The UK leek season still has a couple of months left, and according to James Seddon from Seddon & Sons, it has been a peculiar one. "The issues we anticipated due to the weather did not arise, but unexpected ones did," said James Seddon, who oversees agronomy at the company. read more

Egzotic fruits, such as oranges, mandarins, mangoes, and avocados, are still expensive in Serbian markets and stores. According to reports from Belgrade, bananas are priced at around 250 dinars ($2.30) per kilogram in markets, while in stores, they can range from 140 to 190 dinars ($1.29–$1.75). Market vendors claim that... read more

Unseasonable weather patterns are beginning to impact the availability of staple vegetables in UK supermarkets. From empty avocado displays to gaps in locally sourced carrots and parsnips, consumers are noticing the effects of a changing climate on their fresh produce options. Supermarkets are read more

To strengthen the Habanero chili production chain through collaboration between science and the agricultural sector, the Yucatan Scientific Research Center (CICY) announced the launch of two new Habanero chili seed varieties: Mayan K'iin and Mayan Chac. These new varieties will enable producers to read more

The blueberry sector in Colombia is growing quickly, with estimates from the Agricultural Rural Planning Unit (Upra) suggesting that the current 650 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation could increase by 669.23% to reach 3,000 to 5,000 hectares by 2026. read more

The European Union has granted Protected Designation of Origin status to Türkiye's Kirkagac melon, ensuring its name protection within the EU. This recognition links the melon to the Kirkagac region in the Aegean and its unique cultivation methods. Kirkagac District Governor Zafer Oktay read more

From January 1 to March 20, 2025, approximately 13,000 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables were imported to the Kaliningrad region, arriving from 21 countries. This volume is similar to last year's figures for the same period, when 13,500 tons were imported, according to the regional office of... read more

The Egyptian orange campaign is coming to a premature end due to difficulties in sourcing oranges for export. Zeinab Mohammed, export sales representative at Al Solimania, says: "It's getting increasingly difficult to source the right size oranges in Egypt, and we're nearing the end of." read more

There has been a response from the Ecuadorian banana sector in light of comments made by "political figures" linking banana exporters to alleged drug trafficking activities. The Ecuadorian Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec) has denounced these remarks as "malicious and biased." read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. The move marks the company's entry into the avocado oil market and aligns with its broader initiative to expand into specialty ingredients. read more

The mandarin season was coming to an end, so availability was clearly limited. There was a noticeable scarcity of Spanish Nadorcott, Tango, and Orri mandarins. The fruits were being offered in various packaging sizes and also in nets. The significance of high-quality Israeli Orri mandarins was apparent as well. read more

"Wiosna unosi się w powietrzu w Fellini Patrizio – pomimo pogody. Główne sezonowe plony są teraz zbierane, a sprzedaż jest w toku. Kierownik sprzedaży, Andrea Pignato, dzieli się aktualizacją dotyczącą postępów w uprawie agretti, szparagów, bobu i grochu." Patrizio i Emile Fellini w agretti read more

In the heart of southeastern Sicily lies a gastronomic specialty of unparalleled value: the Avola almond. Internationally recognized as one of the world's most prized varieties, this fruit in shell represents a strategic opportunity for the supply chain, from the confectionery industry to the. read more

On March 13th, the French General Directorate for Competition, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) presented its 2024 activity report. In the face of a significant agricultural crisis, the department declared that it had intensified its inspections of food products "to combat". read more

The majority of the South African pear supply has already been delivered to OV Fruit. This season, the importer will receive a wide selection of South African pear varieties, including Sempre, Rosemarie, Vermont Beauty, Forelle, Cape Rose, Cheeky, Abate Fetel, Beurre Bosc, Packham's, and CA. "This year, sales..." read more

A transition period for the asparagus supply from Mexico is approaching. According to Cruz Carrera, director of sales for the asparagus division at Five Crowns Marketing, the industry supply from the Caborca Mexico region is starting to decline. Caborca is currently the main growing region for asparagus. read more

Fresh produce grower, marketer, and distributor Oppy, in partnership with G&M Farms, a berry producer based in Selma, California, will be launching a new line of premium berries in the market this spring. The collaboration follows the success of last season's introduction of Pink Cosmo™ and Hunkaberry jumbo blueberries. read more

Mark Greeve from Anaco & Greeve has shared some fascinating and occasionally unexpected information about the banana market: Eastern Europe is at the forefront when it comes to spot market prices, Colombia continues to be the primary supplier for Europe, Vlissingen manages trade more efficiently than Rotterdam, and there is a noticeable growth in the organic sector. read more

W ostatnim rozwoju rolnictwa, farmer Shantaram Limbaji Thorat z Manchar (Taluka Ambegaon), Indie, zebrał 1,5 tony bezcukrowych ziemniaków Kufri Neelkanth na pięcioguntowym kawałku ziemi. To pierwsza znana próba uprawy tej odmiany leczniczych ziemniaków w Maharasztrze. read more

Egyptian potato exports continue to follow an upward trend observed over the last three years, especially with a notable increase in exports to Russia and other countries. Despite the high demand, prices are decreasing, as reported by Amr Kadah, the export manager at Fruit.Farm. Kadah stated, "We have seen a consistent read more