Storm Laurence has made landfall on the coast of Huelva, bringing heavy rain and causing two tornadoes. One tornado struck the municipalities of Lepe and Cartaya, while the other hit Lucena del Puerto, Moguer, and part of Palos de la Frontera. The tornadoes have damaged between 300 and 400 hectares of soft fruit greenhouses. read more

In 2024, Israeli mango exports continued to grow, reaching a volume of 16,400 tons, which marks a 14% increase compared to 2023 (14,400 tons). This growth can be attributed to the expansion of existing orchards and the entry of new growers into the market. The sector is increasingly emphasizing its presence in international markets, including... read more

It is currently asparagus season, and there are still a few available in the market. This spring crop has a very limited harvesting window but consistently yields good results for the companies that grow and sell it. Claudio D'Alba, the CEO of Plantis Group, an Apulian company that exports fruits, is one of the beneficiaries of this successful crop. read more

The United States dominates 66 percent of Taiwan's tree nut market, with imports in 2024 increasing by 19 percent to almost 13,000 metric tons, valued at USD 76 million. Lower crop costs in 2023 resulted in increased stockpiling, attracting new importers who expanded product variety and offered premium options. read more

Food inflation is on the rise, as observed by British Apple & Pears Limited (BAPL), the UK's fruit grower association. This increase is attributed to government policies that are raising employment costs. Starting on April 6, 2025, British apple and pear growers will experience increases in employers' National Insurance and the National Minimum Wage. read more

Produkcja pomidorów w Tunezji ma spaść w tym sezonie, co skutkować będzie mniejszymi ilościami dostępnymi do przetwarzania. Taka informacja pochodzi od Mahera Bouguerry, CEO firmy Le Défi Tunisie, producenta suszonych pomidorów. Bouguerry wyjaśnia: "Do tej pory mieliśmy normalny i raczej dobry sezon pod względem ilości". read more

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") has signed a binding agreement to purchase a 34% stake in Tianjin Derit Seeds Company Ltd. ("Tianjin Derit"). The transaction is expected to be finalized by the end of the fiscal year ending March 2026, subject to meeting certain conditions precedent, such as obtaining the required approvals. read more

Słońce regularnie pokazywało się przez ostatnie dwa tygodnie, zwiększając sprzedaż melonów i arbuzów, jak zaobserwował Gino van Lin z Frankort&Koning w Venlo. "Obecnie mamy sezon na panamskie arbuzy. Otrzymujemy dobre ilości, a te arbuz są" read more

Heavy rainfall was recorded in Morocco during the first two weeks of March, breaking a long spell of drought. The Larache region, which is the main growing center for avocados and soft fruit, received some of the most generous rainfall. While avocados were unaffected by the rains, according to industry sources read more

The volume of exotic fruit imports to the Krasnodar region, Russia reached 36.7 thousand tons in 2024, marking an almost 6% increase compared to 2023, according to the Rosselkhoznadzor press service. Since the beginning of 2025, the region has already received 247 tons of exotic fruits, including… read more

A new report by RaboResearch has brought attention to the increasing influence of climate change on banana supplies to the EU and the US. Fluctuations in yields, higher water requirements, extreme weather events, and mounting disease challenges are posing significant risks to the supply chain. Given that the EU and US are major banana importers, these developments are of great concern. read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat na rynku imbiru w Beneluxie coraz bardziej dominują firmy chińskiego pochodzenia, importujące duże ilości imbiru ze swojego kraju. Pomimo tego, firma Sawari Fresh International z Barendrecht również zdobywa swoją pozycję. Przedsiębiorstwo rozpoczęło działalność pięć lat temu. read more

Mrożone warzywa stanowią okazję do poszerzenia oferty i zaspokojenia zapotrzebowania na łatwe w użyciu produkty o dłuższym okresie przydatności do spożycia. Dla costarykańskiej firmy Sema Foods, wkraczanie w eksport mrożonych warzyw było procesem nauki. "Eksportowanie świeżych i mrożonych produktów to dwie zupełnie... read more

Proarándanos projects that blueberry production for the 2024-2025 campaign will reach 317,941 tons, valued at US$2,150 billion, marking a 15% increase over the previous campaign's 226,078 tons, valued at US$1,864 billion. Blueberries have become a notable Peruvian agricultural export. read more

Mimo wczesnych niepowodzeń w uprawie, plony słodkich cebul Vidalia wykazały się dobrą poprawą. "W tym sezonie naprawdę mieliśmy wiele wyzwań. Zanotowaliśmy niższe temperatury niż zwykle, a nawet rzadki opad śniegu w lutym - widok, który rzadko kojarzy się z cebulami Vidalia." read more

The Portuguese apple export season has come to an end, with United Growers shifting their focus to supplying the Middle East for the remaining part of the season, according to Joao Juma, the export manager for the Portuguese apple exporter. "Our predictions of high prices have proven to be accurate since the beginning of the season. read more

Viscon has introduced the SwiftPick avocado solution, a dedicated pick-and-place machine designed specifically for packing avocados. The system is developed to operate within a compact footprint while enhancing production efficiency. According to the company, the machine is capable of handling. read more

On Saturday, March 15, Aspergehoeve Bossuyt opened a pop-up shop in Knokke. The company, specialized in asparagus as the name suggests, experienced a high turnout at the beginning of the season at their shop located at 218 Lippenslaan in the Flemish coastal town. "I have always been an advocate". read more

Founded in 2020 by Arthur Lemaire and Alban Cherrier, Althur&Co is launching its brand of asparagus grown in the Landes de Gascogne in partnership with Fermes Larrère. Through this partnership, the two companies aim to demonstrate their commitment to promoting French agricultural expertise and. read more

The banana producers' and exporters' associations of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, and the Dominican Republic issued a statement on Monday rejecting the actions of German retailer Kaufland, which has resumed offering a kilo of bananas of Latin American origin at 0.88 euros. read more