The production value of fruits, vegetables, and flowers in Portugal reached 5,161 million euros in 2023, which is 28% higher than in 2022 when it was 4,024 million euros, and 61% higher than in 2019 when it was 3,204 million euros. Additionally, the export volume of fruits, vegetables, and flowers in the country has also... read more

Freshfel Europe's latest edition of the Consumption Monitor shows that the average fruit and vegetable consumption in the EU dropped to 350 g/day/capita in 2022. The promising trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic has been hindered by the economic crisis, affecting purchasing habits. read more

Located in the southernmost part of the country, the Keless district in the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan experiences an early arrival of spring. Farmers in this area quickly begin agricultural activities, with vegetable crops ripening as early as April. The main source of income for the district is agriculture. read more

Bollo Fruits, a brand of the Bollo Natural Fruit group, has reinforced its dedication to exporting to Asia by introducing its new citrus campaign in China. This initiative ensures a continuous, year-round supply of citrus fruits to the Chinese market. As a result of this approach, Bollo has established itself as one of the leaders in the industry. read more

To celebrate the beginning of spring, Grosbusch decided to showcase a variety of seasonal products with a colorful display at the Leclerc store in Maizieres-les-Metz/Hauconcourt. The eye-catching arrangement included cauliflowers, artichokes, pink and red radishes, carrot bunches, and white asparagus. read more

Superfresh Growers® is excited to announce that the upcoming cherry season in the Pacific Northwest region is expected to be the longest and largest yet. Cherries are projected to be available starting in late May and continuing through August, giving consumers an extended period to enjoy them. read more

istniej popyt na zielony szparag z oznaczeniem PGI z Altedo, uznanym w całej Europie. Emilia Romagna produkuje 7% z 8100 hektarów uprawianych szparagów we Włoszech i jest miejscem europejskiej produkcji zielonego szparaga PGI z Altedo. Ceniona warzywo to read more

Organic apples from Poland have been in high demand this season, with the crop selling faster than the previous year, according to Anna Gabler, commercial director of Agro Queens Sp. z o.o.: "Our apple season has been quite different from the previous year. read more

The melon and watermelon campaign has already started in Almeria, although with limited volumes at the moment. In the 2023 campaign, Grupo Agroponiente produced around 37,000 tons of watermelons and about 7,000 tons of melons. For this year, they anticipate a significant increase in volume. read more

Awokados, cytrusy i mango to tylko kilka przykładów owoców, które podróżują po całym świecie i są często spożywane tysiące mil od miejsca ich uprawy. Z czasem transportu wynoszącym dwadzieścia dni lub więcej, przewóz wiąże się z dużym ryzykiem. To ryzyko dotyczy produkcji wysokiej wartości - która może być read more

As the current Dutch export season reaches its 37th week, it is 13% behind compared to the previous season. Nevertheless, there is a significant achievement to note: in 2023, the export turnover has risen by an impressive 49%, surpassing the milestone of 1 billion euros. However, read more

The recent stormy weather, which caused damage to farming and residential areas in Cape Town and northern parts of the country, had minimal impact on South Africa's exports of baby vegetables. There is a growing international market demand for these baby vegetables from the southern tip of Africa. read more

The exotic fruit market is currently displaying a mixed situation. While the avocado marketing has stabilized after Easter, the mango market is currently facing severe shortages leading to high prices. This information was reported by Pedram Pandijeh, a buyer and seller at H. Ehmann Fruchthandels. read more

In Latvia, an early April heatwave has caused flora to awaken prematurely, resulting in the blossoming of plums, apricots, cherries, and the greening of apple and pear trees. This sudden change in the season has raised concerns among fruit farmers due to the anticipated drop in temperature and expected frosts. read more

Zespri's 2024 sales season in China has begun, with their KiwiBrothersTM being featured in local marketing activities for the first time and supporting a much larger crop. The KiwiBrother mascots launched the season at Nangang Port, welcoming the arrival of the first shipment of New Zealand kiwifruit. read more

Spain has become one of the key players in the pumpkin industry in Europe, with the Region of Valencia being the main contributor to national production. FlorFruits, a company specializing in pumpkin production since 1975, is based there, although it has diversified its operations. read more

The former Armenian Minister of Agriculture, Ashot Arutyunyan, expressed optimism during a press conference on April 16th about the high probability of Armenia having a high-quality and abundant apricot harvest this year. Arutyunyan pointed out that the flowering and pollination of apricot trees were going well. read more

This week, the first Peruvian pomegranates of the Wonderful variety have arrived at Beta Best Produce in Poeldijk. "Production is about 30% lower compared to last year. This is currently resulting in high prices, which, depending on the size, range between 11 and 13.50 euros," says Vince. read more

In this season, Moroccan avocado exporters achieved a remarkable performance by exporting 60,000 tonnes, setting an all-time record. Salah Eddine Belkadi, CEO of Unique Packing, sheds light on the most sought-after markets for Moroccan avocados this season. Belkadi states, "Moroccan avocado exports are…" read more

High temperatures reaching up to 30 degrees Celsius in many parts of Serbia have sped up the growth of stone and berry fruits. Initial forecasts suggest that the harvest of the early plum variety Cacaks Frühe is anticipated to start in the second week of June, followed by other varieties such as... read more