The cultivation of mini watermelons and melons will have a bit of a late start, as weather conditions have caused flooding and other inconveniences, says Tania Silva, who handles sales for fresh fruit exporter Rush Farms Portugal: "Due to the storms and bad weather in Portugal and Spain, the read more

"Supermarkets want locally-grown herbs all year," says Raymond van der Burgh of Europe Retail Packing (ERP). That is easy during the European summer, with production, depending on weather conditions, from roughly May to October. There is, however, notes Raymond, a hiccup in the winter when local... read more

The Greek Valencia orange season is currently facing unfavorable conditions. In the prefecture of Laconia, where the majority of this crop is cultivated, the sorting machines in the packing plants are yielding disappointing results for the growers. Approximately 30% of their crop is being rejected as unsuitable. read more

Hadija Jabiri, założycielka GBRI, rozpoczęła swoją drogę w biznesie rolnym będąc jeszcze studentką w Tanzanii. Pierwotnie planując produkcję mydła, Jabiri zmieniła kierunek ze względu na ograniczenia finansowe, gdy banki odmówiły finansowania jej zamierzonej fabryki. Jej zmiana kierunku doprowadziła ją do uprawy warzyw.

Hadija Jabiri, the founder of GBRI, started her agribusiness journey while still a student in Tanzania. Originally planning to manufacture soap, Jabiri shifted gears due to financial constraints when banks refused funding for her intended factory. Her pivot led her to vegetable farming. read more

Ecuador's banana sector relies on sea freight that can take up to 55 days to arrive because of the detour taken around the Cape of Good Hope. Record spot prices have reached $16 per 43-pound box, and stringent controls are in place due to the sanitary threat of moko. All of these factors have contributed to a slowdown in the sector. read more

Starting this fall, Royal Pride plans to expand its product line by growing mini and midi cucumbers, which will be sold through Harvest House. This strategic decision aims to maintain the full range of cucumber products within the cooperative, particularly following the discontinuation of Wijnen Square Crops. read more

The melon campaign in the Mantua area of Lombardy has had a very positive start, as reported by Sales Manager Maurizio Carbonini of Op Mantuafruit. Despite low demand in the first three weeks of May, it has significantly increased since the last week of May, with large quantities being received. read more

Industrial Auctions is providing the chance to purchase Dawtona's entire onion sorting and packaging line situated in Leszno, Poland. The online auction includes various machinery such as infeed bunkers, inspection tables, an onion neck topper, brusher, screen grader, filler, weighing machine, read more

The food industry's growing interest in natural, traceable, and value-added ingredients is increasing global demand for processed tropical fruits, particularly for juices, purees, and IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) products. The IQF category, in particular, meets the demand for versatile... read more

Global Labor Justice and the Latin American Coordinator of Banana and Agro-Industrial Workers Unions (COLSIBA) strongly denounce the arrests of Francisco Smith and Gilberto Guerra, leaders of the Panamanian Agricultural Workers Union affiliated with the global union federation, IUF, the Union of... read more

The fruit cooperative Trops, based in Vélez-Málaga, has expanded its operations in Portugal with a €9 million investment in a new facility located in Tavira, in the Algarve region. This expansion is a significant milestone in the cooperative's wider international strategy. The new facility occupies read more

Coop Trading has named Anders Kind as its new chief executive officer, starting in October 2025. Coop Trading is the Nordic private brand purchasing organization for Coop in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. read more

The García Ballester group, one of the leading citrus operators in Castellón, has strengthened its recovery after the setback experienced two campaigns ago. Based in Burriana, the company closed the 2023-2024 financial year with a turnover of 38 million euros, 34% more than in the previous season. read more

Promoting local agricultural production through a strong, creative, and recognizable identity is the objective of Rocket Melon, the new brand of watermelons launched by Op Altamura, a cooperative based in Piana del Sele in Campania. FreshPlaza discussed this with Fabio Altamura,... read more

Hurricane Erick did not have any impact on the avocado-producing regions in Mexico. However, its occurrence coincided with an international oversupply situation that is significantly affecting market prices. Although the recent rains in Mexico have been beneficial for production, the global market is currently saturated. read more

Launched in March 2025, FreshPrice® is a business intelligence tool designed specifically for professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector. Its purpose is to assist users in anticipating crucial market changes. At a time when fully AI-driven solutions are becoming more prevalent. read more

In traditional retail outlets (excluding discounters), organic yellow onions were sold for 5.70 CHF (6.97 USD) per kilogram in April. Non-organic yellow onions, on the other hand, were priced at 1.68 CHF (2.05 USD) per kilogram. The price difference between organic and non-organic onions was therefore 4.02 CHF. read more

Even before the traditional end of the harvest season on St. John's Day on June 24, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is drawing mixed conclusions for this year's asparagus season. After Pfalzmarkt eG got off to a very good start in nationwide marketing of the royal vegetable at the end of. read more

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has disrupted import and export activities in Punjab, affecting the trade of dry fruits. The supply chain from Iran has been significantly impacted. The closure of the trade route between India and Afghanistan via Attari following the Pahalgam incident has further exacerbated the situation. read more

"Spring 2025 was relatively quiet," summarizes Michael Penzkofer, who has been managing Gartenbauzentrale Main-Donau eG since the beginning of the year. "Retailers purchased smaller quantities compared to 2024. Lettuce is a prime example: there is currently an excess of lettuce across Germany due to lower sales." read more