The Chief of the Australian Table Grape Association stated that... read more

A rebound in demand for Greek kiwis has been recorded in January, according to Mr. Klearchos Sarantides, director of the Greek cooperative Kavala Coop. He stated, "Up until the end of 2025, we had observed a decline in our sales within the European Union of 20% compared to last year. We are, of course, read more

It is currently very busy at Sai World, as there are only 20 days left until Chinese New Year. They are working diligently to pick and pack their mainland and Tasmanian cherries in time for the Asian festival. "Our growers are behind schedule this year. We only started the harvest a week ago." read more

Nawet po Nowym Roku rynek winogron nadal radzi sobie dobrze w firmie Van Dijk Foods. "Mamy udany styczeń do tej pory. Zazwyczaj drugi lub trzeci tydzień stycznia jest trochę spokojniejszy do czasu Fruit Logistica, ale w tym roku nie było tak źle. Pierwsze dwa tygodnie były nawet niezwykle intensywne. read more

Global apple markets are currently experiencing a variety of conditions as they enter the peak season. In some parts of Europe, there are high volumes and balanced trade, while in other areas there is limited availability and prices are higher. Weather and logistical challenges are also affecting apple supply dynamics worldwide. In the Netherlands, there is a high demand for apples. read more

Demand in the onion market has dropped significantly in the past few weeks. According to Dignus Boone from the Bowa onion grading and packing station, the demand is primarily focused on larger sizes, with only a small portion going to smaller sizes. However, there is a lack of demand for medium-sized onions, both red and yellow. read more

Mandarins were the most consumed fruit in Istanbul in 2025, while tomatoes remained the most preferred vegetable, according to figures published by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Fresh produce trading continued through the Bayrampaşa and Ataşehir wholesale markets, which supply the. read more

A farmer in Lleida, Spain, was arrested in July for growing, selling, and possessing the patented nectarine variety 'Nectadiva' without paying the required royalties, according to Spanish authorities. The development of a new fruit variety grants the breeder exclusive commercial rights for it. read more

While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing sugar levels in pasteurized orange juice, discussions within the food and beverage industry have increased. The regulatory review is centered on the Standard of Identity for orange juice, which includes ingredient requirements, processing methods, and juice. read more

"Another unusual season is unfolding in Almeria," says Paul van Groningen from Hudepa, an active commercial agent in the region. "It was evident from the start that there would be numerous issues with peppers due to Parvispinus. This has led to a decrease in Class I peppers, with many displaying. read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport pomarańczy do Japonii w sezonie 2024/25, zwiększając ilości ponad dziesięciokrotnie w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Według danych przytoczonych przez EastFruit, Japonia importowała 2700 ton egipskich pomarańczy między listopadem a październikiem, o wartości 1,5 miliona dolarów. read more