As the agriculture sector in South Africa emerges as a significant driver of economic growth once again, we are delighted to announce that South Africa has secured market access for exporting fresh table grapes from the Republic of South Africa to the Philippines, states the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

The arrival of the first South African pears of the Rosemarie and Williams Bon Chrétien varieties in calendar weeks 8 to 9 officially marked the start of the overseas top fruit season. "The last German pears will be available until well into April, but in terms of volume, they have less." read more

Manoj Barai, director of Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports, has stated that there will be a higher volume of mangoes from India this season. He mentioned, "We are expecting increased mango production this season compared to last year. The yield of Indian fresh mangoes is anticipated to be higher due to." read more

Po otrzymaniu informacji o ponownym otwarciu granic, włoskie firmy organizują eksport śliwek do Brazylii. Wśród nich jest spółdzielnia Sapore di Romagna, prowadzona przez braci Canonici. "Kiedyś eksportowaliśmy śliwki do Brazylii ponad 10 lat temu", mówi Luca Canonici, "ale potem granice zostały". read more

While many Dutch people are excited about the sunny spring weather, in the outdoor vegetable trade, it often comes with a downside. "For sales, nice weather is never very favorable because everything tends to slow down significantly," notes Mike Glas of Glas-Groenten from Broek op Langedijk. Nevertheless, read more

W styczniu 2025 roku Uzbekistan znacząco zwiększył eksport orzeszków ziemnych, wysyłając za granicę 1 384 tony o wartości 1,5 miliona dolarów. Według informacji podanych przez AZERTAC, powołując się na UZ DAILY, dane z Narodowej Agencji Statystycznej pokazują, że Uzbekistan eksportował orzeszki ziemne zarówno do sąsiednich, jak i odległych krajów. read more

The CEO of Sixto Lemon, Bartolomé Rodríguez, stated that the Primofiori lemon season is currently facing a "challenging" period due to a decrease in supply and lower-than-expected quality. Consequently, prices have risen to the extent that we have been purchasing lemons at. read more

The 2025 asparagus season has officially begun. Due to low night temperatures, this year's harvest was delayed. The soil temperature took longer than usual to reach the optimal level, causing the first asparagus to become available later. Meanwhile, the first asparagus from the cold greenhouse is also starting to be harvested. read more

The Fresh Gourmet Company is expanding its citrus product line to meet the increasing demand for high-quality lemon and lime juices. One of its brands, Italia Garden, now offers authentic Italian citrus juices in a new elegant design with a wider range of options, including organic (4 oz.) versions. read more

During Fruit Logistica, Xarvio Field Manager for Fruit & Veggies was officially launched. This crop optimization platform is developed by BASF Digital Farming and is designed to assist growers in key markets worldwide in cultivating cereals, maize, and rice. read more

Mimo że wolumen owoców egzotycznych na europejskim rynku spadł drastycznie w ostatnich latach, Origin Fruit Group nadal rozwija tę gałąź biznesu. "W szczególności specjalizujemy się w czerwonych gruszkach z Południowej Afryki. Mój ojciec zaczął importować te czerwone gruszki z" read more

With a production of almost 3 million plants per year, of which about 50% are artichokes, the Italian company Microplant, based in Cesena in the Emilia-Romagna region, needed to expand and improve its propagation laboratory. "It's been fully operational for a few weeks now," says Mauro Masini. read more

The Egyptian onion season is starting with "a totally different ambiance from previous years," according to Abdelkader Habony, an Egyptian exporter of various fresh produce. "We were used to strong demand even before the launch of our export campaign. This year, the Egyptian onion campaign is..." read more

The extreme weather events in 2024 also had a significant impact on fruit growing in Switzerland. "It was an emotional rollercoaster: first the wet summer and then a sunny, beautiful autumn. The cold, wet weather in the summer had a negative impact on summer fruits. However, thanks to the fine" read more

The first German asparagus will be available in many growing areas by the end of March. This is according to current reports from the respective regional associations. Thus, this year's season starts a little later than last year nationwide. Baden-Württemberg: 'Not a super-early start to the... read more

Ballet Fruit from Herk-de-Stad, a producer of apples and pears, has acquired three large mobile night frost control machines to improve harvest security. "We have been facing frequent frosts during the flowering season in recent years. The lower-lying areas are particularly affected the most." read more

The demand for fruit and vegetable processing equipment is rapidly increasing in the Middle East. This growth is driven by the global market's requirement for processed fresh produce and the potential arising from competitive crop prices. Ahmed Heiza, the CEO of machinery provider Misr Vision, highlights three sectors where this demand is particularly high. read more

Peru exported 145.3 million kilograms of fresh grapes to the European continent in 2024, with a Free on Board (FOB) value of $417 million. Market analyst Eder Ros compiled a list of the top 20 European importers, with Fair Connection emerging as the clear leader. Source: Eder Rios. read more

With 52,000 hectares dedicated exclusively to export production, Colombia's banana sector is seeking to boost its productivity and tackle price pressures through new negotiation models. Following a difficult 2023 characterized by decreased rainfall and a productivity slump, the results of 2024... read more

While the transition from Belgium to overseas organic pears is slowly but surely taking place, organic grower Hugo Jacobs has already been out of stock for some time. "It has been a very difficult season overall," says the Jacobs Fruit grower from Sint-Truiden, Flanders. read more