Driscoll's is bringing back its Berry Mobile Tour to the Northeast this summer. The tour includes 21 planned stops in cities such as New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C. It will showcase Driscoll's Sweetness Worth Sharing™ campaign, giving berry enthusiasts at each stop a chance to engage in special experiences. read more

Despite facing challenges in 2023, Moroccan berry exporters have made a comeback in 2024, as reported by EastFruit. In the first three months of this year, fresh berry exports have reached an impressive 66,000 tons, marking a nearly 20% increase compared to the previous year. This surge bodes well for the rest of the industry. read more

The Russian government is optimizing agricultural supervision in response to frost damage affecting key fruit and vegetable-producing regions. This issue was discussed during a meeting on May 28 between the Russian Prime Minister and the head of the Federal Service, Rosselkhoznadzor. Experts who... read more

The European stone fruit harvest is now approaching its peak. "We are starting with the first Hungarian apricots in week 22, earlier than ever before!" exclaims Andreas Pregartner from the Fair Fruit Group. The company operates internationally, with production facilities in Austria, Germany, read more

The period from Easter to the end of June is usually focused on white asparagus, but it is also the peak season for green asparagus. Green asparagus, a Belgian product that may not receive as much attention as its white counterpart, is becoming more and more popular during this time. read more

The Dutch top fruit season is entering its final phase. "It has been a good year. We might have hoped for a price increase for both apples and pears towards the end, but that now seems unlikely. I also don't expect any further price improvements and anticipate we will close the season at. read more

At the beginning, the fleece-covered facilities of Abenhardt company, the first organic zucchinis of this season could be harvested as early as week 22. Starting from week 23/24, larger quantities will be available for both the organic specialty trade and regular retail grocery trade, as Managing expects. read more

A family-owned fruit farm based in Kent has signed a new £750 million deal with Aldi. AC Goatham & Son has been supplying a variety of apples and pears to Britain's fourth-largest supermarket since 2016. Last year, they were announced as Aldi's exclusive supplier of British apples. The new deal is for 20 years. read more

Aamiya Fresh Farms grow mangoes in Uttar Pradesh in the northern part of India. The mango season in this region typically runs from May to August. Despite experiencing some extreme weather conditions in recent months, mango production in the area has not been affected, according to Ishant Saini from Aamiya Fresh Farms. read more

"Kultive's ratatouille vegetable range is introducing two new varieties this week. The White and Graffiti eggplants offer a colorful twist to the traditional purple eggplant, which is the company's flagship product. "The first shipments arrived on Monday," said Alexandre Picault, Kultive's sales manager." read more

The future of Apple investment in Washington and consumer valuation of apples were topics examined by Michael Swanson, Ph.D., chief agricultural economist with Wells Fargo's Agri-Food Institute, in his recent report titled "An Apple A Day." The report highlighted the value of apples, stating, "While the U.S...." read more

From late May to June, as the blueberry seasons in Yunnan and Northeast China come to an end, Shandong blueberries dominate the market. Shandong is one of the primary regions for blueberry production in China. "The advantage of blueberries from Qingdao, Shandong Province, is the variety they offer." read more

"This is a challenging time due to the fluctuating prices of citrus fruits, particularly lemons. Our main focus is on producing lemon products, with a special emphasis on lemon juice. Our premium product is our organic lemon juice, which comes in various formats and innovative packaging options tailored to our customers' needs." read more

Domestic fruits clearly dominated the market, with their presence expanding even further. On the other hand, the competition from Greek, Dutch, and Belgian batches was minimal. Deliveries from Italy, Spain, and Poland were mostly complementary and did not play a significant role. read more

The garlic campaign started in the second week of May in the Spanish region of Andalusia, where the acreage has been reduced by 20% to 25% each season in the last two campaigns. "In general, producers are acting in a highly professional manner and are managing their crops well." read more

Romania: Carrefour launches initiative to fight inflation

Carrefour Romania has launched a nationwide price reduction program to assist customers in dealing with inflation and increasing prices. The program, titled "Minus la Sută," will involve Carrefour Romania offering discounts of up to 20% on 1,200 products. read more

AILIMPO's lemon harvest forecast for the 2023/2024 season, made last September, anticipated a 34% increase in production compared to the 2022/2023 campaign (which had fallen to the lowest point in the last 10 years), with a 30% increase for Fino lemons and a 45% increase for Verna. However, read more

GoMicro has announced the successful completion of beta trials for its revolutionary AI-powered strawberry assessment technology with one of the world's largest supermarket chains. This cutting-edge innovation is poised to revolutionize the way strawberries, a popular yet perishable fruit, are. read more

Greek authorities intercepted 46 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a banana container on a ship at Piraeus port, according to police. This comes after Greece announced the dismantling of an international cocaine trafficking network that was operating from Latin America to Europe. The operation involved the US. read more

SAO MAI Agro is a relatively new exporter of fresh and processed fruit from Vietnam, specializing in mango, pineapple, and passion fruit. "This is our first year of market expansion," said Ahn Tran from the company. We typically grow our fruit in the highlands of Vietnam, where the read more