Tropical fruit farming in Turkey's Mediterranean region has developed from a hobby to a profitable sector, especially in Mersin and Antalya. Currently, more than 40 fruit varieties are being grown, accounting for 30% of the region's agricultural production. The sector initially concentrated on bananas and kiwis, but it has since diversified. read more

The harvest of the first cherries of the Spanish season, the exclusive Cherries Glamour, is expected to start in the Cinca River Valley in just a few days. "For more than twenty years now, our cherries have been the first cherries to be harvested in Europe and, in fact, we are the only company read more

BerryWorld Strawberries were awarded a prestigious gold medal at the 2025 New Zealand Outstanding Food Producers Awards in the Earth, Fresh Produce category, while BerryWorld Raspberries received a silver medal. This recognition highlights the exceptional quality, innovation, and read more

W badaniu opublikowanym w czasopiśmie Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases badacze zgłębili wpływ truskawek na zdrowie serca oraz funkcje poznawcze u starszych dorosłych. Choroby metaboliczno-sercowo-naczyniowe, takie jak dyslipidemia, nadciśnienie, otyłość brzuszna i upośledzenie read more

The season began a bit earlier this year due to favorable warm and sunny summer conditions, which have improved the sweetness, size, and color of the crop. Royal Gala and Smitten were among the first varieties to be harvested, followed by Golden Delicious, Modi, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Jazz, and Envy. read more

Movement in Ontario's apple supply is going well. Ken Lyons from Blue Mountain Fruit Company stated, "Ontario's supply is decreasing rapidly. Last year, most suppliers had apples in stock during the summer, but this year, most will run out before summer." Despite this, he mentioned that the demand is high. read more

Ostatnie opady śniegu w Korczy, Albanii, towarzyszące spadkowi temperatury, wpłynęły na sektor rolniczy, szczególnie dotykając niektóre uprawy. Arben Hysolli, specjalista z Dyrekcji Rolnictwa w Korczy, nakreślił czynniki wpływające na stopień szkód. Warto zauważyć, że migdały, read more

"Istnieje większy optymizm wokół importowanych melonów z Gwatemali." - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. "Jesteśmy teraz w sezonie wiosennym i wszystko, co teraz spływa, zostało wyhodowane w doskonałych warunkach." "Pierwsze trzy miesiące naszego sezonu były" read more

Despite a decline in apple production and exports in recent years, Moldova remains among the world's top 10 apple exporters, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Moldova exported approximately 130,000 tons of apples in the 2024-2025 season, slightly read more

The sezon czosnku egipskiego rozpoczął się w styczniu z większymi ilościami niż w zeszłym roku. Sektor ten w Egipcie nadal cieszy się prosperującym biznesem dzięki stałej jakości, wysokiemu popytowi i spokojnej konkurencji - powiedział Ralph Nakhal, dyrektor generalny Tomna for Agricultural Investment. Uprawca dodaje, read more

CMR Group has recently introduced the Banarica brand for its bananas, which are imported from Guatemala. The company aims to increase its volume of sales in the coming years by targeting both supermarkets and wholesale markets. "We have been selling these Guatemalan bananas since January of this year, read more

On February 27th, the French Food Safety Agency (ANSES) issued a warning about the new tomato virus ToBFV and recommended additional research to evaluate the risks. ToBFV should not be confused with ToBRFV (Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus). The first observations of Tomato Fruit Blotch Virus (ToFBV) were reported. read more

A severe frost hit all types of stone fruit crops in Greece's main production areas yesterday and this morning. Local weather stations reported that temperatures in the coldest, later-producing regions of Velventos and Giannitsa dropped as low as -5.4°C in certain areas. read more

The recent rainfall is affecting different fruit and vegetable crops in many regions of the Iberian Peninsula. While the harvest of stone fruits is still a month to a month and a half away in some areas, the excessive rainfall could have a negative impact. read more

In 2024, Georgia exported agricultural products to 107 countries, generating $1.68 billion in revenue, a 17% increase compared to 2023, when agricultural exports totaled $1.437 billion. These figures were reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Georgia. However, despite read more

Peru has positioned itself as the world's second-largest exporter of avocados, behind only Mexico. At the beginning of the 2024 season, Peru saw a 79.2% increase in export volume compared to the previous year. This growth is due to increased demand from major importing countries, including... read more

Each year, The British Tomato Growers' Association (BTGA) organizes the British Tomato Fortnight (BTF) campaign, which coincides with the peak of the British Tomato Season. This campaign aims to showcase the quality and flavor of British tomatoes, their versatility in various dishes, and to support British growers. read more

Naturipe Farms has announced that this year's avocado season is expected to be one of the best yet, thanks to a strong supply driven by the maturing avocado trees in Colombia. With Mexico providing avocados year-round and Colombia complementing the seasonal transitions, there is a steady availability of Hass avocados. read more

Spinneys Supermarket has opened its first store in Jeddah and is expanding in Riyadh as it continues to grow across Saudi Arabia. Cenomi Centres and Spinneys have signed leases for new Spinneys locations throughout the country, with plans to have 12 stores in the Kingdom by 2028. Some of the upcoming locations include U-Walk Riyadh and U-Walk. read more

The Greek onion market varies by type. Red onions are still stored in cooling chambers, but packers in Thiva, the main onion-growing region in Greece, are facing challenges in making sales. "There is still a significant amount of red onions in storage, and they are in..." read more