California Giant Berry Farms announced the availability of its Giant™ Blueberries. These large (20mm+) and flavorful berries are now offered in a fresh, new label design chosen by the company's consumers. This updated, contemporary label marks a new chapter for a product line that California Giant has expanded. read more

Wiskerke Onions has recently made significant improvements to its onion sorting line, focusing on enhancing both efficiency and quality control. The automation solutions offered by Flikweert Vision and KV-Techniek have been instrumental in this upgrade. According to a company representative, the new system is much more efficient and less stressful than the previous setup. read more

Ceará is planning to expand its melon farmland by 1,500 hectares for export in 2025, as stated by Silvio Carlos Ribeiro, Executive Secretary of Agribusiness at the State Secretariat for Economic Development (SDE). This expansion represents a 50% increase from the current 3,000 hectares allocated to melon cultivation. read more

Yinon Osem, CEO of Edom Fruits in Israel, has mentioned that the Ori mandarin season in Israel is currently at its peak with an anticipated 30% decrease in volumes for the 2025 season. Prices are currently low due to a significant amount of Ori mandarins that were imported in February, coupled with the reduced quantities available from Israel this season. It is expected that prices will... read more

A przesyłka rosyjskich ogórków została odmówiona wejścia do UE po kontroli granicznej w Polsce, która wykryła wysokie poziomy pestycydu pymetrozine, stosowanego do zwalczania mszyc i muchówek białych, zgodnie z HortoInfo. Świeże ogórki, przeznaczone na rynek europejski, zostały przewiezione przez... read more

Citronex would like to alert their colleagues in the fresh produce industry about a scammer attempting to purchase bananas and pineapples using the name of Yellow Fresh Fruits. "We fell victim to individuals falsely representing themselves as employees of Yellow Fresh Fruits Srl, our subsidiary in Romania, where we have 2." read more

The latest data on orange prices in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal show significant variations across markets. In Spain, orange prices have been on a downward trend in the early months of the 2024/2025 season, decreasing from €85/100 kg in November to €76/100 kg in December before... read more

Provenance Propagation Australia, a relatively new player in the plant propagation industry, has an innovative approach to vegetable plant cultivation. Founded just 18 months ago, the company specializes in protected cropping crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, capsicums, and grafted… read more

The most recent data on British apple sales in January 2025 shows Tesco as the top retailer, buying the largest volume from BAPL growers. Sainsbury's and Lidl came in second and third, respectively. Aldi and Asda also demonstrated strong demand, contributing to the overall sales. read more

Brazilian grape exports experienced a decline in January compared to previous months, according to data from Comex Stat. The country exported 2,060 tons of grapes, which represented an 86% decrease from December 2024 but an 18% increase compared to January 2024. This was the highest export volume for January in. read more

The carrot market looks very different from the past two years. "I have been active in this market for 25 years, but the last two years have been exceptional," observes Kees Heegsma. "This year, the situation is completely different, and Europe is dealing with a well-supplied carrot market. Many... read more

Agriculture experts are forecasting a positive almond season in Spain following two years of below-average harvests. Almonds continue to be a major crop in the country, as Spain is the second largest producer of almonds in the world. Despite the increasing popularity of pistachios and other nuts, almonds still make up 85% of Spain's nut cultivation area. read more

"We are conducting comprehensive research, and by 2026, field robots capable of automatically picking fruit will be made available for use in orchards. These machines will be suitable for harvesting almost all types of fruits. Kiwis have already been tested, and the final prototype will be available soon." read more

Jacques Beukes, Director of Marketing and Logistics for Modderdrift Grapes, acknowledges that South Africa's grape harvest will end earlier than originally anticipated. He admits that it's a positive issue to have due to the outstanding quality and berry weight of their grapes, as well as the complete absence of pests. read more

Po kilku sezonach powodzi i suszy, rok 2025 wreszcie zaczyna się dobrze dla kampanii nowych marchewek Ispica PGI - informuje Massimo Pavan, prezes konsorcjum odpowiedzialnego za promocję i ochronę tych marchewek. Massimo Pavan: "Zaczęliśmy zbieranie plonów" read more

The volumes of Italian Dori gold kiwifruit in Australia have been steadily increasing over the last few years, and this season appears to be strong in terms of quality and size. "We have experienced a more traditional summer this year. There hasn't been enough rain to get us wet since November, just a few." read more

"I'm a small wholesale store in my own right," laughs Jürgen Meinert, vegetable wholesaler and managing director of the company of the same name in the heart of Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland. About half of his turnover is generated by supplying regional, mainly owner-managed food retail stores. read more

Brazil's fruit exports have increased by 49% over the past decade, with data from Agrostat showing a rise from 733.2 million tons in 2014 to 1.1 billion tons in 2024. Despite slower growth compared to overall agribusiness, the sector underscores its economic relevance, especially given its. read more

The mango orchards in Khunti, India, are showing potential for a high yield this season, with abundant blossoms of Amrapali, Malda, Dasheri, and Biju mangoes. Experts suggest that favorable weather, including timely rainfall, could lead to a record harvest. However, extended dry conditions might impact the final yield. read more

Aartsen Fruit and Vegetables is entering into an exclusive partnership with Fruitalyst, a citrus marketing and branding specialist based in South Africa. This agreement will allow citrus enthusiasts in the Benelux region to enjoy premium mandarins like ClemenGold, seedless lemons like LemonGold, and NavelGold... read more